Otunba T.J Abass 
Zelensky declared that Russia has begun ‘big revenge’ on Ukraine. Zelensky has warned for weeks that Moscow sought to step up assaults after months of virtual stalemate. The Ukrainian President said Russian attacks in the east were relentless despite heavy casualties on the Russian side. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has … Read more
Joe Biden has ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Biden’s comment comes a day after Germany’s leader also ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine. Mr Biden has repeatedly rebuffed Ukraine’s pleas for the jets, instead focusing on providing military support in other areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden … Read more
Wike has threatened to hit PDP leaders over anti-party activities. Wike accused the National Working Committee of the party of working with the opposition. The aggrieved governor said, “nobody that touches us that will not get a wound on his body.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State expressed his discontent … Read more
Oyetola faces fresh trouble as ex-INEC director clarified controversial BVAS report. Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi stated that there should not have been a discrepancy in the 2022 Osun State governorship election. Osaze-Uzzi described the Osun tribunal judgement as a validation of the role of BVAS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, a former Director of the … Read more
Nigerians in the Diaspora are bracing up for a political rally in support of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a convergence that is poised to be the grandest of its kind beyond the shore of Nigeria, given the level of preparation by the organizers. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Adeleke … Read more
Another container has reportedly fallen in Lagos. The incident happened just a day after a similar occurrence claimed the lives of nine passengers in Ojuelegba. The Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASEMA) has said that the fallen 40 feet container occupied 90 per cent of the road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that another container has … Read more
Some new currency sales syndicates have been arrested by the DSS. Some bank officials have also been implicated. The DSS accused some commercial banks’ officers of “aiding the economic malfeasance”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday said it has arrested some members of organised syndicates involved in the … Read more
A court has thrown out a suit seeking Buhari’s removal as President. The suit seeking the outright sacking of Buhari was thrown out by Justice Inyang Ekwo on three grounds. One of the grounds was that the suit constituted a gross abuse of the court process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court … Read more
Three House of Representatives members have dumped APC For PDP. They met with the Presidential flagbearer of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, who officially welcomed them into the party on Sunday. The reps members are; Hon Ahmed Dayyabu Safana, Hon Hamza Dalhat Batagarawa and Hon Salisu Iro Isansi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three members of … Read more
Arsenal have submitted a fresh £70m bid for Moises Caicedo. Mikel Arteta have identified Caicedo as one of his main targets for the January transfer window. Arsenal had an initial £60m bid rejected by the Seagulls. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal have reportedly submitted a second bid worth £70m for Brighton & Hove Albion … Read more
Chelsea halted the departure of a key player from Potter’s squad. Chalobah has attracted interest from Inter Milan and other European clubs this January. But the Blues are unwilling to let key the defender leave Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea are reportedly unwilling to let key defender … Read more
Russia’s Wagner Group has launched a fresh assault in a Ukrainian village. Ukraine’s military says it repelled the attack near Blahodatne, but the Russian mercenary group says it is in control. Russian troops have increased their attacks in the east of Ukraine, particularly on the towns of Vuhledar and Bakhmut. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
German has ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine. In an interview with a German newspaper, Olaf Scholz warned against a bidding war for weapons. Ukraine had asked allied nations to create a “fighter jet coalition” to bolster their capabilities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the German chancellor has ruled out sending fighter jets to … Read more
Eleven travellers have been burnt to death in the Ondo road crash. The victims were said to be heading to Lagos in a luxury Marcopolo bus when they met their death. The fatal accident occurred at Soka Bridge in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 11 … Read more
Emefiele has announced that operatives of the EFCC and ICPC will monitor the distribution of new naira notes to banks. The CBN Governor disclosed this on Sunday after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari on the implementation of the naira redesign. The apex bank had fixed January 31, 2023, as the deadline for the withdrawal of the … Read more
Brig. Gen. Y. D. Ahmed has been named NYSC Director-General by President Buhari. Ahmed will take over on Monday from Christy Uba who piloted the affairs of the NYSC for about three months. Uba was appointed by the Presidency following the sacking of Brig. Gen. Mohammed Fadah. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
House Committee has demanded the arrest of Godwin Emefiele over the old Naira deadline. The ad-hoc committee on Sunday rejected the 10-day extension by the CBN. The CBN had fixed January 31st as the deadline for the exchange of the old N200, N500 and N1000 notes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives … Read more
Emefiele is currently in Daura with Buhari over the currency swap deadline. Emefiele has been in the headlines over his refusal to shift the January 31st deadline. With the deadline less than 48 hours away, it was not immediately clear what he may propose to the president during the visit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Gunmen have attacked a military checkpoint at Enugu/Ebonyi border killing two soldiers and three policemen. The gunmen first killed the two soldiers at a checkpoint in Enugu before proceeding to the Enugu-Ebonyi border. The incident took place Saturday night at the border checkpoint between Enugu and Ebonyi States. EKO HOT BLOG reports no fewer than … Read more
NANS has given President Buhari a 7-day ultimatum to resolve the lingering fuel crisis in Nigeria. The student’s body alleged that petrol is continuously being hoarded in the country, describing it as “artificial fuel scarcity”. NANS described the scarcity as blackmail instigated to spread propaganda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Association of Nigerian … Read more