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
2024 Calabar Cultural Carnival Flagged Off Nine states and 18 local councils showcased their cultural heritage. Theme for this year: “Our Shared Prosperity.” Zenith Bank joins as a major sponsor to enhance the event. The 2024 Calabar Cultural Carnival officially commenced with participation from nine states—Kebbi, Kogi, Niger, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Adamawa, Delta, Osun, and … Read more
Delta State Government has expressed concern over the recent discovery that the state has overtaken Edo in having the highest cases of human trafficking in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government has emphasized its commitment to addressing this issue through the implementation of the Delta State Human Trafficking Prohibition Law. EDITOR’S PICK Exploring … Read more
A major defection has hit the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives as four members switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the defections, announced on Thursday by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, involve lawmakers from four states: Kaduna, Imo, Edo, and Cross River. The defectors are … Read more
Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, also known as Phyna, has publicly disowned her family and announced her decision to drop her surname, Otabor. In a heartfelt post shared on her verified X account Thursday night, Phyna expressed the emotional struggles she has been facing and revealed that her family has never … Read more
Angry residents in the Luck Way area of Ikpoba Hill, Benin City in Edo State reportedly beat a suspected armed robber severely after he was allegedly caught stealing N400,000 and a mobile phone from a Point of Sales (POS) operator. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the unidentified suspect stole the items from a woman who … Read more
The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians about the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was announced in a press statement issued on Tuesday by Umar Muhammed, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). According to the statement, the authorities of the … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced it will not sign the Peace Accord just hours before its scheduled signing. The decision comes amidst heightened tensions ahead of the September 21 governorship election. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and twenty-seven states have yet to establish committees to implement the recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent signing of the new wage law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the swift passage of the bill by the National Assembly and the President’s endorsement, several states have … Read more
Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for being insensitive to the hardships faced by the people due to the mismanagement of the economy over the last nine years. Speaking at a press conference in Benin City, Nehikhare accused the APC of focusing on spreading lies and propaganda … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo is confident about winning the upcoming governorship election in the state, citing disarray within the ruling party. Eko Hot Blog gathered that an Abuja Federal High Court, on Thursday, invalidated the primary election that produced the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asuen Ighodalo, due to the disenfranchisement of … Read more
NDLEA has uncovered a ‘snake-guarded shrine’ storing illicit drugs in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives has bursted a shrine, guarded by a snake, being used for storing illicit drugs in Edo State. The agency’s spokesperson. Femi Babafemi, disclosed the development in a statement on … Read more
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … Read more
Rising Food Costs Plague Nigerian States Economic Hardship Deepens Across the Nation NBS Report Unveils Shocking Disparities Eko Hot Blog reports that the latest National Bureau of Statistics report has unveiled a grim reality. “The situation is dire, and families are struggling to put food on the table,” a government official stated. Editor’s Pick Admiring … Read more
LP in Edo announces campaign council for upcoming governorship election, headed by Rev. Sam Omede. State Chairman, Mr. Kelly Ogbaloi, unveils council members, appeals for voter base expansion. Suspension lifted on some members; reconciliation committee to address grievances established. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) in Edo has announced its campaign council for … Read more
Solomon Yola stressed enhancing goal-scoring abilities to regain the league title from rivals. Yola is optimistic about the team’s readiness for the upcoming league stages. Pillars are determined to kick off the season strongly and contend for the championship. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano Pillars Handball Club coach, Solomon Yola, emphasizes the need for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has increased the minimum wage for workers in the State from ₦40,000 to ₦70,000. The governor made the announcement at the commissioning of the newly built ultra-modern Labour House secretariat complex for labour unions in the State, along Temboga Road, Ikpoba-Hill, Benin City. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako West Chapter, Edo State, have expressed strong opposition to the speculated re-entry of the impeached Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, into the party. On Tuesday, protesters from all 12 wards within the council area converged at the party’s local secretariat, bearing a petition that … Read more
It’s game over for Philip Shaibu as Edo deputy governor. The deputy governor had been in a running battle with his principal, the state governor. The impasse reached a head recently when the state’s Chief Judge constituted a committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State House … Read more
The Edo State Police Command is conducting extensive searches in creeks and forests to rescue the kidnapped PDP chairman. The State Commissioner of Police assured the citizens of their efforts to clamp down criminal activities in the state He emphasized a zero-tolerance approach towards criminality and praised the efforts of vigilante groups in maintaining security. … Read more