President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of seven new ministers to his cabinet. Tinubu said the development was a strategic move to enhance governance and address pressing national issues. Among the notable appointees is Ambassador Bianca Odimegwu Ojukwu, who takes on the role of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. As the widow … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights Accountability Project, SERAP, has threatened to sue the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, over the ultimatum he issued to beggars in the FCT. Wike had during the flag-off ceremony for access road construction in the Katampe District of the Federal Capital on Tuesday, said the Federal Government would … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has replaced Betta Edu, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, with Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda. The change comes after Edu was suspended in January following the discovery of an unauthorized transfer of N585.2 million into the private bank account of a civil servant responsible for managing grants for vulnerable Nigerians. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has redeployed Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa to the Ministry of Education in a major cabinet reshuffle. Dr Alausa, who previously served as Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, replaces Prof Tahir Mamman, who was relieved of his duties as the Minister of Education, EKO HOT BLOG reports. A seasoned medical … Read more
Months after facing growing pressure to reshuffle his cabinet, President Bola Tinubu dismissed five ministers on Wednesday, made new appointments, and reassigned others to different portfolios. 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 BREAKING: APC … Read more
Bobrisky Hospitalized After Complaining of ‘Breast’ Pain in Police Custod Controversial crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, was reportedly rushed to Falomo Police Hospital after complaining of breast pain while in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Resources Authority, NMDPRA, has sealed two filling stations for diversion of Petroleum products between August and October in the state. The Coordinator of NMDPRA, Mr Ikechukwu Eseka, stated this when officials of the State Petroleum Products Monitoring Committee, PPMC, visited him on Wednesday in Eket. … Read more
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has scrapped the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja. The statement said there will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all … Read more
The government of President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had initially charged Binance, a major cryptocurrency firm, and Gambaryan in April with allegations of money laundering. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has released its latest Air Quality Index, revealing that Agege has the highest and most hazardous air pollution levels in the state. According to data published on Tuesday, Agege recorded an alarming 103 percent, indicating critical air pollution levels dangerous to residents. Surulere followed with a “very unhealthy” … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the successful distribution of 55,859 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in preparation for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024. 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 … Read more
A native doctor from the Inyi community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, identified as Enuwa Odugu, has claimed that the death of his client, Chikwado Eze, during a fortification ritual was due to Eze’s failure to follow the prescribed ritual rules. Speaking from police custody, the 48-year-old native doctor stated that … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) announced yesterday that over 352 facilities, including churches and mosques, have been shut down across various areas of the state in the past year due to noise pollution and other environmental violations. During a press briefing in Ikeja, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, the General Manager of LASEPA, expressed concern … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has postponed its scheduled congresses at the ward, local government, and state levels, which were initially slated for October 26, November 2, and November 9, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was confirmed in a statement released by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Tuesday. … Read more
Mikel Arteta has matched Arsene Wenger’s Champions League record after Arsenal narrowly defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 on matchday three at the Emirates on Tuesday. The victory came courtesy of an own goal by Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk in the 29th minute, marking Arsenal’s second win in three games played. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Kamala Harris on Tuesday affirmed that America is “absolutely” ready to elect its first female president, while downplaying the significance of her historic candidacy. She emphasized her desire to help the nation “turn the page” after years of being “exhausted” by Donald Trump. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
The Lagos High Court’s Probate Registry has summoned Christian Chukwuka Wigwe to appear within eight days to address a legal dispute concerning the estate of the late Herbert Wigwe, former CEO of Access Bank. Christian, who claims to be a cousin of the deceased, is contesting the provisions of Herbert Wigwe’s will and how his … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized on Wednesday that “now is the time” to bring an end to the conflict in Gaza, urging Israel to prevent further escalation with Iran. Israel is currently engaged in combat against Hamas, which is backed by Iran, in Gaza, as well as Hezbollah in Lebanon. The country has … Read more
The constitutional amendment bill, co-sponsored by Akeem Adeyemi from Oyo and six other lawmakers, passed the second reading during the plenary session on Tuesday. The bill intends to establish New Oyo state with Oyo town as the capital. It also proposes a consequential renaming of the remaining part of Oyo state as Ibadan state and … Read more
The Israeli military has announced the death of Hashem Safieddine, a cleric considered a potential successor to the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, following an airstrike nearly three weeks ago. According to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), Safieddine was killed in airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. However, Hezbollah, the influential Lebanese Shia Muslim … Read more