Senior Advocate of Nigeria( SAN), Afam Osigwe, has officially taken his oath of office and been inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Osigwe will lead the association, alongside other newly sworn-in national officers, for the next two years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he succeeds the immediate past president, Yakubu … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for a working visit to China. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Thursday. He stated that President Tinubu would have a stopover in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for … Read more
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, Waheed Ayilara, has passed away. Ayilara died early Thursday morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, following a prostate cancer surgery he underwent the previous day. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bashir Ahmad, has urged the federal government to impose strict regulations on TikTok in Nigeria, particularly in response to content featuring bandits. 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
Nigeria and Benin Republic jointly inaugurated the Tsamiya Dry Port Trade Office in Kano State yesterday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new office, located at No. ‘A’ Magaji Rumfa Road, GRA, Kano, was officially commissioned in a ceremony to enhance regional trade. The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, represented by Assistant Comptroller Sambo … Read more
Adeolu Adeboye, son of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, is reportedly under investigation by the EFCC for allegedly misappropriating over ₦8 billion received from the Kaduna State Government for a road construction project. Despite receiving the funds, only 30% of the project was completed before it was abandoned. … Read more
The National Assembly has intervened in the controversy surrounding the Federal Government’s proposal to set an age limit of 18 years for students to sit for the West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The proposal, announced by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has been met with widespread criticism from various quarters, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of Rotimi Akinde and Ifeoma Uz’Okpala to the positions of Executive Director for Corporate Finance and Risk Management and Executive Director for the Large Enterprises Directorate, respectively, at the Bank of Industry (BOI). The bank spokesperson, Theodora Amechi, announced that these appointments are effective immediately. Akinde brings over … Read more
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has authorised the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to detain Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) A. A. Babangida and 19 others for 30 days. This detention is related to their suspected involvement in banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism. The court’s ruling allows DIA operatives to thoroughly investigate … Read more
The Federal Government has unveiled the preliminary draft of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan (NIEP-SIP), a crucial initiative aimed at addressing the pressing challenges within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. This policy is designed to steer the nation toward a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive energy sector that meets the needs of … Read more
Former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison last year for human trafficking, is now under investigation by the London Metropolitan Police in connection with a new case. This development was revealed in a documentary titled “Daniel vs Ekweremadu,” created by award-winning filmmaker and TV host Chude Jideonwo. The … Read more
A Lawyer, Sunday Ununu, has been reported to have killed an orphan, Nnamdi Nwite Ugo, over the weekend in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State. Ugo was fatally injured during the Izzi Unuphu Power of Attorney community election celebrations in Abakaliki Local Government Area. The Izzi Unuphu Power of Attorney group oversees land transactions in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests have issued a 17-point ultimatum to the Federal Government ahead of their planned nationwide demonstration on October 1, 2024. Their demands include the immediate release of all detained protesters, the unfreezing of their assets, and compensation for the distress they endured during peaceful demonstrations. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted claims that it advised Nigerians to avoid eating bread. NAFDAC’s South-West Coordinator, Roseline Ajayi, recently highlighted that some bread in the market failed laboratory tests due to the use of saccharin instead of sugar by producers. A reporter then filmed Ajayi’s remarks, … Read more
Peter Babalola, former Chief of Staff to Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has been suspended from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over alleged anti-party activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Babalola, who served as Chief of Staff during Oyinlola’s administration in Osun State, was appointed Chairman of the College of Education, Ila-Orangun, by Governor Ademola Adeleke in … Read more
Independent oil marketers in Nigeria have raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to between ₦900 and ₦1,000 per litre. This sharp increase contrasts with the lower prices at Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) stations, where petrol is sold for ₦568 to ₦617 per litre, leading to long queues … Read more
Popular skit maker Brain Jotter has proudly announced his graduation from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and humorously expressed his interest in a job at the United Bank for Africa (UBA), which is owned by billionaire businessman Tony Elumelu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an Instagram post celebrating his graduation, Brain Jotter playfully asked … Read more
Gunmen have abducted Sir Aribibia John Fubara, a director with the Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue Service, in Port Harcourt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the assailants, reportedly six in number, arrived on a speedboat and kidnapped Fubara from the Marine Base Area of the city, firing shots into the air before fleeing to … Read more
The scheduled meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been postponed to August 28. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against Malaria In Nigeria Chicken Seller Attempts Suicide Over ₦1.2 Million Debt Rotary Club Of Abeokuta Inducts New President, Honours Femi Adesina, Others EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Sokoto State Police Command has stated that they are unaware of the reported abduction of over 150 individuals in the state, which allegedly occurred in the Sabon Birni region following the murder of Sarkin Gobir Gatawa, Isa Muhammad Bawa. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over … Read more