President Bola Tinubu, along with top politicians from various political parties, including governors, senators, ministers, business tycoons, and prominent traditional and religious leaders, attended the wedding Fatiha of the children of Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ceremony, held on Friday at the National Mosque in Abuja … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election under its platform. In an interview, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, emphasized that it would be regrettable if Jonathan considered another party for his presidential ambitions. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
The Nigerian military has neutralized 181 terrorists, arrested 253 suspects and rescued 161 kidnapped victims. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Buba said one of those arrested is a notorious gun runner identified as Mohammed Musa (aka Mamman), who was arrested in Plateau State. … Read more
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has opened up about her decision to relocate abroad. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tacha recently moved from Nigeria to the United Kingdom. In a conversation with British media personality Madame Joyce, Tacha explained that she decided to relocate to the UK because … Read more
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says the judgement of the Court of Appeal setting aside orders restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing funds to the Rivers State government are in line with the tenets of federalism outlined in Nigeria’s Constitution. Falana stated this on Channels … Read more
Legendary Afro-Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, has revealed that he was ordained as a bishop through divine calling. EKO HOT BLOG reports that In 2021, the veteran artist was ordained as a bishop at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God in the Iju area of Lagos State. Speaking to reporters on Friday in Lagos, … Read more
A fire gutted the Caring Heart Market in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying goods worth millions of naira. Although the cause of the fire which started on Thursday night cannot yet be ascertained, it was gathered that the incident affected about 18 shops and fortunately, no life was lost to the … Read more
Toby Okechukwu, a former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and ex-Chief of Staff to the Deputy Speaker, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Okechukwu Executive Director of Projects for the South East Development Commission. In his resignation letter, … Read more
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N1.727 trillion among the Federal Government, states, and Local Government Councils (LGCs) for November. This is contained in a communiqué issued after the FAAC meeting on Thursday in Abuja. According to the communiqué, the N1.727 trillion total distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N455.354 billion. It also … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has directed its members nationwide to return to work following the conclusion of their two-week warning strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the industrial action, which commenced on December 2, 2024, was intended as a precursor to an indefinite strike, highlighting unresolved issues with the government. In a … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a suspected online fraudster, Osang Otukpa, over an alleged duping of 139 Australians to the tune of eight million Australian dollars. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the suspect was picked up in a … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that all naira banknotes, including the old and new designs of the ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 denominations, as well as the commemorative and previous designs of the ₦100 note, remain valid legal tender indefinitely, with no set deadline. EKO HOT BLOG reports that In a statement signed … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says all denominations of Naira banknotes currently in circulation remain indefinitely valid as legal tender and cannot expire or be phased out. A statement on Friday by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Sidi Ali Hakama, said all banknotes including the old and new designs of N1,000, N500, and … Read more
The naira weakened against the dollar on Friday in the foreign exchange market, ending the week on a downward trend. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s FX rate, the naira depreciated to N1,540.00 per dollar on Friday, compared to N1,532.00 on Thursday, reflecting a slight decline of N8 at the official market. … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) celebrated the birthday of Hon. Tasir Wale Raji, Member of the Federal House of Representatives, Epe Federal Constituency, with heartfelt tributes recognizing his outstanding contributions to Epe’s growth and development. In a statement issued by the Executive Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Monsuru Akinloye, … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that the Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI), Nigeria, has joined the people of Epe and Lagos State in celebrating Hon. Wale Raji, a distinguished son of the soil and Member of the House of Representatives, on his birthday. Speaking on behalf of CNI, Chief Olukoya Idris extolled the virtues of Hon. … Read more
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, overturned a Federal High Court decision that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly statutory allocations to Rivers State. The appellate court, in a split decision of two-to-one, ruled that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the suit that led to … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima will depart Abuja on Friday for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the commissioning and naming ceremony of a $315 million oil production and storage facility. The facility, acquired by Oriental Energy Limited, a fully Nigerian-owned oil and gas company, is set to be commissioned … Read more
Traders and consumers in Lagos State are expressing relief following a recent drop in the price of beans, which had seen a significant rise in previous months. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, foodstuff traders and residents shared their satisfaction with the recent price adjustment. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope … Read more
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have formed an alliance to advance democracy in the country. Chairman of PRP, Falalu Bello, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Friday. Falalu said that both parties were pleased to announce that discussions had been initiated regarding a potential alliance which might lead … Read more