The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday advised President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the proposed Tax Reform Bill from the National Assembly to enable further consultations and consensus-building. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde revealed this decision while briefing State House correspondents after the 144th NEC meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential … Read more
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to develop a blueprint to allow indigenous refiners in the nation’s petroleum production value chain. This followed the adoption of a motion on the need to reform and regulate the Nigerian petroleum production activities to integrate artisanal refiners in the production value chain, moved by the … Read more
Real Madrid’s away match against Valencia in La Liga this weekend has been postponed by the Spanish football federation on Thursday due to severe floods in eastern Spain, which have claimed more than 95 lives. Villarreal’s home game against Rayo Vallecano has also been suspended, following the devastating flash floods affecting the region. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The corpse of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu will be laid to rest on Friday in his home town Atta, Ikeduru LGA of Imo State. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the elder statesman and business mogul, died on July 25, 2024, at 81 after a brief illness in a hospital in Abuja. … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for Kaduna State civil servants effective November 2024. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Musa, said the decision was in line with his administration’s commitment to the advancement of the interests of workers and improvement in the living conditions of … Read more
Nigerian singer and content creator Oluwadolarz has shared insights into his challenging childhood. In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwu on the ‘WithChude’ podcast, Oluwadolarz revealed that he began shouldering responsibilities for his family at the tender age of 11. He shared that his father passed away when he was just two years old, … Read more
Nigerian R&B singer and entrepreneur Bankole Wellington, known as Banky W, and his wife, actress Adesua Etomi, have joyfully announced the birth of their second child, a baby boy. Banky W shared the exciting news on Instagram with a heartfelt video that showcases his commitment to family life following the arrival of their new addition. … Read more
Pep Guardiola has expressed concern that Manchester City now have “13 players” available and are “in trouble” after sustaining further injuries in Wednesday’s League Cup loss to Tottenham. City, already missing six first-team players, saw defender Manuel Akanji sidelined with a calf injury during the warm-up. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout … Read more
An erstwhile Senate President and the Chairman Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Adolphus Wabara, has expressed disappointment over Wednesday’s judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja which ordered the seizure of statutory allocations to Rivers State Government. The former Senate President described the judgment as judicial insensitivity and … Read more
Kaduna State residents have been in euphoria at the restoration of power supply in the state. The residents could not hide their joy as they were seen expressing excitement on the streets when power was finally restored to their town. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby … Read more
Nollywood veteran Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, widely recognized by his stage name Agbako or Charles Olumo, has passed away at the age of 101. His death was confirmed by fellow actor Jide Kosoko, who announced the sad news via an Instagram post on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – … Read more
The leadership of Labour Party has said that Ms Oluchi Oparah, its former National Treasurer, is not the National Woman Leader of the party. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
Ten people lost their lives, and seven others were injured following a building collapse in Ibadan, Oyo State, early Thursday morning. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency reported that the collapse occurred at around 2 a.m. in the Jegede Oluloyo area of Ibadan, within Ona Ara Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has filed a lawsuit against the Ogun State Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) over the alleged imposition of administrative fees on candidates in the upcoming local government elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that OGSIEC has set fees of ₦250,000 for each chairmanship candidate and ₦150,000 for councillorship candidates, with a reduced fee … Read more
Seven newly confirmed ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet are set to be sworn in following their Senate approval on Wednesday, which came after a five-hour screening. Among those approved are Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, now Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Development; and Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of … Read more
The conflict between Dangote Refinery and Nigerian petroleum marketers has escalated, with Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote suggesting that marketers have shown little interest in purchasing from his refinery. The dispute, which initially surfaced in September amid the distribution of premium motor spirit (PMS), involves the Dangote Refinery, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and … Read more
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Wednesday worked to distance herself from comments made by U.S. President Joe Biden, which seemed to characterize supporters of Republican Donald Trump as “garbage.” Biden sparked significant controversy with his remarks during a campaign call on Tuesday, addressing a recent dispute that emerged after a speaker at a Trump … Read more
Suspected bandits have launched an attack on Bena village and surrounding areas in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, kidnapping at least 16 people. While confirming the incident, the Secretary of the Security Committee in Wasagu, Lawali Umar, stated that the bandits ambushed victims working on their guinea corn farms and took them … Read more
North Korea has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which flew for 86 minutes—the longest recorded flight to date—before landing in waters off its eastern coast, according to South Korea and Japan. The missile was launched at a steep angle, reaching an altitude of 7,000 km (4,350 miles), suggesting it could have covered an even … Read more
Social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to the Nigeria Police Force for wearing a police uniform in a recent video. Earlier this week, EKO HOT BLOG reported that the police condemned his unauthorized use of the uniform and launched an investigation into the incident. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ … Read more