Big Brother Naija reality show star, Ocee Mbadiwe, has welcomed a baby girl with his fiancé. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the No Loose Guard housemate shared the joyful news with his followers while wishing them a Merry Christmas. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Ocee wrote: “The greatest Christmas gift, wrapped in love and … Read more
Food prices in Kaduna soar, making Christmas celebrations unaffordable for many. Traders blame higher costs at depots and transport for the price hikes. Residents cite insecurity and fuel price hikes as factors driving up cost Prices of cooking gas and food items have surged in Kaduna, leaving many residents unable to afford the essentials needed … Read more
American Airlines flights briefly grounded nationwide early Christmas Eve due to a technical issue. FAA lifted the ground stop after an hour; flights resumed as the issue was resolved. Airline apologized for the disruption, working to minimize delays during peak holiday travel. A technical issue briefly disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, according … Read more
The Republican-led House of Representatives narrowly avoided a federal government shutdown by passing a budget deal just six hours before the midnight deadline. The measure, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 366-34, now heads to the Democratic-controlled Senate for approval before reaching President Joe Biden’s desk for signature. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted Bureau de Change (BDC) operators temporary permission to purchase up to $25,000 weekly in foreign exchange from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), which was recently launched. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a circular dated December 19, 2024, and signed by T.G. Allu, on behalf of … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump, increasing the likelihood of a partial government shutdown as millions of Americans prepare for holiday travel. The bill, which was rejected 174 to 235 on Thursday evening, faced opposition from nearly all Democrats and 38 hard-right Republicans. They opposed … Read more
Dangote Refinery reduces PMS price to N899.50 per litre. Price cut aims to ease transport costs during holidays. Consumers can buy extra litre on credit with bank guarantee. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N899.50 per litre, effective immediately. The announcement was made in … Read more
Tinubu may consider dropping the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N300 per litre during the upcoming Yuletide season, following advice from former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George. George believes this reduction would enable Nigerians to celebrate a joyful and prosperous Christmas season. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares … Read more
As the festive season draws near, many Nigerians are grappling with the rising costs of transport fares and mounting security concerns, making their annual travels to ancestral homes seem increasingly out of reach. A significant hike in fuel prices, which have risen from N671 per litre in December 2023 to over N1,000 at some filling … Read more