The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed a list of ambassadorial nominees circulating on social media, labeling it as fake. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a press release on Sunday, the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, clarified that no ambassadorial appointments have been made, emphasizing that such appointments remain the exclusive prerogative of the President. … Read more
Israeli airstrikes in the central Gaza Strip have claimed the lives of at least 16 Palestinians in separate incidents, intensifying the ongoing conflict in the enclave. In Deir el-Balah, five members of a single family, including children, were killed in a strike on a camp for displaced people during the early hours of Sunday as … Read more
A violent clash between herdsmen and youths in Lano village, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of two others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by the Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, … Read more
The Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) has ordered the closure of all magistrate courts in Cross River State, effective Monday, December 9, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the directive was issued in a notice on Sunday by the association’s state chairman, Godwin Onah, and secretary, Solomon Abuo. They stated that magistrates across the state … Read more
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former spokesman, Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, Segun Sowunmi, says the former vice president is yet to respond to his question on whether he (Atiku) is contesting for the presidency again. Although the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has not declared his intention to join the 2027 … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, marking a rare acknowledgment of his country’s military losses. In a social media post, Zelensky also reported 370,000 injuries among Ukrainian forces, though he clarified that this figure included multiple injuries to some … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast hazy and cloudy weather activities from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, envisaged the North and North central regions of the country to experience dust haze with visibility range of 1km to 5km. The agency anticipated localised visibility of less … Read more
Operatives of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service have rescued a 63-year-old plumber, Akin Kuboye, alive from deep well in the Igando area of the Lagos. This was contained in a statement by the Director of the fire agency, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, on Sunday in Lagos. She said that the incident happened on Sunday … Read more
The Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) has noted that inadequate funding, along with a lack of political will, has negatively affected Nigerian universities. The Registrars, while discussing that funding of universities in the country should be a multi-stakeholder arrangement, stressed the need to introduce creative ideas that would expand the boundaries of tertiary … Read more
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, says the just-concluded presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana showed that the country has learnt some lessons from Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ghanaians last Saturday, headed to the polls to elect a new president and members of the parliament, where the … Read more
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is set to undergo surgery in the coming days after sustaining a right wrist injury. The Serie A club announced on Saturday that Okoye, 25, has torn the scapholunate ligament in his wrist following an incident in training. As a result, he will miss Monday’s match against Monza. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, has urged northerners nursing presidential ambition in 2027 to wait until 2031. Akume made this call on Sunday on ‘Politics Today,’ a TVC programme. He said those eyeing the presidency in 2027 should allow President Bola Tinubu the opportunity to complete a potential second … Read more
Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan has joined Wayne Rooney’s coaching staff as the new assistant head coach at Plymouth Argyle. The 62-year-old, who served for nine years across two stints at Old Trafford, steps in to replace Pete Shuttleworth, who departed the club by mutual agreement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has undergone surgery for a lower limb fracture following a car accident on Saturday, the club has confirmed. In a statement, the Hammers expressed their gratitude to emergency services and first responders who assisted Antonio at the scene, adding that he will remain in hospital under observation for the next … Read more
The Federal Government has highlighted the importance of involving more youths in Nigeria’s decision-making processes, stressing that no nation can shape its future without the active participation of its ‘youth’ young generation. Speaking at the grand finale of the 60th Anniversary celebration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Port Harcourt, Vice President … Read more
United States President-elect Donald Trump has outlined plans to deport all undocumented immigrants living in the country over the course of his upcoming four-year term. In a Sunday interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump revealed his strategy for a broad crackdown on illegal immigration, which he intends to declare a national emergency upon his … Read more
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a warning to Air Peace, cautioning the airline against obstructing its ongoing investigation into potential violations of consumer rights, including exploitative ticket pricing and unfair practices. The inquiry, prompted by numerous complaints from passengers, addresses concerns regarding high fares, flight cancellations, and inadequate compensation. EDITOR’S … Read more
Healthcare workers in Lagos State, represented by unions including the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), and the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), have announced a three-day warning strike. The industrial action, set to begin on … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that a young man, popularly known as Smart, was tragically shot and killed by suspected cultists on Friday night, 6th December 2024, in the Jagbojagbo area of Epe. The incident occurred around 8 p.m., leaving residents in shock and fear. An eyewitness, who preferred to remain anonymous, recounted the attack: EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and his family have reportedly arrived in Moscow after fleeing Syria. Russian state media announced that Al-Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia. Al-Assad, whose regime has faced widespread accusations of chemical weapon attacks on civilians, fled the country following an advance by rebel forces into Damascus, according … Read more