Kwankwaso Dismisses Political Violence Tinubu’s Scorecard Will Speak for Him in 2027 No Scheme Can Stop Tinubu’s Re-election Political chieftain Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that no amount of political scheming or blackmail will stop President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from winning a second term in 2027. Kwankwaso made the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its investigations into serious fraud allegations involving top officials from President Muhammadu Buhari’s former administration. Key figures under scrutiny include Hadi Sirika, former Minister of Aviation; Abubakar Malami, former Justice Minister and Attorney-General; and Sadiya Umar-Farouq, who served as Minister of … Read more
EkoHotBlog report that Abubakar Malami, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation has denied reports that he is on the run to avoid arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption. This is coming after the suspension of the EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa by President Bola Tinubu … Read more
AGF Malami and CBN Governor Emefiele are set to be charged with contempt over the ongoing Naira crisis. Abdulhakeem Mustapha, the lead counsel for the three states made this known on Thursday. Following the Supreme Court verdict on the Naira redesign policy, neither the CBN governor nor the AGF made any official statement about compliance … Read more
State Governors have given Malami, Emefiele Tuesday ultimatum to obey the Supreme Court order on Naira redesign. The state governments threatened to file contempt charges against the two top officials. It’s over one week since the apex court handed down the order, the AGF and the CBN have kept mum over the verdict. EKO HOT … Read more
Malami has disclosed that the 2023 elections will be free and fair following the implementation of the Electoral Act 2022. The Electoral Act 2022 was signed by President Muhammadu Buhari in May. Malami made this claim at the 67th session of the State House Ministerial Briefing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of … Read more
FG has made a statement regarding the possibility of postponing the 2023 election. Malami has made a firm commitment that the 2023 elections will take place according to the predetermined schedule. Malami provided this update to journalists after the National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of … Read more
Last year, the Federal Government chose the preferred bidders of the concession of some airports in the country. The international airport in Lagos State was one of the concerned airports. However, the reserved bidder alleged that the preferred bidder breached the procedures for the process. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court in … Read more
A Court has stopped the confirmation of Onochie, Ogbuku as NDDC chairman and MD. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has been directed by the Federal High Court, Abuja, to stop the screening and confirmation of Lauretta Onochie and Samuel Ogbuku as Chairman and Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission respectively. … Read more
SERAP has sued President Buhari over failure to probe ‘missing trillions of ecological funds’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued President Muhammadu Buhari over the failure of his administration to probe the spending of trillions of ecological funds at all levels—federal, state and local governments from 2001 … Read more
A Court has dismissed Nnamdi Kanu’s N20bn suit against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ‘discontinued’ a N20 billion suit filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Attorney-General of the … Read more
SERAP has asked President Buhari to bring the attackers of INEC offices to justice. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate law enforcement agencies to identify and arrest … Read more
SERAP has issued a one-week ultimatum to President Buhari to trace trillions of ecological funds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the spending of the Ecological Fund by governments at all levels from 2001 to date. The body charged him to direct … Read more
Eleven South East senators have asked President Buhari to obey a court ruling and release Nnamdi Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the South East Caucus in the Senate has called on the Federal Government to obey the ruling of the Appeal Court and discharge the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi … Read more
FG has given fresh updates on banning okada across the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Thursday said it has not taken any decision to ban the operation of commercial motorcycle known as Okada as a form of transportation in the country. The Minister of State for Transportation, Ademola Adegoroye, stated … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged President Buhari to keep to his promise and release Nnamdi Kanu from detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to honour his earlier stance on the ongoing trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Buhari had consistently … Read more
Buhari’s Govt Accused Of ‘Terrorism’ Over Continued Detention Of Kanu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lead Counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has again questioned the Federal Government of Nigeria over the June 2021 arrest and extradition of his client, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Ejiofor … Read more
SERAP and five University Students have sued Buhari over his refusal to meet ASUU’s demands EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, and five university students have sued President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration over refusal by the Federal Government to meet the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU’s demands, which … Read more
[JUST IN] US To Repatriate $23m Abacha Loot EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria and the United States government have reached an agreement on the return of over $23 million of the Abacha loot. EDITOR’S PICK APC’s Loss In Osun A Consequence Of Sacrilege Committed Against Bola Ige – Soyinka 2023: Another Amaechi’s … Read more
Paris Club Refund: NGF Describes Malami’s Action As Fraudulent, Self-Serving EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has criticized the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, describing his recent claims and actions as fraudulent and self-serving over the $418m Paris Club refund. The Chairman of … Read more