A new per-litre price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has been introduced across Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Journalists observed that the price of petrol had dropped from ₦1,060 to ₦1,040 per litre, reflecting a ₦20 … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This development follows the conclusion of Haliru Nababa’s tenure, who served in the role since his appointment on February 18, 2021, by former President Muhammadu Buhari. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
President Bola Tinubu met with All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on Wednesday under the umbrella of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the meeting, held at the Aso Rock Villa, was led by PGF Chairman, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, and Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State. The discussions focused … Read more
Residents of Okuama in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, are in shock and anger following the death of their 81-year-old treasurer, Pa Dennis Okugbaye, while in military detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that his tragic event occurred just six days after the death of Pa James Oghoroko, the community’s President-General, who also passed … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), traveled to Ekiti State to meet with prominent Nigerian Senior Advocate Afe Babalola, SAN, in a bid to address the legal situation of activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is currently imprisoned in Ekiti. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
Mr. Gregory Maduakolam, an Assistant Editor-in-Chief at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Owerri Office, who was abducted on Thursday, has been released. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Maduakolam confirmed his release in phone calls to some colleagues around 11:51 pm on Saturday, revealing that his family had paid an undisclosed ransom to secure his … Read more
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has come under fire for his recent comments stating that most states in Nigeria now enjoy 22 hours of power supply daily, attributing this improvement to President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edochie made the statement on Saturday, also praising Tinubu for contributing to reduced insecurity across the country. … Read more
Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has revealed that he deliberately chose not to involve the Nigerian military in his recent investigation into crude oil bunkering in the Niger Delta, citing the alleged involvement of some military personnel in the illegal activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soyombo made the claim during an appearance on Channels Television … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has begun implementing its ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the enforcement kicked off with an operation targeting distributors at Rumuokoro Market in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement released … Read more
Operatives of the Joint Border Patrol Team 2 have intercepted six automatic pump-action rifles and 1,125 live cartridges cleverly concealed in sacks of garri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the discovery was made inside an abandoned Toyota vehicle along the Okerete-Ododo bush path in Oyo State. The Coordinator of the team, Deputy Comptroller of Customs … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has overturned the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI), barely hours after it was made public. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the initial announcement, delivered by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, had highlighted Danfulani’s credentials, including a Bachelor’s … Read more
The Muslim community in Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and influential figures, Alhaji Muyideen Bello, who passed away at the age of 84. His death marks the end of an era for a scholar whose teachings and spiritual leadership profoundly impacted countless lives. Born in 1940 in Ibadan, Alhaji … Read more
Suspected bandits reportedly assaulted Jumai Kefas, the mother of Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, along with her daughter, Atsi Kefas, on Thursday, December 5. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he attack occurred along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area. Confirming the incident, Wukari Council Chairman, Dauda Samaila Agbu, described it as “deeply troubling.” He … Read more
Tension erupted on Tuesday evening in the Isheri area of Lagos State after a confrontation between police officers and motorcycle riders. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the clash, which occurred around 8:30 pm, took place when officers from the Idimu Police Station attempted to seize motorcycles from the riders. According to reports, the motorcycle operators … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has outlined how the controversial Tax Reform Bills are designed to enhance states’ revenue generation and economic growth. The bills – the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill – have … Read more
The Nigerian Police Force has outlined how a group of officers illicitly seized ₦43,160,000 from a cargo worker at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja last year. EKO HOT BLOG notes that in a statement released on Wednesday, the NPF’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Ogunjobi, detailed the incident, which took place in August … Read more
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the retirement of over 1,000 staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the associated N50 billion payoff scheme. The decision was reached during Tuesday’s plenary session following a motion of urgent national importance moved by Kama Nkemkama, representing the Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State. … Read more
The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), Bolaji Idowu, is set to remain in custody at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja, following allegations of involvement in a ₦1.5 billion fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reported that Pastor Idowu was detained over claims of real estate fraud and money laundering. According to … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed a fire outbreak at its office in the Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, attributed to a sudden power surge. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 3, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed that … Read more
Officers from the Zone 2 Command in Lagos have arrested prominent human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, following a defamation petition filed by a complainant. The petition, which alleges that Farotimi made defamatory statements in a public forum, has led to his detention. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts … Read more