The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Prof. Daniel Olukoya, and his wife, Dr Folashade Elizabeth Olukoya, have been honoured with the Global Reputation Forum (GRF) and 26th Gathering of Africa’s Best Platinum Awards in London. They received the awards for their marvellous contributions to community development and their positive leadership … Read more
The father of Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, who has 30 wives, has been crowned the traditional ruler of the Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ezeogo Nwifuru Nwankpu initially married 30 wives, but over time, those who could not bear children … Read more
Manchester City’s long-awaited hearing regarding 115 breaches of Premier League rules has reportedly concluded, though a verdict is not expected until 2025. According to the Daily Mail, the case, which began on September 16 at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London, saw closing arguments presented to an independent panel on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
The Naira settled at N1538.50 per dollar at the foreign exchange market for the first time after an appreciation streak. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s foreign exchange change data on Monday showed that it stood at N1,538.50 per dollar, slightly down from N,1535 recorded on Friday. This represents an N3.5 depreciation compared to the N1535 … Read more
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has condemned the use of handcuffs on human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi during his appearance at the Ekiti State High Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Farotimi’s arrest stemmed from a defamation lawsuit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola. The lawsuit alleged defamation in Farotimi’s book, Nigeria … Read more
Kebbi State Police Command has rescued 36 kidnapped victims along the Mairairai/Bena road in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The State Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, made this known in a statement on Monday in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. He said the gunmen in large numbers barricaded Mairairai/Bena road on December 8, … Read more
Residents of Ajah, Lagos State, have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene in the planned imposition of a traditional ruler in their community, a move they claim could lead to unrest. During a peaceful protest at the governor’s office on Monday, General Secretary of the Ajah Community, Kazeem Odunlami, emphasized the community’s long-standing opposition … Read more
Donald Trump praised the Prince of Wales as a “good-looking guy” following their weekend meeting in Paris. The US president-elect spoke warmly about Prince William during an interview with the New York Post, recounting their conversation and offering personal compliments. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To … Read more
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany will arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday on state visit for two days. The German Embassy made this disclosure in a statement on Monday. The statement said that President Steinmeier will meet with Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of the Commission of Economic Community of West African States, … Read more
The lawyer representing embattled Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke, has confirmed that the legal case involving the controversial artist and fellow singer Burna Boy has been formally charged to court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Darlington was re-arrested by police in Owerri, Imo State, after returning to Nigeria for a show. He was subsequently … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says Nigerians will vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the way the New Patriotic Party, NPP, was kicked out in the just concluded Ghana elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Monday evening, the electoral commission of Ghana declared Mahama as the winner of the presidential election held … Read more
The Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF) settled preparation to spearhead a huge $150 million investment in Agonrin Sea Beach, located at Badagry West Local Council of Lagos State, while collaborating with Eternal Flame Worldwide Limited, United Kingdom (UK). Executive Chairman of NCDF, Babatunde Oralusi, and President of EFWL, Ken Dunn, finalised discussions with the local … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), traveled to Ekiti State to meet with prominent Nigerian Senior Advocate Afe Babalola, SAN, in a bid to address the legal situation of activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is currently imprisoned in Ekiti. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection to last week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Luigi Mangione was apprehended on Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania—about 280 miles west of New York City—after a customer recognized him from media reports. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
No fewer than 110 elderly residents in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, have been brutally killed in a gang-led massacre, according to the National Human Rights Defence Network (RNDDH). The violence, cantered in the Wharf Jérémie area of Cité Soleil, was reportedly orchestrated by gang leader Monel Felix, also known as Mikano, following the death of his son … Read more
Police investigating the fatal shooting of healthcare executive Brian Thompson in New York City have expanded their search to Georgia, as they continue their pursuit of the fugitive gunman. Thompson, a UnitedHealthcare executive and father of two, was shot multiple times last week in Midtown Manhattan. The suspect fled the scene and is believed to … Read more
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), the New Jerusalem Zonal Headquarters, Egbe Lagos brought all sort of joyful emotions to the residents of the Egbe community with the construction of the main Pipeway that links other communities in the area. The drain had long gone bad years ago, thereby making it very difficult for … Read more
The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA) claims it has received 406 petitions on cases that are corruption related since its launch in April 2021 till date. Justice Eni Esan, OYACA Chairman, disclosed this on Monday at a news conference, to honour the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day. Eni Esan, a retired judge, said the petitions, came … Read more
The All Progressive Congress in Rivers State is believed to have set up a nine man panel of inquiry to investigate the root and immediate cause of the attack on its secretariat, allegedly bombed two months ago. The State’s Party’s Chairman, Tony Okocha, said it was a necessity for the panel to be set up … Read more
Lagos-based lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has filed a preliminary objection challenging the defamation charges against him at the Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court. Represented by a formidable legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika and supported by three additional SANs and 16 other lawyers, Farotimi seeks to have the case struck … Read more