Franklin Nwadialo, the newly elected Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) in Anambra State, Nigeria, has been arrested in Texas, United States, for allegedly masterminding a $3.3 million romance scam. According to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice, Nwadialo faces 14 counts of wire fraud and could face up to 20 years … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has officially dissolved his cabinet ahead of the inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the new governor. Naija News reports that the dissolution took place on Friday, following a valedictory session at the Government House in Benin City. The motion for the dissolution of … Read more
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca anticipates a challenging matchup against Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League showdown at Stamford Bridge. The clash will be a significant test for both clubs as they aim to establish their credentials for a top-four finish and potential title contention this season. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC), led by Chief Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, is set to hold a significant meeting to review misconduct reports against numerous Nigerian judges, causing widespread anxiety within the judiciary. This will be the first quarterly and final council meeting of the year under Justice Kekere-Ekun, who has promised swift and decisive … Read more
Former Department of State Services (DSS) operative Seyi Adetayo has urged swift action following the emergence of a new terrorist group, Lakurawa, cautioning Nigerians that the nation is facing a war-like threat. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Adetayo likened Lakurawa to established terror groups such as ISWAP, Boko Haram, and … Read more
Canada has announced that it will no longer automatically issue 10-year multiple-entry visas for tourists, a shift aimed at managing immigration levels, housing shortages, and living costs more effectively. Under the new guidelines from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), immigration officers will assess each applicant individually and determine shorter visa durations as needed, instead … Read more
Senator Sani Musa, representing Niger East Senatorial District, commended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to end the fuel subsidy in Nigeria, calling it a major positive development for the country. In an interview with Channels TV on Friday, Musa praised the subsidy removal as a necessary move, noting it was made with the nation’s best interests … Read more
The 2025 Grammy nominations are out, with Nigerian star Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, leading the Nigerian nominees with three nods. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Grammy Awards ceremony is set for February 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrating music released between September 16, 2023, and August 30, 2024. This year’s … Read more
In recent weeks, Qatar agreed to expel Hamas from its territory following a U.S. request, according to U.S. and Qatari sources reported by CNN. The decision concludes months of unsuccessful negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, whose senior leaders have been residing in Doha, Qatar’s capital. EDITOR’S … Read more
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has disclosed that plans to drop members of his cabinet rated below performance of statutory schedules had been taken. Governor Yusuf confirmed the receipt of the report of the committee on performance of members of the cabinet. He disclosed that the public will soon hear the government’s next line of … Read more
The Federal Government has urged local government councils in the country to be centres of opportunity for economic growth and development. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, made this call during a courtesy call on him by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, Friday. Bagudu expressed conviction that Nigeria has … Read more
Nollywood actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has retutrd claims that he’s gay. The controversy started after a blog post accused several Nigerian celebrities, such as actors and reality stars, of being gay. The list, which included the names of several high-profile figures in the country, sparked a strong backlash from netizens. In an with interview with TVC, … Read more
A new terrorist group, “Lakurawas,” also known as Mujahidin, has taken over five local government areas of Sokoto State, collecting levies from communities. It was gathered that the affected local governments are Tangaza, Gada, Illela, Silame, and Binji. The arm-wielding group, it was learned, communicates in multiple languages, including Hausa, Fulani, Tuareg, Kanuri, Tuba, and … Read more
U.S. prosecutors on Friday announced charges in an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate former president Donald Trump. According to the Justice Department, the plot was orchestrated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as retaliation for the 2020 U.S. strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, an action ordered by Trump during his presidency. The … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Alhaji Akanni Seriki Bamu, a political icon, philanthropist, and member of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), has distributed ₦5,000 each to 100 persons. The cash disbursement exercise, which took place recently, was part of his ongoing effort to alleviate the financial hardship faced by the less privileged, particularly during … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Epe Chapter, has announced the commencement of an Essay Writing and Public Speaking Competition for Senior Secondary School students (SS1 to SS3) in both public and private schools in Epe. The competition is aimed at encouraging young minds and help them grow intellectually, started … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Adetola Sodiq Onabajo, a prominent councillorship candidate for Ward L1 in Eredo LCDA, has taken significant steps to support youth empowerment in Epe. Recently, he and Hon. Tijani Saheed eedorf, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Lagos State Governor on Wealth Creation, visited a job-creation center under construction in Epe. … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has stepped in to help solve the ongoing power problem in Epe, which has lasted for over four months now. The blackout began in July after a fire damaged the Epe Injection Station. Many residents and businesses have been without electricity since then. After hearing many … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State University (LASU) Epe Campus has announced that staff and community members are no longer permitted to use the military route to access the campus. In a memo dated November 6, 2024, the Deputy Registrar of the Epe Campus reminded everyone that violations of this directive would result in disciplinary … Read more
Beyoncé has made history by becoming the most-nominated artist ever at the Grammy Awards, surpassing her husband, Jay-Z. The musical power couple had previously been tied with 88 nominations each, but Beyoncé has now taken the lead thanks to her latest album, Cowboy Carter. This year, she leads the Grammy nominations with a total of … Read more