EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has described the recent strike in the aviation sector as against the law, vowing not to tolerate any more strikes and riots in the industry.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of civilians have been allegedly killed during an erroneous air bombardment conducted by the Nigerian Air Force.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has raised an alarm over possible sabotage against the presidential ambition of Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, (APC).
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ward chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Umuchoke ward in Okwe in the Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, Christian Ihim has been killed by unknown gunmen.
With a flourish of his pen, President Muhammadu Buhari etched his signature onto the eighth and final appropriation bill presented to him by his government.
The Nigerian presidential seat has accommodated a number of physically infirm people over the years. Former President Musa Yar’adua’s battle with a kidney problem was no exception. Unfortunately, the struggle proved to be one he could not overcome, as he passed away in office in May 2010.
On January 10th, 2023, a royal revelation was unleashed upon the world. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex and spare son of King Charles III, bared his soul in a tell-all memoir entitled ‘Spare.’
Eko Hot Blog reports that traditionalists in Lagos State have endorsed the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who’s running for reelection.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has warned residents to stay away from the Blue Line Train tracks, as they are electrified and can kill trespassers.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations’ cultural agency has decided to add the historic centre of Ukraine’s Black Sea port city of Odesa to its list of World Heritage sites to recognise “the outstanding universal value of the site and the duty of all humanity to protect it” as the city faces the threat of destruction.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Tory MP has claimed that a “massive arms factory” must be built in Poland to help Ukraine win the war, a report has claimed.
Donald Trump has ended his appeal of a court ruling that let New York state’s attorney general investigate his real estate business and eventually file a $250 million civil fraud lawsuit against the former U.S. president.
All but one Republican in the state House signed a letter this week recalling the chamber to session
A stroke happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, and the effects can be fatal.
The Office of the First Lady is not known to the constitution. True. But there’s also nothing in the Rule Book that prevents the Office, if not the Lady herself, from being introduced to State Law where all of them can maintain good relationship and live happily ever after.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lionel Messi is unwilling to put pen to paper on a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain and could leave the Ligue 1 champions in the summer
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Cristiano Ronaldo could be dragged deeper into the ongoing off-field crisis at his former club, Juventus as he risks being banned from football.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United fans say Wout Weghorst deserved his first goal for the Reds against Nottingham Forest and predicted that the striker will score more goals going forward.
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The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed optimism to build a new Nigeria, noting that other political parties are built on corruption.
Obi said this on Wednesday, when his presidential campaign council arrived Pantami stadium in Gombe State, to solicit for votes, noting that the solution was in Labour Party.
Our correspondent reports that Obi earlier met with Gombe women at the International Hotel Conference hall where he sought for their support, stressing that they should use their Permanent Voter Cards to bring the right change to the country.
Human rights lawyer and principal of Festus Ogun Legal, Festus Ogun, has said the death of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abia State, Prof. Eleazar Uche Ikonne, has automatically terminated the candidacy of his running mate as the deputy governorship candidate of the PDP in the state.
Ogun, who sent his condolences to the family of the late Ikonne on Wednesday evening, explained the legal implications of the death of the PDP governorship hopeful in the state.
He stated that Ikonne’s death implied that the PDP, upon notifying INEC and within 14 days, should conduct a fresh governorship primary in Abia State in accordance with its Constitution and the Electoral Act wherein a new governorship candidate will emerge.
No fewer than 27 Fulani pastoralists have been killed after a bomb exploded on Tuesday night at the border linking Nasarawa and Benue states in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa state.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ramhan Nansel, made the disclosure to our correspondent in Lafia on Wednesday.
He narrated that the sad incident occured in the Rukubi community of Doma LGA on Tuesday.
The presidency on Wednesday advised Nigerians not to take elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, seriously on his claim questioning the loyalty of President Muhammadu Buhari to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
The Presidency in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, said the Kano State politician made the claim in a recent television interview.
According to the statement, Yakasai is alien to the ruling party and could not have spoken from the APC’s point of view.
THE Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research,NIMR, Prof. Babatunde Salako,has advised the federal government to as a matter of urgency, establish a Medical Research Council for the country as obtainable in the United States of America and the United Kingdom.
He said establishment of the health research funding body would give Nigeria opportunity to provide local solutions through funding of peculiar health challenges in the country.
Salako,who said most modern successful countries have functional research and development anchored by a health research funding agency, insisted that it was time for Nigeria to have a strong health research funding body too.
He said the reason the health indices in the country were poor was because of inadequate funding for health research and for the health system itself.
The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives and Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for Warri Federal constituency in the forthcoming February 25, 2023, Presidential and National Assembly election, Hon. Chief Dr. Thomas Ereyitomi JP has described the PDP Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his running mate Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa’s ticket as the best for Nigeria
Ereyitomi made the declaration in Asaba during the campaign rally of the PDP, he reiterated the PDP’s resolve to rescue Nigeria from the ruling party at the centre and reset the country into a more prosperous nation.
The Warri Federal Rep Member noted that with the massive transformation and development agenda of Governor Okowa as well as the 2023 Vice presidential candidate, Delta is fully for PDP, Ereyitomi appealed to all eligible voters in Warri federal constituency, Delta State, and Nigeria at large to make sure they vote for PDP candidates from presidential candidate to governorship, Senatorial, House of Reps, House of Assembly and other elective future positions.
Ondo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps has raised the alarm over how members of the public who boarded commercial mototcyles as well as cabs got missing during the day.
It warned residents in the State to stop boarding motorcycles (Okada) without SITA registration number as well as avoid riders with hooded faces to ascertain their safety.
Commander Ondo Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, who doubles as the Special Adviser to Governor Akeredolu on Security Matters, said many persons have fallen victims of the dastardly acts.
He said they were working on breaking the sydicate but that the public should stop boarding any Okada that does not wear SITA registration and without commercial registration number plate.
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday sentenced a bus driver, Ifeanyi Okorie and his motor boy, Israel Nwachukwu to 10 years imprisonment each for drug trafficking.
Justice Akintayo Aluko convicted Okorie, 39, and Nwachukwu, 23, following their plea of guilty to conspiracy and unlawful transportation of 564.55 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa also known as Marijuana
The duo was prosecuted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Prosecution counsel N. J. Mamza told the court that the men were arrested on December 11, 2022, at the 2nd Toll Gate, Opposite V.G.C. Estate, Lekki, Lagos, while illegally transporting the prohibited leaves
Lionel Messi is unwilling to put pen to paper on a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain and could leave the Ligue 1 champions in the summer.
The 35-year-old is out of contract in June, but he was expected to sign a one-year extension with PSG.
Marca reports Messi is not motivated to win more titles in France or the Champions League again, after winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has told Chelsea they have no chance of bringing Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
According to Merson, moving to Chelsea would mean that the England captain has destroyed his legacy.
Kane has spent more than a decade at Tottenham and is now the club’s joint all-time top goalscorer with his 266th goal for the club.
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