A Lagos consumer, Mr. Eniola Olakunrin whose WhatsApp message went viral recently on Social Media following his encounter with the unassuming General Manager of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has said that the level of professionalism and sense of duty displayed by the agency, changed his perception about governance in Lagos State. … Read more
According to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), 67 individuals who enrolled for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) but were unable to sit for the exam or take the recently ended Mop-Up UTME have a date set for Saturday, September 24, 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement issued on … Read more
Seven million aggrieved Nigerians have sued INEC over its failure to allow them to complete their voter registration EKO HOT BLOG reports that twenty-four Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for “failing to give them and other seven million Nigerians adequate time and opportunity to complete their voter … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has disclosed its intention to establish an aviation university. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government said the University would address the research and development deficit, which is apparent in the aviation sector. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury … Read more
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiki Abubakar has left Nigeria for Europe on a business trip. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Media Adviser to Atiku Abubakar, Mr Paul Ibe, said this in a statement he issued on Friday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly … Read more
FG makes U-turn, drops another charge against Nnamdi Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has dropped one of the charges against the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Human Rights Lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), who leads the delegation of legal practitioners representing the IPOB … Read more
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will no longer conduct mop-up examinations for candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) who are not bio-metrically verified. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the board made this known in its Weekly Bulletin from the office of the Registrar on Monday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
NDLEA operatives have arrested a Brazilian returnee ‘who excreted 92 wraps of cocaine’ in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA have arrested a Brazilian returnee and father of two, Okolie Paulinus Nwabueze at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja for importing Ninety Two (92) … Read more
PDP Caucus Meeting Begins In Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus meeting has commenced at the Akwa Ibom State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. The party leaders are expected to discuss issues related to the constitution of the party’s presidential campaign council. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Oyinlola, Tambuwal, Ugwuanyi … Read more
Nigeria and Poland have signed an MOU on agriculture and defense. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari and his Polish counterpart, Andrzej Duda, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Agriculture, energy and defense to strengthen collaboration between both countries in the sector. Duda disclosed this while briefing journalists at the … Read more
Buhari has received Duda, the Polish President EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has received the Polish President, Andrzej Duda, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity – Buni To Lawan JUST IN: NEMA Recovers Two Dead Bodies From Lekki Building Collapse Army Begins … Read more
Nine Confirmed Dead, 10 Injured In Fatal Auto Crash In Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that nine persons have been confirmed dead and 10 others injured in a fatal auto crash on Yangoji-Abaji road in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Federal Road Safety Corps spokesperson, Mr Bisi Kazeem, confirmed this in a statement … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja is set to hear a suit challenging Atiku Abubakar’s candidacy EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja will on Wednesday (today) hear a suit said to have been instituted by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, seeking the disqualification of Atiku Abubakar, candidate of … Read more
Vice President Osinbajo Has Departed Abuja For US EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo today, Tuesday 31st August departed Abuja for the United States of America. This was made known in the early hours of Tuesday in a statement by his senior special assistant on media and … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has challenged PDP members in Abuja to show what they have done to woo members of other parties to the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wike alleged that some of the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party were merely house boys in Abuja and are known to follow leaders of … Read more
Electoral committee has rolled out roadmap for NFF elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s electoral committee for September 10, 2022 elections in Benin City, Edo State, has rolled out its time-table for elections. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides … Read more
APC spent N100m for presidential primary publicity EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress on Friday dismissed speculations on social media that its publicity committee expended a whooping N800m to host the presidential election that produced Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as its flagbearer. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST … Read more
A three-storey building has collapsed in Kubwa Satellite town, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the incident happened at about midnight on Friday. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides Over FEC BREAKING: … Read more
Don’t go to Northern Cyprus, we can’t get you protected there- FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has advised Nigerians against travelling to the controversial State of Northern Cyprus, citing the human right abuses meted to Nigerians in the country. EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspected Cultist Exposed By CCTV In … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N718.19 million to secure the 45-kilometre Abuja rail tracks and stations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N718 million for security services and surveillance of the Abuja light rail transportation system. EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspected Cultist Exposed By CCTV … Read more