The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bolaji Akinduro, Executive Chairman of Total Grace Oil and Gas Investment Limited, wanted for alleged fraud. The announcement was made via the anti-graft agency’s official X.com account on Saturday. Akinduro is accused of obtaining money under false pretenses and stealing by conversion. The EFCC’s statement read, … Read more
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has initiated a lawsuit against Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), demanding N100 million in compensation for freezing his accounts since 2019. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sowore claims the bank’s actions infringe on his fundamental right to property. His lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, filed the case at the … Read more
Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad for Sunday’s Nations League clash against Finland and returned to Arsenal for further evaluation after sustaining an injury to his right leg. The 23-year-old winger was substituted early in the second half during Thursday’s match against Greece. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game … Read more
English Women’s Championship side London City Lionesses have confirmed the signing of Super Falcons defender Rofiat Imuran. Imuran, who recently parted ways with French club Stade Reims, has signed a three-year deal with the Lionesses. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its … Read more
A comedian, actor and filmmaker Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has expressed frustration with the begging habits of some colleagues in the entertainment industry. Basketmouth, during an interview on the CreativiTea Live with Linda podcast, questioned the sanity of those who engage in begging, stating that it undermines the value of their craft. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Nigerian Army has announced that 15 senior Boko Haram commanders, along with their families, have surrendered to troops in Borno State amidst ongoing military offensives aimed at dismantling the terrorist group’s strongholds. In a statement issued on Friday, the Army detailed recent successes in its intensified campaign against Boko Haram in the northeast, … Read more
Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has made a dramatic declaration, announcing himself as the new national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this development comes amid the escalating internal crisis within the PDP, which saw two factions emerge from Nigeria’s main opposition … Read more
Luxuriating in a posh apartment when he should be doing time for his crime, Bobrisky got on the phone with a friend, disgorging the content of his innards in a flirty, whimpering and entitled voice. The Very Important Prisoner coos, “I called my friend. You know, because I can’t use my account, I wanted to … Read more
The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent fuel price hike and urged the Federal Government to reverse the increase immediately. In a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, Obi criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) decision to raise petrol prices by 14.8%, pushing … Read more
Nigerian social media personality Oloba Salo has been hospitalized after being shot in the Lekki area of Lagos State. The news went viral on social media, with videos showing Salo being rushed into a hospital ward. Reports indicate that he sustained injuries to his legs. As of this report, his condition remains uncertain, but footage … Read more
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has voiced his support for strengthening the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) rather than abolishing it, following a legal challenge by 16 state governors questioning the commission’s legality. During an interview on Channels TV’s Hard Copy program, Fintiri emphasized the importance of the EFCC, stating, “For me, … Read more
Championship club West Bromwich Albion has extended its congratulations to Semi Ajayi for his contribution to Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ victory over Libya in Friday’s AFCON 2025 qualifiers in Uyo. After facing frustration for much of the match, substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
A Nigerian national, Oludayo Adeagbo, has been sentenced to seven years in prison in the United States for his role in a multimillion-dollar business email compromise (BEC) scheme. The US Department of Justice (DOJ), through Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole Argentieri, revealed that Adeagbo attempted to steal over $3 million from businesses and government … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed relief following his team’s narrow 1-0 victory over the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Speaking during the post-match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, a visibly excited Eguavoen admitted that he had expected his side to score more … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), following the death of his daughter, Fatima. In a condolence message on Friday, President Tinubu described Fatima’s passing as both irreparable and painful. He prayed for the repose of her soul … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria generated N103.7bn in revenue from Electronic Money Transfer Levies (EMTL) in the first half of 2024, marking a 7.55% increase compared to N96.44bn in the same period of 2023. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria revealed this growth, driven by the rising adoption of digital payment platforms as more … Read more
Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has revealed that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has barred him from leaving the country, citing his inclusion on their watchlist. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sowore made this disclosure in a statement and video shared on his X account on Friday. He … Read more
The Chancellor of Covenant University, Bishop David Oyedepo, says he has not earned any wage from the Covenant University since its inception in 2001. Oyedepo made this disclosure at the 19th Convocation of the Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, adding that the testimonies and transformation of the students have been his earnings. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged … Read more
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), has filed a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit against Pastor Paul Rika of the Holiness Revival Ministry Worldwide. The legal action stems from allegations made by Pastor Rika in his book titled “God’s Message To Kuteb Tribe And Indigenes Of Taraba State.” Danjuma’s lawyer, Tayo Oyetibo (SAN), … Read more
Samuel Chukwueze has been linked with a potential move to Saudi Arabia during the upcoming January transfer window, as AC Milan are reportedly open to his departure following his struggle to make an impact over two seasons. Chukwueze joined Milan from Villarreal in the summer of 2023 for a €20 million deal plus significant bonuses, … Read more