Otunba T.J Abass 
Afrobeat Singer Seun Kuti has been arraigned in Lagos Court for alleged assault. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has presented Seun Kuti, the renowned Afrobeat musician, for arraignment before Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun at a Magistrate’s court situated in Yaba, Lagos State. The defendant was brought to court on allegations of … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have slaughtered 29 residents in a fresh attack on Plateau Communities. The unfortunate killings took place on Monday evening. The affected villages are Kubwat and Fungzai. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 29 persons have been killed after gunmen launched another deadly attack on two villages in Plateau State. It was … Read more
Shehu Sani has blasted the Police for handcuffing Seun Kuti after he voluntarily surrendered himself. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu Sani, a former senator, has reacted to the images and footage capturing the arrest and subsequent handcuffing of Seun Kuti, the son of renowned Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Recalls that the Inspector-General of Police … Read more
The Resident Doctors have declared a five-day warning strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that due to the Federal Government’s failure to meet their demands, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has decided to embark on a five-day warning strike. The strike initiated by the resident doctors is scheduled to begin at 8 am on Wednesday, … Read more
A visa ban has been announced by the United States targeting Nigerians who engaged in sabotaging the 2023 election process. The decision was made known on Monday by the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The US government stated that the decision to impose visa restrictions is in line with their unwavering commitment to assisting … Read more
The IGP has declared the May 29 inauguration of Tinubu as ‘sacrosanct’ and assured an unwavering defence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has issued a warning to political parties, urging them to refrain from instigating unrest during the upcoming presidential inauguration on May 29. Baba declared that … Read more
The Senate has revealed its stance on Buhari’s 11th-hour plea for an $800 million World Bank loan. The fresh loan request has sparked concerns due to the country’s significant debt load. The Senate spokesperson Ajibola Basiru during his appearance on Channels Television, said the senators would conduct a thorough examination of the President’s request. EKO … Read more
REA boss Ahmad Salihijo and four other individuals have been dragged before EFCC for money laundering allegations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, the managing director of the Rural Electrification Agency, has been dragged before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was accused of money laundering and breach of the public … Read more
President Buhari has sent his condolences to prof Akinfeleye following the death of his wife. Buhari paid tribute to the deceased, emphasising her exceptional deeds and the positive impact she had on the lives of many. President Buhari prays that God will grant the departed wife and mother a peaceful rest. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
NAFDAC has issued a warning to Nigerians on the use of PrimeZen Black Capsule. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned users and consumers against the use of a male performance enhancement capsule, PrimeZen Black 6000mg. The agency’s recall is contained in a public … Read more
Katsina Senators-elect has endorsed Akpabio and Barau for Senate Leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Katsina State’s senators-elect on Sunday endorsed Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau as Senate President and Deputy Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. They announced the decision on Sunday at the Katsina Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Prominent First … Read more
Shehu Sani has urged President-elect Tinubu to investigate Buhari’s government over the debt crisis. Sani voiced his concerns regarding the accumulation of both local and foreign debts during the eight-year tenure of the Buhari administration. The nation’s rising debt profile is currently hovering around N77 trillion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu Sani, a former … Read more
185 suspects have been arrested following a successful crackdown by the NDLEA on drug joints in Abuja and Kano. Babafemi made this known in a statement on Sunday. During the raid, different quantities of illicit substances were recovered. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 185 … Read more
President-Elect Tinubu has responded to the brewing crisis in APC regarding the 10th NASS leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed the likelihood of a repeat of the 8th Assembly drama, which saw the opposition outsmart the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take control of the nation’s legislature, amidst the … Read more
Troops have wiped out scores of terrorists and recovered heavy weapons in Lake Chad. EKO HOT BLOG reports that troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) nicknamed Operation Harbin Zuma, have eliminated scores of ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin region. The success followed an increased offensive by the troops o the … Read more
Nollywood has been hit with another tragedy following the passing of Murphy Afolabi, a renowned actor in the Yoruba movie industry. The death of the veteran actor was announced on Sunday afternoon by a well-known director and producer in the industry Ola Yusuff. The cause of Afolabi’s death remains unknown at the time of filing … Read more
The Presidency has denied knowledge of Emefiele’s study leave. The presidency said it was not aware of such a development. Reports had surfaced indicating that the CBN Governor Emefiele was on the brink of fleeing the country, amid accusations of corruption and supporting terrorism that have been levelled against him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
SERAP has urged the World Bank to halt the $800m loan disbursement to Nigeria Government. President Buhari had requested the Senate’s approval for the World Bank loan. The group appealed to the World Bank to require the Nigerian government to provide adequate explanations for the loan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and … Read more
A police officer stationed at a checkpoint in Rivers State has been killed by unidentified gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a police officer has been reportedly shot dead at a checkpoint around Emohua axis of East-West road by suspected hoodlums terrorizing the area. The victim was among the yet-to-be-identified officers who were said to … Read more
INEC has pledged to Take a tough stance against electoral misconduct. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that the commission is taking issues of electoral offenses very seriously. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Outreach and Partnership Committee, Professor Kunle Ajayi, said those who create problems would always … Read more