Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi has regained freedom after meeting his bail conditions, and is on his way to his Lagos home. The development was disclosed by politician and activist, Omoyele Sowore. He was arrested earlier in the month for allegedly defaming Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe … Read more
Farotimi to Spend Christmas With Family Court Adjourn Case for January 29, 2025, at the Federal High Court and February 15, 2025, at the Magistrate Court Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has finally been released from prison in Ekiti State, where he had been held for weeks on defamation charges after meeting bail conditions. … Read more
Oriyomi Hamzat, Queen Naomi Remanded in Prison Over Ibadan Stampede Heavy Security Presence as Supporters of Oriyomi Hamzat Storm Court The Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the former queen of Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, the principal of … Read more
Six suspects arrested in connection with a stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan have been released. The incident occurred at Islamic High School, Bashorun, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Oyo State Police confirmed the arrests, but some individuals remain in custody. The Oyo State Police Command has freed six of the eight suspects detained … Read more
Yoruba youths have rejected plans to introduce Shari’ah law or courts in the Southwest. They consider the move a threat to their cultural identity and traditions. The youths insist such efforts are unacceptable and vowed to oppose them. In a statement reported by Ekohotblog on Monday, group leaders Ayodele Ologunloluwa (Diaspora) and Oyegunle Omotoyole (Homebase) … Read more
Eight Lawyers Allegedly Quarreling Over Client Lawyers Pleaded not Guilty Magistrates Court Grant Them Bail Eight Lagos-based lawyers recently found themselves in legal trouble after allegedly engaging in a quarrel and scrambling for clients at a court premises. The incident led to their arrest by the police and subsequent arraignment before the court for constituting … Read more
Benue APC Throws Support For President’s Second Term in office. 2027 General Elections in View President Tinubu yet to decide The Benue State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Monday announced it’s support for President Bola Tinubu Should he decided to run for a second term come 2027. EkoHotBlog gathers that the party also … Read more
“I’ve been able to make over one million dollars on OnlyFans I helped my family pay off our mortgage “I’ve cried so much over this decision to quit my PhD YouTuber Zara Dar, known for her educational content on machine learning and neural networks, has decided to leave her PhD program and pursue a full-time … Read more
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held his first media chat on Monday, where he addressed critical national issues ranging from security and economic reforms to governance and social welfare. EKO HOT BLOG looks at the 10 major highlights from the discussion: 1: On Stampede Incidents President Tinubu extended condolences to families affected by recent stampede incidents … Read more
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to lead the global passport rankings, maintaining its position as the most powerful passport for the fourth consecutive year. UAE citizens enjoy the privilege of accessing 133 countries without a visa and can visit an additional 47 countries with a visa on arrival. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates … Read more
Residents of an Australian region hit by bushfires were given two hours on Tuesday to return to their homes and gather their belongings before Christmas, as emergency teams worked to control the blaze. Evacuations were ordered in communities around the Grampians in Victoria, with authorities warning that conditions in the coming days could be the … Read more
Every Christmas, red and green dominate the season, appearing on decorations, lights, Santa’s suit, and even festive foods. But how did these two colours become the quintessential symbols of Christmas? The answer lies in a rich blend of ancient customs, religious significance, artistic influence, and modern marketing. Long before Christmas was celebrated, red and green … Read more
Forbes’ 2009 Billionaires list highlighted the wealth of Black Americans, featuring Oprah Winfrey as the sole billionaire with $2.7 billion. Other notable figures included Robert Johnson of BET ($550 million), Michael Jordan ($525 million), and Magic Johnson ($500 million). EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes Current Cement Prices: … Read more
Greenland has once again reiterated that it is not for sale, responding to US President-elect Donald Trump’s recent comments about wanting to take control of the territory. “Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland,” said Prime Minister Mute Egede on Monday, following Trump’s remarks, which he had previously made several years ago. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of politicising the recent stampedes in Abuja, Anambra, and Ibadan, where several lives were tragically lost. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka, on Monday in Abuja, condemned the PDP’s actions, calling them grossly indecent, insensitive, and despicable. Morka … Read more
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has publicly confirmed for the first time that Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran in July. Katz made the revelation during a speech in which he vowed to target the leadership of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, responsible for launching missiles and drones at Israel. EDITOR’S … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says the stampedes recently experienced during palliative distributions across the country were due to poor organisations. The president stated this on Monday during his first media chat, attributing the mishaps to indiscipline on the part of the beneficiaries of the palliatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that palliative distributions in Ibadan, Anambra and … Read more
While Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for millions worldwide, in some nations, the festivities are either outrightly banned or fraught with significant dangers. Religious and cultural restrictions in these countries mean that openly celebrating Christmas can lead to severe consequences, including imprisonment, violence, or even death. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to … Read more