Otunba T.J Abass 
APC has nullified the expulsion and suspension of the former Governor and other party leaders in Enugu. The Enugu State publicity secretary of the APC, Charles Solo-Ako described the suspension of the party leaders as a reckless show of brigandage. Solo-Ako accused the chairman of the party, Ugochukwu Agballah and the secretary, Ngwu, of ambushing … Read more
The wife of Nigerian Business Tycoon Aminu Dantata has passed away. Hajiya Rabi died at a hospital in Jiddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. She died after struggling with a prolonged illness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hajiya Rabi Aminu Dantata, the wife of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, a prominent statesman and business tycoon, … Read more
Speakership Battle: the APC finds itself in a dilemma as opposition parties strategize major upset. About 10 members of the APC have declared interest to contest the speakership. Gbajabiamila will have a top battle because most of the men in the race backed him in 2019 to become the speaker. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Abductors of Zamfara children have demanded N30m ransom for their release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen who kidnapped children and women in Wanzamai village, Zamfara State have demanded N30 million ransom, a family source told journalists. Suspected bandits had on Thursday abducted at least 100 persons from farmlands in Zamfara and Katsina states. A … Read more
Tinubu, Gbajabiamila, and Governors have called on Christians to Pray for a Peaceful Transition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, governors and other prominent leaders have sent their greetings to Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus … Read more
FG has approved a pay rise for civil servants. The minister of Labour Chris Ngige stated this in what seems as his last Easter Message. He conveyed his warm congratulations and good wishes to the Christians on the occasion of the Easter festivities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris … Read more
APC has suspended another Senator over anti-party activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator representing Gombe South Federal Constituency, Bulus Amos, has been suspended by the Ward Executives of Bambam Ward of Balanga Local Government Area of the state. The ward chairman, Muhammad Kaka, had alleged that the Senate Vice Chairman on Niger Delta … Read more
A fatal accident on the Abuja-Kaduna road has claimed three lives. About six people were reportedly injured during the incident. The injured victims were taken to the General Hospital in Sabon Wuse. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than three persons were killed while six others sustained injuries after two vehicles collided along the … Read more
Buhari has condemned the incessant killings ongoing in Benue State. The President has urged for concerted efforts to halt the “extreme violence” that has plagued the state. The President conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims who lost their lives in the attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has strongly … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be herders have killed 34 people in the Benue IDP camp. The gunmen stormed the IDP camp and carried out the fresh massacre on Friday night. The attack occurred just two days after the brutal murder of 46 people in Umogidi village. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 34 people … Read more
The kidnappers of the former Nasarawa deputy governor have requested a ransom of N70 million. Prof. Gye-Wado was whisked away late Thursday night from his village in Rinza. The family members were said to have offered the kidnappers the sum of N2million. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abductors of a former deputy of Nasarawa … Read more
The IGP has ordered the posting/redeployment of AIGs to various departments, commands and formations. IGP Usman Alkali Baba gave the order on Saturday. According to Muyiwa, the posting and redeployment were in line with the IGP’s manpower development policy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the … Read more
Over 100 persons have been abducted in their farmlands In Zamfara and Katsina. The bandits raided Wanzamai, a community on the Zamfara-Katsina border. About 80 children from Wanzamai village and more than 20 other persons from Kucheri village were kidnapped. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bandits have abducted no fewer than 100 persons from farmlands in … Read more
Buhari conducted his final Ramadan Tafsir as President before handing over. The attendees offered prayers for a successful transition to the next administration under Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. In 2015, Buhari was elected as Nigeria’s President, and in 2019, he was re-elected for a second term in office. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
Kaduna Government has dismissed reports of attacks on the Abuja-Kaduna road. The government described the report as “fake and fabricated”. In a statement released on Friday in Kaduna, Samuel Aruwan refuted the story. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government says stories of kidnapping on the Abuja-Kaduna road are fabricated. The Commissioner for … Read more
Gbajabiamila has denied endorsing Abbas for the position of Speaker. He made this known during a meeting with speakership aspirants. Gbajabiamila also refuted claims that he had requested any candidate to withdraw from the race in favour of Abbas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the build-up to the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly … Read more
Muslim Pilgrims Agency NAHCON has disclosed the Hajj fare for 2023. The agency fixed the price at N2.8m per Pilgrim. Zikrullah Hassan, the chairman of NAHCO, revealed that the increase in prices was due to inflation in both Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has … Read more
Gunmen have killed a policeman in Rivers State. The gunmen invaded the Marine Base section of the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area and launched an assault on a police checkpoint. It was gathered that the furious bandits gunned down the cop and fled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Good Friday in Port Harcourt … Read more
Wole Soyinka has thrown down the gauntlet for a one-on-one interview with Baba-Ahmed. The Nobel laureate issued a challenge to the vice presidential candidate of the LP, inviting Datti to confront him on national television. During a conversation with Arise TV on Friday, Soyinka issued the challenge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wole Soyinka, the … Read more
Festus Keyamo has slammed Chimamanda over her letter to the US President, Joe Biden. Chimamanda, in her letter, expresses her disappointment with the way the Nigerian presidential election was conducted on February 25th. Reacting, Keyamo described Adichie’s letter as “petty”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Spokesperson for the Bola Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council … Read more