The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has supplied sensitive materials for the Ondo State governorship election. The election is scheduled on Saturday 16th November 2024. A statement posted on the official X page of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, said materials that were transported by the Nigerian Air Force, have been received … Read more
The team bus of Enugu’s Rangers International Football Club was attacked on Sunday by suspected fans of Plateau United following a goalless draw on Match Day 11 of the 2024/2025 Nigerian Premier Football League in Jos. Several players and coaches of the Flying Antelopes sustained injuries, with photos and videos circulating on social media showing … Read more
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has dismissed two Sharia Court judges, Yusuf Kawu and Abdulmuminu Nuhu, over allegations of office misconduct. Additionally, Magistrate Nasir Ado was removed from his position following accusations of improper conduct. The Commission made these decisions during its 76th meeting, acting on recommendations from the Judiciary Public Complaint Committee (JPCC). … Read more
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’s communications director, Jamal Simmons, recently suggested that President Joe Biden should consider stepping down to allow Harris to become the first female president. Speaking on CNN’s State of the Union, Simmons praised Biden’s leadership and proposed that he could fulfill a final promise by resigning, describing him as a “transitional … Read more
The Kwara State Government has issued a stern warning to public sector workers that there would be no November salary or bonuses without valid Kwara State Residents Registration Agency, KWSRRA, numbers. The Press Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Babatunde Abdulrasheed, in a statement on Monday, said the KWSRRA is empowered by law to have relevant data … Read more
The Kremlin has dismissed a report by The Washington Post alleging that former U.S. President and current president-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last Thursday, urging him not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
The Nigerian government has officially released the results for the 2024 Professional Examination in General and Post Basic Nursing Programs. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ Combatants Ready To Fight Israel – Hezbollah Chief EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has said that it responded to at least 1,367 incidents between January and October. This is contained in a statement in Lagos by the Head, Public Affairs Unit of the agency, Mr Nosa Okunbor, on Monday in Lagos. Okunbor giving a breakdown of the figure said that the … Read more
Al Ettifaq coach Steven Gerrard has vowed not to resign despite his side’s loss to Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. The former England captain was set to meet with the Al Ettifaq board today to discuss the team’s underwhelming season. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – … Read more
British promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua will not return to the ring until at least May next year, effectively ruling out any possibility of a rematch with IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, was knocked down four times by Dubois before suffering a fifth-round knockout at … Read more
A recent report reveals that the cost of building materials in Nigeria has surged by over 100% in the past year, causing significant disruptions in the construction industry. This sharp rise in prices has posed major challenges for large-scale developers and homeowners alike. Several factors have contributed to this increase, including disruptions in the supply … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Tom Homan, former Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as his administration’s “Border Czar,” responsible for overseeing national border security and managing the deportation of undocumented immigrants. Trump expressed strong confidence in Homan’s abilities, saying, “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, … Read more
Outgoing Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has been spotted in Lagos, countering allegations from governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo that Obaseki had fled the country. Sources confirmed Obaseki’s presence in Lagos on Sunday evening. Obaseki has served as the Governor of Edo State since 2016, initially elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) before switching to … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident his team will bounce back after suffering four straight defeats, marking the first time in his managerial career that such a run has occurred. City’s latest setback came in a 2-1 loss to Brighton, following previous defeats to Bournemouth in the Premier League, Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, … Read more
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has initiated the auction process for the landed properties and chattels of Heritage Bank, as part of efforts to ensure the timely distribution of liquidation dividends to uninsured depositors of the failed bank. This action, as stated by NDIC spokesperson Bashir Nubu, is in line with the Corporation’s legal … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump of the United States and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have agreed to work towards “a return to peace in Europe” during their first call since the US election, according to a German government spokesperson. In a statement on Sunday, Scholz’s spokesperson, Steffen Hebestreit, said, “Both leaders exchanged views on the German-American relationship … Read more
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed concern over the injuries to Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice following their withdrawals during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, saying their conditions “don’t look good.” Rice, who had been playing with a broken toe, was substituted in the 71st minute, while Saka, after receiving treatment for a leg issue, … Read more
Police in Amsterdam detained dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators on Sunday after they defied a temporary ban on public protests in the city. Hundreds gathered in Dam Square, calling for an end to the Gaza conflict and opposing the protest restrictions. The ban, imposed by Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, followed violent incidents targeting Israeli football fans … Read more
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has begun demolishing shanties and illegal structures around NIPOST on Bourdillon Road in the Ikoyi area. A statement released on Sunday by LASBCA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adu Ademuyiwa, stated that the demolition is part of the state government’s ongoing commitment to urban … Read more
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been dismissed by the country’s ruling council less than six months after assuming office. An executive order, signed by eight out of nine council members, announced businessman and former Senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aime as Conille’s successor. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois … Read more