Justice Haruna Mshelia, Chief Judge of the Borno State High Court, who was abducted along with his wife, driver, and police orderly by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on the Biu-Damaturu-Maiduguri Road on June 24, 2024, has regained his freedom, according to reliable sources. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has postponed its public hearing on alleged sabotage within the petroleum industry initially set for September 10-12, 2024, the hearing will be rescheduled to facilitate further consultations with key stakeholders whose insights are crucial for a thorough investigation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate Leader and Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee on … Read more
Atalanta celebrated Ademola Lookman’s impressive performance in the Super Eagles’ 3-0 victory over Benin Republic during Saturday’s 2025 AFCON qualifiers in Uyo, where Lookman netted twice. Lookman, alongside Victor Osimhen, led the Eagles to a strong start in their qualifying campaign. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down … Read more
Nigeria’s Falconets have secured a spot in the last 16 of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after a commanding 4-0 victory over Venezuela in their final group match at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Colombia on Saturday night. Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Flourish Sebastine all found the net in the first half, … Read more
Thirteen months after President Bola Tinubu’s recall of 83 ambassadors, Nigeria remains without formal representatives in 109 diplomatic missions worldwide, sparking concerns over its international presence and diplomatic engagements. In September 2023, the Federal Government initiated the recall of career and non-career envoys to reassess its foreign policy. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find … Read more
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Nigeria will retain its quota of 95,000 slots for the 2025 Hajj, the same number granted over the past two years. The Saudi authorities have urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to adhere to the timeline for next year’s pilgrimage. This decision emerged from the … Read more
Nigeria is at the moment in a precarious position, teetering like a heavy toddler due to the instability of its monocrop economy. The country’s heavy dependence on crude (not even refined) petroleum exports exposes a cumulative effect of defective political economies and the complacency of the ruling elite “who have been trained as to how … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has addressed recent allegations from the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) that its actions are hindering the operations of Dangote Refinery Limited (DRL). In a statement issued on Saturday, Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC, rejected the accusations that fluctuations in the pump price of Premium … Read more
Amidst Nigeria’s recent fuel price surge, public affairs analyst Sabo Muhammad has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend the management of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and initiate a thorough investigation into the company’s affairs. In an exclusive interview on Saturday, Muhammad expressed his concerns about the lack of a forensic … Read more
Benin Republic captain Steve Mounie has declared that the Cheetahs are fully prepared for their showdown against the Super Eagles. Gernot Rohr’s team is in Uyo for the first match of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against the Super Eagles. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is contesting a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, that restrains the agency from seizing properties linked to Bliss Multinational Perfections Limited and its founder, Arch Oyinmiebi Bribena, over an alleged Ponzi scheme. The judgment, delivered on September 4 by Justice Isa H. … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria’s recent decision to ban individuals under the age of 18 from writing the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) has ignited widespread reactions from parents and students across the country. In an effort to address issues of academic integrity and prevent examination malpractice, the Federal … Read more
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the commencement of strict measures, including the potential shutdown of Point of Sales (PoS) businesses that have failed to register by the September 5 deadline. This was disclosed in a public notice released on Friday. The Commission expressed concerns over the low compliance with its registration directive and … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has confirmed plans to proceed with a nationwide protest against the recent petrol price hike, despite mounting economic challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir Sanusi Lagos Ministry of Transportation Joins the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in 2024 Campaign Sanwo-Olu Encourages Journalists … Read more
The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has voiced concern over the nation’s current state, urging President Bola Tinubu to address the widespread hardship facing Nigerians In a statement by its General Secretary, Oladipo Oyewole, the YCE acknowledged hope for a positive turnaround but stressed that “there is currently a lot of suffering in the land.” … Read more
Bloomberg confirmed on Thursday that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will begin determining the price of petrol starting in October. 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 Champions League Career EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote … Read more
As Nigerians anticipate the release of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced it will begin lifting the product from the refinery on September 15, with prices influenced by foreign exchange rates and market forces due to the deregulated market. EDITOR’S PICKS Police … Read more
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has demanded an immediate reversal of the recent petrol price increase, arguing that it will exacerbate the hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda criticized the unilateral decision to raise the price of Premium Motor Spirit, claiming it violates principles … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has reportedly suspended the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to independent marketers following a price hike to N855 per litre at its retail outlets nationwide. This decision, made on Tuesday, has exacerbated fuel scarcity, leading to widespread protests and long queues at petrol … Read more
A recent report by Nigeria’s leading parliamentary monitoring organization, OrderPaper, revealed that 164 lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly, including 15 Senators and 149 House of Representatives members, have not sponsored any bills since its inauguration on June 13, 2023. The report highlighted that 62% of these inactive lawmakers in the House are first-timers and … Read more