Otunba T.J Abass 
APC leader and many others have escaped an assassination attempt in Zamfara. Armed gangs, known locally as “bandits” attacked travellers along Kaura Namoda-Shinkafi road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an APC youth leader and several other travellers have reportedly escaped an assassination attempt along the Kaura Namoda-Shinkafi road in Zamfara State. EDITOR’S PICKS BRT Bus-Train … Read more
Femi Gbajabiamila has denied ‘lobbying’ to be Tinubu’s Chief of Staff. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Gbajabiamila said he “knows nothing” about lobbying for the job. The lawmaker described the allegations as fake news. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked the allegation of lobbying to … Read more
Accord Rivers Assembly candidate has been abducted by gunmen. Ogbonna was whisked away while driving in his car at Rumuigbo, near Port Harcourt on Monday night. The candidate’s cousin’s brother, Ifeaka Nwakiri confirmed the incident to journalists on Tuesday morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chukwudi Ogbonna, the Accord Party candidate for the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local … Read more
Yobe auditor-general has been sentenced to five years in jail for N19.9m fraud. Yahaya was found guilty on a one-count charge of criminal misappropriation. The presiding judge directed the convicted auditor-general to pay the sum of N10,100,000 in restitution to the Yobe state government through the EFCC or serve additional two years in prison. EKO … Read more
A man has raped his 18-year-old daughter in a shop in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court sitting at Ogba, Lagos State, has remanded a 36-year-old man, Roland Okajere, at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly raping his 18-year-old daughter inside his shop in the Ikotun area of the state. The … Read more
Four PDP bigwigs have dumped the party ahead of Ondo gubernatorial election. The chieftains tendered their resignation from the PDP in a letter addressed to the party’s chairman. They said that their next line of action and the party they were migrating to would be communicated at the appropriate time. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Aregbesola has urged APC leaders to ensure Sanwo-Olu’s triumph in the Lagos guber election. He encouraged APC leaders in the State to embark on door-to-door campaigns. Aregbesola charged members to shun “those fanning the embers of discord” in an attempt to derail the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, … Read more
A Bauchi lawmaker has been declared wanted by the police. The police also placed a N1 million Naira reward for any information that may lead to his arrest. This was contained in a special bulletin on Monday by the State Criminal Investigation Department (S.C.I.D) of the NPF. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Police … Read more
INEC has finally granted Peter Obi’s legal team access to inspect BVAS following pressure. The approval by the electoral umpire comes following the threats by the LP to mobilize for a nationwide protest. Tanko Yunusa, the spokesperson for the Labour Party presidential campaign council, confirmed the development to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Labour Party legal representatives are currently in a meeting with INEC. The meeting is being held at the commission’s national headquarters. Dr. Livy Uzoukwu led the 60 lawyers, and he is expected to brief journalists after the meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the legal team of the Labour Party is currently in a meeting … Read more
A fire outbreak has razed down shops in Kano market. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that a fire incident on Monday razed some shops, including the upper building of the old Savannah Bank at Singer Market in Kano. According to a statement by Saminu Abdullahi, the Public Relations … Read more
The website of NDLEA has reportedly crashed amid ongoing recruitment. The development has prevented applicants from accessing the website. The recruitment application of the agency commenced on Sunday and is scheduled to run for a period of two weeks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the website of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has … Read more
Emefiele has denied involvement in a plot against Tinubu. Reports had emerged that Emefiele is determined to influence the outcome of the March 18 governorship election in Lagos State against the APC. Reacting to the allegation, the CBN governor described the reports as completely false and malicious. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Godwin Emefiele, the … Read more
Former Falcons coach Ismaila Mabo has died. He was confirmed dead on Monday morning after batting with an undisclosed illness. Mabo led the Falcons to their best-ever outing at the Women’s World Cup — a quarter-final finish at the 1999 edition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior women’s football … Read more
State Governors have given Malami, Emefiele Tuesday ultimatum to obey the Supreme Court order on Naira redesign. The state governments threatened to file contempt charges against the two top officials. It’s over one week since the apex court handed down the order, the AGF and the CBN have kept mum over the verdict. EKO HOT … Read more
Peter Obi has urged the security agents to urgently intervene in the Kaduna killings. Obi, in a statement on Sunday, said high casualties were recorded in the attack. Obi expressed that he always feels a sense of sadness when he hears news about violence and terrorist attacks occurring in any region of Nigeria. EKO HOT … Read more
A bill for State Anthem has been approved by Kano lawmakers. The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Mallam Muhammad Garba, made this known in a statement on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Executive Council has given approval for the Kano State Anthem Bill 2023 and its transmission to the … Read more
Oluwo has donated money, food items, and other necessities to residents amid Naira scarcity. The beneficiaries were drawn from Iwo, OlaOluwa and Ayedire LGAs of Osun State. Oba Akanbi urged affluent Nigerians to aid those who are less fortunate while distributing the items to the people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oluwo of Iwo, … Read more
A fire outbreak at Rivers oil mill market has destroyed goods worth millions. The fire reportedly broke out on Saturday morning while the traders were still in their homes. The oil mill market is a popular mid-week market situated in Rumuokwurusi community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that goods and property worth millions of naira were … Read more
Ex-Commissioner have narrowly escaped assassination after suspected political thugs attacked LP Rally in Lagos. The hoodlums reportedly attacked the Labour Party supporters in the Epe Area of Lagos State on Saturday. The former commissioner said despite the attack, the rally was successful. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Commissioner under Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration, … Read more