The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced his decision to step down following a critical report regarding a notorious child abuser connected to the Church of England. The review concluded that Welby, 68, “could and should” have reported the abuse committed by John Smyth against boys and young men in 2013. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
The Kano State Hisbah Board confirmed on Friday the arrest and detention of Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa Commissioner of Special Duties, for allegedly engaging in an affair with a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu. According to the Hisbah, a Sharia police force, Sankara was caught in the act with the married woman in an … Read more
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, musician and activist Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, have demanded a public apology and retraction from popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, over defamatory statements he allegedly made. The claims were circulated through audio recordings shared online, including one posted by controversial media critic Martin Otse, … Read more
British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from serving as a charity trustee in the United Kingdom for five years. The ban follows a UK watchdog’s investigation that revealed charity funds were misused for luxury spa treatments and hotel stays. The UK Charity Commission, responsible for registering and regulating charities in England and Wales, reported … Read more
Witnesses reveal details of alleged affairs involving Trump Intense cross-examination challenges witness credibility Trial sheds light on intricate legal and personal dynamics Eko hot blog reports that The ongoing trial of former President Donald Trump’s hush money scandal continued on Friday, marking the close of its second week with compelling testimonies and intense cross-examinations. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some senior officials of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) have been allegedly enmeshed in a multi-billion naira corruption scandal. At least 40 senior Customs officers have been indicted in a robust investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into the proceeds of bribes paid to customs officials by smugglers. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said the financial institution would no longer fund intervention programmes. Cardoso disclosed this on Friday when he appeared before the senate committee on banking, insurance and other finance institutions, in Abuja. The apex bank chief said the apex … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said the apex bank will halt its Ways and Means loans to the Federal Government. Cardoso made this known on Friday during an appearance before the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Finance Institutions, in Abuja. Ways … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigating the alleged N585 million disbursement began questioning the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu on Tuesday, January 9. She arrived at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja, at 11am. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian presidency has announced an ongoing investigation into a significant financial irregularity involving the transfer of N585.189 million. This substantial sum, designated as a grant for vulnerable groups in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Ogun, and Lagos states, was reportedly diverted into a private account. This revelation has sparked widespread concern … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) is under intense scrutiny after revelations of irregularities and possible misappropriation of N10 billion in restructuring funds. A Senate probe has been launched following discoveries of alleged illegal transfers of federal government shares in NIPOST subsidiaries to private individuals. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, … Read more
The police in Lagos have begun an investigation into the alleged Chrisland School Video rape, an official said Chrisland has at least seven branches in Lagos state EDITOR’S PICK Chrisland Gives Reason For Suspending 10-Year-Old Female Student Lagos Warns Against Hawking On Pedestrian Bridges Chrisland: Lagos Govt To Jail Nigerians Caught Sharing S3x Tape EKO … Read more
The scandal rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), should not in any way hamper the existence of the agency which sole aim is to ameliorate the sufferings of the people of the region, says the immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association in Plateau State, Barr. Ralph Monye. Monye, who hailed from the … Read more