The House of Representatives will march against gender-based violence on Monday as part of activities marking the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. House spokesman Akintunde Rotimi announced that the march, involving over 1,000 participants, will begin at the National Assembly and end at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters. The demonstration … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has been voted as the EDCCA Epe Division Female Ambassador of the Year in an online poll. Hon. Animashaun expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of Epe for this great honor. Speaking about the recognition, she said, “I am deeply … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Epe Grammar School Old Students Association (EGOSA) has honored Hon. Wale Raji, Member of the House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, with a Merit Award during a reunion dinner party held to commemorate the school’s 70th anniversary. The event brought together alumni, dignitaries, and community leaders, including Sen. Obanikoro, Alhaji … Read more
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed that it will comply with court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to Rivers State, despite ongoing legal disputes concerning the state’s financial entitlements. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, emphasized the office’s … Read more
Andy Murray is set to coach his former rival Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open. The British three-time Grand Slam champion retired in August after a stellar 19-year career but is now stepping into his first coaching role. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the electoral body to move its offices away from local government areas across Nigeria. This resolution came after a motion by Hon. Sunday Nnamchi, who argued that relocating INEC offices to neutral grounds would help safeguard the integrity of the … Read more
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the accreditation of additional foreign schools as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its global presence. In a statement released on Saturday by NECO’s Acting Director of Public Relations, Azeez Sanni, the newly accredited schools are located in Niger Republic and Equatorial Guinea. This expansion follows the … Read more
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has criticized the proposed tax reforms by President Bola Tinubu, stating that the initiative is detrimental to the interests of the northern region. In a communiqué signed by NEF convener Professor Ango Abdullahi and released on Saturday, the forum expressed strong opposition to the Tax Reform Bill, currently under consideration … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit successfully recovered unexploded military ordnances in Maiduguri on Saturday, November 22, 2024, following alerts from vigilant residents. Acting swiftly, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) team was dispatched to secure the affected areas. According to a statement from Force Headquarters, “All ordnances were safely … Read more
The Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA) has strongly condemned the recent attack on an agent of the Lagos State Special Task Force on Land Grabbing (LSSTFLG) in Epe, Lagos State, calling for an urgent investigation and the prosecution of those involved. This was stated in a letter signed by HURMA’s Executive Director, Comrade Buna Olaitan … Read more
Arsenal reignited their Premier League title hopes with a commanding 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, earning their first win in five league matches. The Gunners entered the game under pressure, having seen their form dip due to a grueling fixture schedule and injury setbacks. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect … Read more
The Arewa Professionals for Democracy and Development, APDD, has blasted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar over his recent criticisms on the loan request by President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the National Assembly approved a $2.2 billion foreign loan request from President Tinubu. Different reactions from various quarters of Nigeria, have however, trailed … Read more
The Federal Government has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to addressing the security challenges in the South-East region. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face Penalties – FCCPC To Ikeja, Eko DisCos EKO … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Rotary Club Ikoyi donated and commissioned a solar power system to the Motherless Babies Home at Ikoyi Lagos today, November 23, 2024. The solar power system has 14 solar panels installed on the roof of the care home to help improve the welfare of the children. Rotary International has thousands of … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have left Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after attending the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit. During the event, President Tinubu engaged in bilateral talks to bolster Nigeria’s socio-economic reform agenda. The summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, revolved around the theme: “Building a Just … Read more
An early morning inferno struck the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Saturday, destroying properties worth millions of naira and disrupting operations at the facility. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation … Read more
Islamic morality police in the northern Nigerian city of Kano, Hisbah, are to resume their crackdown on betting shops after a supreme court ruling on gambling. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Nigerian Supreme Court on Friday quashed a 2005 law that established a national lottery commission and legalised sports betting and gambling. The court … Read more
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has called on the traditional rulers and practitioners of traditional beliefs in Yorubaland to unite for the advancement of their community. Adams made this call on Friday during a visit of the Executive Members of the International Council for Ifa Religion, ICIR, to his residence … Read more
Top Epe Division stories this week feature Hon Wale Raji, Epe Grammar School, FRSC, Hon. Ogunkelu, Epe Local Government, Aiyetoro Market and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Epe Grammar School Alumni Organize Debate, Quiz, and Spelling Competitions for Epe Schools Ekohotblog reports that Epe Grammar School Alumni Organize Debate, Quiz, and Spelling Competitions … Read more
Five Nigerian pastors, along with other Nigerians living in Idabato II, Cameroon, have been detained by Cameroonian authorities following the abduction of Divisional Officer Ewane Roland earlier this October. The pastors’ arrest highlights escalating tensions between the Cameroonian government and the Nigerian community in the disputed Bakassi Peninsula. The incident unfolded after armed men abducted … Read more