Ekohotblog reports that the Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI), under the leadership of Chief Idris Tele Olukoya, organized a significant fasting and prayer session for the Epe Division. The event, which brought together religious leaders from various faiths, was held at the residence of Alhaji Seriki Akanni Bamu, the APC Apex Leader in Epe. In … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, arrested one Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nkwocha, 35, was apprehended at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence reports about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law a new national minimum wage of ₦70,000 on Monday, July 29, 2024, marking a significant increase from the previous ₦30,000. This decision follows intense negotiations by the Tripartite Committee, which included representatives from Organized Labour, the private sector, and the federal government. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has scheduled a meeting with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday to address the union’s demands. The minister made this announcement during an appearance on Television Continental’s “Beyond 100 Days” program on Thursday. This development follows ASUU’s issuance … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria this evening from France, unless there are last-minute changes to his plans. Upon his arrival, Tinubu will oversee the inauguration of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria this Friday. Sources close to the Presidency told WESTERN POST that Tinubu, who traveled … Read more
Nigerians have often struggled with identification verification, particularly the inconvenience of long queues at National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) offices. While NIMC manages Nigeria’s national identity database, the associated logistical challenges can be daunting. To alleviate this issue, a comprehensive DIY guide has been developed, allowing individuals to modify their NIN (National Identification Number) details … Read more
Nigerian-born New Zealander and UFC middleweight fighter, Israel Adesanya, made a significant return to Lagos on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, just days after experiencing his fourth defeat in three years. Adesanya, widely known as “The Last Stylebender,” was warmly welcomed at Murtala Muhammed Airport, with videos and photos of his arrival shared by the Nigerians … Read more
The Federal Government has revealed that over four million children in Nigeria’s Northeast and Northwest regions are currently suffering from malnutrition. This alarming statistic was shared by Ladidi Bako-Aiyebusi, Director of the Nutrition Department at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, during a five-day strategic meeting in Keffi, Nasarawa State. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has firmly denied accusations that it distributed ₦54 billion in forfeited assets, previously held by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, among its officials, ministers, and aides of President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu … Read more
Prices of essential food items like garri and tomatoes have significantly decreased in Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu states, bringing some relief to households. In Anambra, a bag of garri is now ₦75,000, down from ₦90,000 in June, while a basket of tomatoes has dropped from ₦100,000 to between ₦80,000 and ₦85,000. Similarly, the price of … Read more
The Federal Government has announced an increase in passport fees for Nigerians residing within the country, set to take effect on September 1st, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC Holds Emergency Meeting as Police Summon President, Joe … Read more
Top Entertainment Stories Today BBNaija, Wizkid, Phyna And More Eko Hot Blog reports all the details: 1. I would’ve Been A Footballer – Wizkid Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, a.k.a Wizkid, says football would have been his alternate career if music hadn’t worked out. Known for his chart-topping hits, the Nigerian superstar shared … Read more
A commercial bus driver, Adewale Oseni, is demanding justice after allegedly being assaulted by a police officer, identified as Supol Akeem, from the Makinde Police Station in Oshodi, Lagos. The incident occurred on July 14, when Oseni was returning home after purchasing food for his three children around 10 p.m. Despite showing the officer the … Read more
In Nigeria, where electricity reliability remains a daily challenge, finding alternative power sources is crucial for both households and businesses. With frequent power outages and grid failures, the demand for reliable and sustainable energy solutions is more pressing than ever. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over … Read more
A Chinese investment group, Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, is set to sell two residential properties seized from Nigeria on eBay to recover up to $70 million in arbitration awards according to Peoples Gazette. The properties, located at 15 Aigburth Hall Road and Beech Lodge, 49 Calderstones Road, Liverpool, UK, were taken over by Zhongshang … Read more
Examination boards in Kenya and Uganda are now seeking verification from Nigeria for records presented by Nigerian candidates applying for admission into their tertiary institutions. This was disclosed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in a document prepared for the 2024 policy meeting. JAMB emphasized that it would not falsify any student records, … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has clarified that it is currently selling petrol (Premium Motor Spirit, PMS) at half of its actual landing cost, not offering a subsidy. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, NNPC’s Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya, explained that the company is covering what he described as a “shortfall” rather than … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the successful production of 184,438 Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for new registrants and other designated categories in preparation for the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. INEC has scheduled the governorship elections … Read more
Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Nigerian Economy, has announced that the federal government will start selling crude oil to Dangote and other local refineries in Naira beginning October 1, 2024. Edun revealed this at the second meeting of the implementation committee on the transition to Naira-based crude oil sales, … Read more
The organizers of the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, which disrupted economic activities across Nigeria, are planning another round of nationwide demonstrations scheduled for October. Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), confirmed the upcoming protests in a statement to DAILY POST on Saturday. Nigerian youths previously held nationwide protests from August … Read more