Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 CAF Player of the Year, continuing Nigeria’s dominance in African football. The 27-year-old succeeds compatriot Victor Osimhen, marking the first back-to-back wins for Nigerians since the 1990s. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new permanent secretaries to address vacancies and strengthen the federal civil service. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Orders Major Shake-Up, Deploys New AIG … Read more
The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s national women’s football team, have been honored as the National Team of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards held in Morocco. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), accepted the award on behalf of the team. In his acceptance speech, Gusau thanked the … Read more
Yoruba diaspora organization, under the aegis of the Yoruba One Voice (YOV) has cautioned those attacking the leader of the British conservative, Kemi Badenock, to desist from act that can affect the image of Nigeria. A statement by the General Secretary, Prince Adedokun Ademiluyi, YOV frowned at the nature of the attacks coming from every … Read more
…..Flying Eagles, 11 others to participate in tourney The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced Côte d’Ivoire as the host country for the 2025 U-20 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). This decision, made on Monday afternoon during a meeting held in Marrakech, Morocco, ends months of speculation regarding the venue for the prestigious … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reiterated his administration’s dedication to the development of every part of the state, in line with his seven-point policy document, during the commissioning of the Babafemi Dada bridge and the Yinka Folarin, Jamiu Lawal, and Shalom Academy network of roads in the Alimosho Local Government Area on Monday. … Read more
President of Okemagba Development Association (ODA), Otunba Felix Awolaja revealed the association’s agenda, focused on supporting the less privileged members of the society at the ODA’s first presidential Gala. The association held its maiden Presidential Gala on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Okemagba House, Eredo, to celebrate its years of service and commitment to community … Read more
The Federal Government has announced a free train ride initiative for Nigerians traveling during the Christmas and New Year festivities. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. According to the Minister, the free train services … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged parents of children battling drug addiction to seek help at its nearest rehabilitation centres. NDLEA Commander for Idiroko Special Area Command, Olusegun Adeyeye, made this appeal in Ota, Ogun, while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. Adeyeye stressed the importance of addressing … Read more
Prince Saheed Adedeji Adenusi was installed as the Jagun Oba of Epe land by the Oloja of Epe land, His Royal Majesty Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun, on Friday. The official installation and conferment ceremony took place at the Oloja of Epe’s palace, with due traditional procedures officiating the Jagun Oba title. EDITOR’S PICKS: BREAKING: FG … Read more
A 25-year-old woman, Victoria Thomas Bowen, avoided jail after admitting to throwing a milkshake at Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, during the general election campaign on June 4. The incident occurred in Clacton as Farage left a pub. Bowen was sentenced to a 13-week jail term, suspended for 12 months, meaning she won’t go … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved free nationwide train rides for Nigerians from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025, to alleviate transportation costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, after the Federal Executive Council meeting held in Abuja. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University, in honor of the former Nigerian Head of State and elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2025 budget proposal, with key fiscal benchmarks aimed at driving economic stability and growth. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, announced this during a press briefing at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja after the council’s final meeting for 2024. According to Bagudu, the budget … Read more
In honor of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, the Federal Executive Council has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja. Ekohotblog reports that the institution will now be called Yakubu Gowon University, as announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made a significant breakthrough with the arrest of 792 suspects involved in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. EKO HOT BLOG reports that EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, briefed journalists at the commission’s Lagos office on Monday, revealing that the arrests occurred on Tuesday, December … Read more
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed Dogara has reiterated the scheme’s zero-tolerance policy for protests and indiscipline among serving corps members. Dogara, who handed down the warning during a working visit to the temporary orientation camp in Kaduna, said in the last three months, several corps members … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe on Monday declared that the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar can’t be president in 2027. Igbokwe maintained that Atiku can’t fly in 2027, adding that he should wait till 2031. Posting on Facebook page, Igbokwe said: “Former Vice President of the … Read more
Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved a significant milestone with her latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa. The movie has sold out two screens for its UK premiere on December 20, 2024, making it the first Nigerian film to accomplish such a feat in the United Kingdom. … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that reliable sources indicate that today’s meeting may be the final session for the year, with discussions expected to include preparations for the presentation of the 2025 … Read more