Ekohotblog reports that FC Barcelona is reportedly poised to shake up the transfer market once again with a formal bid for João Cancelo from Manchester City. The Catalan giants have placed a loan deal with an option to buy firmly on the negotiating table, signaling their intent to secure the talented Portuguese full-back. Sources suggest … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has barred PoS operators in Nigeria from increasing charges for PoS transactions. The Commission in a statement released on Wednesday and signed by its Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Mr. Babatunde Irukera, said the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke has just escaped an assassination attempt at the mosque where he went to observe Eid Mubaraq prayers. This was made known by his close aides who revealed that it happened at Osogbo Eid praying ground. He revealed that some hoodlums led by APC chieftains took … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Commander of the Ogun State Security Network, otherwise known as the Amotekun Corps, David Akinremi has died. This online news platform learnt that Akinremi died on Monday evening after a protracted illness. Akinremi, a retired Commissioner of Police became the pioneer commander of Amotekun in 2021 when the corps was launched … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the immediate past Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom is currently been quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Makurdi, the state capital. Ortom arrived EFCC’s office on Tuesday following an invitation by the anti-graft agency. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 How Ifako-Ijaiye LG, General … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Tinubu has appointed new service chiefs and named former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, as his new National Security Adviser (NSA). This is contained in a statement Monday evening by Mr. Willie Bassey, Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the race for principal offices in the 10th Senate has started, following the successful inauguration of the 10th National Assembly. Recall Godswill Akpabio (South-south) emerged as Senate President and Barau Jibrin (North-West) as his deputy. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 19th, 2023 Abbas Appoints Epe Lawmaker Wale Raji As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has been re-elected as the Speaker of the 10th Assembly. Ogundoyin, representing Ibarapa East State Constituency was reelected as Speaker on Wednesday, following the proclamation of the 10th Assembly for commencement of legislative duties by Governor Seyi Makinde. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tajudeen Abbas has emerged as speaker of the House of Representatives. Tajudeen Abbas, who is the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won on the floor of the Senate after its inauguration. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 June 12: 100 Happy Democracy Day Message … Read more
Police seal Nasarawa House of Assembly complex over leadership tussle Complex sealed to avert breakdown of law and order Recall the 7th assembly scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa House of Assembly complex has been sealed by the state’s police following the election of two speakers for the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmaker representing Agege Constituency 1 has been re-elected Speaker of the 10th Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The election took place moments ago amidst celebration at the emergence of Mudashiru Obasa. https://www.instagram.com/p/CtJZ-AGtTbl/ EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 6th 2023 Shehu Sani … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a federal high court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), and the Trade Union Congress, (TUC), from embarking on strike from Wednesday as planned over the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Justice Olufunke Anuwe on Monday restrained the NLC and all its affiliates from … Read more
BREAKING: Traffic Robbers On Rampage In Ketu, Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that traffic robbers are on rampage opposite China town at Alapere area of Ketu/Ojota Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria. The hoodlums are busy removing vehicles side mirror forcing vehicle owners to pay. Police personnel stationed about 300 meters away around Olusosun/Toll gate are oblivious … Read more
Oyetola on Thursday inaugurated the newly reconstructed Ada-Igbajo road. Osun State Governor reconstructs the road after 33 years of abandonment EKO HOT BLOG reports that Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday inaugurated the newly reconstructed Ada-Igbajo road after 33 years of neglect. Speaking at the inauguration of the project, the governor said, “the choice … Read more
Kogi State Government Drags EFCC to Court Over Allegations on Bailout Funds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi state government has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court over allegations on bailout funds. The anti-graft agency had accused the state of running an account in Sterling Bank containing about N20 billion … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG summary of top Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines for today, Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 1. COVID-19: 170 Persons Discharged As NCDC Announces 44 New Cases, One Fatality The latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that Nigeria has recorded a total of 163,837 COVID-19 cases. READ MORE 2. … Read more
October 24, 2020. Boko haram has attacked Tarmuwa, Yobe State Ekohotblog reports that gunmen suspected to be members of ISWAP/Boko Haram who drove in a convoy of vehicles, on Saturday evening, attacked Babbangida, the headquarters of Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. The report from the town indicated that, the gunmen, upon storming the … Read more
October 16, 2020. Rev Tola Oyediran, the eldest child of late Western Region Premier, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is dead. She passed on around noon on Friday October 16, 2020 at 79 years. Rev Tola Oyediran was billed to celebrate her 80th birthday on December 1. Until her death, she was the Chairman, Board of Directors … Read more
October 15, 2020. Some Northern states are comfortable with operations of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) because of the security situation in the area. Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum and governor of Plateau Simon Lalong stated this on Thursday while speaking to State House Correspondents. Lalong spoke after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the … Read more
October 15, 2020. Feminist Coalition, a not-for-profit organisation and one of the leading supporters of the #EndSARS campaign, says it has received over N77m cash donations in favour of the ongoing protests against police brutality and extrajudicial killings by men of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force. The group, whose objectives … Read more