Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, has emphasized that he would never be in a position to compete with or undermine Bayo Onanuga. Bwala made this statement on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program. He referred to Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Adejuwon Soyinka, the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa and an investigative journalist, after briefly detaining him at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka was arrested early Sunday morning upon his arrival from the United Kingdom on a Virgin Atlantic flight. The DSS did not immediately … Read more
President Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as the new CEO and Executive Vice-Chairman of the FCCPC, subject to Senate confirmation. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), pending … Read more
Tinubu Hails Media Outlets, Journalists As Heroes Of Nigerian Democracy. He has recognized the contributions of media outlets. Tinubu honored the memories of heroes who sacrificed their lives for democracy, including Chief MKO Abiola and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu delivered a heartfelt tribute to several media organizations on Wednesday, acknowledging their … Read more
Arrested Abuja Journalist Released From Police Custody On Bail. Onuorah was granted bail by the Enugu State Police Command after being allegedly abducted by men from the Ebonyi Police Command. The management of Globalupfront Newspapers stands by Onuorah and insists that the police station is not a court of law for defamation cases. the Nigeria … Read more
On May 29, 1999, Nigeria heralded a new dawn of democracy and waved goodbye to military rule—or so we thought. The abduction—it was an abduction, period—of Daniel Ojukwu, the reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), is a painful return to the cruel and classless military rule tactics of cracking down on dissent and … Read more
Minister Idris states no journalist jailed for responsible journalism under Tinubu. Media freedom praised during Abuja briefing for World Press Freedom Day. Idris condemns misinformation, urges honesty for media growth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated that no journalist has been imprisoned for practicing responsible journalism under … Read more
Two Russian journalists arrested on “extremism” charges linked to Alexei Navalny’s group. Detentions part of broader crackdown on dissent and independent media in Russia. Concerns grow over freedom of press and human rights violations in Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, have been arrested on “extremism” charges. … Read more
The News Department of Eko Hot Blog, the leading Lagos-based media organisation, is hiring young, skilled, and well-motivated team players who are willing to challenge themselves and gain commensurate rewards. NEWS REPORTER Responsibilities: The news reporter will be responsible for sourcing and reporting breaking and relevant news daily. The reporter is expected to always be … Read more
Ayoola Babalola, a journalist for Peoples Gazette, has been suspended due to his alleged online conduct that violated the newspaper’s social media policy. The reporter was responsible for leaking the conversation between Peter Obi and Oyedepo. Babalola agreed to undergo counselling during the one-month suspension period, and the senior editor has expressed optimism in welcoming … Read more
The Nigerian government is reportedly making moves to introduce a new curriculum focused on child rights reporting among journalists in Nigeria. The aim of the initiative is to enhance knowledge on the topic. The move was presented by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed at a 2-day media training organized by UNICEF. EKO HOT … Read more
Eko Hot Blog held its first-ever annual staff retreat in Epe during the weekend. The company’s Chairman and CEO, Otunba T.J. Abass, appealed to the staff to pursue their passion. He also thanked his employees for their work so far. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman and CEO of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba T.J. … Read more
Aremo of Epe Land, Otunba TJ Abass has admonished the younger generation never to pipe their dreams and aspirations on the altar of procrastination and self-doubt but to strive unremittingly towards achieving their life’s goals even when the odds of time and the vicissitudes of life are stacked against them. The publisher of Lagos based … Read more
The house of representatives is seeking to ban journalists without media degree or higher diploma from practising the profession. In a bill titled Nigerian Press Council Amendment 2019 sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ado/Ogbadigbo/Okpokwu federal constituency, the green chamber is proposing a raise in minimum qualification for journalists in the country to bachelor’s degree or … Read more
The Aladeshoyin of Odo Noforija Kingdom, Epe, Lagos State, HRM Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja (JP) has urged all journalists in Epe Division to be factual and objective in reporting happenings within the division. He urged all journalists in the division to make sure they report only what they know and see at a time. Eko Hot … Read more
Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, is capping off the year in a different way as she took to her social media handles to announce that what she wants to do now is lead youth to Jesus. Olunloyo also announced that all her journalism accounts are now closed on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, adding that she will … Read more