The Super Eagles players and officials are preparing to depart Libya after enduring a tumultuous delay of over 14 hours and alleged mistreatment by the host nation on Sunday. This was revealed by a sports enthusiast, known as Pooja Media, through his X handle on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the … Read more
An erstwhile Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, says the cold war between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, has gone beyond reconciliation. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail ‘PDP Is dead, APC Has Finished Nigeria’ –Kwankwaso Protests … Read more
A two-storey building collapsed on Amusu Street in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State, sparking panic among residents. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, with nearby residents rushing to safety as the structure caved in. A video circulating online captured the moment the building crumbled. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba … Read more
The Libyan government has finally succumbed to pressure from various quarters and cleared the Nigerian flight to bring the players and officials back home after more than 14 hours of being detained at Al Abraq International Airport. This was disclosed in a post by sports journalist Adepoju Tobi Samuel, popularly known as OgaNlaMedia. EDITOR’S PICK: … Read more
Israeli Energy Minister, Eli Cohen, on Monday accused the United Nations’ UNIFIL peacekeepers in south Lebanon of being a “useless” force that failed to protect Israelis from Hezbollah attacks. Cohen called on UNIFIL to withdraw as fighting rages. In a post on X, Cohen said the State of Israel will do everything to ensure the … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles players were stranded at the Al Abraq International Airport in Libya for more than 12 hours after landing on Sunday. The Super Eagles landed in Libya for their qualifier against the host nation, but their chartered ValueJet flight was diverted at the last minute from Benghazi Airport to the smaller Al Abraq … Read more
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has announced that the team will boycott the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Libya. This is coming after the team was held at the airport for “over 12 hours” upon arrival in Libya on Sunday for the second leg of their qualifying series, following their 1-0 victory … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his complaints after he rejected an initial offer to manage the party’s machinery. The PDP stated it had made several attempts to support the governor, but he failed to unite his fellow governors and the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), is set to ground over 60 private jets owned by prominent individuals due to unpaid import duties totaling several billions of naira. According to Naija News, the enforcement is scheduled to begin today, October 14th, 2024. Documents obtained by The PUNCH from exchanges between the NCS … Read more
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) is set to engage in talks with Dangote Petroleum Refinery from Tuesday to Wednesday to finalise agreements on the pricing and lifting of petrol from the facility. According to reports on Sunday, the Petroleum Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) had been asked by the $20 … Read more
Residents of Agenebode, the headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area in Edo State, set fire to a police station on Sunday following the abduction and murder of a young boy. A local source, speaking anonymously, revealed that the unrest stemmed from allegations that Fulani herdsmen were involved in kidnappings and organ harvesting, with claims … Read more
The federal government is set to bolster the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) capabilities by acquiring 34 new fighter jets to enhance its fight against bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements. This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Samuel Chukwueze has returned to Italy for treatment after suffering a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s third qualifying match against Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze came on as a substitute for Frank Onyeka in the 61st minute of the match. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are preparing for the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights. The Super Eagles head into this match in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their first three group encounters. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby … Read more
Former Green Eagles goalkeeper Peter Fregene has passed away, as announced by his close friend and fellow ex-international, Segun Odegbami, on Sunday. Odegbami shared that Fregene, who had been battling a prolonged illness, died in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of their children. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the … Read more
Talented Nollywood actress Ini Edo has addressed rumors surrounding her supposed upcoming wedding. Reports circulated in September 2024 after Ini Edo shared a photo of herself dressed in a traditional Efik bridal gown, along with a romantic caption on her Instagram page. However, in a recent interview with Premium Times, the actress clarified that the … Read more
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill proposing free internet access in select public places across Nigeria, passing its first reading last week. Sponsored by Abubakar Kusada, representing Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada Federal Constituency of Katsina State, the bill is titled “An Act to provide the legal framework for the free internet access programme in selected public … Read more
A drone strike targeting an army base in northern Israel has resulted in the deaths of four soldiers and left over 60 others injured, according to a statement from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). The IDF also reported that seven soldiers were critically injured in the attack, which took place at a base near Binyamina, … Read more
The federal government is planning to raise the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an executive bill to formalize the increase has already been submitted to the National Assembly. According to a Sunday report by The Cable, the proposed legislation seeks to gradually raise the VAT … Read more
Air Peace Limited has denied allegations against its Chairman and CEO, Allen Onyema, and Chief of Finance and Administration, Ejiro Eghagha, following charges of obstruction of justice filed by the United States. Reports indicate that Onyema and Eghagha have been under investigation since 2019 over alleged money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Onyema was … Read more