Otunba T.J Abass 
Fire has gutted a popular Balogun market in Lagos. The fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular market on Lagos Island, Balogun Market, has been engulfed by a devastating fire. It was gathered that the fire which occurred on Tuesday morning affected a plaza in the … Read more
Bode George has finally revealed when he will evacuate Nigeria following Tinubu’s victory. He stated that he would hold off on any action until a verdict is reached by the judiciary regarding the election result. George had declared that he will depart from Nigeria if Tinubu wins the 2023 presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Imo top ranking lawmaker, Arthur Egwim, has been confirmed dead. He died on Monday after a brief illness. Egwim was first elected into the state House of Assembly in 2015. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arthur Egwim, one of the ranking lawmakers at the Imo state House of Assembly, is dead. It was gathered that … Read more
Labour Party is under fire for fixing nomination form for N25m. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the Imo State governorship election scheduled for November 11, the Labour Party, LP, is under fire for fixing the price of its expression of interest and nomination forms at N25 million. Twelve aspirants, excluding the late Humprey … Read more
Ohanaeze has replied Fani-Kayode noting that Obasanjo is Igbo in spirit. The statement was made by Isiguzoro in reaction to a comment made by ex-Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. Fani-Kayode had alleged that “Obasanjo lacks full Yoruba heritage”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organisation, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has described … Read more
Ngige, the NLC and the CBN held a meeting on Monday in order to prevent a nationwide strike over Naira scarcity. The Minister summoned the meeting behind closed doors to negotiate with Labour Union. A nationwide strike was proposed by the apex labour union and scheduled to begin on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Tinubu has cancelled his 71st birthday colloquium celebration. The President-elect will turn 71 on Wednesday. Instead of the usual colloquium to celebrate his birthday, he has chosen to observe special prayers for Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, has called off the annual colloquium to mark his birthday and instead opted … Read more
A Court has prohibited Ayu from assuming PDP national chairman position. Conrad Terhide Utaan filed a motion ex parte marked MHC/633/2023, which was ruled on by W.I Kpochi, the presiding judge. Ayu was suspended late last week for anti-party activities in the wake of the party’s loss in the presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
A pro-Tinubu Protest has broken out in Abuja. The protesters stormed Abuja to defend the mandate of the party’s leader, Bola Tinubu. The protesters vowed that they would make their demands regularly until Mr Tinubu is sworn in on May 29. EKO HOT BLOG reports that supporters of president-elect of the Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have killed three NSCDC personnel in Imo State. The tragic incident happened in the early hours of Monday. Meanwhile, soldiers have taken over the community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have allegedly killed three officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Imo State. The incident which happened at … Read more
The Wife and son of the FCT Chief who were kidnapped have finally been released. They were released on Sunday after 7 weeks of being held captive. The kidnappers released them after collecting N2.5m, foodstuff, hard drugs, energy drinks and wines in a forest in Kogi State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abducted wife … Read more
Despite the absence of a political structure, Peter Obi secured over 6 million votes, and Wike has outlined two factors that contributed to his success. In the build-up to the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi was mocked as not having a “structure” to compete with political heavyweights such as Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar. Surprisingly, … Read more
Atiku has asked the DSS to take action and arrest Fani-Kayode for inciting comments. According to him, Fani-Kayode would bring Nigeria into severe chaos if he is left uncontrolled. Fani-Kayode had threatened that “they’ll make Nigeria ungovernable” if PDP or LP truncate Tinubu’s inauguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of … Read more
Peter Obi has sent his condolences to the family of Anumudu, the Imo LP’s Gubernatorial Aspirant. Anumudu was found dead in his apartment on Saturday morning. Reacting, Obi has expressed sadness at Anumudu’s sudden death, describing the death as a huge loss. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr … Read more
Atiku has denied validating the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. Atiku described the press release attributed him as FAKE NEWS. He vowed to continue to challenge the legality of the election alongside his party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 25 February … Read more
Fani-Kayode has slammed British envoy over visa ban threats. He warned the British envoy to “keep his dirty nose out of Nigeria’s internal affairs.” UK’s Llewellyn-Jones had pointed fingers at Fani-Kayode and other politicians for making “derogatory” remarks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Fani-Kayode, the Director, New Media sub-committee of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
Fani-Kayode has alleged that Obasanjo lacks full Yoruba heritage. He made the claim via his verified Twitter handle on Sunday. Fani-Kayode who worked under Obasanjo as Special Assistant on Public Affairs said he was disappointed that the ex-Nigerian leader did not tackle Iwuanyanwu over his anti-Yoruba comments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Fani-Kayode, the … Read more
Prominent Osun monarch, Oba Rauf Olaniyan Ajiboye Olaigbo VIII has been confirmed dead. The monarch died on Sunday at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). He died after a brief illness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that prominent Osun monarch, Oba Rauf Olaniyan Ajiboye Olaigbo VIII, the Elende of Eko-Ende has passed away. EDITOR’S PICKS NASS … Read more
Governor Abiodun has honoured Diya in his tribute. He described him as a person of great bravery and audacity. Diya died in the early hours of Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has described the former Chief of General Staff during the late General Sani Abacha’s military regime, … Read more
Unknown gunmen have attacked a Police checkpoint in Enugu. Two Police officers on duty were reportedly killed during the attack. A source hinted that the policemen, who were on stop and search, were caught unawares. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen launched fresh attacks on security checkpoints in Enugu State, resulting in the deaths … Read more