Telecommunications operators are set to disconnect mobile lines not linked to National Identification Numbers (NIN) after the September 14 deadline established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) expired. In a statement issued in August, the NCC announced that no SIM card would remain active without a verified NIN after September 15. The telecom regulator urged … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his working visits to China and the United Kingdom. This was disclosed in a video shared by his Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, on Sunday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced that the sale of subsidised rice to the public will begin on Monday, following an earlier distribution to civil and public servants. This initiative aims to alleviate the rising cost of rice, which has soared to as high as N90,000 per 50kg bag in some states. … Read more
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, was released shortly after being detained by immigration officials. EKO HOT BLOG earlier reported that Sowore was arrested on Sunday morning at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, upon his return to Nigeria. Sowore shared the details of … Read more
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow protest, upon his arrival at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sowore’s arrest is believed to be linked to the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests, which took place nationwide in August. The demonstrations … Read more
John-Wesley Yohanna, former Bishop of the United Methodist Church of Nigeria (UMCN), resigned from his position following the legalization of LGBTQ practices in the United Methodist Church (UMC) during the May 2024 General Conference. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To … Read more
Following the catastrophic floods that displaced thousands in Maiduguri, Borno State, the United Nations, along with various humanitarian organizations, has committed to delivering immediate relief to the affected communities. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking … Read more
After his official visit to China and a brief stopover in the United Kingdom, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to return to Abuja today (Sunday). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the details of President Tinubu’s trip were shared on X by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President. Tinubu departed … Read more
Team Nigeria, consisting of Bomo Kigigha, Suleiman Azumi, Enomah Emmanuella, and Deborah Quickpen, departed the country on Saturday to participate in the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, taking place in Budapest, Hungary. The event, which began on September 10 and runs until September 23, will see the quartet compete in various categories. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress … Read more
Uganda Airlines has launched direct flights from Abuja, Nigeria, to Entebbe, Uganda, aiming to improve connectivity and reduce travel time between West and East Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new route is expected to boost trade and tourism, providing travelers with an efficient link between the two regions. At the inauguration ceremony held … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to return to Abuja on Sunday following his official visit to China and a brief stay in the United Kingdom. Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, announced the president’s return in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to … Read more
A senior official from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has responded to reports that the Dangote Refinery will sell petrol to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) at ₦766 per litre. The official, speaking anonymously, explained that while the base price of ₦766 is set by the refinery, additional costs like transportation, … Read more
Reports have emerged that the Dangote Refinery is set to sell petrol at ₦766 per litre to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). This follows the arrival of over 300 NNPC trucks at the refinery, as confirmed by NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday. The trucks are scheduled … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has refuted claims that he intends to serve as vice president to any specific candidate. In a recent interview with News Central, Obi discussed his presidential ambitions, the Labour Party, and Nigeria’s current economic challenges. During the interview, the former governor of Anambra … Read more
The Falconets of Nigeria have been eliminated from the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia following a 2-1 defeat to Japan. Under the guidance of coach Danjuma, the Nigerian side struggled against a strong Japanese team. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of new substantive commissioners of police for the states of Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom. This decision follows recent promotions of senior police officers, which created vacancies in these key positions, according to a statement from PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani. … Read more
A few hours after refusing to sign the peace accord for the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has outlined new conditions for its endorsement. The PDP is now demanding the redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Onuoha Anugbum, and the Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, as prerequisites … Read more
Randy Waldrum has stepped down as head coach of Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons. The 67-year-old coach stated that he made the decision due to his wife’s health concerns. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating Son in Abia Fubara Regains … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has requested dedicated office space for around 10 of its employees at the Dangote Refinery as part of an agreement related to crude oil supply. During a Twitter Spaces event titled “Unlocking How Dangote Refinery Shapes Price,” Devakumar V.G. Edwin, Vice President of Oil & Gas at Dangote … Read more
Petroleum marketers in Nigeria have raised concerns about the negative impact of Dangote Refinery’s reduced diesel prices on their businesses. In a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu, the marketers stated that the refinery’s recent decision to lower local diesel prices to ₦900 per litre is adversely affecting their operations. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man … Read more