Stormy Daniels’ negotiator, Keith Davidson, testifies in Trump’s trial. Details emerge about the $130,000 hush-money payment orchestrated by Davidson. Davidson’s testimony sheds light on Trump’s alleged attempts to silence misconduct allegations. Eko hot blog reports that Keith Davidson, the lawyer who orchestrated the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, has taken the stand in Donald J. … Read more
Thousands of lives at risk in southern Russia due to floods. Emergency measures implemented to address the crisis. Urgent response underway as floods threaten communities. Eko hot blog reports that”The floods are putting over 19,000 lives in danger,” warned the state news agency, highlighting the dire situation in southern Russia Kurgan region. Editor’s Pick In … Read more
• Dangote cement now sells for N7,800, down from N10,000 per 50kg bag • BUA cement prices drop to N11,000, down from N15,000 per 50kg bag • Improved macroeconomic conditions and supply chain cited as reasons Eko Hot Blog reports that the price of cement in the Federal Capital Territory has decreased between 22 and … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Zone A Voters League (ZAVL), a socio-political group in Benue State, is gearing up to recall Senator Emmanuel Udende due to concerns over insecurity and missing relief funds. Pastor Saater Akaa, speaking on behalf of the group, stated, “We’re initiating the recall process because Udende’s alleged involvement in the … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, revealed the commencement of the grain distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains directed by President Bola Tinubu across the 36 states of Nigeria this week. Editor’s Pick: Mr Ibu’s Body Departs Lagos For Hometown Burial Reps Urge Arrest Of Binance … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced an extension of the wage award for workers in the state for six months. The governor announced this on Friday during the commissioning of the 12.5km Challenge–Odo Ona-Elewe-Elebu –Apata dualized road project. Recall that in October, the Oyo State Government approved the … Read more
Tacha has revealed that she once turned down $20k to sit at a fan table. She stated that the offer was from a male fan who wanted to share a table with her. Her decision stemmed from her apprehension about the possible expectations that could follow such an arrangement. Eko Hot Blog reports that Natacha Anita … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in light of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Year commitment to implement a “national living wage” this year, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has assembled a team for negotiations with the government. The current minimum wage of N30,000, negotiated in 2018, expires in April 2024. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: FG Moves … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the organized Labour and the Federal Government are at loggerheads due to the cessation of the N35,000 wage award previously promised to workers. Workers across the Federal Civil Service voiced their discontent, revealing that the government had only honored the wage award for the month of September. EDITOR’S PICKS Top … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that a new minimum wage will be implemented starting April 1, 2024. This information was revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, during an interview with Punch in Abuja. The current minimum wage of N30,000 is set to expire … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nollywood actor and comedian, Ayodeji Makun, aka AY, said he is done making efforts towards reconciling with his longtime industry rival, Basketmouth. It would be recalled that the duo have been engaged in a 17-year-old beef, which AY claimed was over an unpaid N30,00 debt owed him by Basketmouth, which … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled plans to support 12 million families with N8,000 over a period of six months to lessen the hardships faced by Nigerians as a result of subsidy removal. In a letter to the House of Representatives read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during plenary on Thursday, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a cleric, Friday Okeneji has been sentenced to two years in prison. This online media platform reports that Friday was sentenced to prison by an Akure Magistrate Court for stealing chemical substances worth N130,000. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Announces Chairmen, Vice Chairmen Of Senate Committees (Full List) Alleged Election Rerun: Nigerians … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations Population Fund has highlighted that inadequate funding for family planning in the country could result in a rise in unwanted pregnancies and the need for abortions. It stated this at an event to mark the 2023 World Population Day organised by the National Population Commission in Abuja … Read more
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has demanded a monthly minimum wage of N200,000. Additionally, they have called for a return to the previous petrol pump price According to them they want N185 per litre to create a favorable atmosphere for negotiations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, … Read more
Hajiya Fatima Ibrahim, a prosecution witness, testified before a high court in Zaria, Kaduna State, that after taking N6 million in ransom, her kidnappers handed her N2,000 as transportation cost. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dalhatu Shehu, Lawal Aliyu-Bullet, Nuhu Ismaila, and Nura Usman were accused by the police of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, illegal … Read more
FG Have Plans To Review Minimum Wage –Ngige EKO HOT BLOG reports that Federal Government, on Monday, said there are plans to increase the N30,000 minimum wage in the light of inflation raving the world. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, revealed this at the Nigeria Labour Congress public presentation titled, “Contemporary … Read more
Nigerian Man Declared Wanted For $31m Fraud In US EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian man, Chidozie Collins Obasi, 29, has been declared wanted in the United States for defrauding US hospitals of $31 million by offering non-existent COVID-19 ventilators for sale. The US Justice Department, in a statement on Friday, said Obasi … Read more
Osun State Polytechnic has denied the receipt of N20,000 from each student for verification purposes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Authorities of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree claims that it never prevented a Higher National Diploma (HND) holder from enlisting in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) when the time was right. This is … Read more
Policemen refund N50,000 stolen from Lagos motorist …they slapped me repeatedly and kicked me after explaining the law to them, and punched me on my face. One threatened to shoot me if I didn’t let go of my phone. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner Of Presidential Election APC 2023: Bola … Read more