Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has disclosed that some individuals have accused her of being involved in the death of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Speaking on the Glass House podcast with comedian AY, Iyabo Ojo revealed she was also accused of using Mohbad’s death to gain attention, despite her genuine efforts … Read more
Human rights lawyer Effiong Inibehe has called on Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), to step back from defending President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Inibehe made this statement in response to Pastor Adeboye’s remarks crediting his prayers for preventing the naira’s collapse to ₦10,000 per dollar. Adeboye also commended … Read more
A coalition of northern groups under the Forum for Growth and Development of Arewa (FGDA) has condemned the recent tax reform initiative backed by some northern leaders, threatening to stage a protest on Wednesday against what it describes as “Anti-North bills.” The coalition expressed concerns over the Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Bill transmitted to … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has endorsed 36 candidates for judicial appointments, forwarding their recommendations to the respective State Governors for approval and swearing-in. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recommendations were finalized during the NJC’s 107th meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on November 13 and 14, 2024. … Read more
The Lagos Territorial Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), along with other stakeholders, has received 148 Nigerian returnees from the Niger Republic. In a statement shared on social media Thursday, NEMA reported that the returnees arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday. The repatriation was facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Mission in … Read more
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Obiora, testified that the bank’s board did not recommend the 2022 naira redesign to then-President Muhammadu Buhari. Obiora, who once served as Special Adviser on Economic Matters to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, stated that the board first learned of the redesign policy on … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded to criticism from prominent lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, regarding the recent demolitions in Abuja. Naija News recalls that Adeyanju, along with Vincent Martins Otse (also known as VeryDarkMan), led a protest against the demolition of Ruga, a settlement located along Airport Road … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, swore in the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice on Wednesday, just 24 hours after taking office. Barrister Musa Ikhilor was appointed as SSG, while Barrister Samson Osagie assumed the role of Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Okpebholo had announced the nominations … Read more
A middle-aged man, identified only as Nnanna, allegedly stabbed his 65-year-old neighbor, Mr. Monday Reuben, over accusations that the victim was a wizard. The incident occurred yesterday at 37 Okwelle Street, Mile 2 Diobu, in the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that, Nnanna attacked Reuben, stabbing him … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has restricted former Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa from leaving the country, seizing his passport as part of his bail conditions. Okowa was reportedly detained by the EFCC last week over allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion in public funds and was granted administrative bail on Sunday. The … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed the allegations of naira abuse involving Fauziya Danjuma Goje, the daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje. This follows widespread calls on social media for her prosecution after a video surfaced showing naira notes being sprayed at a wedding in Kano, which was believed to be hers. In … Read more
Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed concerns over what he described as Governor Godwin Obaseki’s strange public behavior, claiming that Obaseki has effectively vanished from the state. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Godspower Inegbe, Okpebholo said Edo residents are alarmed by Obaseki’s reckless remarks and called for him to … Read more
Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the head of the family of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed deep regret over helping his late relative obtain the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) form, saying that had he known the military career would end so tragically, he would not have facilitated the process. … Read more
The team searching the Atlantic Ocean off Bonny Finima’s coast has recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registered as 5N BQG, which crashed on October 24, 2024. Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, announced that the recovery team included the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved a major policy change, granting ministers of state full authority to oversee the agencies and departments under their control. Under the previous system, permanent secretaries were responsible for sending files related to their respective departments and agencies to senior ministers for final approval. This structure limited the decision-making power of … Read more
The Federal Government has officially scrapped the contentious 18-year age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions nationwide. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa made the announcement, signaling a potential shift in Nigeria’s education policy under his leadership. This change, aimed at making the education system more inclusive and flexible, is expected to impact thousands of prospective … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has promoted Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Olufemi Oluyede to the rank of Lieutenant General. This promotion, confirmed by sources at the Presidential Villa, was announced on Tuesday and follows Oluyede’s recent appointment as Acting COAS. If confirmed by the Senate, Oluyede will assume the role permanently, officially replacing Lt. General … Read more
Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has reportedly been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bobrisky was apprehended Thursday night at Lagos airport while en route to Amsterdam. The Nigerian authorities halted the KLM flight he had boarded, and he was escorted off the plane … Read more
Kuje Magistrate Court on Wednesday granted bail to Alex Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member representing Aba North and South, setting the bail at N500,000. Ikwechegh was arraigned on charges of allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, outside his residence in Abuja. Deji Adeyanju, counsel for the Bolt driver, confirmed that Ikwechegh would appear … Read more
Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign, has shared his remarkable story of being healed from cancer twice, crediting God for his recovery. In a testimony video shared on X.com on Sunday, Okupe recounted his battle with cancer, revealing that he is now completely free after being diagnosed with prostate cancer … Read more