Nigerian skit maker and Nollywood actor, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has revealed that a police officer threatened to kill him and others arrested during the #EndSARS protests in February 2021. Macaroni made this disclosure while reacting to the suspension of Wale Ajetunmobi, Senior Special Assistant on Print Media to Lagos State Governor … Read more
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has asserted that some of the brightest minds in the United States, including top doctors, are Nigerians. Speaking on Afric TV, Davido highlighted the intellectual and creative contributions of Africans on the global stage. He noted that Nigerians excel not only in the medical field but also … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Wale Ajetunmobi, following an incident involving the misrepresentation of facts on his personal X account. The governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed the suspension in a statement issued on Tuesday, titled ‘Governor Sanwo-Olu suspends aide.’ EDITOR’S … Read more
The Kano State Government has started implementing the newly approved ₦71,000 minimum wage for its workers, just three weeks after receiving and approving the recommendations from a special committee set up for this purpose. EKO HOT BLOG reports that workers’ November salaries have been adjusted to reflect the approved increment. Abdullahi Musa, the Head of Civil … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, following his voluntary appearance at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed Bello’s detention to journalists, stating that the former governor was taken into custody by the Commission’s … Read more
A Deputy Superintendent of Corrections, Innocent Ogbu, and 15 other passengers have been abducted while traveling to Enugu for a development course. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks Are Channels for Money Laundering Ogbu, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the National Assembly to prioritize funding for Nigeria’s space programme to secure the nation’s leadership role in the fourth industrial revolution. Speaking on Monday through the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, at the 25th anniversary of Nigeria’s involvement in space technology, Tinubu stressed the importance … Read more
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.46% in real terms (constant price) in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to the Statistician General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran. This marks a 0.92 percentage point increase compared to the 2.54% growth recorded in Q3 2023. In a statement released on Monday, Adeniran also noted … Read more
Head Coach Justine Madugu has announced a squad of 20 players for Saturday’s international friendly against France’s Les Bleues at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers. The list includes CAF Awards nominee goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Ashleigh Plumptre, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Katsina State branch of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning that it will begin an indefinite strike over the state’s failure to implement the new minimum wage. The NLC has set a deadline of Monday, November 25, for the state government to provide a positive response regarding the payment of … Read more
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed that it will comply with court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to Rivers State, despite ongoing legal disputes concerning the state’s financial entitlements. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, emphasized the office’s … Read more
The Federal Government has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to addressing the security challenges in the South-East region. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face Penalties – FCCPC To Ikeja, Eko DisCos EKO … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have left Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after attending the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit. During the event, President Tinubu engaged in bilateral talks to bolster Nigeria’s socio-economic reform agenda. The summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, revolved around the theme: “Building a Just … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Adebayo Abiodun has congratulated Dr. Hakeem Shittu, the Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), for being named the Best SUBEB Chairman in Southwest Nigeria. The award recognizes his hard work and dedication to improving basic education in Lagos State. Hon. Abiodun praised Dr. Shittu for his … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has reported the discovery of nine different drugs and medications in the hotel room of Sunday Abidoye, a 51-year-old US-based man whose lifeless body was found at the Creestar Hotel, GRA, Sagamu, on Wednesday. Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, detailed the … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has suspended its National Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, over an unauthorized statement suggesting that the North would back a northern presidential candidate in 2027. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement … Read more
The House of Representatives is advancing a bill aimed at eliminating the disparity between holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) and Bachelor’s Degrees (BSc), according to Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. Speaking on Thursday at the 36th convocation ceremony of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, Abbas, who was represented by Hon. Fuad Kayode Laguda, … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday gave the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Adamawa, Kwara, and Kebbi states a one-week deadline to submit their positions on the proposed creation of state police. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that his administration’s economic reforms have weakened Nigerians’ purchasing power, but he assured that efforts would be made to prioritize social investment programs to assist the most vulnerable members of society. This statement was made by President Tinubu during a courtesy call from the Managing Director of the International Monetary … Read more
Malik Abdul DMW, son of the late Obama DMW, a close associate of music icon Davido, has expressed heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the singer as he marks his 32nd birthday. In an emotional tribute on Instagram, Malik reflected on Davido’s unwavering support following the death of his father, describing the superstar as a father … Read more