Residents of Festac Town, Lagos, have filed a petition with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over alleged violations of the rule of law by officials of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). Through their lawyer, Mr. Adetayo Bello, the residents accused the FHA of continuing demolitions in Festac Extension, 6th Avenue, despite a valid court … Read more
TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been crowned champions of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco. In a tactical and fiercely contested final at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi in El Jadida, the DR Congo side triumphed 1-0 over hosts and former champions, AS FAR, marking their first-ever continental title … Read more
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has opened up about his retirement plans, acknowledging that his distinguished fighting career may soon be nearing its conclusion. Now 35, Adesanya’s last appearance in the Octagon came at UFC 305 in August, where he suffered a fourth-round submission loss to South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis. The fight marked … Read more
Nigerian clergyman and filmmaker Mike Bamiloye has spoken out about the struggles some pastors face in their marriages, revealing that many pastors endure rather than enjoy their unions. In a post on his social media, Bamiloye shared his perspective, claiming that the behavior of some pastors’ wives contributes to marital difficulties. He suggested that many … Read more
Inter Milan surged to the top of Serie A on Saturday with a dominant 5-0 victory over Verona, all five goals coming in a stunning first-half display that left them two points clear at the top. Meanwhile, AC Milan played out a goalless draw with Juventus in a more uneventful encounter. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Electricity distribution companies in northern Nigeria recorded losses of approximately N74bn between July and September 2024, amid persistent blackouts and national grid collapses, according to the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In early November, the country experienced its 10th national grid collapse of the year, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirming the incident. … Read more
Suspected thieves have stolen two cows worth ₦1.9 million from the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Testimony Parish in Egbeda, Oyo State. The cows were intended for the church’s upcoming annual adult harvest Thanksgiving celebration. The theft took place on November 11, just days before the celebration was set to occur on November 17. The … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and major oil marketers are engaged in discussions aimed at eliminating petrol importation by increasing reliance on the Dangote Refinery. The meeting, held at the NNPCL Towers in Abuja and chaired by NNPCL Group CEO Mele Kyari alongside the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, included representatives … Read more
Some federal lawmakers have refuted claims that governors are threatening to deny them re-election tickets in 2027 over their support for President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. This denial follows reports by Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, who alleged that certain governors were pressuring lawmakers to withdraw their backing for the … Read more
Renowned Nigerian actor and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has shared the heartfelt reason behind his reconciliation with his younger brother, Aremu Afolayan, after years of estrangement. The brothers, both sons of the late legendary filmmaker Ade Love, had been at odds for years, with their feud becoming public in 2018 after Aremu claimed their father lived … Read more
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank that challenges delaying access to guaranteed sums above N5 million are being resolved. Mr Bello Hassan, Managing Director, NDIC, gave the reassurance on Saturday during the 2024 edition of the NDIC Editors Forum in Lagos. The theme of the conference is: … Read more
The Taraba State Government has announced the temporary closure of Danbaba Suntai Airport in Jalingo to allow for modernization and upgrades. In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation Development, Genesis Kwantar, the government confirmed that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority approved the closure. Operations at the airport are scheduled … Read more
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly opposed the idea of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, becoming the next governor of Lagos State. This comes in response to recent endorsements of Seyi as a potential successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 elections by various groups. In … Read more
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including 20 fatalities from a devastating attack that destroyed a multi-story residential building in central Beirut overnight, according to Lebanese authorities. In the densely populated Basta district of the capital, rescue teams on Saturday searched through the rubble for survivors. The state-run … Read more
Nigeria’s governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have called on President Bola Tinubu to review Nigeria’s macroeconomic and fiscal decisions. This is as the governors expressed worries about the economic hardship on the nation by policies of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that President Tinubu … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, says it criticises President Bola Tinubu’s administration with the same vigour it applied during the government of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. The Secretary-General of the Forum, Murtala Aliyu, made this statement on Arise TV, saying that while the remains impartial and not partisan He said it was an unfair judgment to … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it will resume nationwide continuous voter registration, CVR, February 2025. This is as it said the exercise will commence at the LGA level and later extend to registration areas. The Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, in a memo dated November 20, 2024, charged Resident Electoral Commissioners to make some … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed anticipation for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals to address the ongoing conflict with Russia, hinting that the war could potentially conclude next year. He said that the war would end “when Russia wants it to end”. “When America has a stronger position. When the Global South is on the … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Brooke L. Rollins, CEO of the America First Policy Institute and a senior aide during his previous administration, is his nominee for Agriculture Secretary. Rollins served as Director of the Domestic Policy Council, head of the Office of American Innovation, and Presidential Assistant for Strategic Initiatives during Trump’s … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has been honored by the coalition of Ward Chairmen for his excellent leadership and the positive changes he has brought to the area. The Chairmen, led by their leader, Hon. Adesegun Agbabiaka, presented a frame of honor to Hon. Olowa during … Read more