Renowned Nollywood director Dimeji Ajibola, known for his work on the hit series Shanty Town, has passed away. The news of his death was shared by actor Bolanle Ninalowo, who expressed his condolences in an Instagram post: “I love you brother and I will miss you @dimejiajibola. May God heal your family and loved ones. … Read more
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has shared how she lost a movie role after refusing to kiss a film director during an audition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oboli recounted the incident on comedian AY’s Glasshouse Show, explaining that it occurred after she returned to Nigeria following a break to raise her children abroad. … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that In a resounding chorus of approval, over 50 civil society organisations (CSOs) have showered praise on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Move for his decision to renew the tenure of Dr. Vincent Isegbe, the director general/comptroller general of the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS). Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that In a recent operation in Imo State, security agents dealt a significant blow to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), taking down 20 fighters and dismantling 50 hideouts in the Orsu Local Government Area. Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, described the joint effort as part … Read more
Scores have been trapped after a 4-storey building collapsed in Abuja. Over 50 people are currently trapped as passers-by hear voices of people under the collapsed building screaming for help. Mrs Florence Wenegieme, Director, FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), confirmed the incident to journalists, saying her team had rescued 11 persons. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
APC has reacted to Naja’atu’s move to join the opposition party. Hajia Mohammed resigned last Saturday, saying her conscience would not allow her to continue in the APC PCC. According to the APC PCC, ”even the association of native doctors would sack her for quackery and for reaching a medical conclusion without any test.” EKO … Read more
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has administered matriculation oaths to over 16,000 fresh students with the charge to demonstrate a high level of excellence at all times. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Professor Olufemi Peters, performed the matriculation on Saturday, at the 23rd Matriculation Ceremony of the university, which took … Read more
The Presidential Campaign Organisation (PCO) of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Directors and Deputy Directors for the National Campaign Management Committee (NCMC) of the party. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Director- General of the organisation and Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State stated this in a statement in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian … Read more
The Registrar and Chief Executive of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) in Benin, Edo State, Prof. Ifeoma Isiugo-Abanihe, has announced the release of the results of 2022 in-school May/June National Business Certificate/National Technical Certificate (NBC/NTC) examinations. Eko Hot Blog reports that she disclosed that 58,659 of the 84,147 candidates scored five credits … Read more
The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has replaced his Ekiti State counterpart, Kayode Fayemi, as the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tambuwal assumed the position on Thursday at the National Economic Council meeting in Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, after Fayemi transferred the baton of office to him. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama … Read more
NBC has empowered 200 women in Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), in collaboration with the Karis and Eleos Hand of Hope Foundation, has provided 200 women in Lagos, particularly those from the Alausa and Ikeja axis, with empowerment on skill acquisition as part of the company’s 70th year anniversary. EDITOR’S … Read more
NYSC members have been warned against involvement in partisan politics EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youth Service Corps said on Saturday that corps members were forbidden from taking part in partisan politics. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Call To Caution His … Read more
Director of Statistics, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Mohammed Tumala, has collected his Nomination Form at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat in Abuja for the 2023 senatorial race in Borno State. We want our youths to be prepared to identify opportunities and productively utilise luck. EDITOR’S PICK: ‘Don’t Just Pray For My Aspiration Keep Nigeria In Mind – Tinubu To Lagos Assembly APC Hails Return Of Lagos4Lagos As Positive Development … Read more
Mabo Brand Concept Limited rewards stakeholders and partners as it marks her Sixth Anniversary EDITOR’S PICK: MTN Nigeria Plc Loses Over N20 Billion Within 24hrs NNPC Secures $5bn Funding From Afreximbank For Nigeria’s Oil Industry How Covenant University Graduate, Tobi Ifabiyi, Squandered N80million Investors’ Money EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mabo Brand Concept Limited has … Read more
Gunmen have kidnapped deputy chief of staff’s wife and health director. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dorcas Vem, the wife of Silas Vem, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plateau Government House, has been kidnapped by gunmen. The gunmen, in a separate operation, equally kidnapped Dr. Samuel Audu, a Director in the Plateau State Ministry … Read more
Kano anti-graft agency arrests consumer protection director for collecting bribe EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano Anti-Corruption Commission has detained Mr Bello Alkarya, better known as Nigeria, the Director of Quality Assurance of the Kano Consumer Protection Council, for allegedly accepting bribes. Barrister Mahmud Balarabe, the Commission’s Chairman, stated that Alkarya was apprehended after … Read more
Popular singer has allegedly punched and pulled gun on music video director. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Jamaican-American singer, Sean Kingston, has allegedly punched and pulled a gun on a music video director who had been staying in his home. However, TMZ.com reports that the Los Angeles Police Department is now involved in the … Read more
NAFDAC warns Nigeria against factors responsible for cancer, advised against mixing Azo-dyes with pal oil. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has war ned Nigerians against mixing Azo-dyes with palm oil, EkoHotBlog reports. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, at a sensitisation in Lagos on Tuesday, said mixing … Read more
The Chief of Staff to the Abia state governor, Professor Anthony Agbazuere, said the suspect “wrote letters to Primary and Secondary Schools in the State, collecting 500 from every student without the approval of the Governor”. Mr. Alozie is alleged to have illegally collected N500 from every student in all the Primary and Secondary … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned one Dr Nkereuwem Etok before Justice A. Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on a five count bordering on abuse of office and money laundering. The accused, who is the Director and Project Manager of Akwa Ibom State, for Control of … Read more