The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Tuesday, refused to grant a bail application filed by the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, saying it was filed prematurely. Justice Maryann Anenih, while delivering the ruling said, having been filed when the 1st defendant was neither in custody nor before the court, this instant application … Read more
On Monday a teacher named John Osifo, was sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually violating a nine year old girl in Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court. Administering judgement, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution proved the charge of defilement against Osifo beyond every reasonable doubt. Evidence of the victim was gathered by … Read more
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress AAC in the 2023 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has blasted former Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi for visiting Afe Babalola to discuss ongoing legal cases involving activist lawyer, Dele Farotimi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obi, who was accompanied by the Labour Party candidate in the … Read more
Ekohotblog reports an incident that happened earlier today, around 7 o’clock AM (WAT), at Poly small gate, Apete, Ibadan, Oyo State. It has been confirmed that the Aye Confraternity Group were responsible for the murder of one Dolly P who is supposedly a popular Nail Technician in that area. The deceased was said to have … Read more
The Yoruba Obas Forum (YOF), a traditional organization representing Yoruba monarchs, recently concluded a tour across Lagos State aimed at rebuilding trust and unity among Yoruba traditional rulers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tour, which began at Aladeshoyin’s palace and concluded at Ojora’s palace, focused on addressing past grievances, fostering stronger relationships, and charting … Read more
Reactions have continued to trail the endorsement of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, by various groups for the position of Lagos State Governor in 2027. Findings by Eko Hot Blog revealed that the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), an umbrella body for youth groups across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, endorsed Seyi Tinubu … Read more
Princess Zainab J. Ado Bayero, the daughter of the late Emir of Kano, HRH Alhaji Ado Bayero, has raised alarm over an alleged hostage situation involving her family in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the filmmaker and women’s rights advocate revealed to Vanguard that as of December 8, 2024, her mother and brother, Ahmed … Read more
The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Prof. Daniel Olukoya, and his wife, Dr Folashade Elizabeth Olukoya, have been honoured with the Global Reputation Forum (GRF) and 26th Gathering of Africa’s Best Platinum Awards in London. They received the awards for their marvellous contributions to community development and their positive leadership … Read more
The father of Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, who has 30 wives, has been crowned the traditional ruler of the Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ezeogo Nwifuru Nwankpu initially married 30 wives, but over time, those who could not bear children … Read more
The Naira settled at N1538.50 per dollar at the foreign exchange market for the first time after an appreciation streak. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s foreign exchange change data on Monday showed that it stood at N1,538.50 per dollar, slightly down from N,1535 recorded on Friday. This represents an N3.5 depreciation compared to the N1535 … Read more
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has condemned the use of handcuffs on human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi during his appearance at the Ekiti State High Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Farotimi’s arrest stemmed from a defamation lawsuit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola. The lawsuit alleged defamation in Farotimi’s book, Nigeria … Read more
Kebbi State Police Command has rescued 36 kidnapped victims along the Mairairai/Bena road in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The State Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, made this known in a statement on Monday in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. He said the gunmen in large numbers barricaded Mairairai/Bena road on December 8, … Read more
Residents of Ajah, Lagos State, have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene in the planned imposition of a traditional ruler in their community, a move they claim could lead to unrest. During a peaceful protest at the governor’s office on Monday, General Secretary of the Ajah Community, Kazeem Odunlami, emphasized the community’s long-standing opposition … Read more
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany will arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday on state visit for two days. The German Embassy made this disclosure in a statement on Monday. The statement said that President Steinmeier will meet with Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of the Commission of Economic Community of West African States, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says Nigerians will vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the way the New Patriotic Party, NPP, was kicked out in the just concluded Ghana elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Monday evening, the electoral commission of Ghana declared Mahama as the winner of the presidential election held … Read more
The Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF) settled preparation to spearhead a huge $150 million investment in Agonrin Sea Beach, located at Badagry West Local Council of Lagos State, while collaborating with Eternal Flame Worldwide Limited, United Kingdom (UK). Executive Chairman of NCDF, Babatunde Oralusi, and President of EFWL, Ken Dunn, finalised discussions with the local … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), traveled to Ekiti State to meet with prominent Nigerian Senior Advocate Afe Babalola, SAN, in a bid to address the legal situation of activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is currently imprisoned in Ekiti. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), the New Jerusalem Zonal Headquarters, Egbe Lagos brought all sort of joyful emotions to the residents of the Egbe community with the construction of the main Pipeway that links other communities in the area. The drain had long gone bad years ago, thereby making it very difficult for … Read more
The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA) claims it has received 406 petitions on cases that are corruption related since its launch in April 2021 till date. Justice Eni Esan, OYACA Chairman, disclosed this on Monday at a news conference, to honour the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day. Eni Esan, a retired judge, said the petitions, came … Read more
The All Progressive Congress in Rivers State is believed to have set up a nine man panel of inquiry to investigate the root and immediate cause of the attack on its secretariat, allegedly bombed two months ago. The State’s Party’s Chairman, Tony Okocha, said it was a necessity for the panel to be set up … Read more