Eko Hot Blog reports that the Head of Service Office in the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, was gutted by fire on Saturday, which affected Block C in the complex. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but members of the Federal Fire Service are currently on the scene as of the time of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, explained his decision to engage Senior Advocates of Nigeria to handle 800 litigation involving the administration, lamenting that lack of diligent prosecution of cases in the past by FCT officials led to the loss of numerous cases. Wike alleged that there … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that palpable tension gripped the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday as three personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), assigned to provide security during an ongoing examination at Senior Secondary School, Life Camp, within the Jabi and Gwarinpa areas, shot two students. This news medium learnt that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there was a mild drama at the Asaba Airport, Delta State, on Sunday as air passengers who departed Lagos State for Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), were flown to a different location. A former governorship candidate in Kano State, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, better known as Dawisu, made the disclosure … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a building under construction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, experienced a partial collapse. One person was reportedly rescued from the building collapse. This online media platform learnt that the incident took place on Saturday in the Central Business District, adjacent to Taj Bank. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Division of the Appeal Court in a divided ruling on Friday, upheld Prince Dapo Abiodun’s reelection as the legitimate governor of Ogun State on March 18, 2023. In the ruling read by Justice Joseph Shagbaor Ikyegh, it was detailed that the majority ruling struck out the appeal that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the judgment in Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s appeal against his removal by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Kano State has been scheduled for Friday by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. On September 20, 2023, a three-man panel of judges, led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay, invalidated 165,663 of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has said poverty is not a shameful thing for Nigerians, stressing that it is just not acceptable. The president stated this on Friday at the closing ceremony of a three-day retreat for ministers, presidential aides, and other cabinet members, which took place in the State House … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Daniel Bwala, the spokesman of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation, has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership over a comment made by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Bwala, in a post via X, shared a video of Mohammed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday met with his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. This news medium learnt that the duo, who met at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today, were seen shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries. Editors Pick Appeal Court … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, received the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The chancellor was accompanied by a delegation of top government officials, high-ranking German business people including Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of some of the highest-valued companies in the country as well … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), Barrister Ayuba Wandai Usman, was on Friday attacked by armed robbers in Abuja. The NASIEC chairman’s official vehicle was snatched by the assailants at gun point. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – PDP Reacts As To Tinubu’s Victory … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has visited the former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, over the recent death of his mother, Hajiya Halima. In a post via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Kwankwaso said he paid a condolence visit to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against the diversion of palliatives meant for poor and vulnerable groups in the city. The FCT Administration (FCTA) on Monday commenced the distribution of 12,000 bags of rice and maize to vulnerable households across the six area councils of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the discovery of 189 fake companies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The said companies are said to have dubiously secured land allocations in the Federal Capital Territory. Editors Pick President Tinubu Announces Fresh Top Appointment SHOWDOWN: Parliamentary Workers To Shut NASS, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has denied reports of an assassination attempt on his life on Sunday. The Governor in the clarification, said the reports about an assassination attempt on him on Sunday evening while travelling from Lokoja to Abuja were not true. Bello explained that what happened was a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 40-year-old Madrid, Spain-based ‘businessman’, Sherif Egbo Ally at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja while attempting to board an Air France flight to Paris, France, after they discovered he ingested illicit drugs. The NLDEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad has debunked trending reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike is about to demolish the National Mosque in Abuja. Some earlier reports had claimed Wike has given an order for some parts of the National Mosque to be demolished to make … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nysome Wike -led group of five Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors made up of four former and one serving governor, held talks with President Bola Tinubu late on Tuesday. It was gathered that the meeting was preceded by a meeting held at the Abuja residence of the Minister of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has put the administration’s monthly wage bill at N8 billion. Wike noted that the FCT budget for next year would take into account the concerns raised by various stakeholders and unions. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP BoT Demands Resignation Of Anyanwu As National … Read more