Two people lost their lives on Sunday in Obi Local Government Area following a confrontation between an army officer and a police special constable from the Jenkwe Division, sparked by an investigation into a motorcycle theft at Agyaragu Market. According to a statement by DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Relations Officer in the state, a … Read more
The Foreign Ministry on Sunday night informed the UN of the termination of the 1967 agreement between Israel and UNRWA. This longstanding agreement had enabled UNRWA to operate in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza for 57 years. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re … Read more
The Epe Division Professional Women Association (EPWA) has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Mr. Abdulrahman Lekki, who succumbed to the cold hand of death. In a statement signed by the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee, EPWA conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the Lekki family during this challenging time. Mr. Lekki was … Read more
Ahmed Musa scored the decisive goal as Kano Pillars triumphed 2-1 over Plateau United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Sunday. Plateau United took the lead in the 66th minute through Gafar Saka, but Pillars fought back with goals from Rabiu Ali and Musa to secure the win. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has clarified his recent comments suggesting the conversion of “church vigils into night shifts,” stating that his remarks were misinterpreted. The former Anambra State governor faced backlash following his appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, where he highlighted that excessive time spent in church services from … Read more
Cyriel Dessers found the net as Rangers clinched a spot in the Scottish League Cup final with a 2-1 comeback victory over Motherwell at Hampden Park. Nedim Bajrami secured the win with a crucial strike ten minutes before full-time, adding to Dessers’ equalizer early in the second half. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ … Read more
The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that Nigerians in Libya are being harassed and mistreated following the recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which awarded three points and fined Libya $50,000 after a disrupted AFCON 2025 qualifier against the Super Eagles. Rumors had circulated that Libyan authorities were retaliating by arresting … Read more
The stage is set for the final phase of the 2024 Beach Volleyball Star Tour, to be held in Bauchi City, Bauchi State. DCP Stephen Hasso (Retd.), Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, announced that 24 teams will compete for the grand prize from November 11 to 18 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. EDITOR’S … Read more
An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2 has sentenced Jide Josiah Jisos, who falsely claimed to be a “Professor,” to six months in prison for impersonation during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Jisos was apprehended by officials from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) at Brix Academy in Abuja, where … Read more
The Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC, has declared the All Progressives Congress, APC, as winner of all 18 chairmanship and 196 councillorship seats in the state. The Chairman of the commission, Dr Ekong Boco, announced the results at the commission’s office in Calabar on Sunday. The election was conducted in all the 18 … Read more
A devastating fire swept through three radio stations in Aba, Abia State, on Saturday night, destroying electronic broadcasting equipment worth millions. The affected stations—Enyimba 94.3 FM, Rose 101.9 FM, and Legend 98.3 FM—were located off Margret Avenue on the PZ axis of the Aba-Owerri Road in the Aba North local government area. Although each station … Read more
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has accused the incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of destroying the legacy of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu when it concerns the Amotekun security outfit. He made the allegations during the Ondo State Governorship election debate put together … Read more
According to Turkish outlet Sozcu, Galatasaray is unwilling to pay more than €50 million to sign Napoli’s Victor Osimhen in January, as the Turkish champions aim to secure the Nigerian striker, who has a release clause set at €75 million. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, does not have a purchase option in … Read more
Joshua Mike-Bamiloye, the son of renowned Mount Zion filmmaker and evangelist Mike Bamiloye, recently addressed remarks made by Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, regarding the influence of church activities on Nigeria’s productivity. During an appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, Obi proposed that church night vigils should be replaced with night shifts … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of making reckless and unfounded attacks against the ruling party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Makinde made these remarks during a recent event in Ibadan on Saturday, blaming the APC for the turmoil within the Peoples Democratic … Read more
On Sunday, the management of Dangote Refinery disclosed the price at which it sells petrol per litre to marketers. According to the refinery, petrol is sold to trucks at ₦990 per litre, while sales to ships are priced at ₦960 per litre. In a statement signed by Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer Anthony Chiejina, … Read more
Thousands of people in Bayelsa communities have been forced from their homes due to severe flooding. Many victims from various communities are now sheltering on bridges, roads, and in makeshift camps, sending urgent pleas to the Federal and Bayelsa State governments for help. The floods have submerged homes, schools, healthcare centers, places of worship, roads, … Read more
The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, NASIEC, has declared the 13 chairmanship candidates of All Progressives Congress, APC, as winners of the November 2 local government election in the state. The Chairman of the commission and Returning Officer, Mr Ayuba Wandai, made the declaration on Sunday at the commission’s office in Lafia. Wandai also declared … Read more
The Nigeria police have arrested 130 suspects, comprising 113 foreign nationals and 17 Nigerians over hacking and cyber-related crimes. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said 87 foreign nationals of Chinese and Malaysian origin, are males while 26 are females. The police … Read more
The Presidency says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is pushing his untested agenda as a better alternative to President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He noted that Atiku’s ideas were already rejected by Nigerians … Read more