Alhaji Moshood Oluwole Ojikutu, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, has commended the recent appointment of Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa as Nigeria’s Minister of Education. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Alausa, formerly the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, was appointed as Nigeria’s new Minister of Education following … Read more
Professor Wasiu O. Gabadeen, Director of Academic Planning at the University of Abuja, has praised the appointment of Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Education, describing it as a testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to transforming the nation’s educational landscape. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that in President Tinubu’s strategic approach … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Oko-Abe Community High School, a key educational project funded by Rep. Wale Raji of Epe Federal Constituency, is now in its final stages and set for an official launch soon. Recneltly, Rep Raji and Lagos State Commissioner for Education Hon. Tolani Alli-Balogun visited Oko-Abe Community Secondary School and Epe Grammar … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has slammed the International Monetary Fund, IMF, for its denial of being responsible for advising the Nigerian government to remove subsidies on petrol. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that President Bola Tinubu’s removal of subsidies in May 2023 has resulted in the rise of Premium Motor Spirit from N175 per litre … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government under the leadership of Hon princess Surah Animashaun, working with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, has started a health campaign called the “Know Your Numbers Campaign” to help fight high blood pressure and diabetes. The campaign, themed “Fight Against Silent Killers,” offers free health check up and … Read more
British boxer Tyson Fury expressed sympathy for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua following Joshua’s shocking knockout defeat to IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September. Joshua entered the fight as the favourite but was ultimately overpowered by Dubois, who secured a knockout victory in the fifth round, marking the 32-year-old’s fourth … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has summoned the leadership of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) from the National Assembly, along with several aggrieved members, for a crucial meeting following allegations of a N3 billion fraud against the executives. In a letter signed by Amos Falonipe, Director/Registrar of the Department of Trade … Read more
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, facing intense scrutiny, attributed his team’s disappointing 2-1 loss to West Ham on Sunday primarily to their poor finishing. The defeat, which left United languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, was sealed by a controversial stoppage-time penalty from Jarrod Bowen that awarded the Hammers all three points. … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has provided insights into the prolonged power outages affecting major cities in Northern Nigeria, explaining that the ongoing security challenges in the region have significantly hindered repair efforts. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, TCN acknowledged that the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line … Read more
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Niger Republic in the WAFU Zone B tournament semi-finals in Togo on Sunday, earning a spot in the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The Aliyu Suberu-led team will face long-time rivals Ghana in Wednesday’s final. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has clarified that Tinubu is addressing a longstanding oversight made during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s tenure regarding Nigeria’s focus on gas development in the energy sector. Onanuga made this statement during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, highlighting that Tinubu’s approach … Read more
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rallied his Make America Great Again (MAGA) base in New York City, reiterating his pledge to crack down on immigration and criticizing Democratic rival Kamala Harris. Addressing supporters at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Trump committed to executing what he called the largest deportation effort in U.S. history if re-elected. … Read more
Controversial Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has apologised to the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners of Nigeria (TAMPAN) and its president, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr. Latin, following her suspension from the film industry. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that in 2021, Nkechi Blessing became embroiled in a social media feud with fellow actor Lege … Read more
Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, has agreed to undergo a DNA test to confirm the paternity of their son, Liam, as part of an ongoing family dispute following the singer’s tragic death. Mohbad, who passed away at the age of 27 under controversial circumstances, left behind his … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of recruiting 4,000 teachers to set traps for the incoming administration of Monday Okpebholo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prince Kassim Afegbua, a member of the APC Transition Committee, made this allegation in a statement issued to the press on Sunday in … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has addressed social media criticisms of the president, assuring Nigerians that Tinubu is not indifferent to their economic struggles. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Onanuga responded to claims that Tinubu has been nicknamed “T-pain” by some Nigerians online, clarifying … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris holds a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump in two recent polls, though most surveys indicate a deadlocked race, leaving the outcome uncertain with less than two weeks until Election Day. Harris holds a narrow lead over Trump in several recent polls, though her edge has shown fluctuations in recent … Read more
Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign, has shared his remarkable story of being healed from cancer twice, crediting God for his recovery. In a testimony video shared on X.com on Sunday, Okupe recounted his battle with cancer, revealing that he is now completely free after being diagnosed with prostate cancer … Read more
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has spoken out regarding her recent dismissal, asserting that “lies were told” against her. This statement marks her first public response since her removal by President Bola Tinubu, as Edu maintains her innocence amid allegations of fraud within her former ministry. On her official X … Read more
Former Bolivian President Evo Morales claimed an assassination attempt on his life Sunday after the vehicle he was traveling in came under fire. Morales shared a video on social media showing two bullet holes in the windshield of the car, in which he was seated. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game … Read more