President Bola Tinubu has submitted a request to the National Assembly for approval of a fresh external borrowing plan amounting to ₦1.767 trillion. The loan is intended to partially bridge the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit in the 2024 appropriation act. The Speaker of the House of Representatives read the president’s request during Tuesday’s plenary. If … Read more
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate payment of N70,000 new national minimum wage for staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Head of Civil Service of FCT, Grace Adayilo on Monday. Adayilosaid the approval was in a bid … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has hailed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Tinubu described the alliance as pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty. He made this statement on Monday at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially appointed Daniel Bwala as the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, replacing Ajuri Ngelale, who previously held the position. Bwala confirmed his appointment while addressing State House correspondents on Monday, clarifying the roles of media advisers within Tinubu’s administration. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth … Read more
The Dokan Karji community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has appealed to the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa and the federal government to deploy the military to their community to end the ongoing kidnappings and killings by bandits. The community made this appeal in a statement by its youth leader, … Read more
The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has re-emphasized the urgent need for restructuring, describing it as the only solution to salvage structural imbalances ravaging Nigeria. He made this statement at the 2024 edition of the Oya Festival in Kwara State. Adams called for a return to regionalism, advocating for a system that allows regions … Read more
Manchester United’s reported pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has ignited excitement among fans, with the club exploring a potential swap deal involving Joshua Zirkzee. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has been in sensational form this season, scoring eight goals and registering four assists in just nine appearances for the Turkish … Read more
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have both been included in the final five-man shortlist for the 2024 CAF Player and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, while defender William Troost-Ekong missed out on the final cut. CAF revealed the top five nominees in each category on Monday, three weeks after releasing the … Read more
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, has emphasized that he would never be in a position to compete with or undermine Bayo Onanuga. Bwala made this statement on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program. He referred to Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy … Read more
Spain clinched a dramatic late victory over Switzerland in the Nations League, securing a 3-2 win in Tenerife. Although the match was a formality — with Spain already confirmed as Group A4 winners and Switzerland guaranteed last place — it delivered plenty of excitement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will present Certificates of Return to Ondo State Governor-elect Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy on Wednesday at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, confirmed the development, stating that the certificates would be handed over as part of the formal process following … Read more
On Sunday, 13th October 2024, Houston, Texas—a pulsating hub of cultural fusion and the fourth largest city in the United States—hosted the Afrocentric Eva Awards at the ultra-modern GSH Event Center. This annual gathering is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of extraordinary Africans in the diaspora who have contributed immensely to the … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (NNPC) has attributed the delay in the much-anticipated take-off of the Port Harcourt Refinery to unforeseen challenges encountered during its rehabilitation, describing the project as a complex brownfield operation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking on Monday, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, stated that the company had achieved … Read more
The leader of Abkhazia, Georgia’s breakaway region, has announced his resignation following days of mass protests against a contentious pro-Russia bill. Aslan Bzhania’s press office stated he was stepping down to “maintain stability and constitutional order” and emphasized that protesters who stormed the parliament in Sukhumi must disperse by Tuesday. The controversial bill, which proposed … Read more
Nigerian music executive, Michael Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, has opened up about his relationship status in light of the viral ‘suspect challenge’ on social media. The ‘suspect challenge’ is a trending social media activity where friends or couples playfully tease one another about their bad habits. However, in a post on Instagram Monday, … Read more
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has raised concerns about the hacking of the social media accounts of its Governing Board Chairman, Chiedu Ebie, by fraudsters. According to a statement issued on Monday by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, the chairman’s Facebook account was cloned, while his Instagram account was compromised. The … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it dismissed two of the its staff members over allegation of corruption. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja. Olukoyede, who stated that the … Read more
A Hong Kong court has sentenced prominent pro-democracy leaders to prison for subversion in a high-profile case under the contentious national security law (NSL). Benny Tai, a former law professor, received a 10-year sentence, while activist Joshua Wong was handed more than four years. They were part of the “Hong Kong 47,” a group of … Read more
Nigeria’s debt to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) rose to $17.1 billion as of September 30, 2024. According to the World Bank’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 2024, this marks a $600 million increase from the $16.5 billion recorded in June 2024. With this figure, Nigeria remains the third-largest debtor … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala has called for patience over Tinubu’s policies, saying they will pay off in the long run. Bwala stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today, stressing that his principal means well for the country despite the harsh effects of Tinubu’s policies. According … Read more