The death toll from devastating floods and landslides caused by Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has reached nearly 130, with more areas still cut off and residents in need of rescue, President Ferdinand Marcos said Saturday. Trami exited the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 85 dead and 41 missing, according to the … Read more
Nineteen people lost their lives and six were injured after a bus crashed on a highway in Mexico’s central Zacatecas state on Saturday, local authorities reported. The tragic incident happened in the early hours of the morning when the bus collided with a detached tractor-trailer loaded with corn. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
A senior management officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has addressed claims made by crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, regarding his jail term being served in a private apartment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial activist VeryDarkMan shared a video in which Bobrisky allegedly claimed to have bribed officials from the Economic … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over Nigeria’s ongoing issues with unstable power supply and frequent national grid collapses, especially in northern states currently facing widespread blackouts due to transmission line faults. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment … Read more
It is no longer news that Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, former Minister of State for Health, has been appointed Nigeria’s new Minister of Education following a cabinet reshuffle led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that his appointment is part of President Tinubu’s strategic approach to strengthening key sectors within the government. … Read more
The Libyan Football Federation has filed an appeal challenging the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) recent decision to award Nigeria three points and three goals after an interrupted Africa Cup of Nations qualifier scheduled for October 15 in Benina, Libya. CAF’s verdict also imposed a $50,000 fine on Libya for breaching regulations in handling Nigeria’s … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new policy barring individuals under 18 from independently owning Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. According to sources within the commission, the policy aims to protect minors from the responsibilities and potential liabilities tied to SIM card ownership. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation … Read more
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the recently dismissed Minister of Women Affairs, has reiterated her unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, declaring him destined to restore Nigeria despite her exit from the cabinet. Kennedy-Ohanenye’s comments followed President Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, which resulted in her removal along with four other ministers. In a statement issued on Saturday, she … Read more
The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack more ministers who are underperforming to fastrack the implementation of his “Renewed Hope” agenda for the country. Ndume, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, described the rejigging of the federal cabinet, and the establishment of the … Read more
Iran’s military reported on Saturday that only radar systems sustained damage in the early-morning Israeli strikes on Tehran and other provinces. The military emphasized that its primary focus remains on pursuing a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, may face new criminal charges amid allegations of serving his jail term in a private apartment and bribing officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to drop money laundering charges against him. EKO HOT BLOG previously reported that Bobrisky was sentenced to six months … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a warning to the public against the unauthorized and indiscriminate use of police uniforms, following a viral video of social media activist Martins Otse, also known as “VeryDarkMan,” wearing police attire. The statement, released on Saturday, comes in response to Otse’s video, where he introduces himself as “CSP VeryDarkMan” … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has shared her views on married men maintaining close relationships with female friends or ex-girlfriends. She emphasised that a married man’s only female “best friend” should be his wife, suggesting that if he valued his friendship with an ex so highly, he should have remained with her. Edochie cautioned single … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has paid tribute to five personnel who tragically lost their lives in an accident while traveling to represent Nigeria at the African Military Games 2024 in Abuja. During the Fourth Quarter 2024 Route March exercise held on Saturday across all NAF formations nationwide, a minute of silence was observed to … Read more
Barcelona dominated La Liga champions Real Madrid with a stunning 4-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu in Saturday’s El Clasico. Robert Lewandowski scored twice, while Lamine Yamal and Raphinha added goals to seal a decisive win for the Blaugranas. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge … Read more
Tensions are mounting in Enugu State as protests erupt following the alleged killing of well-known local musician, Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo Jah, reportedly by a police inspector. EKO HOT BLOG reported that the incident took place on the evening of October 25, 2024, at the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad headquarters in Enugu. The Police … Read more
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman delivered an outstanding performance with two goals and two assists in Atalanta’s 6-1 demolition of Verona in Saturday’s Serie A clash. The Nigerian international, making his sixth league appearance, has now scored four goals this season in Serie A. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
Nigeria’s campaign in this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup concluded on Saturday night as the United States secured a 2-0 win, scoring once in each half to eliminate last year’s bronze medalists in the Dominican Republic. Coach Bankole Olowookere faced major setbacks as three of his key players sustained injuries within the first half. … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted haziness and sunshine from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Saturday, forecast moderate dust haze in the northern region on Sunday with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km. The agency anticipated localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m during the … Read more
An auto-crash killed two people along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway on Saturday. The Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Williams Manga, confirmed this on Saturday, saying that the accident occurred at 7:10 a.m. near the Mammy Market Barracks axis of the expressway. One other person sustained some injuries. “Our personnel were alerted … Read more