Tinubu Commends ECI’s 25-Year Journey of Diaspora Impact ECI emerged as a rallying point for Lagos indigenes in the diaspora He encouraged ECI’s members to reflect on their achievements What began as an idea during Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s years in political exile has matured into a global force for development and cultural preservation. Eko Hot … Read more
Transfer Deadline: Nicolas Jackson, Arokodare, George Others Make Moves . Nigeria’s Tolu Arokodare joined Wolves, while Fulham closed in on Samuel Chukwueze. Liverpool secured Marc Guehi in a record-spending transfer window surpassing £450m. The summer transfer window closed with dramatic last-minute moves as several high-profile players sealed deals across Europe. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s Excess … Read more
Kano State 2025 Budget Now Exceeds N935 Billion Assembly Vows to Oversee Budget Spending Governor Yusuf’s Supplementary Budget The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a N215.3 billion supplementary budget for the 2025 fiscal year. This approval, which followed a request from Governor Abba Yusuf, brings the total state budget to more than N935 … Read more
Opeifa Issues Public Apology to NTA’s Ladi Bala Over Derailment Scene Incident Names Journalist ‘Media Advocacy Ambassador’ Cites Pressure During Train Emergency The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has issued a public apology to Comrade Ladi Bala, a correspondent with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), over a verbal outburst … Read more
Justice for Sexual Offence Victims 60-Year-Old Man for Alleged Rape Man Accused of Spiking Woman’s Drink The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and charged a 60-year-old man, Ajayi Femi, for allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman. Eko Hot Blog reports that the victim’s sister reported the case on August 22, and the Command’s Gender Unit … Read more
President Tinubu sent a congratulatory message to Eko Club International members. The president, a former member of the diaspora, helped create the group. The group is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary later this month. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the leaders and members of Eko Club International (ECI), the … Read more
When a Finnish court sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years in prison on Monday for terrorism-related crimes, Nigerians were reminded of the far-reaching impact of the man who, from the safety of his Lahti apartment, incited a wave of fear, violence, and economic paralysis in the country’s southeast. Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish citizen and former … Read more
Memory can be deceptive and unreliable. Consequently, the date 27th August may have little resonance for most Nigerians as they go about their daily struggle for survival in a most daunting economic environment combined with the ding-dong of political turmoil. Regardless, 27th August 1985 is a date some of us will never forget – not … Read more
Wike Confirms Death of FCT Head of Service Grace Adayilo Adayilo passed away in the early hours of Monday He described her as a dedicated and hardworking woman The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed the death of Mrs Grace Adayilo, the pioneer Head of the FCT Civil Service. Eko Hot … Read more
Osun First Lady and APC Women Leader in Grant Dispute Over 200 businesswomen from the state’s 332 wards received N50,000 each to support their businesses The allegations were described as false, baseless, and misleading The First Lady of Osun State, Titilola Adeleke, has rejected claims made by the Osun APC Women Leader, Alhaja Kudirat Fakokunde, … Read more
Simon Ekpa Jailed in Finland Over Terrorism and Incitement Charges The Päijät-Häme District Court had remanded him in custody earlier Ekpa is the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government (IPOB) A District Court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile, to … Read more
Eko Club International members across chapters are set to converge for the 14th biennial convention. Members from across the cities of North America and Europe prepare for its 25th-anniversary milestone celebration. The 14th convention is set to feature several cultural activities and transformative business sessions. Eko Club International (ECI) announced a landmark gathering to commemorate … Read more
FCT Head of Civil Service, Grace Adayilo, Dies Suddenly. She had attended a church service the day before without signs of illness. Her death marks a huge loss as the first indigene to hold the role. The Head of Civil Service in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs Grace Adayilo, has passed away. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
We Have Never Paid Ransom To Bandits – Presidency Blasts El-Rufai. Agency says allegations are false and dishonour sacrifices of security forces. ONSA urges politicians not to politicize national security issues. The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has strongly denied allegations by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the Federal Government is … Read more
Putin Defends Ukraine War, Blames West At China Summit He made the remarks at the SCO summit attended by key allies. Moscow rejected ceasefire proposals, demanding territorial concessions Ukraine refuses. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday defended Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine, shifting blame to the West for triggering the conflict that has stretched for more … Read more
100 Happy New Month Messages, Wishes and Prayers For September can be accessed below. Eko Hot Blog reports that every first day of a new month, many expect good wishes from their friends, family members, and loved ones, hence, a need to compile one. Happy new month of September the ninth (9) month of every … Read more
Tattoo done privately Blood-filled session Freedom from toxic love Tiwa Savage has revealed that one of her tattoos was born out of heartbreak. The award-winning Nigerian singer opened up in a recent interview, explaining how a difficult breakup led her to express her pain through body art. According to Eko Hot Blog, Tiwa didn’t get … Read more
Local rice mills idle Prices hit ₦100k again Crisis may spark unrest Rice prices are now setting off serious alarm bells across the nation. A rising tide of concern has been stirring among both consumers and industry insiders alike. Eko Hot Blog has already spotlighted the intensifying challenge faced by ordinary Nigerians at market stalls, … Read more
November 30 set as compliance deadline Defaulters risk fines and disconnection IoT meters to monitor real-time output The Federal Government has warned electricity-generating companies that failure to meet new standards will lead to disconnection from the national grid Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued the order on August 26, … Read more
Kaduna State Govt is Giving Money to Bandits El-Rufai Blasts Successor El-Rufai Addressed His Political Alliances During a television interview, former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, accused the state government of sponsoring a shooting that disrupted his recent political meeting. Eko Hot Blog reports that he dismissed suggestions that he was not a member … Read more