Asiwaju Tinubu’s Stamp Of Approval On Attorney Olu Otubusin’s Personality: ‘You Have Painted Your Image With Golden Brushstrokes on Emerald Slate’

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s President-Elect, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has hailed US-based lawyer Mcguinnis Otunbushin as an accomplished Nigerian who has flown his country’s flag with aplomb and dignity. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Under Pressure From NLC To Intervene For Nigerians Trapped In Sudan Atiku Lauds Iwuanyanwu’s Election as Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General National Assembly … Read more

Sudan War: Air Peace Chair Onyema Reveals Why He ‘Volunteered’ To Evacuate Stranded Nigerian Students

The CEO of Air Peace, Onyema, has opened up about why he offered to evacuate Nigerian students who were stuck in Sudan. About 277 Nigerians arrived in Abuja following the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Onyema expressed concern that the ongoing conflict in Sudan should not result in the loss of any Nigerian citizens. EKO HOT … Read more

Tinubu’s Presidency ‘A Stroke Of Luck’ For Nigerians — Adamu Garba

Adamu Garba has stated that Nigerians should count themselves lucky to have Tinubu as their incoming President. According to Graba, Tinubu represents the ideal type of leader that Nigerians crave. He urged Nigerians to support Tinubu in his quest to rebuild the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adamu Garba, a chieftain of the All … Read more

Unknown Gunmen Kill 3 Policemen In Anambra

Unknown Gunmen have killed three Policemen in Anambra State. The officers were gunned down on Thursday in Umuneze LGA. In the video that is currently trending, it was revealed that the officers who were murdered were part of the mobile police unit and were assigned to the 29 PMF and 54 PMF teams stationed in … Read more

Abia’s Factional Speaker To investigate Ikpeazu’s Administration

The Abia Factional Speaker is set to probe the performance of Governor Ikpeazu’s administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State House of Assembly, under its factional Speaker, Chukwudi Apugo, says it has received a plethora of petitions against government agencies and will soon begin a probe. Recall that Apugo was elected the Speaker … Read more

Ayade Makes 5 New Appointments 25 Days Before Leaving Office [Full List]

Governor Ayade appointed five new officials just 25 days before his departure from office. The appointees are Ushie Esther Peter, Irek Matthew Esikpe, Atim Okokon Ekpenyong, Emmanuel Egban and Abu Ikwo Eyo. According to Timothy Akwaji, their appointments take effect from April 27, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Cross River State, … Read more

May 29: Military Sends Fresh Warning To Politicians Plotting To Scuttle Tinubu’s Inauguration

The Military has sent a fresh warning to politicians who are plotting to scuttle Tinubu’s inauguration. The military stated that its officers would be on standby to forestall any unwanted happening in the country. Maj. Gen. Musa Danmadami gave the warning on Thursday during the bi-weekly press briefing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Military … Read more

WAEC Fixes New Date For Commencement Of 2023 WASSCE

WAEC has fixed a new date for the commencement of the 2023 WASSCE. The examination is scheduled to commence on May 8th and conclude on June 23rd. WAEC made this known during a pre-examination press briefing in Lagos on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is … Read more

Troops Rescue 2 NGO Workers, 3 Others From Kidnappers’ Den

Troops have rescued two abducted NGO workers and three others from the kidnappers’ den. According to reports, they were released on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has successfully rescued two out of three humanitarian workers from Family Health International (FHI360), who were kidnapped by fighters belonging to the Islamic State of … Read more

Darkness Looms As FG Cuts Off DisCos From National Grid

The FG is set to cut off DisCos from National Grid over debt. Mass disconnection is likely to occur in areas such as Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara, and parts of Niger, Ekiti and Kogi states. The Market Operator (MO) has notified relevant parties of the disconnection from the national grid that is to take place. … Read more

Alleged Anti-Party Activities: LP Suspends Kenneth Okonkwo, 11 Others

The Apapa-led faction has suspended LP spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo and 11 others over anti-party acts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party’s National Executive Council, headed by Alhaji Bashiru Lamidi Apapa, has suspended 12 party executives, among them Kenneth Okonkwo, the spokesperson for the party’s Presidential Campaign Council. Apapa’s leadership announced the suspension during … Read more

Excitement As First Batch Of Nigerians Fleeing Sudan War Land In Abuja [PHOTOS]

The first set of Nigerians escaping the war in Sudan has arrived in Abuja. They off from Aswan, Egypt at about 4 pm in the afternoon. They landed at the Federal Capital Territory at about 11:40 pm on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the first batch of Nigerians fleeing the ongoing war in Sudan … Read more

Gunmen Behead Superintendent Of Police In Abia

Gunmen have beheaded the superintendent of Police in Abia State. The ASP was brutally killed on Tuesday morning along East Street with his head cut off. The incident has sent many residents of East Street into panic mode. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a criminal gang said to be responsible for the gruesome murder of … Read more

NDLEA Reveals Date For 2023 Recruitment Test

NDLEA has announced a date for the 2023 recruitment test. The online test is scheduled to hold from Monday, May 8 to Wednesday 10th May 2023. The online assessment exercise is the first in the series of screening tests to be conducted for qualified candidates. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement … Read more

Sokoto Gov-Elect Sets Up Committee To Investigate Tambuwal

Sokoto Gov-Elect Aliyu has set up a committee to investigate Tambuwal. The Deputy Governor-elect, Mohammed Idris Gobir, is in heading the committee. The 20-member committee are investigating the alleged N86 billion loan the Tambuwal administration had secured for the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sokoto State Governor-elect, Ahmed Aliyu, has set up a … Read more

JUST IN: APC NWC Holds Crucial Meeting Over Zoning Of Senate President, Speakership Positions

The APC’s National Working Committee are currently convening a crucial meeting to deliberate on the zoning of the Senate President and Speakership positions. There is a fierce division within the party regarding the zone that will produce the next Senate President. The objective of the meeting is to devise a template for a consensus zoning … Read more

Ekweremadu’s Sentencing: Senate Makes Last-Minute Appeal For Leniency

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With just 48 hours to go before his sentencing, Senate has pleaded for leniency for Ekweremadu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has appealed to the Centre for Criminal Court, United Kingdom for clemency in the sentencing of Nigeria’s former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice. The plea is coming barely … Read more

JUST IN: Tinubu Rejects Wike’s Demand For ‘Project Refund’

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Tinubu has rejected Wike’s demand to reimburse Rivers for Flyovers erected on Federal Highways. During commissioning, Wike pleaded with the President-elect to refund the state for the expenses incurred on the projects. Responding, Tinubu stated that he did not owe the governor anything. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu has declined a … Read more

JUST IN: Buhari Unveils Nigeria’s Agenda 2050

Buhari has unveiled Nigeria’s Agenda 2050. The unveiling took place on Wednesday in Abuja. The development comes nearly three months after the National Economic Council endorsed the Agenda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has launched Nigeria Agenda 2050, which seeks to elevate the country’s real GDP growth by seven per cent, establish … Read more

JUST IN: President-Elect, Tinubu Lands In Port Harcourt For Project Commissioning [PHOTOS]

The President-Elect, Bola Tinubu, has landed in Port Harcourt to commission projects in the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-Elect, Bola Tinubu, has arrived in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, to oversee the inauguration of various projects in the state’s oil-rich region. Tinubu, who was invited at the instance of Governor … Read more