Otunba T.J Abass 
A veteran Nigerian Journalist, Peter Enahoro has died. He was confirmed dead on Monday in the United Kingdom (UK). He died at the age of 88. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Enahoro, a veteran Nigerian journalist and renowned columnist, has passed away. Enahoro, popularly known by his pen name, Peter Pan, died in London, … Read more
Herdsmen have reportedly murdered a Labour Party Chairman in Benue State. Ochoche was murdered alongside four others at the weekend. A statement by Mr. Tersoo Orbunde, the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, confirmed the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen causing mayhem in Benue State have killed a Chairman of … Read more
Gunmen have whisked away the National Population Commissioner. Mrs. Gloria was kidnapped alongside her driver and maid while travelling to Port Harcourt. The kidnappers are demanding N5 million ransom for their release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mrs. Gloria Izonfuo, a Federal Commissioner with the National Population Commission, NPC, in Bayelsa State, has been reportedly … Read more
Two additional Chibok schoolgirls have been rescued in Sambisa Forest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two additional Chibok schoolgirls, who have been in captivity since 2014, have been rescued, following massive troops operations in parts of Sambisa forest. A security officer at the 7 Division, Maimalari Cantonment, who is not authorised to talk to the … Read more
Taraba APC has expelled Sabo Kente and Jimkuta from the party. The duo were suspended over alleged anti-party activities. Elsudi Ibrahim, the chairman of the party in the state made this known during a press conference. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has expelled a governorship aspirant, David … Read more
After suffering a humiliating 6-1 defeat to Newcastle United, Tottenham have fired their interim manager. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tottenham Hotspur have officially sacked Cristian Stellini and the rest of his-slash-Antonio Conte’s coaching staff. Cristian Stellini’s sacks comes following Sunday’s 6-1 humiliation at Newcastle United. EDITOR’S PICKS Eid-El-Fitr: I’ve Fulfiled My Pledge To Nigerians … Read more
Ohanaeze Youth wing has finally congratulated Tinubu. The group urged the President-elect Tinubu to establish an inclusive government as the sole means of addressing the divisions in the country and fostering reconciliation. The group in a statement on Monday congratulated Tinubu and said the time of electioneering was over. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Kogi monarch has tragically passed away after enduring 12 days of torture in kidnappers’ captivity. The monarch was whisked away on Easter Monday. According to a family source, the monarch died last Thursday as a result of torture from his abductors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that David Obadofin, the traditional ruler of Aghara community in, … Read more
Joe Igbokwe has expressed discontent over Igbo absence in Tinubu’s transition committee. Tinubu had submitted a list of thirteen people to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. Igbokwe was in a state of disbelief that Igbos were excluded from Tinubu’s transition committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the exclusion of Igbos … Read more
Shehu Sani weighed in on the proposed N21bn renovation of Lagos Stadium. Reacting via his verified Twitter handle, Shehu said the proposed budget is “not justified on any ground”. He described the proposed amount as “unreasonable”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu Sani, a former Nigerian lawmaker and social critic, has voiced his opposition to … Read more
Air Peace has announced its readiness to provide free evacuation for Nigerians who are stranded in Sudan. The chairman of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema made this known in a statement on Monday. According to Onyema, he felt obligated to extend aid because Nigeria cannot afford to lose its citizens in Sudan. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Bishop Akande has urged Tinubu and other elected leaders to uphold Nigerians’ trust and not betray it. In his statement, the bishop implored the incoming government to take action against insecurity, which he highlighted as a significant challenge in the country. Bishop Ezekiel Akande stated this at the 2023 annual synod of the church. EKO … Read more
A tragic incident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan highway as two children and five other people lost their lives in a fatal crash. 14 other passengers were said to have been injured in the crash. The tragic incident happened on Sunday morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that seven persons, including two children, were on Sunday burnt … Read more
The country faced an imminent nationwide blackout as power generation dipped below 4000MW. Checks on Sunday showed that generation has dropped to 3,518.7MW. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the power generation to the national grid dipped below the 4,000 megawatts mark over the weekend leaving customers across the country with limited electricity supply. Checks on … Read more
Peter Obi lend his voice to 4000 trapped Nigerian students in Sudan. Obi in a statement on Sunday said he’s sad that Nigerians trapped in Sudan have not been evacuated. The ongoing crisis in Sudan was triggered by conflicts between rival generals on April 15, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party Presidential flagbearer in … Read more
Another building has collapsed in Lagos. The incident happened barely 24 hours after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu visited the site of the April 12 collapse in Banana Island, Ikoyi. There has been no report of any casualty. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-floor building under construction collapsed on Sunday at Ladipo Oluwole Street in the … Read more
Diane Abbott has been suspended as Labour MP after a racism letter. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom’s main opposition Labour Party suspended prominent member Diane Abbott as an MP on Sunday, pending an investigation into comments she made that Jewish people were not subject to racism “all their lives”. Abbott, the first … Read more
FRSC has raised an alarm over fake recruitment LinkedIn accounts. Ms Williams has advised interested applicants to visit FRSC verified portal. Ms Williams disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Jalingo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Selina Williams, the Taraba Sector Commander of FRSC, on Sunday, alerted the state residents of a fake LinkedIn … Read more
Simon Ekpa has urged President Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu in order to confirm his genuine apology to Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a controversial pro-Biafra separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s apology to Nigerians. Buhari had on Friday asked Nigerians to pardon him, especially those he might have hurt … Read more
SERAP has urged Buhari to investigate the disappearance of 149 million barrels of crude oil. SERAP urged Buhari to ensure that those responsible are investigated and brought to justice. The group has given Buhari’s government a deadline of 7 days to initiate the investigation, or else legal action will be taken against them. EKO HOT … Read more