Isaac Adegboye 
LP Candidates and RSIEC Clash Reject N5m Security Bond Clash Over Election Results Some Labour Party candidates from the recent local government elections in Rivers State have rejected a N5m security bond that the Local Government Election Tribunal imposed. Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidates not only called the N5m bond a prerequisite for … Read more
Misconduct Allegations Extended for Another Three Months More Time to Probe Council Chairman The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Theresa Ushie, the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for another three months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ushie was first suspended in June over allegations of gross misconduct following … Read more
NARD Holds Emergency Meeting Doctors’ Strike Looms Over Unpaid Salaries Ultimatum to Federal Government Expires The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will hold a National Executive Council meeting today to decide on a possible nationwide strike. The association had previously given a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that its members would stop … Read more
Treat Informants as Bandits Fight Against Banditry Visits Attack Victims Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has ordered security agencies to treat anyone they catch acting as an informant for bandits with the same severity as the criminals themselves. According to Eko Hot Blog, Governor Aliyu gave the directive during a condolence visit to Wurno and … Read more
Digital Skills to Power Nigeria’s Economy CBN Targets $1bn Monthly in Diaspora Financial Authorities to Track Digital Currencies President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s financial and capital market authorities to monitor the growing use of stablecoins and digital currencies. Speaking at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja, the president, represented by Finance … Read more
Case Goes to Court of Appeal Assembly Blocks Natasha Return Natasha Request to Resume The National Assembly has stated that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi Central senator, cannot resume her office despite her 6-month suspension ending, even after she wrote to them expressing her desire to return. According to Eko Hot Blog, the Clerk to … Read more
Optimism for trade-friendly leadership Comptroller Queen Obazee takes charge Promises reforms on security and anti-smuggling Comptroller Queen Obazee has officially taken over as the 28th Customs Area Controller for the Nigeria Customs Service, Ondo/Ekiti Area Command. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Aondoakura Dzungwenen, on September 3, the … Read more
Obi Will Not Get 2027 Presidential Ticket Labour Party’s Internal Strife Over Peter Obi Obi’s Future with Labour Party in Doubt The Labour Party’s spokesperson, Abayomi Arabambi, has announced that Peter Obi will not secure the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 elections. Arabambi made the statement during an interview on Channels Television’s “Lunchtime Politics.” … Read more
Phone Prank Shakes Up BBNaija House Prank Moves Housemates to Secret Room Dede and Joanna Are Not Evicted Big Brother’s unpredictable instructions, signaled by a ringing red phone, shocked both fans and housemates with a sudden and surprising twist on the popular reality show Big Brother Naija. Eko Hot Blog reports that when Dede answered … Read more
Today’s Music Lacks Enduring Messages Young Artists to Create Timeless Songs Chimezie Advises Artists to Improve Their Lyrics Veteran Nigerian musician Bright Chimezie recently expressed his concerns about the lyrical quality of modern music during an episode of the CreativTea podcast. Eko Hot Blog reports that while he acknowledges that today’s artists produce great rhythms … Read more
African Leaders Unite for Stronger Climate Action at COP30 Second Africa Climate Summit Addis Ababa Hosts Global Leaders Many world leaders, top United Nations officials, and delegates from around the globe have arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2). Eko Hot Blog repots that the three-day summit, running from September … Read more
Committee Completes Investigation into 2025 UTME 6,458 UTME Candidates Face Disciplinary Action JAMB Investigates Widespread Cheating A special committee established by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finished its investigation into widespread cheating during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to Eko Hot Blog, the committee is set to submit its … Read more
Inspector General Appoints Dolapo Badmos as UN Representative Police Force Deploys Dolapo Badmos to UN Headquarters Dolapo Badmos to Represent Nigeria at UN The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has officially appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dolapo Badmos as the Nigeria Police Force’s representative to the United Nations headquarters in New York. The … Read more
One million Fine For Defaulters Fuel Marketers and NUPENG Declare Strike Indefinite Strike by Petroleum Unions Motorists in Delta State may soon face a fresh fuel shortage as members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have announced an indefinite strike. The … Read more
Hashim Builds Strong Team for Community Development Councillor Appoints Aides to Serve Constituents Inaugurates 18 Advisers to Drive Local Progress Sunusi Hashim, the Councillor for Kinkiba Ward in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has appointed 18 special advisers to strengthen his administration and improve local governance. Eko Hot Blog reports that the ceremony … Read more
Kidnappers Abduct Family Members of Kwara APC Leader Police Unaware of Chairman’s Family Kidnapping Kidnappers Strike Again in Kwara A five-man armed gang, suspected of being kidnappers, abducted the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman for Patigi Local Government Area in Kwara State. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Disruption as Doctors Protest Systemic Failures Doctors in Abuja Take Action, Demands Reforms FCT Resident Doctors Give Government Ultimatum Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have started a seven-day warning strike to protest severe problems in the FCT’s health sector. In a statement from their President, George Ebong, the Association of Resident Doctors … Read more
Burutu APC Throws Support Behind Top Leaders Delta State APC Back Tinubu and Oborevwori Ahead of 2027 Elections Constituency II Ward 3 Adopts Sitting Leaders for Re-election Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Burutu Constituency II Ward 3 of Delta State endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Hon. Pereotu Oloye … Read more
Natasha Set to Resume September 23 Kogi Senator’s Suspension Ends After Six-Month Ban After a six-month suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is ready to return to the National Assembly later this month. Eko Hot Blog reports that her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed her return, stating the senator is on vacation in London but … Read more
Kaybobo’s Efforts Pay Off Influential Housemate in Week 6 New Voting System Housemate Kaybobo has been named the “Most Influential Player” for week six by his fellow contestants, a new weekly recognition that rewards the housemate who demonstrates the most energy, effort, and entertainment value. Eko Hot Blog reports that housemates based their votes on … Read more