Eko Hot Blog Presidential Election Petition Tribunal will on Wednesday, September 6, give judgment in the three petitions challenging the declaration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 presidential election. Gatekeepers News reports that the Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Bangari made the disclosure in a statement. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Jimmy Buffett, the American singer-songwriter best known for his 1977 hit “Margaritaville,” has died at the age of 76. Buffett’s death was confirmed on his website on Saturday. The statement said that he “passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs.” … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Niger State government has declared Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as public holidays to enable the distribution of palliatives to all wards across the 25 local government areas of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary Coup Ego, Former Lagbaja’s Backup Singer, Loses Husband in the US UNILORIN … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that popular Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, has announced his separation from his wife, Bunmi, after 16 years of marriage. The actor made the announcement in a lengthy post on his verified Instagram handle on Friday. He said that he had “finally accepted the reality of the end of the road.” Ninalowo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has dismissed rumors that singer Portable was paid to perform at its 2023 Annual General Conference. In an interview with PUNCH, NBA National Publicity Secretary Akorede Lawal said that Portable’s performance was part of the package of headline sponsor Obi Cubana’s Cubana Group. EDITOR’S PICKS AU … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the management of the University of Ilorin has banned signing out activities for final year students of the university. The directive was issued by the Directorate of Student Affairs Unit, and it takes effect immediately. EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary Coup Ego, Former Lagbaja’s Backup Singer, Loses Husband … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian singer Ego, famously known back in the days for her role as backup singer to Lagbaja, has lost her husband Niyi Ogbaro in the US. EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary Coup JUST IN: Ministers Arrive For First FEC Meeting By Tinubu Tinubu Freezes Visas For Non-Participating Officials … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon after a military coup overthrew President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Wednesday. The coup leaders have announced that they will install Gen. Brice Nguema as the transitional president of the country. The AU’s Peace and Security Council met on Thursday to discuss the situation in Gabon … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has barred PoS operators in Nigeria from increasing charges for PoS transactions. The Commission in a statement released on Wednesday and signed by its Chief ExecutiveOfficer, Mr. Babatunde Irukera, said the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that President Tinubu is currently in a meeting with the GMD of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and executives from Shell Petroleum Development Company. As of the time of filing this report, details of the discussion remain undisclosed, however, it is highly probable that the meeting centers around the recent fuel price adjustments and … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke has just escaped an assassination attempt at the mosque where he went to observe Eid Mubaraq prayers. This was made known by his close aides who revealed that it happened at Osogbo Eid praying ground. He revealed that some hoodlums led by APC chieftains took … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Commander of the Ogun State Security Network, otherwise known as the Amotekun Corps, David Akinremi has died. This online news platform learnt that Akinremi died on Monday evening after a protracted illness. Akinremi, a retired Commissioner of Police became the pioneer commander of Amotekun in 2021 when the corps was launched … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday June 28th and Thursday June 29th 2023 As Public Holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
…Court fixes July 14 for adoption EkoHotBlog reports that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has closed its case seeking to nullify the election of President Bola Tinubu as president at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja on Wednesday. The online news platform reports that Aisha Abubakar, the party’s Assistant Welfare Director, and the … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has officially assumed office as the 22nd IG. The former IG, Usman Baba, officially handed over to Egbetokun today, Wednesday, during a Handing/Taking Over Ceremony of the Inspector-General of Police at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the immediate past Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom is currently been quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Makurdi, the state capital. Ortom arrived EFCC’s office on Tuesday following an invitation by the anti-graft agency. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 How Ifako-Ijaiye LG, General … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Bello Matawalle, the immediate past governor of Zamfara, has been reportedly declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over ₦70 billion siphoned through alleged shoddy contracts awarded while in office. The Nigerian Tribune quoted a top security source as saying the EFCC asked the Department of State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has been re-elected as the Speaker of the 10th Assembly. Ogundoyin, representing Ibarapa East State Constituency was reelected as Speaker on Wednesday, following the proclamation of the 10th Assembly for commencement of legislative duties by Governor Seyi Makinde. … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that some youths are currently protesting at the Force Headquarters over the crisis rocking the Nasarawa Assembly. TRecall youths recently protested over the suspension of the inauguration of the seventh Assembly by Governor Abdullahi Sule following alleged security threats in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 June … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that former Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has officially resigned from his position in the House of Representatives in order to assume the role of Chief of Staff to the President. Gbajabiamila’s resignation was tendered during a session on the floor of the house, the speaker Tajudeen Abbas read aloud the letter. EDITOR’S PICKS Major … Read more