Senator Abba Moro, the Senate Minority Leader and representative of Benue South District, has officially launched the long-awaited construction of the 51km Otukpo-Obi-Oju Federal road, which has been in disrepair for years. The road, a crucial link between the Igede-speaking people of Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), passes through the local government … Read more
Manchester United have reportedly narrowed their search for a new striker to two leading candidates: Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface and Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres. With the Red Devils struggling in front of goal, having scored only 13 times in 12 Premier League matches this season, new manager Ruben Amorim has prioritized strengthening the attack. Amorim, … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed an investigation into the boat accident that occurred in Kogi State on Friday, which is feared to have claimed the lives of many passengers. In a statement on Saturday, Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed that the IGP had tasked the Force Marine Officer with leading … Read more
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has confirmed that the former two-time heavyweight champion is set to make his long-awaited return to the ring in 2025. The announcement follows Joshua’s crushing defeat to Daniel Dubois, which significantly impacted his pursuit of regaining his status as a dominant force in boxing. At 35, Joshua finds himself at … Read more
Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, asserting that their implementation will ease the financial burden on poor Nigerians and small businesses. The four executive tax bills, currently under consideration, have sparked opposition from some of the 36 state governors, who argue … Read more
Pep Guardiola has revealed that he has requested the Manchester City hierarchy to give him the opportunity to turn the club’s form around, but has also stated that he will step down if he is unable to do so. Guardiola is currently facing the toughest spell of his managerial career, with City suffering five consecutive … Read more
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, in a major cabinet reshuffle has sacked the pioneer Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ibrahim Musa, on Saturday in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, … Read more
Arsenal surged into second place in the Premier League with a commanding 5-2 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium, reinvigorating their title ambitions. Mikel Arteta’s side delivered a first-half masterclass, netting five goals to close the gap to six points behind league leaders Liverpool. The Reds face reigning champions Manchester City on Sunday … Read more
Four months after the Supreme Court ordered the Federal Government to pay monthly allocations directly to the accounts of Nigeria’s 774 local government councils, the directive remains unimplemented. In July, the apex court ruled that local government allocations must bypass joint state-local government accounts managed by state governments. However, the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Chief Tony Okocha as its new chairman. Okocha, who previously served as the party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman, was elected unopposed during the state delegate congress held on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The election, conducted via voice vote, was … Read more
An erstwhile Head of State, Gen.Yakubu Gowon (retd), has expressed worry over the incessant crises ravaging various parts of the country, saying Nigeria cannot afford another civil war. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Civil War was between 1967 and 1970 and claimed millions of lives. While speaking at the Plateau Unity Christmas Carols … Read more
The camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have dismissed speculation about a possible alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Social media buzzed with rumors after photos and a video of Atiku hosting Obi for breakfast at his Adamawa residence went viral. Atiku posted the video … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has directed all workers in the six area councils of the FCT to begin indefinite strike from December 1. This directive was contained in a statement by the chairman of the council, Mr Knabanyi Adalo, on Saturday in Abuja Idalo said that the … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday his selection of Charles Kushner as ambassador to France, marking a notable appointment in his administration. Charles Kushner, a real estate developer and the father of Jared Kushner—husband of Ivanka Trump—was pardoned by Trump during his first term, clearing a federal conviction from 2020. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
A self-proclaimed herbalist, Ismail Usman, sustained severe injuries after testing a self-made ‘bulletproof’ charm by shooting himself in the stomach with a locally fabricated gun. The incident, which occurred on November 23, 2024, in Kuchibuyi Village, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, left Usman in critical condition after the charm failed to protect him. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the justifications offered by some state chapters for not joining the planned nationwide strike, emphasising that workers’ welfare must take precedence. Speaking to Punch, NLC National Treasurer Akeem Ambali confirmed that the union had instructed all affiliate unions to prepare their members for industrial action in states that … Read more
Syrian government forces have withdrawn from Aleppo following a major rebel offensive, marking a significant escalation in the country’s civil war. The army admitted that rebels now control “large parts” of Syria’s second-largest city and pledged a counteroffensive. The ongoing clashes, which began Wednesday, have already claimed over 300 lives, including at least 20 civilians, … Read more
Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State says he will continue defend the mandate freely given to him by the people of the state. Fubara made this vow on Saturday at the Funeral Service of late Mrs Erefori Basi Maeba, mother of Senator Lee Maeba, former representative of Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strike scheduled for December 1 is in danger of collapsing as multiple state chapters have declared they will not participate. The strike was meant to protest delays in adopting the N70,000 minimum wage approved by President Bola Tinubu in July. Several states, including Lagos and Rivers, have already surpassed the … Read more
Georgia’s pro-Western President Salome Zourabichvili has vowed to remain in office until new parliamentary elections are held, as mass protests erupt over the government’s decision to suspend EU accession talks. Speaking to the BBC, Zourabichvili, who has aligned herself with the opposition, called the current parliament “illegitimate,” citing allegations of fraud in last month’s elections. … Read more