The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Bukola Olabode, for allegedly defrauding Point of Sale (PoS) operators and residents of Ihunbo in Ipokia Local Government Area while impersonating a police officer. Residents reportedly apprehended Olabode on Tuesday after he attempted a fraudulent transaction and handed him over to the Nigerian Security and … Read more
The Chairman of the Edo State Committee on Recovering Government Vehicles, Mr. Kelly Okungbowa, announced on Friday that over 200 government vehicles are unaccounted for, with three already recovered within 24 hours of the committee’s inauguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that addressing journalists in Benin City, Okungbowa revealed that the recovered vehicles—found in a private residence—include … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has embarked on a complete renovation of St. Joseph RCM Primary School, Ibonwon. The project also includes the construction of a new Home Economics Laboratory to equip students with hands-on skills for the future. This initiative is part of the LCDA’s commitment to improving education … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), led by Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, the Executive Chairman, is constructing a new office building at the council secretariat. This project aims to improve how the council serves the people of Eredo by providing a conducive working environment. The building will feature modern facilities across … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated that Lagos has long upheld local government autonomy, emphasizing its importance in fostering grassroots development. He made this statement on Friday while receiving representatives of the Association of Ex-Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria, led by its President, Albert Ashipa, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. EDITOR’S … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Adebayo Abiodun has congratulated Dr. Hakeem Shittu, the Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), for being named the Best SUBEB Chairman in Southwest Nigeria. The award recognizes his hard work and dedication to improving basic education in Lagos State. Hon. Abiodun praised Dr. Shittu for his … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has announced partial road closures for the first edition of the 10-kilometer Capital City Race, scheduled to take place tomorrow, Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the administration of Otunba-Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has installed solar-powered streetlights along Lagbeja-Agric Road in the Itoikin Community. The project is aimed at improving safety, supporting economic activities, and making life better for residents. The streetlights enhance road safety at night by improving … Read more
A committee established by Governor Monday Okpebholo to recover assets from the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki has reported that over 200 vehicles belonging to the Edo State Government are missing. Kelly Okungbowa, the chairman of the committee, made this disclosure on Friday in Benin City. He shared that three vehicles had been located at … Read more
Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an ex parte order ordering the All Progressives Congress, APC, to maintain the status quo in its ongoing congresses in the state. The directive is coming after the party concluded its ward congress and was preparing for the local government and state congresses. The order … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has sought senate’s confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff, COAS. This is contained in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja, saying that the president’s move was in accordance with the laws of the country. “President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has re-emphasized his commitment to solving the reccurring clashes between farmers and herders that have resulted to loss of several lives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that violence between farmers and herders over access to water and land in several Nigerian states has put food production at risk. According to an Amnesty International … Read more
In a major legal reprieve for President-elect Donald Trump, the judge in his criminal hush money case has delayed sentencing indefinitely, allowing him to focus on his upcoming presidency. Trump, convicted in May on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records to hide an alleged affair with a porn star during the 2016 election, … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has requested a comprehensive report from the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, detailing the utilization of funds allocated to the ministry in the 2024 budget. This demand was made during a budget defense session where the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mary Ogbe, represented the Minister. … Read more
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a dual Nigerian-Finnish citizen and factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by Finnish authorities. Ekpa, widely known for his controversial online activities, was detained on Thursday, November 21, on charges of inciting terrorism and promoting violence. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
UEFA has launched an investigation after Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw was struck by an object during her team’s Women’s Champions League victory against Hammarby. Shaw played a pivotal role in City’s 2-1 win at Stockholm Arena on Thursday, scoring a goal in each half to secure the team’s place in the quarter-finals with two … Read more
Premier League clubs have voted to implement changes to the rules governing commercial agreements, despite opposition from Manchester City, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa. During a meeting held in London on Friday, the clubs spent less than 30 minutes approving amendments to the Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations. The vote saw 16 clubs … Read more
Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, also known as Phyna, has publicly disowned her family and announced her decision to drop her surname, Otabor. In a heartfelt post shared on her verified X account Thursday night, Phyna expressed the emotional struggles she has been facing and revealed that her family has never … Read more
Notorious armed bandit leader Jiya Turji has reportedly received a ₦6 million ransom payment from the residents of Sardauna village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The payment, aimed at securing the release of five community members abducted by Turji’s gang, was revealed on Friday by counterterrorism and insurgency expert Zagazola Makama … Read more
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has criticized prominent media outlets Cool FM and Clout Africa, accusing them of blacklisting her music and refusing to forgive her over a past disagreement. In a post shared on her X (formerly Twitter) account, the Grammy-nominated artist alleged that both organizations removed her music catalog from their platforms after she … Read more