The US has claimed that there’s an elevated risk of terror attacks in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States (US) Embassy in Nigeria has issued a security alert, claiming that there is an elevated risk of terror attacks in Nigeria, specifically in Abuja, the nation’s capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Liz Truss Resigns As … Read more
Buhari is set to attend the First World Bio Summit in South Korea. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will Sunday depart Abuja for Seoul, South Korea to participate in the First World Bio Summit, 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Lecturer, Daughter For Assaulting Lady In Viral Video Gunmen Attack Apostle Suleman’s Convoy, … Read more
Buhari says Nigeria’s future is safer in APC’s hands. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the future of Nigeria is safer in the hands of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EDITOR’S PICKS Gunmen Attack Apostle Suleman’s Convoy, Kill Three Policemen Why Our Plant Is Operating At Limited Capacity – … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar on Friday expressed his condolences to former Senate President David Mark following the passing of Tunde, David Mark’s first son. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released by his media office in Abuja, Abubakar expressed his astonishment and sadness at learning of Tunde’s passing. … Read more
Buhari is set to present an award of excellence to 44 public servants. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will present an award of excellence to 44 “distinguished” public servants. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Donates N5m To Support Flood Victims In Benue 11 Senators Write Buhari, Demand Kanu’s Immediate Release [FULL LIST] Air … Read more
Peter Obi has asked his fellow presidential candidates to suspend their campaigns and support victims of flooding. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged other candidates to temporarily stop their campaigns and assist victims of flooding across the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Meets Gov. … Read more
Ayu has asked the (EU) to send observers to monitor the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has called on the European Union (EU) to send a high-level and large-sized observer mission to Nigeria to observe and monitor the 2023 … Read more
Tinubu has congratulated the newly sworn in Chief Justice Of Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, welcomed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola’s appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) as evidence of an outstanding judicial career marked by boldness, competence, and devotion to excellence. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja’s N607.962 billion 2022 budget has been approved by the Senate for second reading. Eko Hot Blog reports that after multiple protests against the tardiness of the 2022 budget presentation, the appropriation measure was approved on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy Bans Visa On Arrival For Nigerians JUST … Read more
Magu has said he’s a victim of corruption fighting back. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has described his ouster from the anti-corruption agency as corruption fighting back. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Fraud: EFCC Chairman, Magu Suspended EFCC: Why I Ordered Probe Of … Read more
The official inauguration of the members of the Tinubu/Shettima Women Presidential Campaign Team’s various committees will take place tomorrow at the Presidential Villa in Abuja by 10 a.m., according to the organising committee for the team. Eko Hot Blog reports that Aisha Buhari, the first lady of Nigeria, was last week named the grand patron of the … Read more
The PDP has revealed why Tinubu’s candidacy for president is invalid. Eko Hot Blog reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says the nomination of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is “invalid, null and void”. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: We Have Moved On – Atiku Campaign Team Speaks … Read more
A minister has said the Federal Government did not pay random for the newly-freed train passengers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Transportation, Mua’zu Sambo, has said the Federal Government did not pay ransom to secure the release of the remaining captives linked to the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. EDITOR’S PICKS Several Supporters March … Read more
The Court of Appeal has recommended an out-of-court settlement for the Federal Government and ASUU over the union’s lingering strike. Eko Hot Blog reports that the appellate court sitting in Abuja suggested an out-of-court settlement to resolve the dispute between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). EDITOR’S PICK Atiku, Ayu, … Read more
The weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting is being presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the draft estimates for the 2023 budget are expected to be discussed at the meeting. President Buhari will present them to the National Assembly on Friday, October 7. EDITOR’S … Read more
Lalong, Akeredolu, other APC governors held a meeting in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Director General of the Tinubu-Shettima Campaign Council, Simon Lalong met on Tuesday. This online media platform learnt that the meeting which had directors of the campaign … Read more
Prominent Nigerian Musician, 3 Others, Brutally Murdered In Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian singer, Chop Boii, has been killed alongside his producer and others in a house in Gwarimpa Abuja. Chop Boii, aka Sempe, was reportedly in the house with his producer, a friend, and his producer’s girlfriend when they were attacked … Read more
DAAR Communications Plc on Tuesday expressed concern over the assault on Mac Imoni Amarere, its executive director. Eko Hot Blog reports that Amarere, DAAR Media Academy and the host of Peoples-Politics-Power on Africa Independent Television, was reportedly attacked and robbed on Monday night while obeying the traffic laws close to the Community Staff School in Asokoro, … Read more
Tinubu To Begin Campaign On Wednesday With Prayers, Peace Walk In Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council will begin its campaigns on Wednesday in Abuja with a special prayer session and peace walk by the 422 members among other leaders. The council, which downplayed complaints that it … Read more
A suspected kidnap kingpin, John Ewa, arrested in Abuja and responsible for high-profile kidnappings in Bayelsa State is currently being paraded alongside three members of his gang by the Bayelsa State Police Command at the Police Officers Mess, Yenagoa Bayelsa State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspected kidnap kingpin had been on the … Read more