Election Coverage: SERAP Urges FG To Withdraw Threat Of Shutting Broadcast Stations

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SERAP has urged the Federal Govt to withdraw the threat of shutting down broadcast stations. According to SERAP, the act of threatening to shut down and revoke licenses of broadcast stations violates Nigeria’s constitutional and international human rights. SERAP cautioned that such unlawful decisions may prevent transparency and dissemination of information. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

JUST IN: 18 Killed, 15 Injured As Gunmen, Vigilantes Clash Again In Katsina

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Scores have been feared dead in Katsina as vigilantes engage in another clash with terrorists. The terrorists were attending the wedding party (Walima) of one of their kingpins, identified as ‘Mai Katifa Mutuwa’ before a section of them clashed with vigilantes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many villagers were feared killed and several injured on … Read more

JUST IN: 10 Corpses Uncovered As Gunmen Strike Kaduna Village In Deadly Attack

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Ten Corpses have been uncovered following a deadly strike on Kaduna Village by Gunmen. It was gathered that a 24-hour curfew has been imposed on Ungwan Juju, Mabuhu, Ungwan Wakili and Zangon Urban with immediate effect. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 10 corpses have been recovered after gunmen suspected to be bandits … Read more

Popular South African Rapper, Costa Titch Dies While Performing Live [VIDEO]

A popular South African Rapper, Costa Titch is dead. The rapper reportedly collapsed and died while performing onstage. Titch was popular for his contribution to Amapiano genre with hits such as ‘Big Flexa’, ‘Nkalakatha’ and ‘Activate’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a South African artiste, Costa Tsobanoglou, popularly known as Costa Titch, is dead. The … Read more

Makinde Sparks Backlash For Inscribing His Name On Mosque

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The Islamic group has slammed Gov Makinde for inscribing his name on Mosque. Makinde had been urged by MURIC to remove his name from Mosque before to upcoming Governorship election in the state. Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the MURIC Executive Director, stated this in a statement on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Muslim Rights … Read more

Ex-Senate President’s Corpse Reportedly Abandoned In London Over Funds

Former Senate President’s Body Reportedly Left Unattended in London due to Financial Constraints. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of the Senate President in the Second Republic (1979-1983), Joseph Wayas have reportedly been abandoned in a London hospital. Wayas died in December 2021 at a London hospital, following a lingering illness, which some family … Read more

Presidential Poll: God Raised Peter Obi To Make Tinubu President — Keyamo

God Raised Peter Obi To Make Tinubu President — Keyamo EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, has revealed why God raised Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP. Keyamo said God raised Obi to make the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, … Read more

Naira Crisis: ‘Channel Your Anger To The Right Source’ – Shehu Sani Tells Govs

Shehu Sani has urged Governors to direct their frustration to the right source over Naira scarcity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central lawmaker, has advised state governors on what needs to be done to address the country’s prevailing naira scarcity. Senator Sani said on Saturday that the governors should … Read more

JUST IN: Uzodimma Fires Labour Commissioner Amid NLC Tussle

Uzodimma has sacked his Commissioner for Labour. Ozuba’s sack, may not be unconnected with the ongoing state-wide strike by the NLC. The strike in the state has caused a lot of controversies with the Imo state traders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has dismissed Ford Ozumba from his position … Read more

Tension As Gunmen Invade Abuja Estate, Abduct Residents

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Unknown Gunmen have invaded Grow Homes Estate and abducted 9 residents. The attack took place at about 11:30 PM on Friday night. The FCT police spokesperson  Josephine Adeh confirmed the attack to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city have been thrown into fear after some yet-to-be-identified gunmen stormed Grow … Read more

JUST IN: Popular Fresh FM Presenter Slumps, Dies While Walking To Office [PHOTO]

Baba Bintin Laye of Fresh FM is dead. The veteran presenter slumped and died while trekking to office. He was confirmed dead on Saturday morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular Ibadan, Oyo State-based radio presenter, Baba Bintin Laye of Fresh FM, is dead. It was gathered that Baba Bintin died while on his … Read more

Guber Election: IPOB Speaks On ‘Attacking’ Lagos

IPOB has denied reports of “planning to attack Lagos”. Emma Powerful, the spokesperson of IPOB, urged Nigerians to disregard false claims. According to the separatist organization, it has no intentions of assaulting the southwest state as “IPOB remains a peaceful group.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the governorship election on March 18, the Indigenous … Read more

NNPP Sacks Deputy Guber Candidate One Week To Election

NNPP has expelled its Deputy Governorship candidate from the party. Rabe-Darma was expelled alongside the state party Chairman, Alhaji Sani Liti; and other top executives. They were sacked for anti-party activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Katsina State chapter, has sacked its deputy governorship candidate, Muttaqa Rabe-Darma. It was … Read more

Naira Crisis: NASS Told To Sack Buhari Immediately

The National Assembly has been told to impeach President Buhari. The call is coming following Buhari’s refusal to obey the Supreme Court judgment on the Naira redesign.  The group also called for the management and heads of all the banks in the country to be prosecuted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Southern Nigeria Peoples … Read more

INEC Clarifies Why Political Parties Are Barred From Witnessing BVAS Reconfiguration

INEC has revealed why political parties are barred from witnessing BVAS reconfiguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it can’t allow political parties to witness the backup or reconfiguration of the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS) machines. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi … Read more

Woman Sentenced To 18-year Imprisonment For Stealing 5 Children In Anambra

A Court has sentenced a woman to 18 years imprisonment. Enwerem was convicted of kidnapping five children in Anambra state. The presiding Chief Magistrate, Genevieve Osakwe, found the defendant guilty of conspiracy to steal children, fraudulently enticing and harbouring children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 42-year-old woman identified as Victoria Enwerem (Anosike), has been … Read more

4 Injured As Thugs Attack Labour Party’s Governorship Campaign Convoy

Four people have been injured after thugs attacked Kaduna Labour Party’s governorship campaign convoy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected political thugs attacked the campaign convoy of the Labour Party governorship candidate in Kaduna state, Honourable Jonathan Asake. It was gathered that two boys and two girls were injured during the attack which occurred on … Read more

Presidential Transition Council Gears Up For Buhari’s Transfer Of Power To Successor

Presidential Transition Council are prepared for Buhari’s handover to his successor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Transition Council has commenced preparations ahead of the transfer of power by President Muhammadu Buhari to his successor. The President-elect is Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, whose victory is being challenged by Labour Party’s … Read more

Alleged Electoral Fraud: PDP Demands Immediate Resignation, Arrest Of INEC Boss 

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PDP has called for the immediate resignation and arrest of the INEC Chairman. Mister Debo alleged that the 2023 presidential election results were mutilated. According to him, the INEC intentionally failed to transmit the results from polling units as stipulated by the Electoral Act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has … Read more

JUST IN: Roger Brown Steps Down As CEO Of Seplat Energy

Roger Brown has stepped down as the CEO of Seplat Energy. The development is coming following a court order. A Court had ordered Seplat CEO Roger Brown to halt work for seven days amid a shareholder dispute. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Executive Officer of Seplat Energy PLC, Roger Brown, has stepped down … Read more