Otunba T.J Abass 
The FG is requesting that Peter Obi provide clarification regarding a leaked audio conversation with Oyedepo. On Monday, while addressing reporters in London, the minister made the statement. Obi had threatened to sue the publisher of the audio, insisting that it is “fake”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai … Read more
The election process in Nigeria was monitored by the United States, according to leaked intelligence files. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a recent development, it has been reported that the United States Intelligence Community was engaged in monitoring the recently-concluded general elections in Nigeria, as well as keeping track of important discussions taking place … Read more
16 candidates of the PDP in Ogun State House of Assembly election have taken legal action against the APC and INEC by filing a petition at the election tribunal. The petitioners alleged non-compliance with the Electoral Act among others. In their petition, the 16 PDP candidates alleged that various violations occurred during the election, including … Read more
The Presidency has alleged that President Buhari has improved the security situation in the country significantly more than he met it in 2015. Femi Adesina stated this on Monday while appearing on a Channels Television programme. After completing two terms spanning eight years, Buhari is set to leave office on May 29th. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
CAN has criticized Peak Milk’s advertisement, describing it as “offensive.” In the controversial advert, the company used the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to advertise its product. The Christian Association has vowed to take legal action if the advert is not retracted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) … Read more
The suspected perpetrator responsible for the murder of Adeshina Olayinka, popularly called Khadi has been apprehended by the police. Before her untimely death, Khadi was a well-known Instagram cloth vendor based in Ibadan. According to reports, Olayinka was found dead after the man she lodged in a hotel with checked out early Thursday morning. EKO … Read more
Rivers CP has issued a directive to apprehend the officers responsible for assaulting a man in a video that has gone viral. An unidentified man was subjected to harassment and physical assault by a group of policemen at the Elibrade junction in Rivers State. The officers were captured flogging and slapping an unarmed young man. … Read more
Edwin Clark has urged authorities to prosecute Lai Mohammed for spreading what he describes as “fake news” about Peter Obi. Clark in a statement on Monday declared that Lai Mohammed’s recent visit to the United States, during which he accused Peter Obi of treason, is an exercise in futility. According to Clark, legal action should … Read more
An angry mob set a vehicle ablaze after a suspected ‘Yahoo boy’ allegedly crushed four people to death. The tragic incident occurred on Monday morning in the Ijoka area in Akure. The driver has been taken to the state police command headquarters for questioning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a young man suspected to be … Read more
Peter Obi has advised the Obidients to be respectful and peaceful. The recent online attacks on Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka have prompted Peter Obi to offer his counsel on the matter. He specifically emphasized the need for his supporters to be law-abiding. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the … Read more
The EFCC has denied claims of conducting a recruitment exercise. The EFCC labelled the widespread information circulating on social media as FAKE. The Commission made this known on Monday via its official website. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted the viral information making rounds on social media … Read more
Former Nasarawa Deputy Governor has been released from captivity following payment of N4m ransom. Professor Onje was kidnapped in his home town, Rinza, on Thursday. The kidnappers had demanded N70m ransom but the family bargained from N2m to N3.5m and finally negotiated close to N4m before he was released. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Onje … Read more
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has rejected the call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu was first arrested in 2015 but was granted bail in April 2017. He was re-arrested in Kenya and brought back to Nigeria in June 2021. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has kicked … Read more
In a show of compassion, President Buhari has offered his condolences to Aminu Dantata following the passing of his wife Hajiya Rabi. Hajiya Rabi died on Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Buhari supplicated to Allah that He accepts her good deeds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the demise of Hajiya … Read more
The Ohanaeze has given counsel to the Igbo community in Lagos, advising them not to depart from the city under any circumstance. The Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has reassured the Igbo community that they should not fear despite the recent Igbophobic attacks that have been orchestrated in Lagos State. The advice is coming following the … Read more
FG has prohibited online Banks from accessing customers’ photos and contact information. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Loan apps on Play Store will lose their ability to access their users’ contacts or photos from May 31, 2023. This came as the Federal Government said it would enforce the latest policy by Google, saying the action … Read more
The Northern Group has revealed their preferred choice for Tinubu’s Chief of Staff. The group named James Faleke as its preferred choice for the position of Chief of Staff. The group made this known in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has … Read more
A popular Instagram fashion merchant Khadi has been found dead in an Ibadan hotel room. Olayinka gained popularity on social media for her business selling designer clothes and bags. On the night of Wednesday, April 5, Khadi informed her friend that she had a meeting scheduled with someone at Wetland Hotel in Akobo. EKO HOT … Read more
19 Passengers have been burnt to death in Enugu road crash. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 19 people have been killed in a fatal crash that occurred in Enugu State on Saturday. The incident, which happened at Ituku Town in Awgu local government area along Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, involved a Mercedes Benz … Read more
SERAP and CJID have taken legal action against Buhari and others over the N5m fine imposed on Channels TV. Channels Television was fined N5 million by NBC for conducting an interview with Datti Baba-Ahmed that was deemed to have breached the NBC code. SERAP described the N5m fine as illegal and unconstitutional. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more