Court Sentences Student To Prison For Stealing Noodles, Pasta

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The student, a resident of Bassa village, along airport road, Abuja, was charged with burglary and theft The judge said the sentence would serve as deterrence to anyone who wants to tow that depraved path in the future EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, on Thursday, sentenced a 19-year-old … Read more

Deji Adeyanju Bags First Class Law Degree From Top University

Activist, Deji Adeyanju has bagged a first-class degree in law from a top Nigerian University. The political activist has remained one of the vicious critics of President Muhammadu Buhari whose tenure has been marred by untold hardship. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular Nigerian Activist and convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has bagged … Read more

3 Scavengers Nabbed For Vandalising Transformer Cables In Abuja

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3 scavengers were apprehended for allegedly vandalizing a transformer at Anguwar Sabon-Tasha in Abuja’s Abaji metropolis. The police traced the cables and discovered them at a scavengers’ shop from where three of the suspects were apprehended,”    EKO HOT BLOG reports that three scavengers were apprehended for allegedly vandalizing a transformer at Anguwar Sabon-Tasha in … Read more

‘Diaspora Voting Bill Rejection A Set Back Nigeria Democracy’ – Diaspora Officers

Diaspora Voting Bill Rejection

Association of States’ Diaspora Focal Point Officers has said that Diaspora Voting Bill Rejection A Set Back Nigeria Democracy The importance of Nigerians in the Diaspora to national development was already demonstrated by the Buhari administration with the establishment, through an Act of the National Assembly, of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

NDLEA: Abba Kyari Hides Face During Arraignment In Abuja Court (Video)

Abba Kyari hided his face during arraignment in Abuja court. While in court, Kyari attempted to hide his face from press cameras. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday arraigned suspended police officer, Abba Kyari on drug charges. While in court, Kyari attempted to hide his face from … Read more

BREAKING: Buhari Cancels UK Trip, Returns To Abuja

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday afternoon returned to Abuja from a three-day visit to Nairobi in Kenya where he participated in United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) 50th-anniversary event. Buhari, who touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja around 1pm, was initially scheduled to proceed to London in the United Kingdom, for medical checks. … Read more

#EndSARS: Not Over Yet As Panel Summons Police Inspector, Four Others

#ENDSARS isn’t over yet as a police inspector and four others have been summoned for unlawful arrest, detention and disappearance of one Ebuka Aniegu. An Independent Investigation panel has ordered Inspector Paul Odey of Intelligence Response Team, Special Tactical Squad, Abuja, to appear before it to defend himself on allegations against him. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

[BREAKING] Nigerian Students Begins Nationwide Protest, Ask FG To End ASUU Strike ( Photos )

ASUU Strike

Nigerian students have embarked on a nationwide protest over the lingering ASUU strike. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have staged a protest in different states calling on the federal government to end the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU’s strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the students led by the national president, Sunday … Read more

BREAKING: Court Delivers Judgement On DCP Abba Kyari’s Bail Application

Court has delivered judgement on DCP Abba Kyari’s bail application. The court refused to grant bail to him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that A federal high court in Abuja has rejected to grant bail to Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP). While ruling on the bail, Inyang Ekwo, the judge, said that the … Read more

FG Increases Feeding Cost For School Pupils

FG has increased feeding cost for school pupils. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an upward review of the cost of feeding primary 1-3 pupils under the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) in states across the federation from N70 to N100 per child. Fielding questions from newsmen Wednesday … Read more

JUST IN: Court Orders Forfeiture Of 10 Properties, Funds Linked To Ex-Gov, Yari

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday authorized the temporary forfeiture of about ten (10) properties and funds in banks allegedly owned by a former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Obiora Egwuatu delivered the order while ruling in an ex-parte application by the lawyer to the Independent … Read more

BREAKING: Fire Guts Federal Ministry Of Finance Building 

The building accommodating the Federal Ministry of Finance is currently on fire. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the building which is located in the Central Area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the Federal Fire Service and other concerned agencies are currently … Read more

Money Ritual: FG To Enforce New Law To Ban Nollywood Movies

Nollywood Movies

The federal government and the film censors board have reiterated their commitment to halt the trend of money ritual content in the Nigerian movie industry. The government has directed filmmakers to drop money ritual content from their movies.   EKO HOT LOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed confirmed the new move … Read more

BREAKING: Buhari, 18 APC Govs In ‘Make Or Mar’ Meeting Over Convention

Buhari is currently meeting 18 APC Govs over National convention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a closed door meeting with governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting is taking place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Read Also: PDP Takes Swipe At APC … Read more

BREAKING: Court Orders NDLEA To Detain Abba Kyari For Another 14-Day Despite Health Claims

Abba Kyari

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the NDLEA to detain the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari for a period of 14 days. The court extended the detention to enable the agency to investigate the allegations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the court granted permission to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to … Read more

JUST IN: Fire Guts Asokoro Hospital In Abuja, Many Trapped

Asokoro Hospital

The Asokoro hospital in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja is currently on fire  Source fears that many may be trapped in the raging inferno, even as the fire appears to have extended to the main building of the hospital.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a portion of the Asokoro District Hospital in the Federal … Read more