IGP has given an update on a possible terror attack in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has said the terror alerts issued by the United Kingdom and the United States were blown out of proportion. The country’s number one police officer stated this on Thursday during … Read more
A court has sentenced EFCC Chairman to Kuje prison for contempt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, was on Tuesday convicted by a Federal High Court in Abuja for Contempt. Bawa was slammed with contempt of court in relation to his agency’s failure to comply with … Read more
FG has warned Nigerians about a possible flood in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has warned Nigerians of a possible ‘devastating’ flood in 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS UCLDraw: 2022/23 UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 Draws (Full Fixtures) Osinbajo, NSA, Others To Lead Talks At Editors’ Conference In Owerri 2023: Tinubu Reveals … Read more
A court has ordered an interim forfeiture of 40 Ekweremadu’s properties amid the organ harvesting saga. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered an interim forfeiture of 40 landed properties belonging to the embattled former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu. Senator Ekweremadu is currently in custody in … Read more
NYSC has given an update on the fire outbreak at the Headquarters in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) stated that no life was lost in the tragic fire incident at its headquarters in Abuja that occurred earlier today. Against speculations, the Director of Press Relations, Eddy Megwa, revealed … Read more
Massive protests have erupted in Abia State over Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that loyalists of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday stormed major roads in Abia State, condemning the incarceration of their leader despite a court’s verdict for his discharge. Kanu has … Read more
INEC has warned new RECs against unofficial meetings with politicians. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn in 19 resident electoral commissioners (RECs) in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Governors Delaying Action On Out-of-School Children – FG Emirates Suspends Flight Operations In Nigeria Israel’s PM Lapid Concedes Election As Netanyahu Pulls … Read more
The federal government has once more launched an endeavour to work with key players in the ecosystem of cyber security to step up the fight against cybercriminals who have grown bolder in recent years. EkoHotBlog reports that in order to commemorate the Central Securities Clearing System’s (CSCS) 25th anniversary, the Cyber Security Conference 2022, with … Read more
A notorious Lagos drug lord, Alhaji Ademola Afolabi Kazeem has been declared wanted by NDLEA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has declared a Lagos socialite and owner of Adekaz Hotels, Alhaji Ademola Afolabi Kazeem (a.k.a Alhaji Abdallah Kazeem Muhammed) wanted over offences bordering on exportation and trafficking of … Read more
FG has assured the safety of citizens in Abuja and other parts of the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh information has emerged that the Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed that there is no need for panic or fear in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and that residents are safe. This online media platform … Read more
More details of DSS arrest of suspected terrorists in Abuja have emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more details have emerged following the raid on Trademore Estate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies. This online media platform gathered that the DSS led … Read more
DSS has opened up on a joint operation with American troops in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied viral reports that its operatives and some American soldiers carried out a raid against terrorists in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The spokesperson of the DSS, Peter Afunanya who made … Read more
Joint security personnel have detained 30 fighters and five commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Federal Capital Territory. Eko Hot Blog reports that agents from the Department of State Services (DSS), the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and other security agencies apprehended the ISWAP members. EDITOR’S … Read more
The IGP has said there are no imminent threats in Abuja as the Police released emergency numbers nationwide. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has assured Nigerian residents of adequate security and prompt emergency responses. EDITOR’S PICKS “There’s An Elevated Risk Of Terror Attacks In Abuja” – US … Read more
DSS and US Troops have arrested a suspected terrorist in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) and some American soldiers have reportedly arrested a suspected terrorist in Abuja, the nation’s capital. This online media platform gathered that the suspected terrorist was arrested in Trademore Estate, Phase … Read more
The CBN has announced a date to introduce redesigned naira notes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday said it will redesign the N100, N200, N500 and N1,000 notes respectively. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: “I’ll Remain On My Own” – Ortom Rules Out Support For Atiku 2023: Court Nullifies Rivers … Read more
The federal government has again lost its bid against Nnamdi Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has lost its bid to transfer the suit of the extraordinary rendition of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, from Umuahia to Abuja. The Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia … Read more
A court has ordered the absolute seizure of Diezani’s Abuja properties, including cars. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final seizure of two luxury cars allegedly belonging to a former minister of petroleum resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, to the Federal Government. The two properties are located at … Read more
FG has arrived in Abuja to battle the Appeal Court judgement that set Nnamdi Kanu free. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has arrived at the Court of Appeal in Abuja to begin a battle against the judgement that set the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, free … Read more
The UK has followed the US in issuing a security alert about the increased risk of terror attacks in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom (UK) has updated its terrorism alert to citizens in Nigeria, warning of an increased threat of terrorist attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more