Over 100 persons die in a boat mishap in Kwara State The accident was caused by a heavy river wave Kwara governor condoles with family of deceased Eko Hot Blog reports that over 100 persons, including a father and his four children, have reportedly lost their lives in a boat accident at Egbu village, Patigi local … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the inauguration of members-elect in the Ogun State House of Assembly initially scheduled for Monday, July 13, was postponed. This online news platform gathered that many of the Assembly members-elect had prepared food and other entertainment for their supporters and constituents in anticipation of the inauguration. Speaking to journalists at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a deputy director with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Yisa Usman has been arraigned at the Federal High Court, Abuja, following allegations of threatening the wife of the JAMB registrar, Raheemat Oloyede. According to the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/139/2023, Usman was accused of threatening Oloyede with the intent to … Read more
…Congrats Abass, Kalu emergence as Speaker, DS Eko Hot Blog reports that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State has congratulated Senator Godswill Akpabio on his election of the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. Governor Sanwo-Olu also extends his congratulatory message to the newly elected Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, who currently represents … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Borno State House of Assembly has elected Abdulkarim Lawan as Speaker of the 10th Assembly. Hon. Lawan was the immediate past Speaker of the 9th Assembly and had been presiding over the House since the 6th Assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 June 12: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) spokesman, Emma Powerful has described Nnamdi Kanu’s continuous detention as “unconstitutional”. In a statement on Tuesday, the IPOB’s spokesman commended Anambra and Enugu state governors, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and Dr Peter Mba respectively on their call for the unconditional release of the pro-Biafran leader, … 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
Recall Akpabia has been elected leader of the 10th National Assembly Primate Ayodele says Akpabia’s appointment is a big slap on Igbos Warns S’East politicians Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele has warned the Igbo politicians about the emergence of Godswill Akpabio as Senate President. Primate Ayodele … Read more
Details of how to apply for the Nigerian government’s student loan can be accessed on Eko Hot Blog. Recall that President Bola Tinubu signed the Students Loan Bill into law on Monday which will enable Nigerian students to have access to interest-free loans. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 June 12: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) traveling from Imo State to Abuja for the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday died in an auto crash. The bus conveying them as gathered by media reports had a head-on collision with another bus at Agbor in Delta State. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 21 persons were killed and several others injured on Sunday during coordinated attacks by unknown gunmen on residents of Rim, Jol, Kwi communities of Riyom LGA as well as Gana-Ropp community in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. It was gathered that two people were killed in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has sentenced two slay queens to five years imprisonment for selling a one-year-old boy. The suspects, identified as 22-year-old Uduak Uwem Sunday and 18-year-old Blessing Etim Asuquo, were arrested by officials of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in … Read more
Ex- Milan president, Silvio Berlusconi is dead Silvio Berlusconi died on Monday, June 12 He is survived by five children and wives Eko Hot Blog reports that former AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi is dead. Silvio Berlusconi (86) reportedly died on Monday, June 12 at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria … Read more
FG raises alarm over deadly virus called, Anthrax Warns Nigerians to abstain from eating Ponmo The disease has claimed some lives in neighboring countries Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Nigeria has declared the consumption of ponmo dangerous, alerts the public about an Anthrax outbreak in neighboring … Read more
Horse rider crushed a man to death in Jigawa State Police confirm the horse riders had no authorization Horse rider has been detained, to be charged to court soon Eko Hot Blog reports that a 70-year-old man, Umar Hassan, was on Sunday killed when a horse rider knocked him down in the Ringim Local Government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation on Monday (today), June 12, 2023, at 7am to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 12th, 2023 June 12: 100 Happy Democracy Day Message To All Nigerians Lagos Govt Intensifies Community Electrification Programme, Engages Stakeholders … Read more
NAF Officer commits suicide at Lagos military base Report has it that at least 79 people died by suicide in 2022 Investigation ongoing on cause of the NAF official’s death Eko Hot Blog reports that a female officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), known as George, has reportedly taken her own life at her … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than five persons lost their lives while many sustained injuries in a fatal road accident that occurred at Ikaram Akoko of Ondo State on Sunday. It was gathered that the 18-passenger bus with registration number DKA256XY, was traveling to the northern part of the country when the crash … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the maiden edition of the Ojuibile Eko Beauty Pageant is set to hold in Lagos from Friday 22nd to Friday 29th September 2023. According to the pageantry organizers, Eko Destinations Limited, entry for the Ojuibile Eko Beauty has commenced, closing Friday 25th August 2023 while screening of applicants is scheduled … Read more
Moment the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele can be accessed on Eko Hot Blog. According to reports, Emefiele was arrested in Lagos and flown to the Federal Capital Territory for questioning. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Sunday, June 11th, 2023 Why … Read more