Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State Government has alerted residents to a fraudulent message circulating online claiming Governor Dapo Abiodun is offering 10,000 Naira cash palliatives per person. The scam message provides a link urging people to apply and share the information. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s real estate and construction industry is facing severe headwinds as prices of key building materials have skyrocketed over the past months. A market survey by Sunday Tribune showed that the price of reinforcement steel bars jumped 100% from N500,000 per tonne in January to N1.2 million in February. EDITOR’S … Read more
Nigeria, grappling with one of its worst economic downturns, finds itself at a crossroads with the recent ban on sachet alcohol. While the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) touts the ban as a necessary step to curb public health concerns, the timing, amidst skyrocketing inflation and a crippled economy, has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the high-profile friendly between the Super Eagles and world champions Argentina will be played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, United States of America, on Tuesday, March 26. The friendly was earlier scheduled to be held in China but was cancelled following discord between Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Chinese … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has unveiled its 2024 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), indicating a delayed commencement of the rainy season across various parts of the country. This key forecast was announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, during a presentation held in Abuja on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Iyaloja General of Lagos State and daughter of President Bola Tinubu, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has called for patience and optimism among Nigerians facing economic difficulties. Speaking at the 2024 Mawlid Nabiyy celebration organized by the Lagos State chapter of Aljamahatul Qadiriyyah Islamic Movement, Tinubu-Ojo addressed the concerns over the prevailing economic … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed the former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed. This online media platform gathered that the anti-graft agency invited Ahmed to come and explain the transactions running into billions of naira during his time as governor of the state. It was also learned … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a statement on his Instagram handle, Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to endure the current economic challenges, emphasizing that the tough decisions taken by the president were long overdue for the country’s better future. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Aníkúlápó is the man who bears death in a pouch, not Jimi Solanke. Solanke knew a braggadocious name couldn’t stop death. So, when death came calling, Solanke followed it without fear. But Solanke wasn’t afraid of death, he was afraid of life – this he told me many years ago at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Equatorial Guinea FA has suspended their all-time highest goalscorer, Emilio Nsue for misconduct during the 2023 AFCON. Emilio Nsue was Equatorial Guinea’s most prolific goalscorer during the just concluded 2023 AFCON and ended the tournament with the Golden Boot. The 34-year-old CF Intercity forward scored a hat-trick in the country’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has made a U-turn on its earlier statement indicating that United Kingdom, UK, lawyers are allowed to practice in Nigeria. Nigerian Minister for Trade and Investment Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a statement, highlighted that the UK-trained lawyers can practice in Nigeria following an Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Abuja in a chartered flight from Abidjan, Ivory Coast’s capital city, more than 24 hours after the 2023 AFCON final. Recall that the Super Eagles had a good run in the 2023 AFCON in which they recorded five wins, one draw, and a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ captain, Ahmed Musa, has condemned the cyberbullying of midfielder, Alex Iwobi. Musa came to his teammate’s defence in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday evening. Some fans had singled out Iwobi for criticism following the team’s disappointing defeat to Côte D’Ivoire in the … Read more
Reports have revealed that the Aircraft model, Eurocopter EC 130B4, which crashed and claimed the lives of the Chief Executive of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and three others crashed five times in 2023. Naija News reports that Wigwe died following a chopper crash on Friday, February 9, in California, United States. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager, Jose Mourinho has backed Super Eagles of Nigeria to lift the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Speaking in a chat with FIVE UK in a yet-to-be-released episode, Mourinho revealed that Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is his best friend in football. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro has unveiled the starting XI for the much-anticipated final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Cote d’Ivoire. The Portuguese tactician recalled AC Milan. winger, Samuel Chukwueze, to the line-up while Zaidu Sanusi recovered from injury to make the starting XI. Moses Simon and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch has arrived in Nigeria to begin a 3-day visit to deepen the UK-Nigeria partnership. A statement released by Senior Press & Public Affairs Officer and Comms Lead, Prosperity and Economic Development, Ndidiamaka Eze, disclosed that Minister Badenoch’s visit will take forward ongoing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has charged the Armed Forces to continue to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity against all threats, commending them for their dedication to duty and sacrifices for the nation. The President, while speaking at an event marking the Diamond Jubilee of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna on Saturday, assured … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The president’s directive is contained in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 36 Governors of the Federation have said there is a need to address the connection between food inflation, naira depreciation and rising insecurity in the country. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) made this known in a communique signed by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, and issued … Read more