Otunba T.J Abass 
Tinubu, Atiku, and other candidates are set to sign the final peace accord. The peace accord is voluntary and not mandatory for political parties to participate. No fewer than 18 candidates are jostling to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the presidential election scheduled for Saturday, the candidates representing various … Read more
The Supreme Court has adjourned the Naira swap suit against the Federal Government. The court has fixed March 3rd for judgement. The federal government’s Naira swap policy is being legally challenged by the state governments of Kaduna, Kogi, Zamfara, and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has adjourned Judgement on a suit … Read more
INEC has commenced the distribution of BVAS and other election materials. The election materials were disbursed to Local Government Areas (LGAs). The distribution process was overseen by all security agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and other sensitive … Read more
A Court has ordered the confiscation of multi-billion Lagos, Abuja, and Dubai properties linked to Kogi State Govt. According to the Court ruling, the forfeiture of these assets is temporary. Justice Oweibo also gave the EFCC permission to seize the N400 million that had been recovered from Aminu Falala and was connected to the State. … Read more
Shehu Sani has mocked members of the G5 governors for failing to endorse the same candidate. The governors are aggrieved with the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the party’s national leadership. Shehu Sani said, “the G5 Governors wore uniform attire for seven months in London, Madrid and Paris but couldn’t agree on a uniform … Read more
Policemen have been banned from escorting VIPs to polling units during elections. This was made known on Wednesday in Osogbo by the spokesperson of the police command, SP Yemisi Opalola. SP Yemisi warned that any officer found to have flouted the directive will be subjected to disciplinary actions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police … Read more
The CBN has come under fresh fire from Ganduje. The governor described the CBN’s Naira policy as ‘COVID-23’. Ganduje also slammed his counterparts Godwin Obaseki and Duoye Diri, respectively, for going to court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has remained unsparing in his condemnation of the naira … Read more
Gunmen have burnt a woman and razed five houses in Imo state. The incident happened in Amagu Ihube community. The country home of a retired Director of the DSS, Emeka Ngwu, was also burnt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen, in the early hours of Tuesday, razed the country home of the Imo State Commissioner … Read more
Akeredolu has likened Tinubu to Awolowo, Azikiwe and Ahmadu Bello. Akeredolu made the comparison on Tuesday at the launch of a book on the former Lagos governor. The book centred on Tinubu alongside the late Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe and Ahmadu Bello, among others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has likened All … Read more
The UK has urged politicians to concede in case of defeat. Catriona Laing, British High Commissioner to Nigeria made the statement on Tuesday. 18 presidential candidates will appear on the ballot for Saturday’s election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom has advised politicians contesting Saturday’s general elections to concede defeat or approach a … Read more
Kaduna, Kogi, and Zamfara have filed contempt proceedings against AGF and the CBN governor, Emefiele. This is due to their purported non-compliance with a Supreme Court order. The order extended the deadline for the use of old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kaduna, Kogi, and Zamfara States have initiated a … Read more
A court has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of IGP Usman Baba. The suit was instituted by Michael Idoko against President Muhammadu Buhari and four others. Justice James Omotoso dismissed the suit because the plaintiff lacked the legal right to institute it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has … Read more
Fani-Kayode has reacted to the rumours of being hospitalized after DSS grilling. Reacting to the reports Fani-Kayode said he was “bedridden.” Recall that during Monday’s hearing, his Lawyer, Wale Balogun, notified the court that his client had been hospitalised. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Tuesday, faulted reports … Read more
A popular House of Reps candidate has died. Ado Isa was confirmed dead four days before the 2023 elections. He died on Monday after a brief illness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate in the Wudil/Garko Constituency of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Kamilu Ado Isa, is dead. Isa, … Read more
A gas explosion has hit a Delta Community. The gas station identified as NELMIC Gas Plant caught fire on Monday night. An unspecified number of persons were feared dead, while several others sustained injuries from the fire explosion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fire explosion has rocked a popular cooking gas plant located along … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly bombed the Kogi LGA council offices. The incident happened on Monday evening. The attacked building is close to the INEC facility in the local government area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some unknown gunmen suspected to be terrorists have reportedly blown off the administrative offices in Okehi Local Government Area (LGA) … Read more
Fani-Kayode has been hospitalised after DSS questioning. FFK is being tried in court for allegedly using false documents. During Monday’s hearing of the case, Fani-Kayode’s Lawyer, Wale Balogun, notified the court that his client has been hospitalised. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, was absent on Monday from the Lagos … Read more
Over 100 Rivers State clerics have thrown their weight behind Tinubu’s candidacy. The clerics declared their support for Tinubu after their meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday. They maintained that Tinubu remained the only person with the capacity to solve the country’s problems. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 100 clerics under the auspices of … Read more
A Medical doctor has been arrested for murder and organ harvesting in Kwara State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Kaiama General Hospital, in Kwara State, Dr. Abass Adio Adeyemi, has been paraded by the police for murder and organ harvesting. It was gathered that the decomposed bodies of … Read more
Atiku has revealed how he thwarted Obasanjo’s third term agenda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed how he stopped former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s third term bid. He disclosed this at an event with the party’s National Assembly candidates on Sunday night in Abuja. … Read more