Manchester City have raised “fundamental concerns” with the Premier League, accusing it of proposing “unlawful” changes to rules governing commercial agreements. The club communicated these concerns in a letter sent to the other 19 top-flight clubs ahead of a crucial meeting next week, where the proposed amendments are set to be voted on. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okunneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has opened up about his run-in with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), revealing that his troubles started after accepting the Best Dressed Female award at the movie premiere of Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao. Bobrisky, who has recently faced backlash over claims he paid for special … Read more
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has successfully rescued and repatriated another 13 trafficked girls from Ghana. This brings the total number of trafficked victims rescued and returned to Nigeria over the past five months to 163. The recent operation, conducted over the weekend, was a result of coordinated efforts … Read more
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) is pleased to announce the resumption of production at its major waterworks in Iju and Adiyan, following the successful completion of Phase 1 of its rehabilitation project. Speaking at the Corporation’s headquarters today, the Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, expressed gratitude to Lagos residents for their patience during the recent … Read more
An armed robbery suspect, Godwin Emmanuel, has disclosed that he stole a policeman’s mobile phone on his way to the station to call his family members. The suspect, who was arrested by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Osun State Police Command along with two others over robbery, said he stole the phone inside the police … Read more
Protesters stormed the parliament of Abkhazia, a Russian-backed breakaway region in Georgia, on Friday, demanding the resignation of its leader over a controversial investment agreement with Moscow. The region’s self-proclaimed president firmly rejected calls to step down or flee, stating that discussions with opposition representatives were underway. Russia expressed concern over the unfolding “crisis situation” … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus as the legitimate candidate of the Labour Party for the upcoming Saturday governorship election in Ondo State. This decision comes after Olusola Ebiseni’s attempt to present himself as the official candidate faced a major setback. The Court of Appeal ruled that Ebiseni’s name should … Read more
Mutiu Akinbami, the former councillor of Abeokuta North Local Government Area in Ogun State, also known as Igor, has been shot dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akinbami was killed on Friday night by gunmen while riding a motorcycle with his daughter in Abeokuta, the state capital. The incident occurred around 6:13 p.m., between the … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC says its operatives have uncovered and sealed Purity Agro Chemical Centre in Gboko, Benue State. The agency said the warehouse contained 724 cartons of expired Patriarc agrochemicals. NAFDAC revealed this on Friday via a post on its official X handle. According to the statement, … Read more
Nigerian activist Deji Adeyanju has advised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to boldly confront his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju stated that there is nothing Fubara can do to make Wike back down, describing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister as a totalitarian figure who does not believe in compromise. He made these remarks during a … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly criticized a recent phone call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as opening a “Pandora’s box” that undermines international efforts to isolate the Russian leader. “This is exactly what Putin has been wanting for a long time: it is extremely important for him … Read more
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has accused fans of Wizkid, known as “Wizkid FC,” of bullying her after they criticised her for releasing a new song on the same day as Wizkid. The singer made these remarks on Friday, calling out the harassment she received from the fanbase. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tiwa Savage’s new … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has endorsed 36 candidates for judicial appointments, forwarding their recommendations to the respective State Governors for approval and swearing-in. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recommendations were finalized during the NJC’s 107th meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on November 13 and 14, 2024. … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued a male passenger who sustained severed injury in a head-on collision between a commercial bus and a dispatch rider. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki said the accident took place near Alalade Memorial Hospital, … Read more
First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc has announced shareholder approval for a rebranding effort that will see the company adopt the new name First Holdco Plc. In a statement issued on Friday by the company secretary, Adewale Arogundade, the decision was finalized during the 12th Annual General Meeting, held virtually on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Naira on Friday slightly further depreciated at the official market trading at N1,652.25 against the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange revealed that the Naira lost N2.05. This represents a 0.12 per cent loss compared to the previous trading date, Thursday, when it exchanged at N1,650.20 to a dollar. … Read more
The Court of Appeal has nullified the emergence of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) while reaffirming Tajudeen Baruwa as the duly re-elected president of the union. This decision was delivered in a unanimous judgment on November 8 by a three-member … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a planned power shutdown at the International Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The temporary outage will occur on Saturday, November 18, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints … Read more
By Tunde Odesola As a nobody son of a nobody, I dare not caress the blade of the king’s sword with the palms of my hands. Otherwise, blood shall trail my footsteps to Ìmògún, the ancient place of skulls, where the heads of the guilty and the guiltless tumble down the hill on the king’s … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Since 1933, when it hit the cinemas in the United States, the classic movie, King Kong, has undergone no fewer than 13 remakes. King Kong is a giant prehistoric ape ruling the mysterious Skull Island, where he is worshipped by dinosaurs, plesiosaurs, pterosaurs and numerous other monster creatures. In the 1933 version, … Read more