Another abduction of school children in the northern region of Nigeria, this time in Kaduna. Kaduna State out to know the exact number of pupils and teachers taken away. Former Nigeria vice president Atiku Abubakar has urged to Federal Government to announce a State of Emergency following the abduction of primary school pupils and teachers … Read more
Ondo State Government under the administration of Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, has written a letter to the former deputy of the state, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, asking him to return the government owned vehicles in his possession. Ajayi whose tenure ended on the 23rd February, 2021, was Akeredolu’s deputy during his first term tenure. Ondo State Government … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, says he will not tolerate disloyalty in his second term administration. The governor also said anyone found disloyal would be sanctioned accordingly. He made the declaration on Monday at the inauguration of four newly appointed commissioners held at the International Culture and Event Centre, Akure, the state capital. The newly … Read more
Senator Ishaku Abbo who is representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District said the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa state under the leadership of Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has caused wanton destruction of properties belonging to the APC party including his campaign office in Mubi. The senator while condemning the heinous act said the destruction … Read more
Deputy House of Representatives speaker Idris Wase caused a stir after saying Nigerians in the diaspora have no business discussing matters happening in the country. This was on the back of security problems occurring in different parts of the country which has posed a challenge for the government. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairperson of the Nigerians … Read more
Many Nigerians were amazed when the 40-year old Abdulrasheed Bawa was appointed as the new Chairman of the Nigerian major anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFFC. His appointment raised eyebrow especially as to what factors would have led to his appointment and who his ”godfather” was Amid different controversies and moves to … Read more
Lawan called on all Nigerians irrespective of political, ethnic, or religious differences to support the government Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has wooed people from the south-eastern part of the country to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the appeal on Sunday during an interdenominational service to mark the first year anniversary of … Read more
Nigerian Senate has said that there is no going back on its warrant of arrest issued against the management of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), saying their move was in line with the legislative process of making public servants to account for their actions. The Chairman disclosed that the NDDC management following the arrest order, … Read more
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria and a renowned Human Rights Activist, Femi Falana, has said that the late ex-President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration frustrated the trial of former Delta State governor, James Ibori, in the United Kingdom. Falani who stated this on Sunday, narrated that Ibori was arrested in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on May … Read more
The former warlord who dared the federal government to constitute a Biafran government, declared himself the leader of the new Biafra defacto Customary Government (BCG). Dokubo assured that the defacto administration will tackle insecurity challenges faced by the Igbos and improve the lives of the people of the region. The agitation for a Biafra State … Read more
The Senate President of Nigeria, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, has asked people from the south-eastern part of the country to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the Senate President: “I will take this opportunity to appeal to our people in the southeast, grab the opportunity to be at the center of Nigerian politics,” … Read more
The Deputy Speaker, Nigerian House of Representatives, Idris Wase, has stated that Nigerians in the Diaspora have no right sending petitions to the House on issues happening in Nigeria. According the deputy speaker, Nigerians who sit in their comfort zones abroad are not eligible to file petitions against the Federal Government on issues regarding insecurity. … Read more
The Nigerian House of Representatives, is considering to pass a Bill for Act, to permit Nigerians from the age of eighteen, to carry arms for self-defence The Bill also states that “The Inspector General of Police, may, with the consent of the Governor of the State, grant a permit to any person to carry on … Read more
Reno Omokri has taken to his social media handle to complain bitterly about the way some things are done in this country He was of the view that the same law that is supposed to apply to Mr. A should also apply to Mr. B He attacked Kaduna State Governor after Sanusi Lamido was spotted speaking to a large … Read more
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has revealed that governors of the region are set to meet to consider the modalities of setting up a security outfit. Eko hot blog recalls that the Chairman of the Southeast governors forum and Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi, had stated that the region cannot establish a regional security … Read more
The South South Speakers’ Forum has congratulated all Officers elected to pilot affairs of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the Zonal level. This was part of the resolutions reached by Forum in a meeting held shortly after the PDP’ South South Zonal Congress held on Tuesday, 9th March, 2021 at Dr Obi Wali International … Read more
Osun PDP Legacy Group, a group within Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, had demanded the immediate resignation of the national chairman of the party, Uche Secondus. The group said the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Diran Odeyemi, who represented Secondus at a prayer session organised by the Sunday Bisi-led Osun … Read more
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, has assured the youth and people of the state of his administration’s commitment to good governance to improve their living standards. Sule gave the assurance on Saturday in Nassarawa Eggon at the inauguration of a continutiy bill board in his honour and three others. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) … Read more
Governors of the five southeastern states have planned to hold a meeting in Owerri, Imo state to consider the modalities of setting up a security outfit for the region. The governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma, said they had been working to set up the Eastern Security Network, but according to him, the name was … Read more
The APC leader stressed the need for all to move in unison but decisively to end the spiral of death and destruction occasioned by the crisis The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has proferred solutions to end the lingering crisis between herders and farmers in the country. Tinubu, in a … Read more