A Prince of Zazzau and son of the recently deceased Emir has tragically died in a road accident in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Umar Shehu Idris, who held the title of Dan Isan Zazzau, passed away following a car crash on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Tuesday afternoon. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ridiculed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for failing to secure victory in the presidential election in Rivers State last year. Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, made this statement during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday. In response to a … Read more
The Plateau State Police Command has deployed over 8,000 officers to ensure the security of the local government elections scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, across the state’s 17 local government areas. Speaking at the police command headquarters, DSP Alabo Alfred, the police spokesperson, emphasized that officers would arrive at polling units on time to guarantee … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to respect the rule of law in order to restore peace in the state. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike emphasized that peace is only possible when court judgments are followed. EDITOR’S … Read more
Nigerians are bracing for a steep increase in petrol prices following the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC Ltd) decision to end its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery, according to a report by Premium Times. The shift is expected to drive the cost of petrol to a minimum of ₦991.21 per litre from the … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has firmly stated that he has no apologies for opposing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2023 presidential election. Wike explained that his decision to work against his party’s presidential candidate was driven by the PDP’s abandonment of fairness, equity, and justice. The former Rivers … Read more
The Stallion Circle Club of Epe has applauded the Federal Government and the Lagos State Government for upgrading the Epe General Hospital to a Federal Medical Centre (FMC). EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Lagos State Government and the Federal Government last week officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transfer Epe General Hospital, … Read more
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has appointed Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa as the new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI) and spokesman for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The appointment was confirmed in a statement issued by Group Captain Kabiru on Tuesday, October 8. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner … Read more
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that Nigerian airline operators will now purchase Jet A1 fuel exclusively from the Dangote Refinery. This move follows an agreement between the operators and the refinery, which has Keyamo’s full support. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim … Read more
The Supreme Court has set October 22 for the hearing of a suit filed by 16 state governments challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and two others. A seven-man panel of justice, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, set the date after the states were joined as co-plaintiffs … Read more
Labour Party (LP) National Chairman Julius Abure has called for unity and reconciliation within the party, extending forgiveness to political rivals involved in the recent leadership crisis. His remarks came after a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja upheld his re-election at the LP National Convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on March 27, 2024. … Read more
Wayne Rooney has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his red card during Plymouth Argyle’s 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers. The Pilgrims’ head coach faces three charges related to the incident, which occurred after Joe Rankin-Costello scored the visitors’ equalizer in the 87th minute. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
The Rivers State Government has established a judiciary of inquiry into the arson, killings, and other forms of violence that occurred in the state on Monday. This is coming after Ikwerre, Eleme, and Emohua Local Government Council secretariats were burned down amid the withdrawal of the police officers securing the 23 council secretariats by the … Read more
No fewer than 21 passengers are feared dead in a boat accident that occurred at Imore town in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed this on Tuesday in Lagos, said the police received a distress call about the accident on Monday. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged … Read more
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said that the Dangote Refinery was constructed without any government incentives. Dangote made this known on Tuesday during his keynote address at the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria, CORAN, Summit in Lagos. The Summit has the theme, “Making Nigeria a Net Exporter of … Read more
Manchester United and England centre-back Harry Maguire has announced that he will be sidelined for “a few weeks” due to an injury. Maguire sustained the injury during the first half of United’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. He was substituted at halftime and left Villa Park wearing a protective … Read more
Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players following a mass confrontation during Sunday’s Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. However, no disciplinary action will be taken against Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson, who was seen appearing to slap Forest’s Morato during the clash between players from … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has retracted its previous statement threatening to sanction Elon Musk’s Starlink for raising its subscription fees without regulatory approval. Dr. Reuben Muoka, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, initially communicated this position but later clarified that his response was an “error.” In a follow-up message, he stated, “Please ignore my … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Parish Priest of Saint Theresa Catholic Church Epe, Rev. Father Gabriel Ugoje, has advised youths not to be enticed by the glamour portrayed on social media, warning the young populace of it’s damaging effects and lifetime consequences. In an interview, the clergyman expressed concern over the negative influence of celebrities … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction of the SAIL Innovation Lab and Sports Centre at Orimedu, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State on Monday, October 7, 2024. This visit occurred just 48 hours after the Senator announced plans for new roads and schools in … Read more