As the internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensifies, the PDP Governors Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has called for an emergency meeting on Monday to address the growing concerns within the party. Governor Mohammed urged the factional acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to restore calm by reverting to the … Read more
Ikorodu City secured their first victory of the NPFL season with a commanding 3-0 win over Bendel Insurance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, on Saturday. Rivio Ayemwenre opened the scoring three minutes into the second half, converting a cross from Waliu Ojetoye. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
Suspected armed bandits on Saturday blocked the ever-busy Gusau-Funtua highway and abducted an unspecified number of travellers. The bandits were said to have blocked the highway between Kucheri and Magazu communities in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state, shooting at moving vehicles. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail … Read more
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved a new minimum wage of ₦73,000 for civil servants in Ondo State. 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 Super Eagles’ Win Over Libya EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder of a 40-year-old man, Adeleke Adeyinka, in Abeokuta on Saturday. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta. Odutola explained that the incident occured at 12:30 pm at Jide Jones area, Oke Ilewo in Abeokuta. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has commissioned a 94-bed Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Egbe, Kogi State. The FOB, donated by Sen. Sunday Karimi, aimed to enhance security in Kogi West. While inaugurating the FOB on Saturday in Egbe, Gen. Lagbaja, commended Karimi’s gesture, stating it would benefit the entire state. The … Read more
Governor Dauda Lawal has pledged that his government will take full responsibility for the well-being of the families of the Zamfara guards who were killed in an ambush. Lawal spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail ‘PDP Is dead, APC … Read more
R. Kelly’s daughter, Buku Abi, has accused the singer of sexually abusing her during her childhood. She shared her story in a documentary on the TVEI Streaming Network. R. Kelly, who has been imprisoned since 2021, is serving multiple sentences for various sexual crimes. Buku Abi, now 26, revealed that she was too afraid to … Read more
Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, son of the former Governor of Kaduna State, has tragically died in a fatal road accident on Saturday. The accident occurred on the Kaduna-Zaria dual carriageway in the evening, according to a family source. “The accident happened along the Kaduna-Zaria highway this evening. He was rushed to an undisclosed hospital, where … Read more
The Katsina State Police Command has distributed a total of N27,485,644.79 to 36 families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The disbursement took place on Friday, October 11, and was led by the Katsina State Police Commissioner, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, … Read more
Nigerian record producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, widely known as Don Jazzy, recently shared the inspiration behind his career as a music producer. In an episode of the On The Grind podcast, Jazzy explained that his passion for music motivated him to pursue production. Boasting about his skills with various musical instruments, particularly … Read more
Activist and politician Aisha Yesufu stated on Saturday that she is not a card-carrying member of the Labour Party (LP) or any other political party. Yesufu, who was part of the 2023 LP presidential campaign council, made this declaration during an appearance on Seun Okinbaloye’s podcast, Mic On. She also emphasised that she has never … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, the Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, was Honoured with an award for her effective work in developing infrastructure. The award was presented during a two-day seminar program organized by the Lagos State Supervisors and Special Advisers for Works and Infrastructure. The seminar which took … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Abiodun Tobun, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Epe Constituency 1, has revealed his plans to assist over 200 young people in the community through farming to enhance food security. Tobun made this announcement in his speech during the ninth Town Hall Meeting of the House … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that a popular madman, who has been roaming the streets of Ayetoro for the past three years, was apprehended today by the United Community Security (U.C.S.). While he was arrested, shocking items were found in his possession, including human hair, multiple ATM cards, and Indian hemp. According to the UCS, “We found human … Read more
Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah will return to the club sooner than anticipated after being released from international duty. Van Dijk, the Netherlands captain, was sent off in his side’s 1-1 draw against Hungary on Friday, earning a suspension for their upcoming Nations League clash with Germany on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: … Read more
Kano Pillars have debunked allegations they are owing their head coach Usman Abdallah three months salary. Abdallah, according to a renowned radio station in Kano has not been paid his salary since taking charge of the club. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Captain Yusuf Gobir, the Chairman of Kwara Aviation College in Ilorin, has passed away. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq announced the news in a statement released by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Saturday, expressing that this loss is personal to him. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Captain Muhammad Ahmad Yusuf-Gobir, Chairman … Read more
The social contract theory posits that individuals surrender certain rights to the state in exchange for protection and security. Yet, Nigeria’s police pension crisis raises a fundamental question about the reciprocity of this arrangement. Do we truly honour the sacrifices of those who safeguard our communities? EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on … Read more
The House of Representatives has passed the first reading of a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages, a specialized institution aimed at promoting the study and development of Nigerian languages and cultures. Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and eight other lawmakers, the bill seeks to create a university … Read more