Opeifa Issues Public Apology to NTA’s Ladi Bala Over Derailment Scene Incident Names Journalist ‘Media Advocacy Ambassador’ Cites Pressure During Train Emergency The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has issued a public apology to Comrade Ladi Bala, a correspondent with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), over a verbal outburst … Read more
Tinubu’s first presidential media chat airs tonight at 9 p.m. Broadcast will be on NTA and FRCN nationwide. All stations directed to connect for nationwide coverage. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first Presidential Media Chat is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024. The broadcast will be available on the Nigerian Television … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career EKO HOT BLOG reports that this online media platform reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is poised to initiate the construction of 3,112 housing units in the Karsana area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday, in a bid towards addressing the housing deficit in Nigeria. This marks the commencement of a nationwide project aimed at delivering 100,000 housing units … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Multichoice, the parent company of DStv, has announced it would be broadcasting the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament holding in Ivory Coast. The company made the disclosure on Wednesday in a social media post. The announcement was a reversal for Multichoice which had announced last week that it did … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has announced that it will air all live matches of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament starting this weekend in Cote D’Ivoire. The indigenous national television station revealed on Wednesday morning that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Afro Sports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a renowned Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis, has reportedly died. The news of his demise was confirmed by fellow actor, Saidi Balogun, who shared the sad news on his Instagram account on Saturday. Editor’s Pick Rep Member, Denis Idahosa, Joins Edo Governorship Race Bisi Akande Speaks On The Difference Between APC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that fire outbreak on Sunday razed structures at Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Sokoto Network Centre. This was disclosed on the Official X handle of the Nigeria Television Authority on Sunday evening. The cause of the fire has not been ascertained as at the time of filing in this report. NEWSFLASH WATCH🎥Fire … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President, Muhammadu Buhari has said he does not miss his time as president of Nigeria. Buhari stated this in an interview with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA). The former president in the teaser of the interview posted on X on Sunday, was asked about what he misses from his … Read more
Assailants have stoned a staff of NTA to death in Kogi. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) identified as Chukwu Odiahu has been stoned to death by unknown assailants in Okene, Kogi State. It was gathered that late NTA staff, who worked at the engineering department of the broadcast station … Read more
President Buhari will address Nigerians tonight. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will be featured in another interview on Friday night. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement on Friday, saying the interview will be “revealing”. The statement was titled, ‘President Muhammadu … Read more
fight menace of rape, NTA and NCAC collaboration You May Also Like What Bobrisky Said After Court Sentences NCAC Boss Runsewe To Jail George Floyd: NIDCOM, NCAC Hold Solidarity Rally Against Racial Discrimination The Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, said his organization will join forces with the Nigerian Television … Read more
Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mukan, says personnel of the command will track down and apprehend the abductors of a reporter with the Nigerian Television Authority in Port Harcourt, Chidiebere Onyia, who was kidnapped by gunmen on Tuesday. Similarly, the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has demanded Onyia’s immediate and unconditional … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has uncovered an alleged multi-billion Naira fraud in the joint venture operations between, the Nigerian Television Authority(NTA) and a Chinese Satellite Pay TV, StarTime. The allegation came up when the Senate Joint Committee on Finance and National Planning scrutinized the spending and expenditure of the Nigerian Television Authority for 2021 with the … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actor, Jimmy Johnson, popularly known as ‘The Village headmaster’ is dead. The actor died at the age of 80 after a brief illness at Garki hospital, Abuja. He became famous for his role as “Okoro” of the NTA TV 80s series, “The Village Headmaster.” The confirmation of his death was announced by actress, … Read more
The Assistant Manager News and Current Affairs of Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Channel 6 Abia, Mrs. Chinyere Okoye has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen. READ ALSO: Alhaji Tolani Abbas: Celebrating An Icon At 80. Ekohotblog gathered that the incident took place on Wednesday night at Obikabia road off Ogbor Hill, in Obingwa Local Government Area … Read more
Ayinde Soaga, the general manager of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in Katsina state, has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. A statement released by his Family says the broadcaster is in good spirit and is not bedridden as widely speculated by his friends and associates. Statement reads thus; “The Family of Alhaji Ayinde Soaga, … Read more
Members of the education family led by the Minister of State for Education, Hon Chukuemeka Nwajiuba and the Permanent Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono have commiserated with Education Minister Adamu Adamu over the death of his mother, Hajiya Fatima Adamu Baaba, who died in the early hours of Friday morning. In a statement signed this morning … Read more
For years as an active Broadcast Journalist, I hardly got time off and was on duty back to back as the news never ends. This state of things was daunting for my family and pretty stressful for me. While people took breaks at weekends, I would be on duty on a fine Sunday morning. The … Read more
Sadiq Daba, Ace broadcaster in the 80s for Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has once again pleaded for financial help to fund his medical treatment as the veteran is yet to recover from his illness. In a video shared on social media, President of Centre for Change, Joe Okei Odumakin pleaded on the actor’s behalf, said … Read more