The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has provided an update on the ongoing restoration of the national grid following its collapse on Monday, October 14, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate Ajayi On … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has described the team’s ordeal in Libya as a traumatic experience. Eguavoen and the players were left stranded for hours at Al Abraq Airport upon their arrival in Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Some areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have regained power following Monday’s nationwide blackout, according to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The blackout occurred after a national grid collapse late Monday, leaving the entire country without electricity. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has agreed to sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) at a rate of N995 per litre. This follows the intervention of the Department of State Services (DSS) in resolving the conflict between both parties. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has clarified that the national grid collapse on Monday evening was only partial, affecting multiple areas across the country. The collapse occurred around 6:48 PM, plunging parts of Nigeria into darkness. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award the Super Eagles full points in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, following the alleged mistreatment of the Nigerian team. Kalu’s call comes after the Super Eagles, along with their coach and technical crew, were reportedly stranded for … Read more
The President of the Libyan Football Federation, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, announced his resignation during a routine meeting of the Federation’s General Assembly. According to The Libya Observer, an online newspaper based in Tripoli, the resignation was confirmed in a post on its website on Monday, following a decision made the previous day. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more
The national electricity grid has collapsed once again, plunging the country into darkness. The collapse occurred around 6:18 pm on Monday, with power generation dropping significantly before completely shutting down. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief over the safe return of the Super Eagles to Nigeria following their challenging experience in Libya ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said he was deeply concerned by … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has condemned the treatment of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities ahead of their AFCON qualifier second-leg match scheduled for Tuesday. The Nigerian team, en route to Benghazi for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, was unexpectedly diverted to Al Abraq airport, primarily used for hajj operations. … Read more
A two-storey building collapsed on Amusu Street in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State, sparking panic among residents. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, with nearby residents rushing to safety as the structure caved in. A video circulating online captured the moment the building crumbled. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), is set to ground over 60 private jets owned by prominent individuals due to unpaid import duties totaling several billions of naira. According to Naija News, the enforcement is scheduled to begin today, October 14th, 2024. Documents obtained by The PUNCH from exchanges between the NCS … Read more
The federal government is set to bolster the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) capabilities by acquiring 34 new fighter jets to enhance its fight against bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements. This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Samuel Chukwueze has returned to Italy for treatment after suffering a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s third qualifying match against Libya for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chukwueze came on as a substitute for Frank Onyeka in the 61st minute of the match. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia … Read more
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are preparing for the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights. The Super Eagles head into this match in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their first three group encounters. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby … Read more
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill proposing free internet access in select public places across Nigeria, passing its first reading last week. Sponsored by Abubakar Kusada, representing Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada Federal Constituency of Katsina State, the bill is titled “An Act to provide the legal framework for the free internet access programme in selected public … Read more
The federal government is planning to raise the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an executive bill to formalize the increase has already been submitted to the National Assembly. According to a Sunday report by The Cable, the proposed legislation seeks to gradually raise the VAT … Read more
Air Peace Limited has denied allegations against its Chairman and CEO, Allen Onyema, and Chief of Finance and Administration, Ejiro Eghagha, following charges of obstruction of justice filed by the United States. Reports indicate that Onyema and Eghagha have been under investigation since 2019 over alleged money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Onyema was … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 29-year-old graduate, Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simonpeter, for allegedly smuggling heroin valued at over ₦3.192 billion into Nigeria. According to a statement released by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi on Sunday, Simonpeter, a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State, recently returned from … Read more
The Super Eagles have departed Nigeria for their matchday four 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The team, along with officials, boarded a chartered flight on Sunday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency … Read more