North Korean citizens sing praises for Kim Jong Un. Leader portrayed as a “friendly father” in new song. Move seen as part of propaganda drive to enhance leader’s image. Eko hot blog reports that In a recent development from North Korea, the state has unveiled a new song showering praise on its leader, Kim Jong … Read more
Thousands of lives at risk in southern Russia due to floods. Emergency measures implemented to address the crisis. Urgent response underway as floods threaten communities. Eko hot blog reports that”The floods are putting over 19,000 lives in danger,” warned the state news agency, highlighting the dire situation in southern Russia Kurgan region. Editor’s Pick In … Read more
How Texas Border Enforcement Law Gets Green Light from US Supreme Court Green Light from US Supreme Court Lawmakers push for stronger law enforcement, propose dedicated agency to tackle issue. Eko hot blog reports that The US Supreme Court has given the nod to a Texas border law empowering state authorities to arrest individuals suspected … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has declared that the warehouse looted in Abuja on Sunday did not belong to it. Hoodlums broke into a storage facility in Gwagwa area of Abuja on Sunday, and looted stored food items. EDITOR’S PICKS Hoodlums Vandalize BUA Truck, Loot Spaghetti Cartons In Zaria JUST … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, said President Bola Tinubu will continue to intervene in states battling political crises if such development will affect the country. President Tinubu, in recent weeks, had to intervene in the political crises in Ondo and Rivers State. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former United States Secretary of State and National Security Adviser, Henry Kissinger, has died at the age of 100. In a statement on Wednesday, his consulting firm, Kissinger Associates, said the former US Secretary died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut but failed to give details on the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has refuted claims that council asserted that Abia state was the best-performing state in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). A viral social media post had stated that WAEC announced Abia as the best-performing state in WASSCE. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Armed bandits in the early hours of Friday abducted an unspecified number of students of the Federal University of Gusau, Zamfara State. This online media platform learnt that the bandits in large numbers invaded the Sabon-Gida community of the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the party will resist any attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. The BoT also adopted the resolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) by rejecting the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State government has ordered the immediate closure of the state polytechnic in Iree for two weeks. This online media platform reports that the government also froze the school accounts with immediate effect. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: ‘Abuja Like Other States’ – Tribunal Dismisses LP’s 25% FCT Votes Claim BREAKING: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that renovation works are currently ongoing at the abandoned Procurement Office of the Edo State government with a new signboard mounted at the entrance of the building showing ‘Office of the Deputy Governor’. The new office is different from the known office of the State’s deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, located directly … Read more
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has assured that his administration would rejuvenate and reinvigorate the state’s security network, “Operation Rainbow.’’ Plateau established “Operation Rainbow’’ in 2010 as part of efforts to address insecurity in the state. Mutfwang made the declaration at a meeting of the reconstituted Plateau State Elders Forum … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Government says certificates of all private schools operating in the state have been revoked with immediate effect. Special Adviser to the governor on Private and Voluntary Institutions, Baba Abubakar Umar, announced the decision at a meeting with the proprietors of the private schools yesterday. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the investigation panel set up by the Lagos State Government to probe the elevator accident at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, has made a crucial decision. This online media platform reported that a female doctor, Vwaere Diaso, died in a faulty elevator two weeks before the completion of her … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least one hundred and thirty cases of Diphtheria disease have been confirmed in Kano State. The figures were confirmed to newsmen on Thursday, July 27, by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Yusuf. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Senate on Thursday unveiled the much-anticipated ministerial nominees list of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The list was submitted to the Senate by Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. In what is likely the first batch of nominees, the president sent only 28 names. Nigeria’s constitution mandates the president … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government cannot intervene in fixing the Benin-Auchi and Benin-Sapele Roads because the Federal Government has already awarded contracts for the repair of the roads. Recall that the Edo State Governor and his official convoy reportedly got trapped in a heavy … Read more
The Labour Party has reduced the price of the nomination form for the Imo governorship race from N25 million to N15 million. The party spokesperson confirmed the reduction, stating that the decision was made after consultation with relevant stakeholders. Thirteen aspirants have secured nomination and expression of interest forms for the party’s upcoming governorship primaries. … Read more
A group of Ogun indigenes has called for the suspension of the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the INEC in Ogun. The group accused Ijalaye of rigging and doctoring the results in favour of the APC candidate during the governorship election. They also called for a rerun in areas where elections were disrupted. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more