Crude oil refiners and Operators in Nigeria’s downstream sector have pointed to dollar-denominated charges on locally refined petrol as a major factor behind the higher cost of locally produced fuel compared to imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Data from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) revealed that as of December 5, 2024, the … Read more
Kylian Mbappe marked his 50th Champions League goal as Real Madrid secured a vital 3-1 victory over Atalanta, with Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham also on the scoresheet. Real Madrid have faced struggles in Europe this season, losing three of their first five games prior to Tuesday’s match in Italy. A win was crucial for … Read more
Bayern Munich came from behind to defeat Shakhtar Donetsk, boosting their hopes of advancing to the Champions League last 16. The hosts took the lead early with a stunning goal from Brazilian forward Kevin, who curled the ball into the far corner just five minutes into the match for his first goal in the competition. … Read more
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has named a 20-player squad for Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, ahead of the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup, which kicks off on Thursday. Among the selected players are FIFA World Cup scorers Shakirat Moshood and Harmony Chidi. Also included in the squad are goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Taiwo Adegoke and … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed any alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as insufficient to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. APC National Publicity Director, Bala Ibrahim, in an interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday, derided the notion of an Atiku-Obi alliance as unrealistic, … Read more
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested three suspected gunrunners, including Buhari Suleiman, Jamil Yakubu, and Aliyu Abdullahi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday, revealing that the suspects were apprehended on Monday along the Kaduna-Kano Expressway in Kaduna State. According … Read more
Former UFC title contender Colby Covington has levelled accusations of cheating against Nigerian mixed martial artist Kamaru Usman, reigniting tensions from their past encounters as he prepares for his return to the octagon this Saturday. Speaking during a recent Twitch stream, Covington addressed fan questions about his least favourite opponent and alleged that Usman engaged … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, seeking his intervention in the institution’s 57th inaugural lecture scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the petition, ASUU called for the cancellation of the lecture, citing alleged irregularities surrounding … Read more
The Naira has regained value against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market, just 24 hours after experiencing a depreciation. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) exchange rate data for Tuesday revealed that the Naira strengthened to N1,525 per dollar, up from N1,538.50 on Monday. This marks a gain of N13.5 compared to the … Read more
The Southern Caucus in the House of Representatives has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, describing them as essential for overhauling Nigeria’s tax system. After a meeting on Tuesday at the residence of Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu in Abuja, the caucus reiterated its commitment to facilitating the passage of the bills … Read more
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany on Tuesday night arrived in Nigeria on state visit. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, received him at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, While in the country for two days, Steinmeier will engage in a series of activities such as a … Read more
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has raised concerns over the proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly, warning that financially weaker states might struggle to survive if the reforms are passed and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to … Read more
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has ignited a heated debate on the X platform following his advice to his daughters to retaliate against domestic violence by returning any slap they receive from their husbands. EKO HOT BLOG reports that his comments were made during the National Dialogue Conference on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) … Read more
Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx has opened up about the medical emergency that led to his hospitalization in April of last year. During a Netflix special titled Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…, recorded in Atlanta—the city where he fell ill—Foxx revealed he had suffered a “brain bleed that led to a stroke.” EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, has said that Nigeria was making progress in fighting corruption, with more citizens rejecting the practice and demanding accountability. Country Representative of UNODC, Mr Cheikh Toure, who stated this at the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day commemoration in Abuja on Tuesday, cited a recent national corruption survey … Read more
A 41-year-old man, AbdulFatai, was killed and 40 others left homeless after a fire broke out early Monday in a 35-room building in Ilorin, Kwara State. Property worth millions of Naira was destroyed. AbdulFatai, from Ile Alate, Abayawo, had spent the night with a friend at the building where the fire occurred. The fire started … Read more
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has encouraged his daughters to defend themselves if subjected to physical abuse by their husbands. Speaking at the National Dialogue Conference on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at Bayero University Kano, he stressed the need to end domestic violence. He highlighted its prevalence in Kano’s Shari’a courts. The conference, themed … Read more
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have neutralised one suspected bandit and arrested three others. The Command’s Spokesperson ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Kaduna on Tuesday, adding that the command also apprehended another three suspected armed robbers. According to him, on October 8, at about 2:45 hours, a … Read more
North Korea has strongly condemned South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law, likening the move to a military coup and accusing him of pursuing a “fascist dictatorship.” Yoon made the surprising declaration last week, alleging that North Korea sympathizers were attempting to destabilize his government. His political future remains uncertain, … Read more
The Executive Director, Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Centre, HRCRC, in Ebonyi state, George Etamesor, says the Centre has secured the release of over 50 inmates in different Correctional Centers in the state. Etamesor made this disclosure on Tuesday in Abakaliki during a programme to commemorate the International Human Rights Day. He said that the … Read more