Ekohotblog reports that the administration of Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye in Eredo LCDA on Wednesday commissioned three new boreholes to provide clean water for residents. The boreholes, each with a capacity of 8,000 liters, were installed at Brown Roof Estate (Agric Yes) Araga and Red Roof Estate (Agric Yes) Araga, along with a 4,000-liter … Read more
Elon Musk’s SpaceX-owned satellite internet service, Starlink, has temporarily halted its recent price hikes for Nigerian users amid regulatory concerns raised by Nigeria’s telecom authorities. Three weeks prior, Starlink announced a 97% price increase, raising the monthly subscription from N38,000 to N75,000 and boosting the installation kit price for new customers by 34%, from N440,000 … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, the Executive Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has shared a heartfelt message to celebrate the birthday of his wife, Mrs. Ismail Oyinloluwa. In his message, Hon. Akinloye expressed deep love and appreciation for his wife’s constant support. “You have always been there for me through … Read more
The Kano State High Court has directed the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 26. This ruling, delivered by Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, contradicts an earlier Federal High Court decision that questioned the composition of the KANSIEC electoral panel. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja … Read more
Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes hit two homes at dawn on Friday in Khan Yunis, the territory’s main southern city, killing at least 20 people. Fourteen people were killed in a strike that hit the home of the Al-Fara family, and another six were killed in a separate air raid, according to … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the Chairman of the Ondo State National Gubernatorial Campaign Council. This announcement was made in a statement on Thursday night by Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, the National Organising Secretary of the ruling party. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru, has ordered troops of Operation Fansar Yamma to arrest Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader. Badaru gave the directive during his address to the troops at the One Brigade Headquarters in Gusau, Zamfara state. The minister added that his visit was intended to receive updates on military operations. He … Read more
The Nigerian gospel music community is in mourning following the death of Adedoyin Odunuga, the wife of renowned gospel artist Damilare ‘Dare Melody’ Odunuga. Adedoyin passed away on Thursday, leaving a significant void in the lives of her family, friends, and supporters. Dare Melody took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news, expressing his profound … Read more
Former President Barack Obama aimed to channel the momentum of his political movement to Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally Thursday night just outside Atlanta. This marked their first joint appearance of the campaign, as he sought to boost her chances of success in the upcoming election. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has reported the arrest of a suspected “founding father” of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) by Operation Udoka troops in the South-East. The announcement was made at a biweekly press briefing on Thursday, where it was revealed that the arrests occurred in Orsu, Imo State, … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the tragic loss of eight lives following the crash of an Eastwind Aviation helicopter into the Bonny River in Rivers State. The helicopter was carrying six passengers and two crew members and was en route from Port Harcourt Military Base to the FPSO Nuim Antan offshore platform near … Read more
Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland is contemplating a transfer to Real Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to the British newspaper Mirror. This development has reignited speculation regarding the Norwegian striker’s future, as he has emerged as one of the most coveted players in global football. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Jose Mourinho was sent off as his Fenerbahce team came from behind to hand his former club Manchester United a third consecutive draw in the Europa League in Istanbul. United took the lead at halftime with Christian Eriksen’s fourth goal of the season. However, the hosts equalized just four minutes into the second half when … Read more
The Nigerian Senate is set to begin screening seven individuals nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ministerial positions next Tuesday. EO HOT BLOG reports that the ministerial nominees for Senate consideration and approval include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Dingyadi (Labour & Employment), Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (State Foreign Affairs), and Dr. … Read more
There is too much tension in the world: too much bloodletting and too much pain and suffering. The innocent are being killed in their hundreds of thousands while the world shrugs its shoulders unconcerned and moves on. The world has never been closer to the precipice than it is now in the present clime. EDITOR’S … Read more
Donald Trump stated on Thursday that, if re-elected, he would swiftly terminate special counsel Jack Smith, signaling his intent to halt the criminal cases Smith has brought against him. With the presidential race against Kamala Harris entering its final days, Trump made these comments during an interview with conservative podcast host Hugh Hewitt. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated N40 million and essential food items to support victims of the devastating tanker explosion in Majiya village, Jigawa State, which occurred on October 16 and has claimed over 170 lives. In addition, the House of Representatives pledged N100 million to assist those affected by the tragedy. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Fresh details have emerged regarding the dismissal of five ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting the specific factors that led to their removal. The former ministers—Prof. Tahir Mamman (SAN), Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Lola Ade-John, and Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo—were dismissed on Wednesday in what the presidency described as a move to … Read more
Ukraine’s military intelligence reported Thursday that a group of North Korean soldiers has been spotted in Russia’s Kursk region, bordering Ukraine and currently hosting active military operations. According to Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence, some of the North Korean troops, who were initially trained in Russia’s far east, have now been deployed to the west, where Ukrainian … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that power distribution companies (Discos) may soon bear the cost of repairing faulty transformers and other infrastructure, a move aimed at ensuring more prudent management of electricity systems. NERC Chairman Sanusi Garba disclosed this during a public hearing on Thursday addressing the frequent collapses of Nigeria’s national … Read more