The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after the team was detained for over 20 hours at Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya, leading them to miss a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. The CAF Disciplinary Committee awarded Nigeria three points and three goals for the … Read more
A police operative attached to Otuocha Area Command, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, has shot dead a youth. It was gathered that the youth had a disagreement with policemen at a checkpoint, during which one of them quickly pulled the trigger and shot him dead. A source from Aguleri in Anambra East … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared updates on the fitness of John Stones and Ruben Dias following the team’s 2-1 Premier League loss to Bournemouth on Saturday. City’s defeat at the Vitality Stadium ended a 32-game unbeaten league run that had stretched back to December 2023, marking the reigning champions’ first Premier League loss … Read more
The Federal Government is reportedly considering dropping treason charges against over 100 #EndBadGovernance protesters. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has received the case files and is reviewing them to determine the next steps. Following public criticism, the Nigeria Police Force defended its actions, stating that it followed due process when arraigning … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday envisaged light dust haze on Sunday with localised visibility of 2km to 5km in the northern region during the forecast period. The agency said there will be sunny skies with a few … Read more
Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced that additional players will be called up as preparations continue for the team’s Africa Nations Championship qualifying matches against Ghana. “This is not the final squad. There are some players we are still looking at. We have a pool of a lot of players. Next week, some … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed three brothers in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The latest casualty, Nonso, was killed in broad daylight on Saturday afternoon near Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka. According to a close family source, Nonso’s killing is linked to the murder of his younger brother, Buchi, three … Read more
Suspected gunmen have killed a man and his two sons on a farm in Amaeze, Ishiagu in the Ivo local government area of Ebonyi State. The corpses were said to be found at the farm in the early hours of Friday after an intensive search when they did not return after the day farm. The … Read more
Harry Kane scored twice and assisted another goal as Bayern Munich cruised to a decisive Bundesliga win over Union Berlin. The 31-year-old England striker opened the scoring with a composed penalty in the 15th minute, awarded after a foul on Michael Olise in the box. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
Nigerian doctor Dr. Ganiyat Olawale-Popoola, who was abducted in Kaduna State ten months ago, has been safely reunited with her family. The handover ceremony, led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, marks a significant success in the fight against banditry in Nigeria. Dr. Olawale-Popoola, her husband Squadron Leader Nurudeen Popoola, and her nephew … Read more
Manchester City’s remarkable 32-match unbeaten Premier League streak ended in a 2-1 loss to Bournemouth on Saturday, dropping the English champions behind Liverpool in the title race. The Cherries struck twice through Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson on either side of halftime, before Josko Gvardiol’s late header gave City a glimmer of hope. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has reassured Lagos residents of efforts underway to restore and improve potable water supply across the state. This commitment was reaffirmed during the recent Community Water Parliament held in Ogba, Lagos, as part of the 2024 Africa Week of Resistance Against Water Privatisation, organized by Our Water Our Right Africa … Read more
The Benue State Government has dismissed rumors of plans to pay state civil servants a ₦40,000 minimum wage, instead of the ₦70,000 minimum wage signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that social media in the state was abuzz with speculation that Governor Hyacinth Alia, in a recent meeting with workers, … Read more
Ms. Melissa Jones, the Mission Director for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nigeria, visited the Lekki Waterworks facility of the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) on Friday, November 1, 2024, to mark the forthcoming rehabilitation of critical water infrastructure. Ms. Jones was welcomed by LWC’s Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani, who … Read more
A fire incident struck a private telecommunications facility in Abuja’s upscale Maitama district, spreading to a nearby restaurant. In addition, another fire was reported in the Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to the FCT Fire Service’s Asokoro division, which confirmed the incidents on Saturday, no casualties have been reported from either … Read more
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has officially endorsed the upcoming Ogbomoso Cradle Carnival 2024, scheduled for December in Oyo State, according to a statement by the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy. The ministry’s confirmation, conveyed through a letter dated October 9, praised Oba Ghandi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, … Read more
Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Professor Amos Utuama (SAN), has died at the age of 77. While details regarding his death remain unclear, Utuama’s passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from prominent figures across Delta State. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on … Read more
The media team of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the administration’s scorecard for October, showcasing progress on various initiatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made via the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre’s account on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. The scorecard reflects President Tinubu’s strides toward achieving his Renewed Hope … Read more
Nantes manager Antoine Kombouaré has confirmed that Moses Simon is fit to play in Sunday’s Ligue 1 match against Olympique Marseille. The Nigerian winger missed Nantes’ 3-1 away defeat to Strasbourg last week due to a minor knee injury but resumed training this week and is ready to return. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Guinea’s junta leader, Mamady Doumbouya, has elevated himself to the rank of army general as the West African nation observed the anniversary of its armed forces. Doumbouya, 43, came to power in September 2021, ousting President Alpha Conde, who had previously appointed him to lead an elite unit responsible for protecting the president from such … Read more