At least 26 people were killed and 93 injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting a mosque and a school sheltering displaced civilians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to the media office of Gaza’s Hamas-run government. Palestinian health officials reported an additional 20 casualties since Saturday night in northern Gaza, following Israeli tank deployments in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2024 Kayokayo Festival featured a significant and spiritually enriching Jumat service held at the First Epe Central Mosque, Oke Balogun in Epe, Lagos State. The service was graced by an array of royal fathers and dignitaries, marking a moment of unity and reverence within the community. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the first day of the Kayokayo Festival in Epe witnessed a remarkable gathering of Islamic scholars, community leaders, and enthusiastic participants for a series of enlightening Islamic lectures and a Quranic quiz competition. The event, held at the Epe Central Mosque, was graced by the esteemed presence of Sheikh Taofeek … Read more
House to Scrutinize Escape of Binance Executive Incident Raises Concerns over Custody Procedures Lawmaker Calls for Prosecution of Responsible Personnel Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a move to uphold accountability, the House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the recent escape of a Binance executive from detention in Nigeria. Editor’s Pick Admiring President Bola … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that dignitaries, friends, and family of Alhaji Tajudeen Adewale Olukoya, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, paid tribute to his character and generosity, as he celebrated his 75th birthday. Alhaji Olukoya celebrated his birthday at his residence in Igbile, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state, where he was joined by friends and family to also … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Tajudeen Adewale Olukoya, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, celebrated his 75th birthday at his residence in Igbile, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state. To mark his birthday, Alhaji Olukoya unveiled the Ismail Quranic and Praying Mosque he built. He also had some notable figures, including the Imam of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad has debunked trending reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike is about to demolish the National Mosque in Abuja. Some earlier reports had claimed Wike has given an order for some parts of the National Mosque to be demolished to make … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has expressed strong determination that the perpetrators of the attack on worshippers in Saya-Saya village, Ikara Local Government Area of the state would be brought to justice. Speaking st the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the 21.7km Anchau-Gadas-Palla Road in Kubau and Ikara … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected bandits have attacked worshippers in a Mosque at Saya-Saya village in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing seven people. Five of the victims were gunned down in the mosque, while the remaining two other victims were killed at different locations within the area. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, on Friday, expressed sadness following the death of four worshippers when a 150-year-old mosque collapsed in the Zaria area of the state. In a statement released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Shehu, the governor commiserated with the victims’ families and prayed … Read more
Buhari and Tinubu observed Jum’aat Prayers together at Aso Rock. The prayer was held at the Aso Rock Mosque in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The prayer session was led by the Chief Imam of the Mosque, Malam Abubakar Sulaiman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday joined President Muhammadu … Read more
The CJN left Nigeria for the UK on March 18. President-elect Tinubu left Nigeria for France ten days later to “undertake rest” according to his team. Reports emerged on Thursday that both men were set for a clandestine meeting in the UK. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has charged Nigerians to support the welfare of the families of Nigeria’s fallen heroes. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians not to only remember the nation’s fallen heroes but also to give adequate support to the families they left behind. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: My Reckless, Stingy Opponents … Read more
Bandits raided a mosque and villages in Katsina, killing worshipers and abducting others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits on Saturday at 7:15 pm attacked a mosque in Maigamji village along Funtua – Dandume road when the Isha’i prayer was being observed. A former councillor of Maigamji ward in Funtua LGA, Alhaji Lawal Maigamji, said … Read more
Unknown gunmen have attacked a mosque in Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some yet-to-be-identified gunmen, on Friday, attacked a mosque in Ughelli, Delta state, leaving 11 worshippers injured. The incident reportedly happened when Muslim faithful were holding their morning prayers at the Central Mosque, located along Okoroda street in Ughelli. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: … Read more
Bandits Invade Mosque, Killed 15 Worshippers In Zamfara EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits on Friday killed atleast eleven worshipers during Jummat prayers in North West of Zamfara State. The development was confirmed by Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari To Depart Nigeria For US … Read more
I Started Stealing After I Was Chased From A Mosque In Akure –Suspect Confesses The 23-year-old mechanic confessed that he dived into crime to get some capital to start a business EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest … Read more
A shariah court in Kaduna has ordered two individuals to be remanded for misconduct in mosque Mr Usman was caught defecating in a mosque located on Alkalawa road, Tudun Wada Kaduna around 2:00 p.m EDITOR’S PICK Military Intercept Security Agents Taking Ransom To Bandits In Kaduna JUST IN: FG Declares Easter Holidays 5 Amazing … Read more
Tragedy as gunmen killed POS operator after performing prayer in mosque in Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck at Bako Community, a suburb of lbadan City, near Omi-Adio following the killing of a forty year old man operating a point of sales, P.O.S, business in the area. The deceased, Saheed Lawal was shot … Read more
Ogundokun has reacted to alleged imposition of clerics on Iwo Central mosque. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Chieftain of the defunct National Party of Nigeria (NPN) and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Iwo Central Mosque, Chief Abiola Ogundokun, has reacted to alleged imposition of clerics on Iwo central mosque. This online medium had reported that … Read more