The case against Luigi Mangione intensified on Thursday as federal prosecutors filed four criminal charges against him, including one carrying the possibility of the death penalty. Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month, was extradited from Pennsylvania to New York and arrived in Manhattan by helicopter under heavy security. Wearing an … Read more
The lawyer representing controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke of Law Capitol, has attributed his client’s prolonged detention to the involvement of high-profile individuals in the case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speed Darlington’s ongoing detention has sparked public interest since his second arrest on November 27 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State. … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the victims of the stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that authorities have confirmed 35 minors dead with seven suspects arrested for their roles in the disaster. In a post on his official X handle on Thursday, the … Read more
Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, 72, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of drugging, raping, and enabling dozens of men to assault her over nearly a decade. The case, heard in Avignon, southern France, marks the country’s largest-ever rape trial. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant … Read more
Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has found love once again. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the actress recently announced on her Instagram page that she has legally married her Caucasian partner. Etinosa shared pictures from their civil wedding ceremony, which took place at the Ikoyi registry in Lagos State. In one of the photos, the actress … Read more
The Naira recorded gains against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. FMDQ data showed that N1,541.38 appreciated against the dollar on Thursday from N1,544.20 exchanged on Wednesday. This represents a marginal gain of N2.82 against the dollar compared to N1,544.20 traded the previous day. Meanwhile, in the parallel market, it remained … Read more
Nigerian actor and former presidential candidate Yul Edochie has once again sparked political discussions with his recent remarks about his ambitions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the In an update on his official Instagram account, Edochie shared a photo of himself with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, and expressed his aspiration to … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted dust haze across the country from Friday to Sunday. In its weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, NiMet forecast moderate dust haze in the northern region on Friday, with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km. It said that localised visibility of less than 1,000 meters is also … Read more
The 10th Senate, under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, advanced the ₦49.7 trillion 2025 Budget to its second reading. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the budget received approval during plenary after extensive deliberations. The budget, presented the previous day by President Bola Tinubu, was subsequently referred to the Committee on Appropriations, chaired by … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission, ICPC, has revealed that none of the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, in the country complied fully with ethical standards, policies, and anti-corruption measures in the passing year. This followed the findings from the Commission’s Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for the MDAs. The Commission … Read more
Pandemonium broke out in Abuja on Wednesday, December 18, when soldiers allegedly acting on the orders of a senior army officer attacked officials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Department of Development Control. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the officials were in the Sabon Lugbe area to demolish illegal structures, following directives from the FCT … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, FCT-IRS, said it raked in a total of N252.83 billion Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, in 2024. The acting Executive Chairman of the service, Michael Ango, made this known at the 2024 end of year media parley on Thursday in Abuja. Ango said that the amount, collected between January … Read more
The Kaaro Oojiire ÌmÍ Oodua Foundation (KOOOF), a group of Yoruba elders, has voiced concerns over the increasing incidents of ritual killings and body parts harvesting in the South West region. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released by KOOOF Vice President/Diaspora Counsel, Gbenga Adewusi, the group questioned how such horrific acts have … Read more
Young Ministers’ Retreat 2024 to Empower One Million Believers Worldwide The Young Ministers’ Retreat (YMR) will return for its 2024 edition, themed “Floodgates,” promising a transformative spiritual experience for one million young believers around the world. The retreat is scheduled to take place from December 26 to 30, 2024, at the Old Auditorium, Redemption City, … Read more
Ekiti Governor Thanks Afe Babalola for Support on Airport Project; Requests Charity Donations for Birthday Ekiti State Governor, Airport Project has written a letter of appreciation to Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University, for his financial contribution to the development of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport. In the letter, delivered to Babalola … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and 13 other agencies failed to meet the requirements of its 2024 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS). Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement highlights the failure of several … Read more
US Reaffirms Support for Migrants and Refugees on International Migrants Day US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has emphasized America’s ongoing commitment to supporting migrants and refugees by improving local systems, creating legal migration opportunities, and enhancing emergency responses. Blinken highlighted how these efforts not only address global challenges but also bolster US national security, … Read more
Access Bank Plc recently hosted Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, during his first official visit to Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that this visit underscores the growing significance of German-Nigerian economic ties and highlights Access Bank’s pivotal role in fostering bilateral trade relations. EDITOR’S PICK Anambra Assembly Approves Governor Soludo’s … Read more
Anambra Assembly Approves N607 Billion 2025 Budget The Anambra State House of Assembly has approved the 2025 budget of N607 billion proposed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The approval came after a motion by the Majority Leader, Mr. Ikenna Ofodeme, who represents Ekwusigo Constituency. Speaker of the House, Dr. Somto Udeze, described the budget’s passage as … Read more
NYGG Demands Release of Miyetti Allah Leader Bello Badejo The Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (NYGG) has urged the Federal Government and the military to release Bello Badejo, the leader of Miyetti Allah, who was recently detained under unclear circumstances. In a statement on Thursday, Alhaji Ado Mohammed, the Executive Director of NYGG, expressed concern … Read more