The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks to prioritize cash disbursements through automated teller machines (ATMs), warning that failure to comply will attract strict penalties. 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 … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) recently held a community meeting to gather input for the 2025 budget. The meeting, led by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Monsuru Akinloye, provided residents an opportunity to share their thoughts and suggest improvements for the community. In his address, Hon. Akinloye highlighted the progress made … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, joined others at the Epe Local Government Secretariat for a special prayer session in honor of the victims of the recent Ayetoro accident. In his speech, he consoled grieving families and prayed for God to grant peace to the departed souls. “We are … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that following the tragic accident in Ayetoro, Hon. Abiodun Tobun, representing Epe Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has called on the Lagos State Government to improve emergency services in Epe and establish a truck park to prevent future incidents. Speaking during a prayer session for the victims, Hon. … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended G.C. Aguma, a judge of the Rivers State High Court, and A.O. Nwabunike, a judge of the Anambra State High Court, for alleged judicial misconduct. In a statement released on Friday, the NJC announced that both judges are barred from judicial functions for one year without pay and … Read more
Hon. Wale Raji, representing Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has joined others to offer prayers for the victims of the tragic Ayetoro accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a prayer session was held yesterday to honour those who lost their lives and aimed to provide comfort to the grieving families. … Read more
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim announced on Friday that the group is willing to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, provided Israel adheres to specific terms. 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 … Read more
The minister of Education Dr. Moruf Tunji Alausa, has outlined a comprehensive strategy to enhance technical and vocational education in the country. Speaking at the 9th Annual Implementation Science Conference in Abuja, the Minister highlighted the urgent need to provide short-term, practical training for the youth, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to society. Dr. Alausa … Read more
The late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja has been laid to rest in Abuja, amid tears and tributes, ending an illustrious military career that spanned decades. The interment took place at the National Cemetery in the nation’s capital marking an end to two days of funeral rites that began in Lagos earlier … Read more
By Grace Edema Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have outlined key priorities for the newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa. They emphasized the need for an overhaul of the basic education curriculum and stronger collaboration with State Commissioners of Education and relevant agencies across the country. Dr. Alausa was appointed Minister of Education … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has urged all political stakeholders and the electorate in Ondo State to uphold peace and fulfill their civic responsibilities without fear during Saturday’s governorship election. Tinubu made the call in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed circulating online reports about an ongoing recruitment exercise as fraudulent In a statement on Friday, Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, cautioned the public to disregard these claims and avoid engaging with individuals or platforms promoting such scams. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more
At least 10 people have died, and several others have been injured in a fire at a care home near Zaragoza in northeastern Spain, emergency services reported. The blaze broke out early Friday morning in the town of Villafranca de Ebro, where 82 residents were living at the facility. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
An Israeli airstrike on Thursday targeted an emergency response centre in northeastern Lebanon, killing at least 15 rescue workers in what officials have described as one of the deadliest assaults involving Lebanese emergency responders during the ongoing conflict. The strike occurred in Douris, near Baalbek, demolishing a building belonging to the Lebanese government’s civil defence … Read more
A gas explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Thursday, November 15, 2024, destroyed six vehicles, the state police command confirmed on Friday. According to the spokesperson for the Katsina State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the explosion occurred when a truck loaded with gas cylinders caught fire … Read more
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has attributed Nigeria’s current exchange rate stability to divine intervention, warning that without it, the naira could have plunged to ₦10,000 to $1. Speaking at the Special Holy Ghost Congress in Abuja, Pastor Adeboye noted that the naira’s free fall had … Read more
Donald Trump described it as an “honour” to host Argentina’s President Javier Milei in Florida, marking the first meeting between Trump and a foreign leader since his November 5 U.S. presidential election victory. The meeting took place on Thursday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort during a gala ahead of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Investor … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says he is not afraid of joining the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, if he wants to. Wike made this statement while explaining reasons for not supporting the candidacy of the former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a suit filed by 19 state governments against the federal government, challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC and two others. The apex court threw out the suit for lacking in merit and substance. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete … Read more
The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has suspended six civil servants over alleged gross misconduct. The Information officer of the commission, Sale Umar, who confirmed this on Friday in Bauchi, said the commission considered the suspension of the officers on Thursday during its valedictory sitting for 2024 at the commission’s conference hall, adding that the … Read more