The North Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has suspended its agitation and demand for the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the scheduled National Executive Committee, NEC. Recall that the forum has been opposed to the appointment of Ganduje from the onset, arguing the … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says it is not acceptable for some judges to continue to delay the delivery of verdicts on cases before them. Kekere-Ekun stated this in Abuja on Tuesday at the third annual National Judicial Council (NJC) conference on judges’ performance evaluation. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court … Read more
TikTok removed over 2.1 million videos in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2024 for violating its community guidelines. According to the Community Guidelines Enforcement Report shared on Tuesday, the move is part of the platform’s ongoing efforts to enhance content moderation and ensure user safety. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot … Read more
A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Sani, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike is not above the party. Sani stated this while speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show, stressing that no committee was in place at the time of Wike’s alleged infractions. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has promised workers that he will reward their hard work. He made this pledge on Monday, during the First Quarter Worker’s Forum, organized by the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). At the event, Hon. Olowa gave an approval to … Read more
Ayo Adesanya, Jide Kosoko, , Yomi Fash-Lanso, Ricardo Agbor and other celebrities joined Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the inaugural ride marking the start of commercial operations for the Lagos Red Line rail on Tuesday. The train departed around 5:20pm, from platform two at Oyingbo Station, heading towards Agbado, a suburb near the Lagos … Read more
A tragic incident unfolded in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, early Wednesday morning when a petrol tanker exploded, resulting in the deaths of over 90 individuals and leaving 50 others hospitalised. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that The explosion occurred around 12:30 AM after the tanker driver, who was en route from … Read more
MTN Nigeria and other multinational business leaders are pleading with the Federal Government to permit them to raise their tariff plan prices to sustain their operations and investments. Over the past decade, they have faced significant challenges due to the government’s refusal to allow price increases, which they argue is essential for maintaining a viable … Read more
The Federal Government, via the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has announced an investigation into the causes of the recent multiple power grid disturbances that occurred on Monday and Tuesday. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, clarified that what occurred was not a complete grid collapse but rather a “trip-off.” EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba … Read more
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called for a “prompt, independent, and thorough investigation” into an Israeli strike that hit the northern Lebanese village of Aito, which it reported resulted in the deaths of 22 civilians. “What we’re hearing is that among the 22 people who were killed were 12 women and two children,” UN … Read more
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has mandated that foreign airlines utilize local caterers for on-board meals on all outbound flights from Nigeria. This directive aims to bolster the local catering industry and ensure that Nigerian cuisine is represented in international travel. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in … Read more
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to roll out cash transfers aimed at supporting 20 million of Nigeria’s poorest citizens as part of its broader social intervention program. The initiative, designed to alleviate poverty and improve living conditions, is a key component of the government’s strategy to address the economic challenges facing the country while … Read more
Chelsea captain Reece James has returned to first-team training for the first time this season, as reported by Daily Cannon. While it may still be a few weeks before James is fully match-fit, his return could see him in contention to play against Arsenal in Chelsea’s upcoming fixture, just over three weeks away. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Indications suggest that Umar Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), may step down from his position next week following a meeting of the party’s governors held in Akure, Ondo State, on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified the reasons behind its operatives’ visit to Urban Radio 94.5FM in Enugu on Monday, an event that sparked widespread discussion on social media. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, explained that a team from the Enugu Zonal Directorate, consisting of four officers, went … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has hailed Wahid Oshodi’s election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) as a significant achievement for Nigeria. Oshodi, a former Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development, was unanimously elected at the ATTF’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
The Federal Government has refuted claims that the United Kingdom endorsed a petition submitted by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. The petition, aimed at urging the UK government to support the creation of a Yoruba nation, was delivered to 10 Downing Street, London, last week. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, … Read more
Nigerian singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has expressed regret over not having more baby mamas. In a recent interview with BET Africa, Skales revealed that he feels a heavy burden in continuing his family’s bloodline since he is currently the only surviving member. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up about her single status at 54, explaining the personal reasons behind it. In a recent interview with her colleague Emmanuel Ehumadu, Akintola revealed that she remains unmarried because her soul mate has passed away. She described her deceased partner as the person she envisioned spending her life … Read more
Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has spoken out following his recent arrest and detention for allegedly defaming fellow artist Burna Boy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Darlington’s detention was prompted by a formal complaint filed by Burna Boy, accusing him of defamation and cyberstalking. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, … Read more