NDLEA Partners With Pakistani Authorities, Other Nations To Combat Drug Trafficking

NDLEA operative has announced its decision to partner with Pakistani Authorities and other nations to combat drug trafficking. Femi Babafemi made this known after a meeting with the Pakistani authority in Abuja. According to Babafemi, the meeting focused on improved communication and the exchange of real-time intelligence using the INCB communication tool. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Cross River Police Parade 16 Individuals Suspected Of Electoral Offences

Sixteen individuals suspected of electoral offences have been paraded by the Cross River Police. The suspects were caught with arms and ammunition during their arrest in Ogoja after the polls. The suspects were alleged to be members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and also vigilantes in their community in Obudu Local Government Area. EKO … Read more

Buhari Departs For Least Developed Countries Conference In Qatar

President Buhari is scheduled to depart Abuja for the least developed Countries Conference in Qatar. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu made this known in a statement on Saturday. The conference will begin on March 5th, 2023 and conclude on March 9th, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

APC Constitutes Legal Team To Safeguard Tinubu’s Victory

APC has organized a legal team to uphold its mandate. The APC PCC stated this on Friday while addressing a press conference in Abuja. The candidate of the Labour Party has insisted that they are evidence to prove in court that the February 25th election was rigged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Campaign … Read more

Supreme Court Ruling On Naira Policy: CBN Awaits Legal Advice

The CBN is awaiting legal advice concerning the Supreme Court ruling. The apex court in its ruling declared the naira redesign policy was an affront to the 1999 Constitution of the country. The court also directed CBN to keep the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes in circulation till December 31, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Court Clears 55-Year-Old Lecturer Of Rape Charges

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A court has dismissed rape allegations against a 55-year-old lecturer. The lecturer was arraigned on March 7, 2022, and has pleaded not guilty to the allegation of raping a 12-year-old girl. The judge held that the prosecution witnesses had created doubt in the mind of the court with the discrepancies in the evidence. EKO HOT … Read more

Election: 7 States Withdraw Suit Challenging Tinubu’s Victory

Seven PDP States have withdrawn their suit challenging Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election. The seven states had dragged the Federal Government of Nigeria before the Supreme Court over the outcome of the election. The suit was filed by the Attorneys General of Bayelsa, Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom, Delta, Edo and Sokoto State. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

‘Don’t Rush To Congratulate Tinubu’ — US Senator Tells Biden

A United States Senator has advised Joe Biden to recalibrate before congratulating Tinubu. Risch stated that the electoral process in Nigeria is widely viewed as deeply flawed by election observers. Risch was disappointed by the administration’s eagerness to accept the outcome of the election without having a complete understanding of what happened during the entire … Read more

Buhari Was Deceived Over Naira Redesign Policy — Yahaya Bello

 Yahaya Bello has claimed that President Buhari was deceived over the Naira redesign policy. The statement is coming hours after the Supreme Court, nullified the ban on the use of the old N200, N500 and N1000 banknotes as legal tenders. Bello stated this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s programme. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Pa Adebanjo Faults INEC On Election Results, Insists ‘There’s No President-Elect’

Pa Adebanjo has faulted INEC’s decision to declare Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election. He described the outcome of the Presidential election as a daylight robbery. Pa Adebanjo insisted that there’s no President-elect. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of Afenifere, Pa Adebanjo has claimed that there is no President-elect … Read more

Wike Finally Breaks Silence Over Tinubu’s Victory

Wike has finally broken his silence over Tinubu’s victory. He expressed happiness that Makinde was among the individuals who played a significant role in ensuring that power was transferred to the southern region of the country. Wike made the statement on Friday in Oyo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike … Read more

JUST IN: Court Approves Obi, Atiku’s Bid To Scrutinize Election Materials

Obi and Atiku have been granted permission by a Court to examine the 2023 election materials. Both PDP and LP had since rejected the outcome of the election. After considering the ex-parte applications brought before it by the two aggrieved presidential candidates and their political parties, Justice Joseph Ikyegh issued the orders. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Atiku, Obi Seek Court’s Approval To Review Election Materials

Atiku and Peter Obi have filed a request with the court seeking approval to review the electoral materials. Both Atiku and Obi have claimed in separate statements that they won the election last Saturday but were rigged out. They requested the PEC to allow them to inspect the electoral materials used for last Saturday’s polls. … Read more

Lagos Guber Race: Jandor, Gbadebo Rhodes In Talks To Form Alliance

PDP Jandor and Labour Party Gbadebo Rhodes are in talks to form an alliance. Elders of the two parties are leading the discussions regarding the potential alliance. As the discussions progress, it appears that there is a hurdle that needs to be overcome, according to several sources. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is an … Read more

Scores Killed As Pipeline Explosion Rocks Rivers

Scores have been feared dead after a crude oil explosion rocked Rivers community. The incident happened at about 2am on Friday. It was gathered that one of the buses loaded with crude went up in flames while trying to navigate to an illegal refining point in the area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many people … Read more

Police Officer Kills Lover, Self After Heated Argument

A Police officer has killed his partner and himself after a heated argument in Kwara state. According to reports, the disagreement escalated and the police officer allegedly tried to assault his partner, but she managed to escape. The officer pursued her and shot her dead with an AK-47 rifle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a … Read more

INEC Unveils Schedule For Supplementary Elections

The INEC has revealed when the supplementary elections will take place. The INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday. He said the Commission would conduct the re-scheduled elections in Edo and Enugu States on Saturday, March 11 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) … Read more

Ibadan Police Apprehend 11 Suspects With Human Parts

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Ibadan police have arrested 11 suspects with human body parts. The suspects were reportedly arrested in their hideout at the Orita-Aperin area of Ibadan. SP Adewae Osifeso revealed that the suspects specialised in selling human skulls and other organs for ritual purposes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Command in Oyo State says it … Read more

Tinubu Claps Back At Peter Obi’s Claim Of Presidential Victory

Tinubu has disputed Peter Obi’s assertion of winning the 2023 presidential election. In Thursday’s press conference, Obi asserted that he emerged victorious in the recently concluded presidential election. Festus Keyamo urged Obi to stop misleading the gullible, noting that Tinubu won the election and not him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the president-elect, Bola Tinubu … Read more

Presidential Election Result: Tinubu’s Camp Responds To Obi’s Plan To Take Legal Action

Tinubu’s camp has responded to Peter Obi’s plan to take legal action. Obi had stated that the election was a daylight robbery and would use all legitimate means to reclaim the mandate. Reacting to Peter Obi’s claims, Femi Fani-Kayode said it is ‘delusional’ for the Labour Party flagbearer to claim that he won the 2023 … Read more