Otunba T.J Abass 
Nnamdi Kanu is reportedly set to sack Ozekhome over poor representation. Kanu is said to be particularly unhappy with the handling of his trials and the recent narrative about IPOB in the media. In January 2022, Kanu, who is presently in custody, enlisted the assistance of Ozekhome to aid him in fighting his numerous legal … Read more
Femi Adesina has endorsed Peter Obi and Atiku’s legal fight against Tinubu’s victory. According to Adesina, instead of taking matters into their own hands, which could result in a breakdown of law and order. He urged the dissatisfied presidential candidates in the 2023 election to pursue their grievances through legal channels and “have their day” … Read more
The number of fatalities has risen to seven in the Lagos train crash. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the casualty figure in the accident involving a train and a Lagos State Government staff bus has risen to seven. Two people were initially confirmed dead and several were injured in the accident. EDITOR’S PICKS BRT Bus-Train … Read more
Abuja monarch has slumped and died. The monarch was confirmed dead on Thursday evening. He died while on his way to observe prayer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu, the traditional ruler of Yaba, Abaji area council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, is dead. It was gathered that the FCT monarch … Read more
PDP and ADC bigwigs in Ogun East have defected to APC. The decampees were led to the Itoro Hall in Ijebu-Ode by Hon. Kehinde Bello. According to Bello, they decided to join the progressives and work for the success of the APC in the forthcoming elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairmen, Secretaries and … Read more
Atiku has been told to retire from politics. Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist made the call via a tweet on Thursday. Deji advised Atiku to retire from active politics and return to Dubai where he is based. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has been urged … Read more
Survivors of the Lagos train crash have accused the BRT driver of disregarding warnings. The survivors said the driver ignored their caution when they told him not to cross the rail line. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some of the survivors of the train accident that occurred at the PWD area of Lagos State said … Read more
1,332 terrorists and their kin have laid down arms and surrendered to troops. The surrendered terrorists comprised 222 adult males, 411 adult females and 699 children. The troops also recovered 10 AK47 rifles, one LMG, seven rounds of 5.56 ammunition, and one LMG link containing 111 rounds of 7.62mm NATO. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has declared a 3-day mourning in respect of the victims of the train accident. The governor has temporarily suspended all political activities in the state. Sanwo-Olu also declared half-day work for public workers in the state tomorrow (Friday). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended his campaign for … Read more
A former Imo Deputy Gov, Gerald Irona has been remanded in prison custody. A Magistrate Court in Owerri gave the verdict on Thursday, March 9. Irona was on Wednesday apprehended by security operatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gerald Irona, the former deputy governor of Imo State, has been remanded in prison. A Magistrate Court … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has visited the injured victims of the BRT bus-train accident in the hospital. Medical attention is being given to some of the casualties of the incident at LASUTH. The tragic incident occurred along the Shogunle and Ikeja route, wherein a staff bus belonging to Lagos state deviated from its path and collided with a … Read more
NRC has provided more detail on the BRT bus-train collision in Lagos. The tragic incident happened in the early hours of Thursday. Two bodies have so far been recovered from the scene, while several others are injured. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Fidet Okhiria, the Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, on Thursday … Read more
Akeredolu has issued a new directive to Ondo residents regarding the Old Naira Notes. In a state-wide broadcast on Thursday, the Governor stated that refusal to accept the old notes would be considered disobedience of a court order. Akeredolu added that if residents of Ondo State continue to reject the money, it would only inflict … Read more
A train has crushed a BRT bus in Lagos. Two people have been confirmed dead. The deadly accident happened in the early hours of Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two persons have been confirmed dead and many others injured after a moving train rammed into a BRT bus at the PWD bus stop in … Read more
A Nigerian female fugitive on the ‘most wanted’ list has been extradited to Italy. Since 2010, Joy has been listed as one of the 100 most dangerous fugitives. Reports have it that Joy utilized violence and threats to exert control over her victims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 48-year-old Nigerian woman, Jeff Joy, who … Read more
Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of a security guard in Lagos. Buhari also expressed his sympathy towards the traders and their families who were affected by the unfortunate fire incident. This was disclosed by Garba Shehu a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President … Read more
Afenifere has rejected Tinubu’s victory. The group insisted that Peter Obi won the 2023 presidential poll. The foremost Yoruba group has stated that the declaration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of the APC, as president-elect by the INEC was illegal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere on Wednesday rejected the emergence … Read more
A Court has ordered INEC to transmit Governorship poll results electronically. The order was made by Justice Peter Lifu during the delivery of judgment on a lawsuit filed by the Labour Party and 41 other plaintiffs. According to the judge, the court had the authority to hear the case because it was initiated in compliance … Read more
INEC has scheduled a supplementary election for Doguwa Constituency. The development is coming following election-related violence that was recorded in Doguwa’s Constituency after the February 25 election. A rerun election has been scheduled by the electoral body for 13 Polling Units (PUs). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has dissociated himself from the alleged Lekki shooting during the #EndSARS protest. Brigadier-General Ahmed Ibrahim Taiwo had alleged that Sanwo-Olu requested military support on October 20, when the #EndSARS protests turned violent. During an interview on Arise Television, Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that he does not have authority over either the police or the Nigerian Army. … Read more