Buhari, Jonathan, Tinubu and others are set to attend ‘Day of Tribute’ in Abuja. The Day of Tribute is slated for Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The funeral is scheduled on February 16, 2023, at Ukpor, Anambra State’s Nnewi South local government area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President … Read more
Nigerians have been struggling to access fuel and the redesigned naira notes for several weeks. The situations have persisted despite numerous promises by the federal government to sort them out. The president’s meeting with governors from his party may be connected to the crises. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is in a … Read more
Scores have been trapped after a 4-storey building collapsed in Abuja. Over 50 people are currently trapped as passers-by hear voices of people under the collapsed building screaming for help. Mrs Florence Wenegieme, Director, FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), confirmed the incident to journalists, saying her team had rescued 11 persons. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
An Abuja-Kaduna train derailed on Friday, January 27, 2023, but there was not casualty. The NRC suspended operations along the route in response to the incident. The corporation has now announced a date for the resumption of operations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of services along … Read more
LP supporters were spotted cleaning up the streets in Abuja. This happened hours after Obi met with traders at the popular Banex Plaza in Wuse, Abuja. The former governor of Anambra State held a town hall meeting with the students of the University of Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that supporters of the presidential candidate … Read more
A train travelling from Kaduna to Abuja has derailed. No casualty has been reported. Shehu Sani wrote: “Kaduna Abuja Train derails; NRC please ensure the security and safety of the stranded passengers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a train travelling from Kaduna to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory derailed on Friday close to the Kubwa … Read more
Population censuses are generally conducted every 10 years. Nigeria last held a census in 2006 and has been due another one since 2016. The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there will be a census in 2023. Eko Blog Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has said that the census exercise will be … Read more
Tinubu attended a consultative session with the Federation of Construction Industry in Nigeria (FOCI) on Thursday. During the session, the APC presidential candidate revealed his plans to heavily invest in transportation infrastructure. He revealed plans to encourage states to build metro systems if elected president. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the … Read more
The FEC approved the fund at its meeting on Wednesday. The fund is expected to kick-start the local assembly of training aircraft in Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation broke the news of the new funding. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.29bn for the assembling of Hungarian Magnus light … Read more
There had been reports that DSS operatives invaded the CBN headquarters to arrest Emefiele. The DSS dismissed the reports as false and misleading. The secret police had sought a court order to detain the CBN boss on terrorism financing allegations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied invading the … Read more
There was chaos in Abuja-Lokoja Expressway after a fire broke out at a petrol station. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium along Abuja-Lokoja Expressway earlier today after a fire gutted a petrol station reportedly belonging to popular full-stream oil and gas company, AA RANO. EDITOR’S PICKS Papa Ajasco Actor Femi Ogunrombi Is dead … Read more
Adeleke has visited President Buhari in Aso Rock. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Friday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, their first meeting since he was inaugurated in November last year. Speaking with journalists after the meeting in the president’s office, Adeleke … Read more
The EFCC has released Doyin Okupe after his arrest at the Lagos airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed the immediate past director general of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Doyin Okupe. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Operatives Arrested Doyin Okupe – DSS Skiing Goes Wrong As … Read more
FG has ordered the closure of the second Niger Bridge for contractors to resume work. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola SAN, has ordered the closure of the Second Niger Bridge and sections of other major roads earlier opened to ease traffic for the 2022 Christmas celebrations. He … Read more
A medical Doctor has slumped and died of Lassa fever while performing surgery in Nasarawa State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lassa fever has killed a Nasarawa State medical doctor, identified as Dr Ahmed Isaiah. Members of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Nasarawa State held a procession for the deceased in Lafia on Tuesday … Read more
Abba Bello, a reps candidate of the PDP, has passed on. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barrister Abba Bello Haliru, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency of the House of Representatives, is dead. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Mourns Kebbi Boat Victims PVC: Peter Obi Sends Message To Nigerians Ahead Of … Read more
A court has convicted and ordered the arrest of the Akwa Ibom PDP governorship candidate. Eko Hot Blog reports that a chief magistrate court in Wuse zone 6, federal capital territory (FCT), has ordered the arrest of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno. EDITOR’S PICKS NBA … Read more
Police have placed a ban on sale of knockout and fire crackers in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Sadiq Abubakar has banned the sales and use of all kinds of Fireworks, Firecrackers, and Knockouts in Abuja. This is just as he felicitated with residents of … Read more
A court has halted the DSS move to arrest Emefiele over an alleged link to terrorism. Eko Hot Blog reports that a federal high court sitting in Abuja has refused to grant the Department of State Services (DSS) an application to arrest and detain the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. … Read more
Tinubu has arrived in Abuja from his campaign tour. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) landed in Abuja late Wednesday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Save The Date: Don’t Miss Polio Vaccination In Lagos State This December Lagos Fixes Date To Launch Diaspora Health Plan France To Face Argentina … Read more