Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has revealed that he deliberately chose not to involve the Nigerian military in his recent investigation into crude oil bunkering in the Niger Delta, citing the alleged involvement of some military personnel in the illegal activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soyombo made the claim during an appearance on Channels Television … Read more
Under-pressure West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has vowed to turn the tide at the struggling Premier League club, saying, “We are going to change the situation.” The Spaniard’s future has come under scrutiny following a 3-1 defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday, a result that prompted discussions among senior club officials. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Tension gripped Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State after a mysterious fire broke out in the former JFM building near Edewor Shopping Plaza. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the fire, which has spread to the third floor, raised concerns that it could spread to nearby structures. The cause of the fire remains … Read more
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his ambition for the Gunners to dominate all facets of the game, declaring he wants his team to be “kings of everything” following widespread praise for their set-piece prowess. Arsenal showcased their aerial strength by scoring twice from corners in Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United, bringing their season total … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has begun implementing its ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the enforcement kicked off with an operation targeting distributors at Rumuokoro Market in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement released … Read more
Inter Milan closed the gap on Serie A leaders Napoli to just one point with a 3-1 victory over Parma at the San Siro on Friday, setting the stage for a crucial Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen next week. Federico Dimarco and Nicolo Barella scored well-taken goals on either side of halftime, while Marcus … Read more
Maverick singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has shared details of his battle with Stage 1 prostate cancer and his efforts to help other men fight the disease. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement, Charly Boy revealed that the condition left him sterile and disinterested in sex. He disclosed undergoing surgery … Read more
The Federal Government on Friday initiated the long-awaited payment of outstanding entitlements to military retirees after months of delays and assurances without fulfillment. The retirees, who had been owed a 20% to 28% salary increment covering January to November 2024, staged a protest at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, expressing frustration over the prolonged … Read more
Ademola Lookman propelled Atalanta to the top of Serie A with a late match-winning goal in their dramatic 2-1 victory over AC Milan on Friday. The Nigerian forward headed home his 10th goal of the season in the 87th minute at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, sealing a crucial win that puts Atalanta two points … Read more
Operatives of the Joint Border Patrol Team 2 have intercepted six automatic pump-action rifles and 1,125 live cartridges cleverly concealed in sacks of garri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the discovery was made inside an abandoned Toyota vehicle along the Okerete-Ododo bush path in Oyo State. The Coordinator of the team, Deputy Comptroller of Customs … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Zone C Executive Council, has urged members on compliance with the two weeks strike following industrial disagreement with the Federal Government. The union’s Zonal Coordinator, Mr Adekunle Masopa made this known during a media conference at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) in Lagos on Friday. Recall that the … Read more
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN) has reached an agreement with the Dangote Refinery to lift petroleum products directly, ensuring seamless distribution across depots and retail outlets during the yuletide season. This development was confirmed in a statement by PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has overturned the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI), barely hours after it was made public. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the initial announcement, delivered by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, had highlighted Danfulani’s credentials, including a Bachelor’s … Read more
The Naira appreciated massively at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Friday to end the week on a good note. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange market data showed that the Naira appreciated to N1,535 per dollar on Friday from N1,567 per dollar on Thursday. This showed that the Naira gained N32 against … Read more
Fresh details have surfaced on why the UK’s Upper Immigration Tribunal approved the deportation of Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, the founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation). The 44-year-old cleric, who arrived in the UK in 2005 on a visitor visa but overstayed, sought to remain on human rights grounds, citing his marriage to … Read more
A human rights activists and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Friday, retracted the alleged defamatory statements made against acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagun and the acting National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. Adeyanju, in a letter dated December 6 written from his law firm, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, and signed by Zainab … Read more
Arewa Youths Initiative for Energy Reforms, AYIFER, has called on the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, to do everything possible to bring Kaduna Refinery back into operation. National Coordinator of the group, Mr Bashir Al’Amin, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Al’Amin specifically called on the Chief Executive Officer of … Read more
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to ensure seamless availability of Naira notes to the banking public. Shettima made the call on Friday in Abuja, at the 2024 Bankers ‘ Committee Retreat. He was represented by Tope Fasua, Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Office of the Vice-President. He urged the committee … Read more
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has demanded justice and accountability for civilian victims allegedly killed by operatives of the Nigerian Army in the Abisari community in Borno state. A member of the NHRC Governing Council, Kemi Okonyedo, made the demand at the presentation of the report from the probe panel on human rights violations … Read more
The Federal Government has set aside N700 billion to implement the distribution of free electricity meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI). The Federal government is deducting N100bn monthly from the federation revenue to address the 50 percent metering gap. Between April and August, N420bn was saved, with N120bn deducted from April’s revenue as the … Read more