Six inmates graduate with top honours from NOUN. Vision Africa sponsors inmates’ education and WAEC exams. Bishop Onuoha urges action on hunger and unemployment. Six inmates at the Umuahia Custodial Centre of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) have graduated from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), with five earning Second Class Upper Division honours. … Read more
Five abducted in Kwara, including Oloye Abolarin and family. N100m ransom demanded for their release. Community raising funds and seeking government help. At least five people were reportedly abducted by gunmen on Saturday in Obbo-Ayegunle, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims, including Oloye Oyewole Abolarin, the head of hunters in Odo-Owa, his … Read more
Brighter days ahead in 2025, says Oluremi Tinubu. Calls for unity and support among Nigerians. Wishes peace, joy, and prosperity this Christmas. First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended warm Christmas wishes to all Nigerians, encouraging everyone to look forward to 2025 with hope and optimism, as brighter days lie ahead. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm greetings to Nigerians and Christians around the world on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas celebration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement personally signed on Tuesday, Tinubu called on citizens to show kindness to those facing challenges and offer encouragement. He also urged Christians to pray for … Read more
Abuja High Court orders DSS to release Bello Bodejo on administrative bail. Justice Zubairu grants leave for habeas corpus after Bodejo’s detention since December 9. Court sets December 30 hearing, demanding Bodejo’s release or appearance in court. An Abuja High Court has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the detained President of … Read more
Oyo Sharia court inauguration, set for January 11, 2025, postponed indefinitely. Announcement made by Imam Daud Igi Ogun, emphasizing Islam’s message of peace. Postponement follows public criticism of the event in the predominantly Yoruba region. An Islamic group, the Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, has announced the indefinite postponement … Read more
FG subsidizes road transport on 144 routes nationwide for Christmas travel. Tinubu assures safe and affordable travel during the festive season. Government’s efforts aim to ease travel burdens and support holiday travelers. President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Federal Government is subsidising transportation costs across Nigeria as part of efforts to alleviate hardship during … Read more
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Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Morocco, defending champions Ivory Coast, and Nigeria’s Super Eagles are expected to headline the top-seeded nations for the 2025 tournament draw, scheduled for January 27 in Rabat. A Confederation of African Football (CAF) official, speaking anonymously to AFP, indicated that the latest FIFA world rankings would likely determine the … Read more
NCC and CBN direct banks and telecoms to resolve N250bn USSD debt. 60% of pre-API invoices due by January 2025, full payment by July 2025. 85% of post-API debts to be paid by December 31, 2024. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and … Read more
Blessing Jonathan arrested for allegedly throwing her baby into a river. She reported the baby missing, but the body was found, leading to her confession. Jonathan cited social stigma and abandonment as reasons for her actions. The Nigeria Police Force in Delta State has confirmed the arrest of Blessing Jonathan, a young mother accused of … Read more
Tinubu urges Nigerians to reduce electricity bills by switching off lights. Electricity and petrol price hikes have sparked public criticism. Edwin Clark calls on Tinubu to avoid nepotism in appointments. President Bola Tinubu has advised Nigerians to switch off their lights to help reduce electricity bills amidst rising energy costs. Following his inauguration in May … Read more
Efe Onoetiyi and others arrested for Paulinus Okon’s murder. Murder linked to a ₦30 million fraud over a house deal. Paulinus’s skull found at a shrine after police investigation. The Delta State Police Command has arrested Efe Onoetiyi and several accomplices in connection with the brutal murder of Paulinus Okon, who was reported missing on … Read more
The Federal Government’s planned 50% reduction in interstate transport fares, initially scheduled to commence on December 20, 2024, is now expected to begin on December 24, 2024. The initiative aims to alleviate high transport costs for Nigerians traveling during the festive season. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes … Read more
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has criticized his colleagues for failing to showcase Nigeria’s rich culture in their films. In an interview with Hip TV, Basketmouth expressed his disappointment with recent epic movies, claiming they do not adequately promote the country’s culture. He stated that many of these films lack … Read more
No fewer than 10 federal ministries and agencies have been allocated over ₦1 trillion each in the 2025 budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the allocations are detailed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to the National Assembly. The ministries receiving significant funding include Police Affairs, Interior, Defence, Finance, Power, Works, Budget and Economic Planning, … Read more
Minister Idris urges politicians not to politicize recent stampedes linked to reforms. He emphasizes the need for proper crowd management during charitable events. Idris calls for collaboration with police and NEMA to prevent future tragedies. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on politicians to refrain from politicizing the recent … Read more
The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, five years after its implementation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, made the announcement during a press briefing. His spokesperson, Segun Tomori, released a statement on Sunday highlighting the rationale behind the decision. “The Federal … Read more
The Federal Government will launch 60 free buses for interstate travel this season. The buses will serve routes like Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, and Abeokuta. The initiative is part of a free transportation program for the holiday season. The Federal Government is set to launch 60 buses as part of its free transportation initiative under the … Read more
FG allocates ₦27bn for Obasanjo, ex-leaders, professors in 2025 budget. Beneficiaries include Obasanjo, Buhari, Gowon, and retired top officials. ₦500bn earmarked for student loans and social investment programmes. The Federal Government has allocated ₦27bn for the entitlements of former leaders and retired officials in the 2025 fiscal year. Beneficiaries include ex-presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck … Read more