‘Baba Ijebu’ Kessington Adebutu Donates Multi-Million Naira Media Centre to NIJ [PHOTOS]

Renowned philanthropist Sir Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu has made a landmark contribution to Nigeria’s journalism sector by donating a state-of-the-art Media Resource Centre to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) in Lagos. EKOT HOT BLOG reports that the multi-million naira facility was officially commissioned during an elaborate ceremony held at the institution on Wednesday. The new … Read more

Tinubu Appoints General Oluyede As Acting Chief Of Army Staff

Gen Oluyede Acting

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) to temporarily lead the Nigerian Army. This interim appointment follows the absence of the current COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is overseas receiving medical treatment. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more

Hon. Ogunkelu “Sketel” Builds Public Toilet, Borehole, Solar Lights for Poka Market

Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Ogunkelu Sylvester Oluwadahunsi, (Sketel) a Representative representing Epe constituency II in the Lagos State house of Assembly, has built a new public toilet, a borehole for clean water, and installed five solar lights at Pobo Market in Poka, Eredo LCDA.   This project is part of his ongoing efforts to make … Read more

Lagos Assembly Commends Epe LG Chairman Princess Surah for Transformative Projects and Grassroots Development

Ekohotblog reports that Lagos State House of Assembly has commended the Executive Chairman, Epe Local Government, Princess Surah Animashaun, for her equitable distribution of developmental projects across the eight (8) wards of the council in the last two-and-half years of her administration in the council area of Lagos state.   The Chairman, House Committee on … Read more

Epe Local Government Honors Nigeria’s Best Senior Secondary School Teacher

Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government, under the leadership of Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, celebrated Mr. Kazeem Yusuff, popularly known as “Leecrown,” for being named Nigeria’s Best Senior Secondary School Teacher.   At a special ceremony held at the Epe Local Government Secretariat, Hon. Animashaun presented Mr. Yusuff with an Award of Excellence and … Read more

BREAKING: Senate Confirms Bianca Ojukwu, Six Others As Ministers

Senate Ministers

  The Senate has confirmed seven ministerial nominees, including Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Other confirmed nominees are Dr. Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade, and Development, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, and Muhammadu Dingyadi as Minister of Labour and Employment. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I … Read more

Joke Sanwo-Olu Commends EOC Foundation for Promoting Inclusion Through Sports

Lagos State First Lady Ibijoke Claudiana Sanwo-Olu has commended the Ellen Olusola Caulcrick Foundation (EOCF) for organizing a unified outdoor sports activity that brought together children with special needs and their regular peers at Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos. Mrs Joke Sanwo-Olu graced the event on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Igbobi College’s football pitch. She … Read more

Hezbollah Elects Naim Qassem As Leader After Nasrallah’s Death

Hezbollah has named longtime deputy secretary general Naim Qassem as its new leader, following the death of former leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut last month. Qassem, one of the group’s few surviving senior figures, has spent over 30 years as deputy secretary general and is among Hezbollah’s founding members. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

Police Arrest Three Female Officers, Recover Extorted Cash in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three officers for alleged extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt. The arrested officers—Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau—were apprehended under the Rumuokoro flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where they were reportedly operating an unauthorized checkpoint. Reports indicate the officers have been engaged in … Read more

Terrorists Didn’t Take Over Army Training Camp In Niger –DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has denied the claim by the Niger State House of Assembly that the Nigerian Army Training Camp in Kotangora has been taken over by terrorists. A statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Wednesday, said no inch of the training area has been ceded to the terrorists. EDITOR’S … Read more

BREAKING: Court Grants Rep Member Ikwechegh N500,000 Bail Over Assault on Bolt Driver

Kuje Magistrate Court on Wednesday granted bail to Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member representing Aba North and South, setting the bail at N500,000. Ikwechegh was arraigned on charges of allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, outside his residence in Abuja. Deji Adeyanju, counsel for the Bolt driver, confirmed that Ikwechegh would appear … Read more

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu’s Aide, Abdulrahman Lekki Is Dead

Abdulrahman Lekki

The Lagos State Scholarship Board is mourning the loss of its Executive Secretary, Abdulrahman Lekki, who passed away in the early hours of October 30, 2024. The office of the Lagos State Head of Service released a statement confirming his death, which occurred after a brief illness. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more

BREAKING: Police Arraign Lawmaker Ikwechegh Over Bolt Driver Assault Scandal

Police Arraign Ikwechegh

The Nigerian Police have arraigned House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in Kuje, following allegations of assault on a Bolt driver. Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced the development on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that further details on the proceedings would be shared shortly. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

Marketers Unable To Load Petrol After Spending Days At Dangote Refinery — IPMAN

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, said that its members could not load petrol from the Dangote Refinery in Lagos despite having paid N40bn to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking Is Luck – … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu’s Ministerial Nominees Arrive For Senate Screening After Brief Delay

Senate Ministers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministerial nominees arrived at the National Assembly on Wednesday, October 30, for Senate screening, which was initially scheduled for the previous day but postponed to allow for completion of essential documentation. EDITOR’S PICKS  ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking Is Luck … Read more

Abuja Arrests Contractor For Sabotaging Streetlights To Win Repair Deals

Abuja Contractor Streetlights

The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) has reported the arrest of a foreign contractor involved in the vandalism of streetlights in Abuja, allegedly to secure new contracts for repairs. AMMC Coordinator Felix Obuah disclosed the arrest on Tuesday, following an inspection of streetlight repairs ordered by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Obuah, without … Read more

Nigerian-British Officer Dismissed by UK Police for Biting Colleague

The Metropolitan Police Service in the UK has terminated the employment of Nigerian-British officer Shola Balogun from the Bromley Police Station after he was found guilty of biting a colleague during a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. This decision was announced following a hearing held from October 21-23, 2024, chaired by senior officer Christopher McKay, … Read more

RCCG Opens Investigation into Homosexuality Claims, Seeks Evidence from Church Members

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has released a dedicated phone number and email for members and the public to submit evidence as part of its investigation into allegations of homosexual misconduct involving two church leaders. Reports on Tuesday revealed that Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa had been suspended following allegations of … Read more

Abia Reps Member, Ikwechegh To Be Arraigned For Assaulting Bolt Driver

The Nigerian Police Force is set to arraign a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, in court for allegedly assaulting a bolt driver at his Abuja residence. The lawmaker, who is representing Aba North and South federal constituency of Abia State, is expected to take his plea before an Abuja Chief … Read more

Amotekun Nabs Man In Ondo For Killing 65-Year-Old Woman Over N3,000

The Ondo State security outfit, Amotekun, has arrested a 20-year-old, Akinmade Friday, who allegedly killed a 65-year-old woman over a sum of N3,000. The suspect reportedly attacked the elderly woman with a wooden plank after accusing her of entering his room and stealing the money. In a statement to the police, Friday claimed, “I took … Read more

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