Lagos, Norway To Deepen Bilateral Relationship

Sanwo-Olu wants to deepen the relationship with Norway, making sure it expands to different areas. He stated that Lagos State is very key to the development of Nigeria and the whole of West Africa. Baera revealed that since last year’s Nordic Event, investors have shown interest in solar energy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos … Read more

JUST IN: EFCC Chairman Unveils Terrorist Money Laundering Network Within Nigerian Religious Groups

EFCC

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the anti-graft agency uncovered how a religious sect in Nigeria is laundering money for terrorists. This was as he also revealed that another religious body was found to be protecting a money launderer after some money suspected … Read more

N4.6 Billion Allegedly Diverted For Prayers Against Insecurity – EFCC Witness Testifies

Eko Hot Blog reports a startling revelation emerged during the trial of the former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, as an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Kazeem Yusuf, testified that N4.6 billion was allegedly diverted to organize prayers for Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral … Read more

AFCON: World Cup Semi Finalist, Morocco Knocked Out As South Africa Advances To Q/Final

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bafana Bafana of South Africa recorded the biggest shocker in the 2023 AFCON as they defeated the best-rated national team in Africa, Morocco 2-0 to book quarter final ticket. Unlike South Africa who came into the 2023 AFCON as one of the underdogs, Morocco were seen as the favourites … Read more

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger’s Withdrawal Sparks Concerns Over ECOWAS $277bn Trade

Eko Hot Blog reports that the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic has cast a shadow over the $277.22bn trade of the Economic Community of West African States with the world. In 2022, total trade volumes, including imports and exports, from the ECOWAS region totaled $277.22bn according to data from the region’s Trade … Read more

Tunji Alausa Outlines Reforms To Revolutionize Nigeria’s Healthcare System

Dr. Alausa reveals that the healthcare sector did not adequately serve the population prior to Tinubu’s emergence. He disclosed that there are effort to leverage on our large population to increase health personnel. Alausa reveals plan to address the high cost of medical consumables. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Honourable Minister for State Health … Read more

Coup Fallout: Burkina, Mali, Niger Quit ECOWAS

Eko Hot Blog reports that the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS). The leaders of the three Sahel nations issued a statement saying it was a “sovereign decision” to leave the Economic Community of West African States “without delay”. … Read more

BREAKING: Wike, Fubara, Sanwo-Olu, Others Asked To Account For Over N40 Trillion LGA Allocations

Accountability of Allocations

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a move aimed at fostering transparency and accountability in governance, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a stern call to action directed at 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The organization has demanded detailed disclosure regarding federal allocations designated for local … Read more

BREAKING: Nigeria Defeats Cameroon, Advances To AFCON Quarter Final

Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian Super Eagles have advanced to the quarter final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations after a 2-0 victory over Cameroon on Saturday. Atlanta talisman, Ademola Lookman bagged a brace to send Nigeria’s West African neighbor Cameroon out of the Continental showpiece. The super eagles will now lock horns … Read more

Road To Glory: Can The Super Eagles Overcome Challenges To Win AFCON 2023?

The ongoing AFCON 2023 has undeniably been a spectacle of surprises, setting the stage for a highly competitive tournament. The usual dominance of football powerhouses has given way to a more level playing field, where victory is earned by those most determined. In a departure from expectations, heavyweights like Algeria, Ghana, Tunisia, and Zambia faced … Read more

2023 AFCON: Complete Round Of 16 Fixtures, Kick Off Time As Ivory Coast Gets Second Chance

Eko Hot Blog reports that, it was a jubilant night for the hosts of the 2023 AFCON, Ivory Coast as they finally confirmed their place in the next round of the tournament after waiting for two days. Ivory Coast, like Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia, and other former winners of the tournament who have crashed out of … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Unveils Iwosan Lagoon Hospital In Victoria Island, Lagos

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Iwosan Lagoon Hospital In VI. He lauded the hospital as a state of art establishment with various services rendered. Sanwo-Olu expressed his commitment to support ING private enterprises. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned the Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Workers Boo Ondo … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Strengthens Bilateral Ties With Prime Minister Of St. Georgia, Grenada

Sanwo-Olu engaged in extensive discussion to promote bilateral relations with Georgia. Mitchell described the discussion as productive and  a positive step towards deeper collaboration. Sanwo-Olu disclosed that he attended social events that would help build stronger connections between the two nations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the  Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the Prime … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu Departs Nigeria For Private Visit To France

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu will today, Wednesday depart Abuja for Paris, France, for a private visit. Ajuri Ngelale, the Spokesperson for President revealed this in a statement on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives Fresh Update On ‘Soon-To-Take-Off’ Student Loan Scheme FG: New Minimum Wage Committee To Be Inaugurated Before January … Read more

AFCON: ‘We Reserved Our Goals For The Knockout Stage’ – Super Eagles Coach, Peseiro

AFCON Super Eagles

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria’s Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro, on Monday night expressed optimism that his players were reserving their goals for the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16. This online media platform gathered that Nigeria secured a narrow victory against Guinea-Bissau in their last Group State clash on Monday … Read more

FG To Increase Primary Health Centres From 8,300 To 17,600

Health Workers

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said it will work with state governments and development partners to increase the number of primary healthcare centres from 8,300 to 17,600 nationwide in the next four years. The initiative will be complemented with the training of 120,000 Frontline Health Workers who are expected to enter … Read more

JUST IN: Tinubu Gives Fresh Directive On Student Loan Disbursement

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed the management of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to expand its focus area by extending interest-free loans to Nigerian students interested in skill-development programmes. According to Press Statement issued by the special Adviser to the President On Media And Publicity Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu issued … Read more

AFCON 2024: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Edge Guinea Bissau To Advance To RO16

Super Eagles players, including Semi Ajayi and Moses Simon

The Super Eagles are in the knockout stages. Their qualification came after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria won despite being wasteful in front of goal. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have beaten Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their third match of the Group Stage to reach the round of 16 … Read more