The Imo State Police Command has detained 17-year-old Jesse Chidebere, a student at Imo State University (IMSU), for faking her abduction and death. Police Public Relations Officer ASP Henry Okoye revealed this in a statement issued in Owerri, shared with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. Okoye emphasized that the hoax caused significant distress … Read more
The National Petroleum Authority of Ghana (NPAG) has announced plans to import refined petroleum from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to bolster energy security and strengthen regional cooperation. Speaking at the 2024 OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, CEO of NPAG, said this collaboration would reduce Ghana’s dependence on higher-cost imports from Rotterdam, … Read more
A recent clash erupted between tenants on Waddle Street in the Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State and their landlord, Mr. Obong Ete, after tenants accused him of theft. According to reports the tenants reportedly flogged the landlord with horsewhips on Sunday morning, claiming he had been stealing various items, including food, … Read more
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of supporting former Rivers state governor and minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, to destabilise the state. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Wike and Fubara have been at loggerheads since the latter assumed office as governor in 2023, just as Fubara had said that … Read more
The Ogun State Government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, has closed Obada Grammar School in Idi-Emi, Obada, following the tragic death of Senior Secondary II student Monday Arijo, reportedly due to corporal punishment. The school’s principal, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, has been suspended for previously permitting corporal punishment against state regulations, and the teacher involved in … Read more
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has imposed a N2 million fine on Kano Pillars for the improper conduct of their players and officials during their matchday nine game against Nasarawa United. The club was also penalized for a statement issued by their Media & Communications Directorate quoting player Ahmed Musa, in which he made … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set Monday, November 18, for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. This Matchday 6 fixture will close out the race for Group D slots in the 35th AFCON finals, scheduled to take place in Morocco … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday, said electricity would be restored to the 17 northern states that have experienced outages due to the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line. Adelabu stated this while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He explained that the power supply disruption … Read more
The Abia House of Representatives member caught on camera assaulting a Bolt driver, Alex Ikwechegh, has apologized for his actions. Ikwechegh admitted that his actions in assaulting a cab driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, fell short of the standards expected of a public office holder. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
Ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, were set ablaze just a week before the presidential election. Authorities suspect that these fires are linked to an earlier incident on October 8, when an incendiary device was placed at a different ballot drop box in Vancouver. Police departments in both cities reported that a … Read more
Israel’s parliament has voted to pass legislation prohibiting the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) from operating within Israel and in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem, with implementation set to begin within three months. This decision will also ban contact between UNRWA employees and Israeli officials, significantly hindering the agency’s operations in both Gaza and the Israeli-occupied … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the prolonged power outage affecting the northern part of Nigeria. The group alleges that the Federal Government’s inaction is contributing to the region’s worsening economic woes. In a statement, ACF criticized the government for its lack of urgency in addressing the issue, which has led … Read more
Manchester United are in discussions to bring in Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim as a potential successor to Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed on Monday after United’s disappointing start to the season. Amorim, 39, has gained significant attention for leading Sporting to two Portuguese league titles, including their first in nearly two decades since … Read more
Brazil and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior responded to his second-place finish in the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or race with a determined message on social media. Posting on X, Vinicius wrote, “I’ll do it 10x if I have to. They’re not ready,” a statement that quickly went viral. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
The Federal Government has warned it may revoke land titles of key government officials, agencies, state governments, and top commercial banks, including President Bola Tinubu and Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, if outstanding ground rent payments are not settled within two weeks. On Monday, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) published … Read more
Real Madrid were named Club of the Year at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday, but they declined to attend after learning forward Vinicius Junior would not receive the top honour for best men’s player, which went to Manchester City’s Rodri. The European champions reportedly stated they would not attend a ceremony “where … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently carried out successful air strikes targeting Boko Haram militants in Borno State, significantly reducing terrorist numbers and disabling their operational capabilities at key locations, including the strategic gathering point of Bula Marwa. According to Air Force spokesperson Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, intelligence reports identified Bula Marwa as a prominent … Read more
Former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun recently shared a miraculous account of his birth, revealing that his late mother carried him for three and a half years. He made this statement during a 25th-year remembrance prayer for his mother at the family home in Abeokuta. Recalling the skepticism surrounding his birth, Amosun noted that many … Read more
Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has signed with Serie A side Genoa on a free transfer. The 34-year-old, who last played for Turkish Super Lig club Adana Demirspor, returns to Italian football over three years after his departure from Monza. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to … Read more
A cab driver in Abuja, Stephen Abuwatseya, has alleged that he was assaulted and threatened by Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member from Abia State. The incident reportedly took place at Ikwechegh’s residence in the Maitama area, where Abuwatseya had gone to deliver a package. The confrontation escalated quickly, with Ikwechegh allegedly threatening … Read more