Screening results now available on candidates’ UNIBEN portals. “Not Admitted” status is not final—admission process is still ongoing. Admission runs until October 31; 50% is the eligibility cut-off. The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced the release of results for its recently concluded Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise. Eko Hot Blog reports candidates can … Read more
Scoring sensation Harmony Chidi notched a hat-trick as Nigeria edged Cote d’Ivoire 3-2 in their second match of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup in Accra on Monday. Chidi, who netted 13 of the 25 goals as the Flamingos crushed everything on their path in Africa to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in … Read more
The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, with Mozambique securing the final spot after a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament, scheduled to kick off in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically qualify as the host nation. The competition will showcase a dynamic mix of … Read more
Outgoing Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has been spotted in Lagos, countering allegations from governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo that Obaseki had fled the country. Sources confirmed Obaseki’s presence in Lagos on Sunday evening. Obaseki has served as the Governor of Edo State since 2016, initially elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) before switching to … Read more
Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen has announced a 23-man squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Rwanda and Benin. The squad includes the return of strikers Victor Osimhen and Sadiq Umar, as the 2013 African Champions look to secure their qualification ticket for the next AFCON, set to take place in Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The University of Benin says the three students of the institution, rescued from the collapsed storey building at Ekosodin neighbouring community were in stable condition in hospital. The management of the institution made this known in a statement, on Saturday in Benin. EKO HOT BLOG had reported that the building, where the students resided, collapsed … Read more
The Edo State Government has announced an indefinite delay in the reopening of all schools in the state due to the recent increase in fuel prices. In a memo issued on Saturday, signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, the government stated that the resumption date originally set for September … Read more
A 54-year-old Alake Latoyosi has delivered eleven (11) babies in Cotonou, Benin Republic. She delivered the babies in two batches. The first set of six arrived on 7 August, while the second arrived seven days later, on 14 August. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between … Read more
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana accuses the Federal Government of instigating the violence during the 2020 #EndSARS protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has accused the Federal Government of instigating the violence that followed the 2020 #EndSARS protests across Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana alleged … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola Nigeria’s Super Eagles have faced backlash from rapper Illbliss over the World Cup qualifiers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian rapper and actor Illbliss, whose real name is Tobechukwu Ejiofor, has made a scathing comparison, stating that the Super Eagles football team is a mirror image of the country’s ineffective government. Reacting … Read more
Unidentified gunmen strike border crossing in northern Benin Three individuals killed, one wounded in the attack Motive remains unclear; authorities to issue formal notice Eko hot blog reports that Violence erupted at a border crossing in northern Benin late Tuesday, leaving three dead and one wounded in its wake, according to Mayor Gado Guidami. Editor’s … Read more
Niger Republic reopens border with Nigeria in regions of Diffa, Tahoua, Maradi, and Dosso. Instructions issued by Nigerien Ministry of Interior for reopening at 12:00 midnight via radio message on social networks. Enhanced controls and security measures mandated along 1,500-kilometre boundary stretch following reopening. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Niger Republic reopens border with Nigeria in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Government has assured the public that it is actively addressing the kidnapping incident involving Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chris Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, made this announcement in a statement released in Benin on Saturday. Dr. Aziegbemi was … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nollywood industry has again been thrown into mourning, following the death of the dramatist and creator of the TV series, Hotel de Jordan, Jonathan Ihonde. It was gathered the he passed on at about 10 am on Tuesday, at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest of the Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure. Abure was arrested on Wednesday afternoon by the Police in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Addressing reporters on Wednesday evening, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force Zone 5, Tijani Momoh, said … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant move to uphold educational standards, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Ministry of Education, has announced the suspension of the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates issued by universities in the Republic of Benin and Togo. This decision, made last Tuesday, comes in the wake of a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Education in Nigeria, Tahir Mamman, has listed some other countries that will be affected by the decision of the federal government to suspend accreditation and evaluation of results from such countries. Speaking on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television, Mamman said the hammer of the federal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that famous Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has narrowly escaped death in an auto crash along the Lagos-Benin expressway. Aigbe took to her Instagram page on Saturday (today) to share the terrifying incident which happened after she had attended a meet and greet event with her fans, which was organized to promote … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Canada–African Development Bank Climate Fund (CACF), established to support gender-affirmative climate change projects in Africa, has approved $36.3 million to two private sector operations to advance climate adaptation on the African continent. In a statement issued by CACF on Tuesday, the body disclosed that the amount, in the form … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the junta in the Republic of Niger has renounced its military deal with the neighbouring Benin Republic. The military junta in Niger announced this in a statement read on national television on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, saying that Benin had “authorised the deployment of soldiers, mercenaries, and war materials” in … Read more