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APC Victory Rests On The North Pillar, Let The Region Produce Next Senate President – Ex-Gov Yari Tells Ruling Party

May 1, 2023.May 1, 2023. by Praise Ben

Yari has urged APC to prioritize competence-based zoning for National Assembly. The Ex-Zamfara Governor warned against inciting religious tensions within the party. Yari emphasized North’s vital role in APC’s victory, urged region to produce next Senate president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul’Aziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State and newly elected senator, took to … Read more

Beyond Rhetoric: VP-Elect Shettima Unveils Concrete Plans for Tinubu’s Gender-Friendly Presidency

Apr 30, 2023. by Praise Ben

The Vice-President-elect Kashim Shettima has revealed that the incoming president of Nigeria, Tinubu, will treat all genders fairly during his administration. This was disclosed at a book reading event in Abuja where Shettima spoke about Tinubu’s record on gender equality, including appointing the first female deputy governor and chief judge. He also criticized Nigerians’ … Read more

Details of Wike’s Meeting with Tinubu in Abuja Revealed

Apr 29, 2023. by Praise Ben

Governor Nyesom Wike met with President-elect Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Wike has endorsed Tinubu and urged Nigerians to support the incoming administration. The details of their conversation behind closed doors have been revealed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the details of what the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike said about the President-elect Bola Tinubu when … Read more

Peter Obi Attends Symposium Marking Oby Ezekwesili’s 60th Diamond Birthday (Photos)

Apr 28, 2023. by Praise Ben

Peter Obi attender Oby Ezekwesili’s 60th Diamond birthday symposium in Abuja. He praised Ezekwesili’s commitment to core values and good governance. Obi also wishes Ezekwesili more healthy and happy years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, was among the guests at the … Read more

Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade: Nigerian Army Retires 53 Colours, Issues 28 New Ones

Apr 28, 2023.Apr 27, 2023. by Praise Ben

The Nigerian Army has retired 53 regimental colors used in the order of battle at the Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade in Abuja today. The parade also saw the presentation of colours to 28 newly created units, bringing the total number of units in the Nigerian Army to 81. The parade is a unique … Read more

‘Asiwaju Is Coming’: Fani-Kayode Sends Warning To Tinubu’s Critics

Apr 27, 2023. by Praise Ben

Femi Fani-Kayode has defended Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, against his critics. He assures that Tinubu is back home safely and would be sworn into power soon. Fani-Kayode also accuses Tinubu’s critics of spreading fake news to malign and harass innocent people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), … Read more

Kidnappers Hit Abuja Community Again, Abduct 13 Residents

Apr 21, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

Kidnappers have kidnapped 13 residents in Abuja. The incident happened on Wednesday at about 11pm. According to a source, the kidnappers divided themselves into three groups before attacking and whisking away 13 residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that barely 48 hours after kidnappers invaded Kasada village, killing a class teacher and abducting his pregnant wife and … Read more

Buhari Urges Calm In Court Case With NNPCL, Vows To Follow Due Process

Apr 20, 2023. by Praise Ben

Buhari has called for calm in the court case between Senator Ifeanyi Araraume and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, saying that due judicial process would be followed to resolve the problem. The Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside all decisions taken by the NNPCL board since January, and restored Araraume as the … Read more

‘Release Him Immediately’ — SERAP Kicks As Police Rearrest Chude Nnamdi

Apr 19, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Nnamdi was arrested by the police in Anambra State on March 18. The police released him five days later after several calls for his freedom. The social media influencer recounted his unpleasant experience while he was in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the rearrest … Read more

Buhari Reacts As Court Restores Ararume As NNPCL Chairman

Apr 19, 2023. by Praise Ben

Buhari has reacted to the court ruling restoring Ifeanyi Ararume as the non-executive Chairman of NNPCL. The court voided Ararume’s sack, awarded N5 billion in damages, and ordered his immediate restoration as chairman. Buhari has affirmed that due judicial process will be followed, even though the NNPCL has taken steps to appeal the ruling. EKO … Read more

INEC To Issue Certificate Of Return To Fintiri, Keletapwa Today

Apr 19, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

Fintiri and his deputy will be presented with a certificate of return by INEC in Abuja. INEC made this known in a statement on its Twitter page on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place at the INEC headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Wednesday … Read more

Enemies of Democracy: Fintiri Reveals Who He Truly Contested Against in Adamawa State

Apr 19, 2023. by Praise Ben

Ahmadu Fintiri has claimed that he contested against powerful individuals in Abuja, rather than the candidate of the APC. He states that he won against enemies of democracy in the state and that he ran against the whole system. Fintiri also alleges that all the presiding officers who conducted the election were members of the … Read more

LP Crisis: ‘You Are Unfit To Govern’ – Factional Chairman Slams Peter Obi, Dissolves Presidential Campaign Council

Apr 19, 2023. by Praise Ben

The Labour Party’s factional chairman, Bashir Apapa, has declared the National Executive Committee meeting of the party illegal and suspended several party officers. Apapa claims that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the party, is not qualified to rule Nigeria due to his involvement in gross disobedience to the Federal High Court order. The party … Read more

Binani Takes Legal Action to Halt Adamawa Governorship Election Outcome

Apr 18, 2023. by Praise Ben

Binani has filed a lawsuit before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to halt the election results. She applied for leave of the court to seek “an order of prohibition and certiorari” removing the administrative decision of the 1st Respondent made on April 16, 2023. The case also seek to prevent further steps towards … Read more

Police Reform: IGP Usman Approves Posting of 36 Commissioners of Police

Apr 14, 2023. by Praise Ben

IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has approved the posting of recently promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Olukayode Egbetokun Adeolu, to man the FCID Force Headquarters, Abuja. 36 Commissioners of Police have also been posted to various commands and formations. The officers have been instructed to comply with police reform mandates and standard operating procedures. EKO … Read more

INEC Dismisses Petitions Challenging Tinubu’s Victory As ‘Grossly Incompetent’

Apr 12, 2023. by Praise Ben

INEC has asked the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja to dismiss all the petitions challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 Presidential Election. All the opposition parties challenging Tinubu’s victory joined INEC as a co-defendant. INEC defended Tinubu’s win, stating that he “scored highest valid votes cast at the … Read more

NAFDAC Shuts Down Shops In Abuja For Selling Illegal Sex Enhancers

Apr 6, 2023.Apr 6, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

NAFDAC Shuts Down Shops For Selling Illegal Sex Enhancers

NAFDAC Officials have shutdown selected shops in Abuja for selling unapproved sex enhancers. The shops located in Zuba Central Motor Park and Utako Main Market were reportedly selling unregistered products believed to be aphrodisiacs. The stint was carried out following intelligence reports received by the agency about the shops.. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more

Fog Of Tears And Tumult: Abuja’s Air Swirls As Shiites Cry Out For Captain’s Freedom

Mar 30, 2023.Mar 30, 2023. by Praise Ben

Shiite protesters demanding the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, were dispersed with teargas by the police and army in Abuja. The protest was terminated at Eagle Square near the Federal Secretariat after armed security operatives arrived and opened fire. The Shiite leader had earlier requested the recovery of his passport, but his plea … Read more

MP3 Theft Lands Man 21-Months Jail Term

Mar 30, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

A man identified as Suleiman Abubakar has reportedly bagged a 21-month jail term after being sentenced by an Abuja court for theft. Abubakar according to the prosecution led by Olanipekun Babajide, broke into the home of Abdulrahman Myheiminu and made away with an Mp3 speaker worth N5000. Suleiman Abubakar was also charged for breaking into … Read more

Labour Party’s Peter Obi Congratulates Solomon Arase On New Appointment As PSC Chairman

Mar 30, 2023. by Praise Ben

Peter Obi has congratulated Solomon Arase on his inauguration as the new Chairman of the Police Service Commission. Arase, a former Inspector General of Police, was sworn in by the President at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Obi expressed optimism that Arase will perform creditably in his new assignment. EKO HOT … Read more