Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan-Oshodi has been unanimously elected as the 6th President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) during the Elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday. Oshodi becomes the second Nigerian to lead the ATTF, following in the footsteps of Engr Segun George, … Read more
The Federal Government has said that it is not treating the ordeals of the Super Eagles players in Libya lightly. The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the Federal Government would get to the root of the matter. The minister explained that the Nigerian government would … Read more
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North senatorial district, has voiced his opposition to the proposed establishment of the Nigerian Coast Guard, which is intended to protect Nigeria’s maritime areas. Speaking during a plenary session, Oshiomhole argued that the Nigerian Navy is already effectively carrying out the responsibilities that would be assigned to the Coast Guard. … Read more
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has cautioned against granting full autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, warning that it could lead to widespread disorder rather than foster sustainable development. Speaking at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka, on Tuesday, after signing the “Anambra Local Government Administration Law 2024,” recently passed by the State … Read more
The Naira on Tuesday went down again at the official market, trading at N1,658.97 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, revealed that the Naira lost N106.05. This represents a 6.82 per cent loss when compared to the previous trading date on Monday when it exchanged at N1,552.92 to … Read more
Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has refuted claims that the federal government intends to impose new taxes or increase existing tax rates for Nigerians. During a session with the Senate Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, Adedeji clarified that the tax reform bills submitted to … Read more
At least eight nations have secured their spots in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The qualified teams include Congo, Senegal, Egypt, Angola, Cameroon, Algeria, Burkina Faso, and host nation Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied arresting a presenter, while on air, or disrupting lawful activities at Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu on Monday. The Spokesman for the Commission, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said contrary to the claim of the radio station, the operatives of … Read more
Former Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel has reportedly reached an agreement with the Football Association (FA) to become the next England manager, following Gareth Southgate’s departure this summer. The FA is expected to hold a press conference at Wembley on Wednesday, where Tuchel is likely to be announced as Southgate’s successor. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Imo State Police Command says it has smashed an armed robbery syndicate terrorising residents of Owerri North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesman, Mr Henry Okoye, in a statement on Tuesday, attributed the feat to enhanced security measures to tackle violent crimes, especially at night. “On October 15, 2024, at approximately 3:20 … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has provided an update on the ongoing restoration of the national grid following its collapse on Monday, October 14, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate Ajayi On … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Royal Fathers from Epe Constituency II, alongside community leaders from Eredo and Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, have commend Hon Ogunkelu Sylvester Oluwadahunsi, known as Sketel, for his impactful service to the constituency. The praise came during the 9th Constituency Stakeholders Meeting held at the Eredo LCDA Council Secretariat, where the lawmaker was recognized … Read more
Former Manchester United Manager, Alex Ferguson is set to leave his reported £2 million-a-year ($2.6m) ambassador role with the club at the end of the season as part of a cost-cutting exercise. The 82-year-old won 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League crowns among a huge trophy haul during nearly 27 years at Old … Read more
The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to summon the Libyan Ambassador to Nigeria to explain the circumstances surrounding holding the senior national football team, the Super Eagles hostage for 14 hours without good water. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Eagles, travelling with about 22 players, technical crew, NFF officials and some … Read more
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the game was earlier scheduled to take place in Libya by 8 pm after the first … Read more
The Federal Government has dismissed the claim by Yoruba Nation agitator, Mr Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as “Sunday Igboho” that the UK government has considered his petition. The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Eche Abu-Obe, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba … Read more
No fewer than 80,000 people attended the recently concluded two-day crusade organized by the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Argentina. Pastor Evelyn Joshua, leader of SCOAN and wife of its late founder, Prophet TB Joshua, shared this in a statement signed by the church’s spokesperson, Mr. Dare Adejumo, on Tuesday in Lagos. EDITOR’S … Read more
The pilot of the chartered plane that flew the Super Eagles to Libya has disclosed that Libyan authorities forced him to divert the flight to the substandard Al-Abraq Airport. According to reports, the diversion to Al-Abraq, a remote airport, instead of their intended destination of Benghazi, has sparked a diplomatic dispute between Nigeria and Libya. … Read more
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed says the party has resolved the crisis in its National Working Committee, NWC. Mohammed and the acting national chairman Ambassador Umar Ilyas Damagun, spoke with few reporters at the private departure lounge of the Nnamdi Azikwe airport on Tuesday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to officially launch the commercial operations of the Red Line rail today. In a statement sighted by EKO HOT BLOG on Tuesday, Sanwo-Olu announced that the new train service will transport approximately 500,000 Lagos residents daily along the corridor. He mentioned that the Red Line will initially operate … Read more