A former Politics Editor at Daily Trust newspaper, Ibrahim Dan-Halilu, has been arrested by the Department for Security Service (DSS) in Kaduna State for allegedly supporting the activities of RevolutionNow in a Facebook post. The group, which is agitating for revolution movement in Nigeria, was convened by Omoyele Sowore, Publisher of Sahara Reporters. It was … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force on Monday, released the names and phone numbers of Police Public Relations Officers across the states of the federation and the FCT. Force spokesman, DCP Frank Mba, explained that this was to ensure easier and quicker access to information. He added that release of the numbers became imperative so as “to … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed that it had received the order granting Ibrahim El-Zakaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), leave to travel to India for medical treatment. Dr. Peter Afunanya, DSS Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement issued Monday night and made available to newsmen. He disclosed … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, August 5th, 2019 1. President Buhari approves induction retreat for ministers designate The presidency has sent a message to all ministers designate informing them of the availability of relevant documents to be studied. This is coming following their confirmation by the Senate. (READ … Read more
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi, has cautioned the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi over his threat of war in the face of insecurity in the South-West. According to the Oluwo, the lesson he had learnt during the protracted Liberian war is still fresh in his memory. The monarch gave the warning in a … Read more
The last flight of intending pilgrims from Gombe State have arrived Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Monday with the remaining last batch of 346 pilgrims from the state. The plane landed at the King Abdallah International Airport in Madinah at 11:25am with the intending pilgrims accompanied by the Amirul Hajj and Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar … Read more
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has reserved judgement in the petition filed by the Hope Democratic Party (HDP). The party through their counsel, Chukwunoyerem Njoku, is challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 23 election. The Tribunal reserved judgment in the petition on Monday after parties in the petition had adopted their … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with Governors Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State and Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The two Governors arrived State House about 3pm and went straight to the President’s office. The meeting was still in progress at the time of filing this report.
The Delta State All Progressives Congress’ candidate in the 2019 House of Representatives election, Prince Collins Eselemo, has asked the President, Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, to probe the state election petition tribunal members for delivering judgment after he sought the transfer of his case to another court. Eselemo said the tribunal delivered the … Read more
Deputy Senate president Omo-Agege has revealed his reasons for calling for the relocation headquarters of oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region. According to the Senate president, the issue has been the focus of agitations in the region for sometime now. “The issue, it must be stressed, was the focus of a peaceful youthful … Read more
One has been allegedly shot in the leg by the Nigerian Police, in an attempt to disperse #RevolutionNow protesters who stormed the National Stadium, at Surulele Lagos state. Some protesters sustained injuries, while some were arrested by men of the force. Motorists and commuters scampered in different directions for safety, when officers shot in the … Read more
The nationwide peaceful protests slated for Monday failed in Ondo State as business and social activities were at highest ebb throughout. Security forces and agencies deployed their men to strategic areas of Akure metropolis in anticipation of the protest. At the M.K.O Abiola Democracy Park, close to the main market, Oja Oba, in the heart … Read more
A 35-year -old labourer in Awka, Anambra state has narrowly escaped lynching by suspected herdsmen in one of the secondary schools. The victim, Patrick Nnabuchi, a native of Eha Amufu, Enugu state resident in Awka, was said to be working in the school premises when he was allegedly attacked. Narrating his ordeals to reporters in … Read more
Protest in currently going on in Auchi, headquarters of Estako West local government area Edo state over suspension of the council chairman, Yakubu Musa popularly known as Yakson. The protesters used trips of sand to block entrance to the council secretariat to prevent staff from resuming for duties. They stormed some streets on Auchi with … Read more
A Kaduna High Court on Monday asked the government to release the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat so that they can seek medical treatment in India. Detail soon.
Members of the RevolutionNow movement who converged on the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Monday, were forcefully dispersed by soldiers and policemen. The protesters who arrived at the stadium around 7am on Monday for the kick off of the protest met a detachment of policemen at the entrance of the stadium. Eliaz Ozikpu, one of … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has warned against the mass protest against the Nigerian government known as RevolutionNow being staged in the state. Organisers of the protest had on Sunday assured that the protest would continue nationwide despite the arrest of the convener of RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore. Mr Sowore, a former presidential candidate, was … Read more
The revolution march tagged: #RevolutionNow being spearheaded by the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore drew reactions on Sunday from notable Nigerians and groups. Prof Wole Soyinka disagreed with security agencies that the planned march amounted to treason. He said there was nothing treasonable in it. The revolution march tagged: #RevolutionNow … Read more
Members of the RevolutionNow movement who converged on the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Monday, were forcefully dispersed by soldiers and policemen. The protesters, who arrived at the stadium around 7am on Monday, for the kick-off of the protest met a detachment of policemen at the entrance of the stadium. Some soldiers later joined … Read more
The presidency has sent a message to all ministers designate informing them of the availability of relevant documents to be studied. This is coming following their confirmation by the Senate. Boss Mustapha, the secretary to the government of the federation, on Monday, August 5, asked ministers designate to come with their updated CVs both in … Read more