APC Campaign Flag-off: Lalong Declares Tuesday Work-free Day In Jos

Lalong

The Plateau Governor declared Tuesday, 15th Nov. Work-free day. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Plateau State Government has declared Tuesday, November 15, 2022, a public holiday as President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and other party chieftains arrive at the state capital for the flag-off … Read more

2023: Atiku Has No Record Of Scandal, He Is The Only Upright Candidate– Omokri

Omokri

Omokri has described Atiku as the cleanest candidate, who is also free from scandals. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has come out to declare the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar as the cleanest amongst his counterparts running for the presidential race. Omokri, while comparing Atiku … Read more

Burna Boy Beats Ayra Starr, Others, To Emerge ‘Best African Act’ At MTV EMAS 2022 (Full Results)

Burna Boy

Burna Boy emerged as the Best African Act at the MTV EMAS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy has emerged as the Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards for the year 2022. This online media platform gathered that Burna Boy who received … Read more

2023: Tinubu Reacts To PDP’s Call For His Withdrawal From Presidential Race

Tinubu

Tinubu has replied to PDP over call for his withdrawal from the presidential race. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has stated categorically that he will not apologise for the crime he didn’t commit and will not withdraw from the presidential race. This online media platform … Read more

2023: Atiku Will Not Make Kwankwaso His Stepping Stone to Victory – NNPP

Kwankwaso

NNPP has stated that Kwankwaso will not step down for Atiku. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party has said its presidential candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, will not step down for his Peoples Democratic Party’s counterpart, Atiku Abubakar. The spokesman for the NNPP, Major Agbo, who disclosed this in an interview with … Read more

Lagos 2023: PDP Chairman Reveals Why Wike Endorsed Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu

The Chairman of the PDP in Oyo has revealed real reason behind Sanwo-Olu’s endorsement by Wike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dayo Ogungbenro has explained why Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State recently endorsed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term in Lagos State. According … Read more

Half Pay: ASUU To Seek Redress Through Nationwide Protest

ASUU

ASUU is set to carry out a nationwide protest over FG’s ‘no-work, no-pay’ order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities is set to embark on a one-day nationwide protest rally over the implementation by the Federal Government of a “no-work, no-pay” policy for lecturers in the country. The protest will … Read more

IPOB: FG To Resume Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial On Terrorism Charges Today

Kanu

FG will resume Nnamdi Kanu’s trial on terrorism charges today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government will on Monday, November 14 resume the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges brought against him. The trial will centre only on seven out of 15 … Read more

Police Uncover Cultists’ Hideout, Arrest 2 In Bayelsa

Bayelsa

Police arrested 2 suspects after raiding cultists’ hideout in Bayelsa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police in Bayelsa State have raided a cultists’ hideout at Swali community in Yenagoa and arrested two notorious gang leaders and recovered arms and ammunition, including four cartridges and five locally made pistols. The Swali axis has been notorious … Read more

Naira Redesign: Provisions Will Be Made For The Unbanked Underserved Populace – CBN Assures

Naira

CBN has assured Nigerians of safety and protection against any losses. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has promised to protect Nigerians without bank accounts, to ensure they don’t suffer any loss in the proposed Naira redesign exercise. According to the bank, it would protect Nigerians in Unbanked, Underserved, and … Read more

Davido And Chioma Wed Secretly After Son’s Death

Davido

Davido has secretly tied the knot with Chioma, according to reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the popular singer Davido and his partner, Chioma have secretly done their traditional wedding. This is coming weeks after the couple lost their three-year-old son, Ifeanyi who drowned in a swimming pool in the artiste’s Banana island mansion in … Read more

Tinubu To Sue Channels TV, Arise, Others Over Character Assassination, Fake News

Tinubu

Tinubu has vowed to sue media houses for spreading fake news. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has vowed to sue some media organisations, (not Eko Hot Blog) over alleged fake news and character assassination of his personality. Tinubu accused the media organisations … Read more

Atiku-Wike Rift: Why Ayu’s Removal May Create More Problems For PDP

Ayu

Ayu’s Removal may create more problems for PDP according to reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the camp of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State have expressed willingness to seal a peace deal but the removal of the National Chairman of the party, … Read more

2023: PDP Chieftain Reveals Why Atiku Is Yet To Release Campaign Funds

Atiku

PDP chieftain has revealed why Atiku has not released campaign funds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has not released campaign funds. This online media platform gathered that there were claims that the former Vice President is yet to … Read more

2023: 22 APC Governors Set To Sponsor Tinubu’s Campaign

Tinubu

22 APC Governors will sponsor Tinubu’s Campaign. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has confirmed that 22 governors elected on the party’s platform will fund the campaign of its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. The Director of Media and Publicity for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga, … Read more

Ortom, Others Present As David Mark Buries Son In Benue

David Mark

David Mark’s son was laid to rest in Benue.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of Tunde Mark, son of ex-Senate President David Mark, have been laid to rest.

The body was interred at the family home in the Otukpo area of Benue State.

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Tunde, 51, died on October 21, 2022, in a London hospital after battling cancer for over a year.

The funeral rites commenced on November 9, with the service of songs held in Abuja.

Tunde’s body was accompanied by family and friends to Otukpo for a wake on November 10.

Governor Samuel Ortom, his deputy Benson Abonu, Senate Minority Leader Philip Aduda, and Senator Abba Moro attended the burial.

Others were ex-Kogi governor Idris Wada, ex-Senators Suleman Adokwe and Lekan Mustapha, Bishop Michael Apochi of Otukpo Catholic Diocese, and Rev Innocent Jooji, among others.

In his sermon, Most Rev. Fr. Sylvester Onmonke told the family to have faith in God as only he can give and take life.

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The late Tunde is survived by his wife, Natsu, daughter Audrey, parents, brothers, and sisters.

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