Osinbajo’s Aide, Akande tweets why CBN Gov. Emefiele was suspended and arrested Says it is time the CBN Governor faced suspension & investigation Eko Hot Blog reports that Laolu Akande, media aide to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele is embattled due … Read more
Aregbesola says he is back to full-time politics, ready to devote his time He commended the Osun State government for keeping the state safe Says his welcome ceremony was a peaceful one Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola said he is back and ready to devote his time … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a woman identified as Rukayat Oderinde arrested by officials of the has Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) been sentenced to 144 hours of community service. Rukayat was apprehended for illegally emptying her waste bin into a drainage channel at 17, Hassan Ogumola Street, Ahmadiyya, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Sunday, June … Read more
Father-in-law places N100,000 bounty Eko Hot Blog reports that a father of three, simply identified as Inuaghata, was said to have fled his home in Edo State, after allegedly slaughtering his wife, Osaretin, and mother of his three children. The bereaved father, Samuel Adun, has offered to pay N100,000 to anyone with information that can … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the historic federal indictment filed against former President Donald Trump was made public Friday, detailing the charges the former president is facing related to his handling of sensitive government records after leaving the White House. The 44-page indictment filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida alleges that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of Secret Service (DSS) has arrested the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The arrest comes shortly after President Bola Tinubu suspended the embattled CBN governor. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, June 10th 2023 Why IPOB Banned Lawyer, Ejimakor, Others From Visiting … Read more
NITDA’s efforts drive digital transformation, as 120 million Nigerians gain internet access and the tech sector attracts $4.4 billion in investments, contributing to 18.5% of the nation’s GDP. NITDA empowers millions of Nigerians with digital literacy, training over 3.3 million individuals and saving the nation over N305 billion through efficient IT project implementation. Eko Hot … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Doctors in Abia State on Friday suspended their indefinite strike declared during the immediate-past administration of Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu. The suspension was contained in a communique issued at the end of an emergency general meeting of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, held Friday in Umuahia. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria has cautioned Gov. Fubara Fubara urges members of CAN to be constructive in their criticisms of government Assures of partnership with CAN Declares Rivers State as one of the safest and most peaceful states Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged members of the Christian Association … Read more
Over 20 WAEC officials have been arrested for allegedly aiding malpractice Culprits have been handed over to the police for prosecution Deploys technology to catch examination cheats Eko Hot Blog reports that the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has arrested 20 school officials for allegedly aiding malpractice in its ongoing West African Senior School Certificate … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former president, Donald Trump has been indicted in the classified documents case, the first time a former U.S. president has faced federal criminal charges. A federal grand jury has indicted Donald Trump in connection with his mishandling of more than 100 classified documents that were discovered last year at his … Read more
Akeredolu told to hand over to his deputy to avert crisis Recall Eko Hot Blog earlier reported Akeredolu is critically ill SDP urges him to delegate power to his deputy amid health issues Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has been told to hand over to his deputy to avert … Read more
Rhodes-Vivour berates Lagos Speaker Obasa for proposed laws on property, titles Recall that Mudashiru Obasa had in his acceptance speech said he would go to any length in protecting the State indigenes Gbadebo Rhodes reacts, warns Lagosians to resist “the divisive bill” Eko Hot Blog reports that Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour of the Labour Party (LP) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Borno State House of Assembly has approved Governor Babagana Zulum’s request for 20 Special Advisers. Zulum’s request was approved on Thursday during the House’s valedictory session. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, June 9th 2023 Why IPOB Banned Lawyer, Ejimakor, Others From Visiting Nnamdi Kanu In Cell Prominent … Read more
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema have all left Europe following successful careers that span years. Ronaldo, who departed Real Madrid as the club’s all-time leading scorer with 450 goals, signed a two-year contract with Al-Nassr in January. Despite having played 16 games in the Saudi Pro League and scoring 14 goals, his Al-Nassr … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has banned Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, and others from visiting embattled leader, Nnamdi Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters. This directive was contained in a statement signed by Chika Edoziem, the Head of the Directorate of State of IPOB. Edoziem explained that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a man attached to a task force allegedly punched a tricycle driver identified as Esikak Esieme to death following an argument over N200 ticket levy in Rivers State. It was gathered that the task force officials had waved Esikak who was carrying a passenger to a stop and demanded the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 10th National Assembly will be inaugurated on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. This is according to an announcement, signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Tambawal, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, June 8th 2023 President Tinubu Directs NEC To Mitigate Impact Of Subsidy Removal … Read more
Shehu Sani lists high-profile pastors killed in Kaduna This comes amid backlash on El-Rufai after a video of him promoting a Muslim-Muslim ticket surfaced on the internet. El-Rufai is the immediate past governor of Kaduna State Ekot Hot Blog reports that a former lawmaker of the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has lashed Malam Nasir El-Rufai … 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