Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are reportedly discussing a merger to better compete with electric vehicle (EV) leaders like Tesla. According to a report by Nikkei, the two companies aim to create a single holding company and may include Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan holds a significant stake, to form one of the largest global … Read more
The 2024 Best FIFA Football Awards winners were unveiled on Tuesday in a dazzling ceremony at the Aspire Academy in Qatar’s Education City. The event celebrated the finest in football, honouring players, coaches, and teams who delivered standout performances over the past year. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection … Read more
The Oyo State Government has announced that civil servants will start receiving a new minimum wage of N80,000 from January 2025. According to the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, the agreement was reached between the state government and organized labour. While the new wage will take effect nominally from July 1, 2024, workers … Read more
Dr. Yemi Farounbi, a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State to become more active if it wants to succeed in future elections. Speaking in Ibadan on Tuesday, he praised Governor Seyi Makinde’s performance but criticized the PDP’s lack of visibility in the state. Farounbi noted … Read more
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has praised former Governor Olusegun Mimiko for his outstanding service to the state. Aiyedatiwa described Mimiko as a leader who left a lasting impact during his time in office from 2009 to 2017. Speaking at a special event in Akure to celebrate Mimiko’s 70th birthday, the governor highlighted … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently implemented a new policy limiting daily transactions for Point of Sales (PoS) agents to N1.2 million. Eko Hot Blog reports that this decision outlined in the ‘Circular on Cash-Out Limits for Agent Banking Transactions,’ is part of the apex bank’s ongoing efforts to encourage a cashless economy … Read more
A recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shed light on the alarming impact of criminal activities in Nigeria, particularly kidnapping. Eko Hot Blog reports that the report reveals that Nigerians paid a staggering N2.23 trillion in ransom payments between May 2023 and April 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Badenoch ‘A Knock is Enough’ … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to addressing the housing deficit in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor speaking at Lagos House, Ikeja, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Lagos State Government and Access Bank PLC, the Governor announced a new housing project … Read more
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that the federal government’s electricity subsidies increased by 2.76 percent in December 2024, reaching ₦199.64 billion, up from ₦194.26 billion in November. In its December 2024 Multi-Year Tariff Order, published on Tuesday, the commission also announced that electricity tariffs across all customer categories would remain unchanged. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Federal Government and opposition parties clashed on Tuesday following criticism of the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration by Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The PDP and NNPP sided with the governor’s view that Nigerians are struggling under the weight of Tinubu’s economic reforms. However, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris defended the reforms, … Read more
The Jigawa State Government has identified 6,348 ghost workers on its payroll following a comprehensive staff verification exercise. Eko Hot Blog reports that this revelation was made by Mr. Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports, and Culture, in a statement released on Tuesday in Dutse. EDITOR’S PICKS Badenoch ‘A Knock is Enough’ – … Read more
An Osun State High Court in Ilesa has issued an interim order restraining Governor Ademola Adeleke and Ilesa kingmakers from appointing Prince Adesuyi Haastrup or any other person as the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. The court order also prohibits any further steps concerning the vacant stool until a Motion on Notice, filed in the case, … Read more
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the suspension of the chairmen of the state’s 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) by the Edo State House of Assembly, allegedly acting on the directive of Governor Monday Okpebholo. It was reported that the House suspended the council executives at plenary on … Read more
A 27-year-old woman named Stephanie Michael has found herself in legal trouble after allegedly attempting to seduce a man by sneaking into his house in Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the man Bright Azuonwu, raised an alarm, claiming that Stephanie had a criminal intent when she entered his house without his consent. EDITOR’S … Read more
Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr. has been crowned the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year at the 2024 FIFA Best Awards, marking his first win of the prestigious accolade. EkoHotBlog reliably gathered that the 24-year-old claimed the award during a ceremony in Doha, Qatar, after a stellar season in which he played a … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to build on the infrastructural legacy left by his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, as he celebrated Buhari’s 82nd birthday with a heartfelt message. In a statement personally signed by Tinubu and released by the presidency on Tuesday, the Nigerian leader expressed gratitude for Buhari’s years of service and acknowledged his … Read more
Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider, has launched the 2024 edition of its long-standing community feeding program, ‘5 Days of Love.’ Eko Hot Blog reports that this year the company has committed to feeding 6,000 underprivileged Nigerians across six states to spread joy and celebrate with the communities it serves. EDITOR’S PICKS Badenoch ‘A … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS , Kano/Jigawa command has seized 2,179 kilograms of pangolin scales in a joint enforcement operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission, WJC. This was contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Saidu Nuruddeen, on Tuesday. Nuruddeen said one suspect had been arrested in Mubi, Adamawa state in connection … Read more
Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has failed a doping test and is facing provisional suspension, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. The club revealed that the Football Association informed them of an “adverse finding” in a urine sample provided by the 23-year-old Ukraine international winger. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
At least 34 people have been confirmed dead in northern Mozambique following Cyclone Chido, described as “one of the most intense storms ever recorded” in the region, according to Mozambique’s National Institute of Risk and Disaster Management (INGD). The cyclone made landfall in Mozambique on Sunday, bringing catastrophic winds of up to 260 km/h (160 … Read more