The Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Prof Muhammad-Baba Tukur, has said that the Lakurawa terror group in some parts of northern Nigeria is not new. The chieftain of ACF also said that at some point, around 2017, the Department of State Services, DSS, and the group had reached a deal to leave … Read more
Several airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a passenger plane from the US was struck by gunfire while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince. Spirit Airlines Flight 951, originating from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was diverted to the Dominican Republic and landed safely at Santiago Airport. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries, but fortunately, no passengers … Read more
Reports alleging the sudden death of two justices from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal that upheld President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 election victory have been debunked by the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Court of Appeal. Viral social media claims circulated on Monday, asserting that Justices Mistura Bolaji-Yusuf and Boloukuoromo Moses Ugo, who were … Read more
Ruud van Nistelrooy has departed Manchester United after not being offered a position in new manager Ruben Amorim’s coaching team. The 48-year-old Dutchman stepped in as interim manager at Old Trafford following Erik ten Hag’s dismissal. Van Nistelrooy, who joined United as an assistant coach in July on a two-year contract, led the team to … Read more
The United States has placed a $25,000 bounty on Nigerian citizen Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, wanted for the alleged murder of his infant son. U.S. authorities reported that Olawusi is now among the country’s 15 most-wanted fugitives, as confirmed by Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Don Freeman. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes … Read more
Interim England manager Lee Carsley faces his final two matches with a heavily depleted squad, following the withdrawal of eight senior players. Key players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, and Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale have all pulled out — seven of them from Premier League top-four clubs. … Read more
The Head of Lagbaja Family of Ilobu kingdom, Mr Demola Lagbaja, says it is regrettable that the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja, did not enjoy life outside the military. The family head spoke on Monday while receiving the St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo, Old Boys Association, who paid condolence visit to … Read more
The world’s top football clubs will learn their group-stage opponents for the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup during a highly anticipated draw on December 5 in Miami. Questions remain around the competition’s commercial details, with only one sponsor confirmed so far — Chinese electronics company Hisense — and no broadcasting partners announced yet. EDITOR’S … Read more
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has lifted the suspension on the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Mr Fidelis Mnyim. Alia announced the reinstatement on Monday in Makurdi during the state executive council meeting, which he presided over. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the AG was suspended on October 23. He was … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has called on leaders and stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to set aside their differences and work together to reclaim the state from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general election. Tinubu’s message was delivered in Ibadan by Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, during the … Read more
A U.S. federal court in Northern Georgia has reissued an arrest warrant for Allen Onyema, CEO of Air Peace Limited, amid expanded allegations involving a $20 million bank fraud scheme. The warrant, renewed on October 9, follows new charges added on October 8, which include obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that after the tragic accidents at Ayetoro Market in Epe this morning, Alhaja Shabi Aminat, supervisor for health committee has spoken out about the danger posed by Dangote trucks in the town. She called for the trucks to be rerouted to a safer road outside the community, instead of passing through the town … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that after the tragic accidents at Ayetoro Market, Alhaja Wuraola Olorunnishola, the Iyaloja General of Epe, has called on all market women and men to stop selling on the roadside and move into the safer market spaces. She said the recent accidents should serve as a wake-up call for everyone. Speaking to traders, … Read more
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has finalized a partnership with Dangote Refinery for the direct supply of fuel products, aiming to secure a stable and affordable distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) nationwide. IPMAN’s National President, Abubakar Garima, confirmed this development on Monday during a press briefing in Abuja following a meeting … Read more
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, discredited allegations of sabotage against local refineries by the organization. Kyari emphasized NNPCL’s dedication to remedying Nigeria’s energy challenges by prioritizing energy security, sustainable growth, and affordable energy solutions. During the inauguration of the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists … Read more
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, passed a unanimous vote of confidence in Speaker Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, expressing their continued satisfaction with his leadership of the House. The motion of confidence coincided with Obasa’s 52nd birthday, adding a celebratory note to the session. During the plenary, Majority Leader Noheem Adams moved … Read more
Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has been sworn in as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at the union’s national secretariat in Abuja. Akinsanya was elected through consensus during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference at the Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State, on Saturday. The election, which … Read more
Joao Pereira has been named as the new head coach of Sporting Lisbon, succeeding Ruben Amorim, who is set to join Manchester United, the Portuguese champions confirmed on Monday. The 40-year-old Pereira, previously Sporting’s reserve-team manager, steps up after Amorim’s departure to Old Trafford. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To … Read more
An erstwhile Presidential Spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, says he has never ruled out the possibility of President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 elections. He made this clarification in a statement on Monday in Lagos while reacting to some online media reports on his statement regarding the 2027 presidential elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
In a heartbreaking event that has left the Minnesota community in shock, authorities have reported that a man, who had posted anti-Trump and left-wing statements online, fatally shot his wife, ex-partner, and two sons before taking his own life. Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa confirmed that the shooter, 46-year-old Anthony Nephew, had been struggling with … Read more