The team searching the Atlantic Ocean off Bonny Finima’s coast has recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registered as 5N BQG, which crashed on October 24, 2024. Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, announced that the recovery team included the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Friday said that the passing of Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation had cost Nigeria a committed patriot and elder statesman. Tinubu said this at Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi during the burial ceremony of the deceased who passed away at the age of 72 … Read more
The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has urged Nigerians to refrain from blaming the government always and rather do something for the betterment of the country. Ogunwusi made the call during an official showcase of Ojaja City in Akure on Friday. The royal father, who said that his passion for the country made him … Read more
White House Advisor On Diaspora Engagement Boosts 7th Ndis, Pledges Partnership With Nidcom Ms. Deniece Laurent-Mantey, Executive Director of the U.S. Presidential Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement (PAC-ADE), has retirated her organization’s commitment to advancing diaspora investment opportunities. Ms. Laurent-Mantey stated this at the Plenary Presentation at the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit in … Read more
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), clarified that there is no legal prohibition in Nigeria against prosecuting minors, addressing misconceptions following the recent arraignment of minors and other protesters on treason charges. Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of the Law Corridor’s new office in Katampe, Abuja, Fagbemi … Read more
Ukraine announced on Friday that it had received the bodies of 563 soldiers from Russian authorities, primarily troops who died in combat in the eastern Donetsk region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, the exchange of prisoners and fallen military personnel remains one of the few channels of cooperation between Moscow and … Read more
The family of the late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno, has officially announced her burial arrangements. Her funeral service will take place on November 29, 2024, at her family’s country home in Ikot Ekpene Udo, located in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Popular comedians, AY Makun and Basketmouth, have discussed their 17-year fight. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the duo has been in the news since 2006 over their lingering rift, with both avoiding each other publicly. The duo made their first public appearance together after reconciliation in September 2024. However, reflecting on the impact of their … Read more
Kaduna State Police Command has arrested three members of a notorious kidnap syndicate in the state. The Command’s spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, made this known in a statement on Friday. Hassan said the suspected kidnappers were nabbed on Tuesday and that one AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine was recovered from them. The spokesman said … Read more
Residents of Ruga, a community along Airport Road in Abuja, protested on Friday against the recent demolition of their homes, which was ordered by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. The minister had launched a task force, known as “Operation Sweep,” to clear Ruga and other areas within the city as part of … Read more
Botswana inaugurated its new president, Duma Boko, on Friday, marking a historic shift in leadership after his decisive election victory ended nearly six decades of rule by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Duma Boko, 54, took the oath of office in the capital’s national stadium before thousands of supporters, with dignitaries from neighboring countries Madagascar, … Read more
Gunmen on Thursday evening, reportedly shot and killed an Inspector of Police and also abducted two Chinese nationals in a bloody operation at Quarry Camp in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River. The Police Public Relations Officer in charge of Zone 6, SP Nelson Okpabi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Calabar … Read more
Argentinian authorities have charged three individuals in connection with the death of former One Direction member Liam Payne, who passed away on October 16 after a fall from a third-floor balcony at a Buenos Aires hotel. The National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office in Argentina stated that one person accompanying Payne is accused of “abandonment … Read more
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) protested at the National Assembly on Friday, voicing concerns over the unresolved issues between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery, which they say negatively impact Nigerians, especially regarding fuel availability and pricing. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved a major policy change, granting ministers of state full authority to oversee the agencies and departments under their control. Under the previous system, permanent secretaries were responsible for sending files related to their respective departments and agencies to senior ministers for final approval. This structure limited the decision-making power of … Read more
A Qantas passenger plane departing from Sydney, Australia, experienced engine failure on Friday, prompting the aircraft to circle before making a safe emergency landing, the airline reported on X. At the same time, a grass fire broke out along one side of the runway, according to a statement from Sydney Airport. It remains unclear whether … Read more
Popular Nigerian cleric Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, commonly known as Odumeje, has announced that TikTok blocked his account due to his so-called “dangerous miracles.” In a video circulating on social media, Odumeje addressed his congregation, explaining that TikTok disconnected his account because his supernatural acts were seen as too extreme for the platform. “Even Facebook and other … Read more
A federal judge on Thursday invalidated a policy designed to aid undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens in securing legal status, marking a setback for outgoing President Joe Biden and potentially impacting nearly half a million eligible individuals. This ruling follows Donald Trump’s recent electoral victory, which was largely fueled by promises to tighten immigration controls … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dispatched two rescue planes to the Netherlands on Friday following reports that Israeli football fans were injured during violent incidents in Amsterdam. “Prime Minister Netanyahu views the horrifying incident with utmost gravity and demands that the Dutch government and security forces take vigorous and swift action against the rioters, and ensure … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has made his first cabinet appointment after his decisive election win at the poll. This is as he signaled his intent to ditch the outgoing administration’s policies by talking to Russian President, Vladimir Putin. In the cabinet pick, his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, will serve as his White House chief of … Read more