Ayorinde AdeBello, a pastor who has been suspended by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has publicly refuted allegations of homosexuality that prompted his suspension. The RCCG issued a memo on October 28, 2024, signed by the National Overseer, Sunday Akande, announcing AdeBello’s temporary suspension alongside another pastor, and ordered an investigation into the … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that the 2025 budget will include an increased daily feeding allowance for inmates, addressing concerns over nutrition amid economic challenges. Confirming this adjustment on Tuesday, Nasarawa State NCoS spokesperson Stephen Abene stated that the feeding allowance per inmate will rise from N750 to N1,150, following government approval aimed … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, is a free man once again after a recent encounter with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) that resulted in his detention for several days. Bobrisky was apprehended while attempting to leave the country through the Seme Border. This incident occurred amid an ongoing investigation into allegations … Read more
A mild drama unfolded in the House of Representatives on Monday as Gboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Blue and Marine Economy, claimed that a multi-billion-dollar cargo tracking agreement involving the federal government and the International Cargo Tracking Notes (ICTN) was flawed. Oyetola made this assertion while being questioned by a House investigative panel examining the … Read more
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Refinery, has assured that fuel queues across Nigeria will disappear once oil marketers start sourcing fuel from his refinery. Speaking to State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dangote stated that his refinery holds the solution to the country’s persistent fuel queues. He urged the Nigerian … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened with the implementation committee for crude oil and refined products sales in local currency to evaluate the progress of using the naira for crude sales to local refineries. The committee, led by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, held a strategic review meeting at … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to develop an independent super grid across the states to enhance power reliability. Following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu disclosed that the President has directed the acceleration of repair efforts to restore electricity in northern Nigeria, which has recently experienced widespread … Read more
A group of youths in Ondo State have protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Maitama, Abuja, following the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oluwatoyin Babalola. The governorship election is set to take place on November 16, 2024, across the state. A viral video on X captured the youths carrying … Read more
Following allegations of homosexuality that circulated widely online, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa. An internal memo dated October 28, 2024, and signed by RCCG National Overseer Pastor Sunday Akande, outlines the decision to temporarily relieve the ministers of their duties while an … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the prolonged power outage affecting the northern part of Nigeria. The group alleges that the Federal Government’s inaction is contributing to the region’s worsening economic woes. In a statement, ACF criticized the government for its lack of urgency in addressing the issue, which has led … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently carried out successful air strikes targeting Boko Haram militants in Borno State, significantly reducing terrorist numbers and disabling their operational capabilities at key locations, including the strategic gathering point of Bula Marwa. According to Air Force spokesperson Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, intelligence reports identified Bula Marwa as a prominent … Read more
Federal universities across Nigeria closed on Monday as members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) began an indefinite strike over withheld salaries. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking Is … Read more
Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, representing Aba North and Aba South in the House of Representatives, has promised a full response to allegations circulating on social media that he assaulted a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseye, who had delivered a package to him. Speaking to Vanguard on Monday night, Ikwechegh acknowledged receiving numerous calls from across Nigeria about … Read more
Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman secured the 14th spot in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings. Lookman’s placement was announced on the Ballon d’Or’s official X account on Monday, October 28, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has provided an update on the recent incident involving House of Representatives member Alexander Ikwegh and e-hailing cab driver Stephen Abuwatseya. In a statement released on Monday, the Police confirmed that the driver has officially reported the incident at the Maitama Divisional Headquarters. They also noted that the Federal Capital Territory … Read more
The Bolt driver who was slapped by Alex Ikwechegh, the lawmaker representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has shared his side of the story regarding the viral video. In a subsequent video, the driver recounted that Ikwechegh hit him three times and tore his clothes. He explained that the … Read more
A video has surfaced online showing House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh physically assaulting a Bolt driver while receiving a package at his residence in Maitama, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG the driver recorded the confrontation with Ikwechegh, who represents the Aba North & South Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) platform. In … Read more
Professor Oguejiofo Ujam, a renowned academic at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), was abducted on Sunday while traveling along the Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road. The professor, who serves as the Dean of the School of General Studies and a lecturer in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, was reportedly kidnapped alongside other travelers on this … Read more
A spokesperson for the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), DSC Ibrahim Rabiu Muti, narrowly escaped death after being attacked by suspected criminals in the Gbeganu area of Minna on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 8 PM as Muti was returning home from work on a tricycle. EDITOR’S … Read more
The World Bank has leveled serious accusations against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), alleging inconsistencies and a lack of transparency in its financial reporting to the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). In its Accelerating Resource Mobilisation Reforms (ARMOR) Report released in May 2024, the World Bank highlighted concerns over NNPCL’s opaque financial practices, … Read more