The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has released a dedicated phone number and email for members and the public to submit evidence as part of its investigation into allegations of homosexual misconduct involving two church leaders. Reports on Tuesday revealed that Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa had been suspended following allegations of … Read more
The suspended Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Auwal Sankara, is set to be arraigned in a Kano court today following allegations of infidelity. The Director-General of the Hisbah Commission in Kano, Mr. Abba Sufi, confirmed this development during a press briefing on Sunday. Sankara was reportedly apprehended by Hisbah operatives while allegedly in … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured all 23 chairmanship and 255 councilorship positions in the local government elections conducted by the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM) on Saturday. Announcing the results, the commission’s chairperson, Hajara Mohammed, revealed that eight political parties participated in the election, with the APC sweeping the chairmanship and councillorship seats … Read more
The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has announced a financial reward of ₦1 million for anyone who can provide credible information regarding the alleged looting of government property. During a press briefing in Benin City on Friday, Shaibu stated that he possesses evidence supporting claims of looting in certain sectors, as well … Read more
TikTok removed over 2.1 million videos in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2024 for violating its community guidelines. According to the Community Guidelines Enforcement Report shared on Tuesday, the move is part of the platform’s ongoing efforts to enhance content moderation and ensure user safety. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot … Read more
Following the apology issued by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) regarding his teaching on the necessity of tithing, the Catholic Church and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), among others, have expressed their support for his decision. Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu, Director of Social Communications for the Lagos Catholic … Read more
Mr Peter Obi, Former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, has donated N10 million to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Ihiala. Obi had initially pledged N20 million to the institution, along with 15 others, but mistakenly overpaid them by N2.5 million while redeeming the pledge. The hospital management brought … Read more
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced the creation of an online registration platform for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, aimed at improving transparency and operational efficiency in Hajj management. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the decision was revealed in a statement by Aderibigbe Rasheed, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, who confirmed that the online … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted four tax reform bills to the House of Representatives, requesting their consideration and swift passage. The announcement was made during a plenary session on Thursday, where Speaker Abbas Tajudeen read the President’s letter, highlighting the importance of the proposed legislation. The bills aim to align with Tinubu’s administration’s objectives … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to provide transparent information on where crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, served his conviction sentence. NBA President, Afam Osigwe, also urged the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Attorney General … Read more
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has formed a committee to oversee the distribution of relief funds and supplies for victims of recent severe flooding in the state. In a statement released on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani, it was announced that the committee will include representatives from key organizations such … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun collating the results of the governorship election held in Edo State on Saturday. Key officials, including INEC National Commissioner Prof. Rhoda Gumus, Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr. Anugbum Omuoha, and State Returning Officer Prof. Faruk Adams Kuta, were present at the collation center. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele … Read more
Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared his reasons for his interest in the ongoing Edo State governorship election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents across Edo State turned out in large numbers on Saturday to cast their votes in this off-cycle gubernatorial election. Davido has been vocal on X (formerly Twitter), … Read more
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in the early hours of Sunday, prompting protests from supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG gathered that accompanied by security aides, Obaseki entered the office of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for a closed-door meeting that lasted over … Read more
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has revealed plans to introduce an e-invoicing platform aimed at improving Nigeria’s tax administration system. The digital platform, called FIRS e-Invoice, is designed to streamline invoice processing in compliance with the Tax Administration and Enforcement Act of 2007. FIRS Executive Chairman, Zacchaeus Adedeji, announced this during a stakeholders’ engagement … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) request to reassign Edo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha. With the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21, the PDP raised concerns due to Onuoha’s familial connection to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The party … Read more
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to promptly list the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) on the stock exchange, as required by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, argued that such a move would boost the company’s … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawsuit challenges the alleged unlawful practice by the National Assembly of setting its own allowances and running costs without transparency or accountability. This legal … Read more
The Nigerian presidency has addressed recent concerns regarding the country’s debt situation under President Bola Tinubu. Contrary to reports suggesting an increase in Nigeria’s debt, the presidency revealed that the nation’s debt stock actually fell by 15% in dollar terms during the first quarter of 2024. This clarification was provided by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant … Read more
The NCC has introduced new guidelines limiting telecom operators to seven tariff plans and 100 bundles to enhance transparency and consumer understanding. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced new tariff guidelines for telecom operators to enhance transparency, improve consumer understanding, and foster fair competition. EDITOR’S PICK FG To Repatriate 250 … Read more