Otunba T.J Abass 
The corpse of the Bolt driver reported missing has been found by the Police. Thomas was declared missing in February. A Police patrol team had discovered his vehicle abandoned by the roadside at Ojota, Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aiyu Eromosele Thomas, a driver of a taxi-hailing app, Bolt, who was reported missing in … Read more
Police have detained Eze Igbo for threatening to invite IPOB to Lagos. The DSS and police joint force stormed his residence on Saturday morning and he fled. He was later apprehended at a hotel located in Ejigbo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fredrick Nwajagu, who holds the title of Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate in … Read more
Kano Gov-Elect has issued a cautionary note to Banks. Kabir Yusuf warned the bank to refrain from granting further loans to the outgoing Government. He said the advisory is in the interest of the Kano people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano Governor-Elect, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf has warned money lenders that it will not pay … Read more
European Union has been asked to save Nigeria’s democracy from collapse. The group made the plea when it led a protest to the EU headquarters in Abuja. INEC had declared Bola Tinubu winner of the 2023 presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the European Union, EU, has been urged to save Nigeria’s nascent democracy … Read more
A chieftaincy of the APC has insisted that Tinubu will assemble the best brains as president. Emokpaire gave the assurance in a statement in Abuja while congratulating Tinubu on his 71st birthday. He stated that Tinubu had acquired sufficient experience to salvage the nation from its existing socio-economic predicaments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Presidency has confirmed the decision of Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva’s resignation. Bashir Ahmad confirmed the development with a tweet on Friday. The minister resigned to pursue his Gubernatorial ambition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has confirmed the resignation of the Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, ahead of the All … Read more
Fayose demanded an apology from PDP over his suspension. He characterised his suspension as “slanderous and defamatory” intending to tarnish his reputation. Fayose and some members of the party were suspended by the NWC over alleged anti-party activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ayodele Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State, has requested the Peoples … Read more
A Nigerian Court has sentenced two Chinese Nationals to jail over corruption charges. The Chinese men were said to have offered a N50 million bribe to officials of the Sokoto Zonal Command of the EFCC. The Court convicted and sentenced the Chinese nationals to three years in prison. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court … Read more
A branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has started an indefinite strike. The union maintained that its action is based on the fact that the government has not fulfilled its obligation to pay earned academic allowances. Meanwhile, the state government has denied allegations of owing salaries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The suspension of the Ogun Assembly ex-Deputy Speaker has been overturned by a court. Justice O. A. Onafowokan declared that the suspension of the lawmaker was an act of abuse of power. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta has nullified the suspension of a former Deputy Speaker of … Read more
Police have detained 19 members of Shi’ites in Abuja. They were arrested for engaging in an ‘unlawful procession’. Over 400 Shi’its members staged a protest in Abuja on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command said it arrested 19 members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as … Read more
Tinubu has petitioned NBC to sanction Channels TV. The media outlet is accused of breaching the Nigerian Broadcasting Code during an interview with Datti Baba Ahmed. Tinubu noted that the host of the show should have cautioned the Datti for making such unguarded comments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has … Read more
The incoming Governor of Kano State has issued a public warning under the Administration of Governor Ganduje. The governor-elect would be sworn into office on May 29, 2023. But has already swung into action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Kano state governor-elect, has warned individuals, groups and organisations undertaking construction on … Read more
The NBA has insisted on the arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in election malpractice. The NBA emphasized the importance of taking appropriate measures against people who have contravened election regulations. The NBA also demanded that the election petition proceedings be broadcast live. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Bar Association has demanded the … Read more
The defence chief has ordered the total elimination of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorist groups. He made the call during a visit to the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK). According to Irabor, significant advancements are being achieved through collaborative military efforts aimed at reinstating tranquillity in the Northern region. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Ikpeazu has dismissed all his Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Technical Officers. The governor instructed the State Accountant General to promptly disburse the March 2023 salaries of all outgoing appointees. The governor expressed gratitude to them for their contributions and dedicated service to the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of … Read more
PDP has reversed the suspension Of Anyim, Fayose and Shema The decision to reverse their suspension is coming days after Ayu “steps aside” as the party’s National Chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a move aimed at reconciling the warring camps of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the National Working Committee (NWC) … Read more
Missing comedian Ijoba Lande has been found alive. Ijoba Lande left home for an unknown destination on Sunday at about 9:00 pm. The comedian’s wife had declared him missing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular comedian, actor and skit maker Ganiyu Kehinde, famously called Ijoba Lande, who went missing on Sunday, has been found. A … Read more
Keyamo has been summoned by the Code of Conduct Bureau. He was invited for questioning over Atiku’s SPV controversy. Keyamo’s invitation was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has summoned Festus Keyamo (SAN), a top member of the Presidential Campaign … Read more
Herdsmen have reportedly invaded a school in Oyo. They attacked the school with their cattle and injured some of the students and teachers. One of the school’s tutors, Paul Olabode, was inflicted with sword and machete cuts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was panic in Alaropo Nla community in Oyo State as suspected herdsmen … Read more