Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has come under fire for his recent comments stating that most states in Nigeria now enjoy 22 hours of power supply daily, attributing this improvement to President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edochie made the statement on Saturday, also praising Tinubu for contributing to reduced insecurity across the country. … Read more
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN) are in ongoing discussions to finalise the details for lifting petroleum products from the refinery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Monday, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, the National President of PETROAN, led the association in negotiations with Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The talks … Read more
As the global fight against COVID-19 continues, the emergence of new variants poses ongoing challenges. The latest strain, XEC, has raised international concerns due to its potential impact on public health. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The World Health Organization … Read more
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has assured Nigerians that the company’s recruitment process will be transparent, inclusive, and fair. Addressing job applicants at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Centenary Resource Centre in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday, Kyari reaffirmed the company’s commitment to a merit-based employment process. EDITOR’S … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has begun implementing its ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the enforcement kicked off with an operation targeting distributors at Rumuokoro Market in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement released … Read more
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has demanded the immediate revocation of a private airstrip licence granted to Living Faith Church Worldwide, led by Bishop David Oyedepo, citing concerns over potential threats to national peace and security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a communiqué issued after the 10th meeting of its Expanded … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the death of esteemed Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, whose passing at the age of 84 was announced on Friday by Alfa Aribidesi of At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah. In a statement issued by the presidency, Tinubu paid tribute to Sheikh Bello’s lifetime devotion to serving Allah … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has praised the Kwara State Government for taking disciplinary action against a school teacher. Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat, who allegedly assaulted a female Corps member at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, lauded the state’s investigative panel … Read more
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian government to pay ₦5 million in compensation to Oluwatimilehin Adebayo for the violation of his right to freedom from torture. In its judgment, delivered by Justice Dupe Atoki and shared with our correspondent on Thursday, the court directed the Nigerian authorities to conduct a thorough, impartial, … Read more
Prominent legal expert and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Afe Babalola, has filed a petition against activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi, accusing him of defamation in connection with a Supreme Court judgment on a land dispute. In a petition dated November 19 and addressed to the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Babalola alleged that Farotimi … Read more
Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces retirees, under the Coalition of Military Pensioners, staged a protest on Thursday, effectively shutting down the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks … Read more
Global video streaming giant Netflix has refuted speculations suggesting that it plans to exit Nigeria, affirming its dedication to the country’s thriving creative industry. The rumors gained traction after Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan shared a video expressing disappointment over Netflix’s decision to cancel several commissioned projects. He recounted his excitement over a three-film deal signed … Read more
The Senate has temporarily halted discussions on the controversial Tax Reform Bills, directing its Committee on Finance to pause public hearings pending resolutions to public concerns. This decision was announced during Wednesday’s plenary, presided over by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau. A special committee has been set up to engage the executive arm and address … Read more
In a bid to ensure seamless access to cash through Over-the-Counter (OTC) transactions and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a nationwide directory for reporting instances of cash unavailability. The directive, effective from December 1, 2024, aims to improve currency circulation and address challenges affecting cash availability. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
A Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, has ordered the remand of human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, in a correctional facility. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presiding magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, issued the remand order after Farotimi was arraigned by the police on charges of defamation against renowned legal … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has formed a committee to address the unclear aspects of the widely debated Tax Reform Bills, with the goal of providing a comprehensive report before the public hearing on the legislation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the committee will be chaired by the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South). The … Read more
The Nigerian Police Force has outlined how a group of officers illicitly seized ₦43,160,000 from a cargo worker at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja last year. EKO HOT BLOG notes that in a statement released on Wednesday, the NPF’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Ogunjobi, detailed the incident, which took place in August … Read more
Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), is currently under interrogation by operatives from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigerian Police in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that sources within the police confirmed to SaharaReporters that Pastor Idowu has been detained in connection with allegations of real estate … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of public schools in the Kabusa community of Abuja, expressing concern over the poor state of the school buildings. Wike, who lamented the dilapidated condition of the structures, stated that if President Bola Tinubu were to see the state of … Read more
The Senate has approved the 2024–2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) for implementation by the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the approval followed the presentation of a report by the Chairman of the Joint Committees on Finance, and National Planning & Economic Affairs, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa (Niger East). … Read more