Popular Nigerian musician Burna Boy has been sued by Fabrice Rouzer, an Haitian music star. The musician accused Burna of stealing parts of his song ‘Je Vais ‘. The lawsuit was filed in a District Court in New York. It claims that Burna Boy and Joe Gilles used a part of Fabrice’s song without consent…
Some social media users have claimed that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), an American security agency, has arrested 80 Nigerians who are all from the same ethnic group for criminal activities. On September 13, @NoNonsensezone, an X account, posted a series of tweets containing an excerpt from a CBS report in which Nick Hanna,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said it recovered over N365.4bn and secured 4,111 convictions in 2024. The commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at the end of a three-day Retreat for Directors with the theme “EFCC: The Journey So Far, Ensuring Professionalism and Integrity.” Olukoyede, in a statement…
Osun Leaders of Thought (OLT) has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke not to defect to the All Progressive Congress(APC) but advised him to fully support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. In a statement issued by Comrade Adesola Adigun, Chief of Public Affairs, in response to raging agreement of defection and coalition formation, the…
These are the likely successors to Pope Francis amid concerns about the pontiff’s health following his hospitalisation with pneumonia. Pope Francis, 88, developed pneumonia in both lungs over the weekend and is set to remain in hospital as he continues his treatment. The Vatican said in a statement yesterday: “Laboratory tests, chest X-ray, and the…
The NNPC Limited has released its 2023 Audited Financial Statement (AFS), declaring a net profit of N3.297 trillion at the close of the financial year which ended in December 2023, an increase of over N700 billion (28%) when compared to the 2022 profit of N2.548 trillion. In a world press conference held at the NNPC…
The governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has said that President Bola Tinubu is what Nigeria needs to attain her desired growth. Speaking in Lagos over the weekend, the governor and Chairman of the Progressives Governors’s Forum said Tinubu is performing and going beyond the expectations of Nigerians with his policies and style of governance….
Residents of Pako, Amukoko Roundabout in the Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State are grieving the tragic death of a businesswoman and grandmother, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her grandson. According to EKO HOT BLOG, the assailant, after committing the crime, fled with N4 million in cash and gold jewelry. According…
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has appealed for a Presidential directive to security agencies to ensure effective security for pastoralist communities across the country. The National Secretary-General of MACBAN, Alhaji Bello Gotomo made the appeal in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He also called on the Federal Government to end all…
A leaked audio recording has surfaced online, revealing an alleged fallout between socialite Sophia Egbueje and influencer Ama Reginald over Burna Boy. The two part audio, which has gone viral captures Sophia expressing her disappointment with Ama, accusing her of betrayal. According to Sophia, Ama had encouraged her to pursue a relationship with Burna Boy,…