Covenant University has once again claimed the top spot in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, reaffirming its leadership in Nigerian higher education. The Ota-based institution outperformed other leading universities in the country, including the University of Ibadan, Federal University of Technology Akure, and University of Lagos, which ranked second, third, and fourth, … Read more
Former Nigeria national team goalkeeper Peter Fregene is currently in critical condition and on life support at a hospital in Ohara, Delta State. This concerning news was revealed by Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami, who shared the update on Wednesday and stressed the urgent need for prayers and support for the ailing ex-international. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Big Brother Naija Season 9 winner, Kellyrae, has revealed that he gifted his wife, Kassia, N55 million from his prize money. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Kellyrae took home a cash prize of N60 million along with a brand new car valued at N40 million after winning the reality show on Sunday. Kellyrae and Kassia … Read more
Veteran Yoruba actress Yetunde Wunmi has opened up about the sacrifices she made for her career in a recent interview with BBC Yoruba. The 64-year-old actress began her journey as a stage performer in 1982 with Sunday Akinola’s Feyi Kogbon theatre group. Reflecting on her nearly four-decade experience in the film industry, Yetunde Wunmi shared … Read more
The much-anticipated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Libya’s Mediterranean Knights is scheduled to take place at Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo. This match is a pivotal event in Group D, heralding the return of international football for fans across the continent. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended Joseph Akpan, a lecturer and Head of the Department of Pharmacology, over allegations of altering examination results. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, made this known on Wednesday in Calabar, stating that Akpan used his position to manipulate students’ scores in the Introduction to General Antimicrobial Pharmacology (PHM 311) … Read more
Soldiers from Ojo Cantonment Barracks, led by an unidentified colleague, have fatally stabbed a policeman, Saka Ganiyu, after being stopped for driving against traffic near Volks Bus Stop along Ojo Iyana Iba Road in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the soldier, who was not in uniform, was driving an unregistered T4 Volkswagen commercial … Read more
Petroleum marketers have confirmed that the recent fuel price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is a direct result of the complete removal of subsidies on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol). The NNPCL has now raised pump prices to ₦1,030 per litre in Abuja and ₦998 per litre in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, … Read more
The Ogun State Government has begun the reconstruction and renovation of the MKO Abiola International Stadium and the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, in preparation for the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), known as the “Gateway Games.” During an inspection of the facilities, Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, assured that the renovation work … Read more
The Federal Government says it has concluded the Executive Order to implement zero Value-Added Tax and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. The spokesman of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Alaba Balogun, while disclosing this in a statement on Wednesday, said finalisation of the Executive Order’s harmonised implementation framework has … Read more
Enugu State Police Command has detained one Dr. Emmanuel Ugwumba, 52, of Ezimo-Agu community in Udenu Local Government Area over alleged child trafficking and forgery. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba Gov, Ishaku N150M Bail ‘PDP … Read more
To enhance the ease of doing business, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Code, *829#, on Wednesday. The code aims to improve taxpayer satisfaction. FIRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji introduced the code at the Revenue House in Abuja as part of this year’s Customer Service Week, themed “Above and … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has emphasized that the team will give their all to secure maximum points in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya. Two victories would guarantee the Super Eagles a spot in the AFCON 2025 finals, set to be hosted by Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to attend the burial of the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, in Imo State. Charles Amadi (Chalvon), Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, revealed this during a press briefing in Owerri, outlining the week-long schedule of activities leading up to the burial on November … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday rejected the new increase in petrol pump prices, saying it will further deepen poverty in the country. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero in a statement said it will further deepen poverty as production capacities dip, and more jobs are lost with multidimensional negative effects. “In light of this, … Read more
Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has voiced his frustration over Nigerians’ complacency amidst worsening economic challenges. In an interview with Igbere TV, Amaechi criticised the lack of proactive responses, particularly from the youth, in the face of rising living costs. Amaechi, who previously served as the governor of Rivers State, expressed surprise at the … Read more
The Lagos State Government has pleaded with the indigenous youths to enroll in the military. The Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made the appeal on Wednesday during the quarterly meetings with the Chairman and members of the Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, in Ikeja. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has authorised the disbursement of relief funds to officers involved in a tragic accident on September 24, 2024, while returning from special election duty in Edo State to the Kano State Command. EKO HOT BLOG reports that five officers lost their lives in the accident, while eleven others were … Read more
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has expressed his ambition to win a trophy with Nigeria’s senior national team. The Nottingham Forest player, who is part of the squad set to face Libya in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, shared his aspirations in an interview with Dangolo TV. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast thundery weather condition from Thursday to Saturday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday forecast morning thunderstorms in the northern region on Thursday. The agency anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and Kaduna states and over parts of Zamfara, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa and … Read more