On Saturday, the Defence Headquarters announced a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism with the capture of Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim, also known as Habu Dogo, a notorious terrorist leader in Northwest Nigeria. Dogo, reportedly linked to numerous attacks, killings, and kidnappings in Sokoto State, was captured by troops in Rumji Village, Illela Local Government … Read more
A former Kentucky police officer, Brett Hankison, has been found guilty of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman killed in her home during a flawed raid in 2020. Hankison, 47, now faces a potential life sentence after being convicted of using excessive force in the incident that led to Taylor’s death, … Read more
At least 14 people have lost their lives after a concrete canopy collapsed at a railway station in Novi Sad, northern Serbia, according to President Aleksandar Vučić. Among the victims was a young girl, aged six or seven. The incident occurred around noon local time (11:00 GMT) as people sat on benches under the station’s … Read more
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has disbursed funds to address the backlog of salaries owed to the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) of Federal Universities, as well as benefits for retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme. This financial intervention, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by Bawa Mokwa, Director of … Read more
Israel anticipates its “Iron Beam” laser defence system will be fully operational within a year, marking what it describes as “a new era of warfare” amid ongoing confrontations involving drones and missiles with Iran and its allies. This week, Israel invested over $500 million in contracts with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, the developer behind the … Read more
Taoreed Jimoh Adedigba, the immediate past Chairman of Akinyele Local Government Area, passed away on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform Bill From NASS – NEC Urges Tinubu EKO HOT BLOG reports that a close … Read more
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has strongly condemned the long detention of minors involved in the recent #EndBadGovernance protests by the police authorities. Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a statement issued in Lokoja on Saturday by her Chief Press Secretary, Arogbonlo Israel, described the police action as inhumane and unjust. Recall that a total of 76 … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed the fainting incident involving six suspects during their court arraignment on Friday as a deliberate ploy to garner public sympathy. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform … Read more
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, says Nigerian troops have killed at least 187 terrorists, arrested 262 suspects and rescued 147 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, stated this while giving updates on the operations of the armed forces in a … Read more
Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA of Lagos is dead. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Hon Olakanle died at the age of 54 Saturday morning. The cause of his death remains undisclosed at the time of this report. Hon. Olakanle, a former Vice Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA became the council boss following … Read more
HRM Oba Dr. Olukayode Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara, has urged Epe youths to consider careers in the Nigerian Armed Forces, stressing that the military offers diverse roles beyond combat. The monarch stated this on Friday at sensitization programme aimed at encouraging the youth of Epe to pursue careers in the Nigerian Armed Forces. … Read more
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has praised the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and his team for introducing new innovations in the passport application and collection processes aimed at enhancing efficiency for Nigerians living abroad. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, expressed appreciation for the Ministry’s efforts, stating, “Nigerians abroad have long awaited … Read more
Otunba T.J. Abass, the Publisher of Eko Hot Blog, on Friday delivered an impassioned speech on Friday encouraging youth from Epe and across Lagos State to consider a career in the Nigerian Armed Forces. The sensitization event was organized by the Office of Hon. Wale Raji, Member of the House of Representatives for Epe Federal … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, have condemned the detention and prosecution of some minors for allegedly participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest. The Nigeria police arraigned the minors on Friday, with some of them fainting before Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, 75 in … Read more
Otunba T.J. Abass, the Publisher of EKO HOT BLOG, on Friday urged young people in Epe Division to consider joining the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing it as a way to serve their country and protect their community. Otunba Abass made this plea at a special event organized by the Office of Hon. Wale Raji, Member … Read more
The Ellen Olusola Caulcrick Foundation on Friday brought together children with special needs and their regular counterparts for its first 2024 Unified Sports event. Children living with disabilities were treated to a series of outdoor sports and games with their counterparts without disabilities at the sports ground of Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos, on Tuesday, October … Read more
The United Nations (UN) has projected that an additional 7 million Nigerians will face hunger by August 2025, as the country grapples with one of its most severe food crises. According to a joint report released by the Nigerian government and the UN. on Friday, approximately 33 million people are expected to experience food insecurity … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday regarding allegations that he bribed certain officials of the agency with ₦15 million. A viral audio clip released by social media critic Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, featured Bobrisky claiming that unidentified EFCC officials … Read more
A former presidential spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe, on Friday lambasted the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and oil marketers over the controversy trailing fuel pricing. Okupe asked the stakeholders in the oil sector to stop making President Bola Tinubu look bad before Nigerians. In a statement titled: ‘Dangote Refinery, NNPCL, Oil Marketers and the … Read more
May Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has addressed misconceptions some men have regarding her lifestyle. In an interview with Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, known as AY, May expressed her deep appreciation for family and marriage, emphasizing that these institutions are fundamental to human existence. She clarified that she does not support … Read more