Eko Hot Blog reports that a former manager of First City Monument Bank, FCMB, Onitsha branch, Nwachukwu Placidus, has been sentenced to a cumulative of 121 years in prison for diverting fixed deposit funds of a customer to the tune of N112,100,000 (One Hundred and Twelve Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira only) for his personal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has announced a Christmas bonus of one hundred thousand naira for all workers in the state. The declaration took place at the ‘Renewed Hope Initiative Party‘ on Thursday, during which the governor reiterated his dedication to the well-being of the state’s employees. Addressing the gathering, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former United States Secretary of State and National Security Adviser, Henry Kissinger, has died at the age of 100. In a statement on Wednesday, his consulting firm, Kissinger Associates, said the former US Secretary died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut but failed to give details on the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has called on Nigerians to pray for her over the multi-million pound bribery and corruption allegations brought against her by the United Kingdom National Crime Agency (NCA). “I need prayers. Please pray for me,” she told members of the Nigerian community in … Read more
A senior Iranian commander has dismissed the United States’ aggressive posturing against Iran, reasoning that any potential confrontation in the Persian Gulf would instantly increase oil prices to over 100 dollars per barrel, something that Washington and its allies would not be able to endure. Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military adviser to … Read more