A newly constructed pedestrian bridge has partially collapsed at the Five Stars Bus Stop, heading towards Iyana-Isolo along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that the incident occurred early Thursday morning around 6:30 am. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) promptly intervened to address the situation. Upon LASEMA’s arrival, part of the … Read more
FirstBank has reassured its customers that the transition to a new cloud-based procurement and financial platform, set to begin on Saturday, October 26, will not disrupt banking services. While the bank had previously noted potential service disruptions, it clarified that these would affect vendors, not customers. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working … Read more
RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons is expected to be sidelined for “several weeks” after sustaining an ankle injury during the club’s 1-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool, the German side announced on Thursday. According to reports from German media, the 21-year-old, currently on his second consecutive loan from Paris Saint-Germain, may be out until the … Read more
Nollywood actress Olajumoke Amoke Olatunde George, widely known as Jumoke George, has revealed that sexual demands and her skin tone contributed to her 14-year absence from the film industry. In a recent interview with Oyinmomo TV, the actress shared that many directors criticized her dark complexion and suggested she bleach her skin to secure roles. … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, canceled his trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Samoa. EKO HOT BLOG reported that President Bola Tinubu had appointed Shettima to represent Nigeria at the upcoming summit. However, on Thursday night, the presidency announced the trip’s cancellation after a foreign object struck the vice president’s … Read more
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles staged a comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire in their second match of the 2024 WAFU Zone B qualifiers in Togo on Thursday. After suffering a 1-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their opening game, the Flying Eagles faced a must-win situation to keep their qualification hopes alive. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Nigerian Army says its troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have smashed a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorizing parts Jalingo the Taraba State capital, and Lau Local Government Area of the state. Acting on an intelligence report, the first two suspects, identified as Ali Idi and Haruna Umar, were apprehended on 22 … Read more
The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, has organised the “Ounje Onigbogbo Food Initiative” to provide support to the residents of the area. Addressing the people at the event, Olakanle noted that the initiative was the fifth edition, saying he was doing it to empower the people to cushion … Read more
The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has detained four persons in connection with alleged vandalism and stealing of railway infrastructure in Eha-Amufu Community of Enugu State. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr Cyprian Otoibhi, said this at a news briefing in his office on Thursday. … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied fixing deadline for the circulation of the old N200, N500 and N1,000 banknotes. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department of the CBN, Hakama Sidi Ali, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Sidi-Ali was reacting to social media reports that the apex bank had fixed … Read more
The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has congratulated Dr. Tunji Alausa on his appointment as the Minister of Education by President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Alausa, who previously served as the Minister of State for Health, was on Wednesday redeployed to … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government, led by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has distributed cash grants to 2,000 vulnerable households in the community. The event, held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Epe Local Government Chamber, was purposely to help those in need during tough economic times. The cash grants … Read more
Nigerian immigrant voters have reacted to the process of the ongoing US presidential election. Eko Hot Blog’s publisher, TJ Abass, who spoke with several voters at one of the polling centers in Houston, Texas, observed that turnout was high as early voting kicked off. Many immigrants from Nigeria and other African countries, who spoke with … Read more
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award. CAF announced the ten nominees on Thursday via X, showcasing some of the best goalkeeping talents in African football. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has responded to his omission from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist, despite an outstanding season in Europe. The Bayer Leverkusen forward, who enjoyed a remarkable campaign last season, was conspicuously missing from the nominees released by the Confederation of African Football on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been shortlisted for the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year award. The Nigerian duo will compete for the prestigious title against Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra of Côte d’Ivoire, and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has restricted ministers, and heads of departments and agencies to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys as part of the cost-cutting measures of his administration. This is contained in a statement by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja Tinubu also ordered all ministers, ministers of state, and … Read more
A helicopter carrying personnel for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, off the coast of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, resulting in a tragic incident. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, operated by East Winds Aviation, had taken off from the Port Harcourt Military Base (DNPM) and … Read more
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has left Nigeria after spending eight months in detention. The Bola Tinubu-led administration withdrew charges against Gambaryan on health grounds and following diplomatic pressure. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to Drive Economic Growth … Read more
Three people have been confirmed dead following a helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, with registration 5NBQG, was operated by East Wind Aviation and was en route from the Port Harcourt Military Base to the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN oil rig. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After … Read more