The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has explained that Nigeria stands to save N640 billion by terminating Julius Berger’s contract for the construction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Umahi made this statement while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee to defend the government’s decision. He recalled that in … Read more
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised concerns about the ongoing abuse and mutilation of the naira notes in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Sunday, Igbokwe informed the relevant authorities that Nigerians continue to throw naira notes on the ground and walk on them during social events … Read more
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has expressed concerns about the negative effects of certain government policies, including the removal of the fuel subsidy and the floating of the Naira, on both the banking sector and the Nigerian economy as a whole. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement was made during the … Read more
Pep Guardiola acknowledged that he did not anticipate Manchester City’s dramatic decline in form after they conceded two late goals to lose 2-1 to Manchester United on Sunday. City have managed just one win in their last 11 games across all competitions, a run that includes eight losses. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
At least 20 people are feared dead after a boat capsized on the River Benue on Saturday, December 14. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred while the boat was ferrying passengers from Ocholonya in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State to Odenyi in Nasarawa Toto LGA of Nasarawa State, following activities … Read more
The embattled immediate past governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, has threatened to sue people behind an online media over alleged fake report targeted at causing a strained relationship between him and President Bola Tinubu. This was contained in a statement by the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Michael Ohiare, on Sunday in Abuja. The … Read more
Troops from the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have captured Bako Wurgi, a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, also known as Baka NaGarba. EKO HOT BLOG reports thatWurgi is suspected of being behind the murder of Emir Isa Mohammad Bawa of Gobir in Sokoto State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism expert specializing … Read more
Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, continuing a rally that has seen its price climb over 50% since Donald Trump’s victory in the 5 November election. The world’s leading cryptocurrency briefly surpassed $106,000 (£83,890) before settling around $104,500 during Monday morning trading in Asia. Analysts attribute the surge to optimism over the incoming Trump … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast dust haze and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged dust haze on Monday in the northern region with visibility ranges of 1km to 3km. The agency anticipated localised visibility of less than 1km throughout the forecast period. … Read more
Former Kogi State Senator Dino Melaye has expressed dissatisfaction over the absence of Bishop David Abioye at Shiloh 2024, the annual gathering organized by the Living Faith Church Worldwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that taking to social media, Melaye criticized the development and raised concerns about the church’s leadership structure following the retirement of Bishop … Read more
Southampton have parted ways with manager Russell Martin following a crushing 5-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday, which left the club nine points adrift of Premier League safety. The 38-year-old, who led the Saints to promotion last season after a memorable play-off final victory over Leeds United at Wembley, has struggled to replicate that success … Read more
Wolves are in advanced talks with Al-Shabab manager Vitor Pereira to take over as head coach following the sacking of Gary O’Neil last week. The club is eager to make a swift appointment, with the compensation fee of around £800,000 for the former Porto and Olympiakos boss not seen as an obstacle. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Zakir Hussain, a maestro of Indian classical music who transcended genres to bring the tabla to global prominence, passed away on Sunday at the age of 73. The legendary musician died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung condition, at a San Francisco hospital, his family announced in a statement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has assured that the license granted to Bishop David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church, commonly known as Winners’ Chapel, remains valid and will not be revoked. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement follows an earlier call by the House of Representatives in October to revoke licenses … Read more
Dele Farotimi’s lawyer, Tope Temokun, has said that his client did not send the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, to beg legal icon, Afe Babalola. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Farotimi was arrested and put behind bars over alleged defamation of the person of Afe Babalola. … Read more
Former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, says Nigerians should not be bothered about zones but should place priority on credibility ahead of 2027 presidential election. The debates about power returning to the northern part of the country in 2027 have been going on for awhile now. Just this weekend, the presidential candidate of the … Read more
Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Edwin Clark, has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu over the state of roads in the region. He wants the President to urgently declare a state of emergency on roads in the Niger Delta region. In a letter addressed to the president, Clark wondered why … Read more
Two people lost their lives, and one was critically injured in an auto crash in Ikorodu, Lagos State, yesterday. The incident occurred when brake failure in one of the vehicles caused a head-on collision between two trucks, one carrying a container and the other empty. The impact of the crash was severe, with two people … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says two persons died on Sunday following a collision involving two trucks on a Lagos road. The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said in a statement that two other persons trapped in the wreckage were rescued. The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs … Read more
Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have arrested a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, Bako Wurgi, alias Baka NaGarba, suspected to be involved in the murder of the Emir of Gobir, Alhaji Isa Mohammed Bawa, in Sokoto State. The operation took place on December 14 in Shinkafi, Zamfara State, after Wurgi sought treatment … Read more