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Police Union demands removal of Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun over recruitment dispute. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission has demanded the removal of Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, accusing him of distorting facts regarding the recent recruitment exercise. The union and the police have been in conflict … Read more
Nigeria plans to send its first citizen to space through a collaboration between NASRDA and SERA, marking a milestone in the nation’s space exploration efforts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to send its first citizen to space, marking a historic leap for the nation. Dr. Mathew Adepoju, the … Read more
The APC in Rivers State has called on President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency due to ongoing political unrest and violence following the swearing-in of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition party in Rivers State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare … Read more
Fubara of Rivers State affirmed there is no provision for tenure elongation for Local Government Chairmen as per the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, and swore in new caretaker chairmen for the state’s 23 local government areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, affirmed on Tuesday that there is no provision for … Read more
Cholera’s grip on Lagos and the looming national threat present a silent scourge. A silent storm is brewing in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria. Cholera, a medieval disease, has reared its ugly head, raising concerns about a potential national health crisis. While news reports paint a grim picture in Lagos, whispers emerge of similar … Read more
The Nigerian government views the Ojude Oba Festival as a platform for national unity and tourism potential, aiming for UNESCO recognition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria government has described the annual Ojude Oba Festival as a platform for fostering the unity of the country as well as one of the country’s tourism potentialities. The … Read more
The Rivers Police Command has taken control of 23 local government councils and critical infrastructure to prevent further violence over the tenure crisis of outgoing local government chairmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports the Rivers State Police Command announced on Tuesday that it has taken control of the 23 local government councils and critical infrastructure in the … Read more
A three-storey building under construction in Abakaliki collapsed, trapping two people, with one rescued and another still trapped. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-storey building under construction in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, collapsed on Tuesday, trapping two people. The building reportedly belongs to a member of the Ebonyi Assembly. EDITOR’S PICK NiMet Forecasts … Read more
President Bola Tinubu leaves Lagos for South Africa to attend President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration, with plans to return after the ceremony. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu departed from Lagos at 11:06 a.m. on Tuesday for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and … Read more
IPOB warns Igbo investors against continuing investments in Lagos due to lack of protection and historical tensions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has cautioned South-Easterners that their investments in Lagos State are not safeguarded. The Biafran group asserted that continuing to invest in Lagos would be succumbing to “deception.” EDITOR’S … Read more
Fidelity Bank Plc. dismisses rumors of its license revocation by the CBN, assuring strong financial stability and announcing a N127.1 billion capital raise through a public offer and rights issue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fidelity Bank Plc. has dismissed rumours circulating about a potential revocation of its operating licence by the Central Bank of Nigeria … Read more
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … Read more
The Nigerian Customs Service has launched a 30-day verification exercise to crack down on improperly imported private jets. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), on behalf of the Federal Government, has launched a new initiative to crack down on improperly imported private jets. It was revealed that no fewer than 80 operators … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has directed heads of local government administration (HLGAs) to take charge of Rivers State’s 23 council areas following the end of the elected officials’ tenure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, directed heads of local government administrations (HLGAs) to assume control of the state’s 23 … Read more
Jonah Ogunnyi Otunla, former Accountant-General of the Federation, passed away in the UK after traveling there for medical treatment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Accountant-General of the Federation, Jonah Ogunnyi Otunla, reportedly passed away in the United Kingdom on Monday, June 17th. According to a source, Otunla had recently traveled to the UK for treatment … Read more
The Presidency criticized Peter Obi, asking if he wishes harm upon President Tinubu by opposing the new presidential jet purchase. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Presidential candidate Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) condemned the Federal Government’s decision to purchase new aircraft for the presidential fleet on Monday. He criticized the move as … Read more
Shaibu justifies his support for Okpebholo as a “homeboy” who understands state issues, criticizes Ighodalo as an “outsider” and a product of godfatherism EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned former deputy governor Philip Shaibu’s remarks regarding their gubernatorial candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Shaibu, a PDP member, expressed his … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has announced it will receive President Tinubu’s 2024 Supplementary budget for approval after resuming from recess on July 2 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate will receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2024 Supplementary budget for approval upon resuming from recess on July 2. The supplementary budget, totaling N6.6 trillion, is still … Read more
NSCDC operatives in Nasarawa State successfully repelled a bandit raid on their Lafia headquarters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Nasarawa State successfully defended their state command in Lafia against a raid by unknown assailants suspected to be bandits. The bandits, reportedly in large numbers, stormed … Read more
Tinubu Mourns Passing Of Nigeria’s Oldest Agricultural Scientist, Chief Atanda. Chief Atanda, Nigeria’s oldest Agricultural Scientist and Researcher. Born in 1939 in Iwo, Osun State, Atanda earned his PhD in the UK and served in numerous leadership roles. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu expressed his condolences to the Atanda family following the recent … Read more