Mexican wrestling legend Rey Misterio Sr. passes away at 66. Known for his Lucha Libre style, he inspired generations worldwide. Tributes pour in celebrating his lasting impact on the wrestling world. The wrestling world mourns the loss of Miguel Ángel López Días, widely known as Rey Misterio Sr., who passed away on December 20, 2024, … Read more
NNPCL reduced petrol’s ex-depot price from ₦1,020 to ₦899 per litre. PETROAN praised the move, highlighting affordability and market competition benefits. Quality concerns emerged as stakeholders urged stricter regulatory enforcement. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from ₦1,020 to ₦899 … Read more
The Biden administration is working to extend protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants whose Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is set to expire in the near future, a move signaling a broader effort to counter potential deportation plans by former President Donald Trump. The New York Times, citing government officials and documents, reported on Friday … Read more
His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom on Friday, December 20 hosted key members of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) at his palace. The meeting aimed at addressing the prolonged electricity blackout affecting the Epe Federal Constituency. Parties at the meeting, sought to find sustainable solutions to the … Read more
Unspecified number of persons have died following a stampede at the the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Abuja. The unfortunate incident was said to have occurred on Saturday morning when the church was distributing food items to vulnerable persons. At the time of filing this report, several persons … Read more
By Tawakalitu Ashimi As part of activities to mark its 50th anniversary, Epe Club, the premier club of Epe Division, hosted a cocktail and dinner party ahead of the main celebration, which will take place today, December 21, 2024. The cocktail and dinner party, organized by the wives of Epe Club members, provided an excellent … Read more
By: Samson Daniel Epe Club on Friday hosted a classic Cocktail Night Out Dinner to mark its 50th anniversary in grand style at the club’s house in Epe Division. Founded in 1974, Epe Club is one of the premier clubs in Epe Division. The club has a distinguished record of contributing to humanity, promoting the … Read more
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Arts and Humanities from the American University of Peace and Governance (AUPG) in the USA. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bakare known for her notable contributions to the Nigerian film industry, has now joined the ranks of esteemed doctorate degree holders. The … Read more
Doyin Okupe, the former presidential spokesman, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s allocation of N4.91 trillion to defence and security in the 2025 budget. Eko Hot Blog reports that Okupe acknowledged that this move demonstrates the administration’s commitment to ending insurgency and other security challenges, as well as their political will to achieve these goals. EDITOR’S … Read more
Old students of Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, the venue of the Ibadan funfair tragedy, have demanded the release of the school principal, Mr Abdullah Fasasi, on administrative bail. The National President of the Islamic High School Old Students Association, Mr Bayo Busari, made the demand while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan on Saturday. EKO … Read more
NNPCL confirms Port Harcourt Refinery is fully operational and functional. Media reports of refinery shutdown are false, says NNPCL spokesperson. Fuel loading operations continue as planned despite circulating shutdown rumors. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted media reports suggesting the shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refinery, affirming that the facility remains fully … Read more
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Olukayode Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, convened two pivotal meetings aimed at tackling pressing challenges in Epe and its environs. The monarch engaged with representatives from Ikeja Electric (IE) and the new Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Epe, … Read more
In anticipation of its 50th anniversary, Epe Club, a distinguished institution in the Epe Division, hosted a glamorous cocktail and dinner gathering on the eve of the landmark celebration, slated for December 21, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes Current Cement Prices: Dangote, BUA, Others This Festive … Read more
The Nigerian Army Council has recently approved the promotion of 108 senior officers to the ranks of Major-General and Brigadier-General. Eko Hot Blog reports that among these promotions, 35 Brigadier Generals have been elevated to Major-Generals, and 73 Colonels have been promoted to Brigadier-Generals. These newly promoted officers hold crucial command and staff positions within … Read more
Elon Musk is extending his influence beyond American politics, publicly backing Germany’s far-right political party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), following the collapse of the German government earlier this week. On Friday, Musk, a billionaire and prominent ally of Donald Trump, shared his support for the AfD in a social media post. “Only the AfD can … Read more
International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has taken a jab at Anthony Joshua following their September showdown, claiming his fifth-round knockout win effectively sent the British-Nigerian boxer into retirement. The 27-year-old champion, who knocked Joshua down five times before securing a decisive stoppage victory, mocked his former opponent for delaying his return to … Read more
Sophia Momodu, the first baby mama of music superstar Davido, has officially joined the cast of the popular reality show Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL). Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement by DSTV and Africa Magic revealed that Momodu, alongside Dabota Lawson and Diiadem, will be featured in the show’s third season, set to … Read more
Thierry Jacob, the former WBC super bantamweight boxing champion, has passed away at the age of 59, the mayor of his hometown, Calais, confirmed on Friday. Jacob won the WBC super bantamweight title in 1992, defeating Mexico’s Daniel Zaragoza in a memorable bout held in his home city of Calais. Mayor Natacha Bouchart shared the … Read more
Nigerian skit-maker-turned-musician Nasboi has made an unexpected and humorous request to superstar Davido, asking the singer to give him one of his unused cars on a higher purchase plan. The playful appeal, which has since gone viral, was shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Nasboi wrote to Davido: “Senior man @davido, any car … Read more
Manchester City have been dealt another injury setback, with manager Pep Guardiola confirming that Portuguese defender Ruben Dias will be sidelined for “three or four weeks” due to a muscle injury. Dias sustained the injury during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Manchester United and will miss the entire festive fixtures, including the FA Cup third-round tie … Read more