Two persons have been abducted as gunmen attacked herders’ camp in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have invaded a Fulani settlement at Rubochi in Kuje Area Council of the FCT, shot one person on the leg and abducted two boys. A resident of the area simplify identified as Suleiman disclosed that the Fulani camp … Read more
PDP Governors are currently meeting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. EKOHOTBLOG reports that governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently meeting in Abuja. This online news platform reports that the meeting is coming barely ten days to the National Convention of the opposition party. The meeting, … Read more
EFCC has re-arraigned two British Nationals over P&ID Scam. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned two British nationals over their alleged involvement in the controversial Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) gas processing contract. The contract led to the $9.6bn arbitral awards to P&ID Limited by a United Kingdom … Read more
Court has released a trial notice on Nnamdi Kanu’s treason charges. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, officially released a trial notice for the October 21 prosecution of the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in the treasonable felony charges brought against him by … Read more
President Buhari is set to embark on fresh London medical trip. EKOHOTBLOG reports that former presidential aide to Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has said that some sources within Aso Rock revealed to him that President Muhammadu Buhari is set to embark on another medical trip to London, United Kingdom (UK). The socio-political activist, … Read more
EFCC has arrested Former Governor Kwankwaso. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Saturday, grilled the former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over allegations of abuse of office, diversion of public funds and fraudulent allocation of government properties to cronies. This online news platform reports that the former … Read more
FG is set to pay 102 Ex-Biafran Soldiers Gratuities. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has said that 102 ex-Biafran soldiers granted a presidential pardon, have been captured for payment of gratuity and another emolument by the Military Pensions Board (MPB). The Minister of Defence, Major General Salihi Magashi (rtd), made this known … Read more
Police operatives have allegedly attacked a female doctor and patients at Abuja hospital. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a doctor and some patients have claimed to have been assaulted by security operatives at Maitama General Hospital in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This online news platform reports that Dr. Okpalla Adaeze, one of the victims, … Read more
PDP has asked court to sack 3 Senators and 27 other lawmakers for unlawful defection. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, sought a court order joining the three Zamfara Senators and 27 other lawmakers who defected from the party to All Progressives Congress (APC) in a suit against Governor Bello Matawalle. … Read more
President Buhari has met with Pastor Bakare in Aso Rock. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, met with the founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The latest development was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, who shared … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer has spoken about a document to sign as condition of IPOB leader’s release. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead counsel for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has debunked a widely-circulated report that his client was given a document to sign as a condition of his … Read more
Former Senate President has emerged the PDP’s consensus national chairmanship candidate. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former Senate President, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, has emerged the consensus candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of its October 31 national elective convention. This online news platform reports that Ayu’s emergence followed hours of continuous meetings by PDP … Read more
FG has removed South Africa, Brazil, Turkey from Travel Restriction List. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has said that it has taken South Africa, Brazil and Turkey off the list of countries from which travellers are restricted from entering Nigeria. The latest development was made known by the Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) … Read more
The full details of President Buhari meeting with Governor Obaseki has emerged. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, met with the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseko, behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. However, Governor Obaseki, while addressing State House correspondents after the meeting, called for the full … Read more
Zainab, the daughter of late President Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua, has been accused of forging several documents to lay claim to ownership of a disputed plot of land in Abuja. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, on Tuesday told a High Court of the FCT that there was nothing to show that … Read more
Senate has affirmed Justice Yusuf as FCT Chief Judge. EKOHOTBLOG reports that reports that the Senate has on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Husseini Yusuf as the Chief Judge of FCT High Court. The appointment of the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court followed the presentation and consideration of the report of … Read more
President Buhari has reviewed the ministers’ performance amid sack speculations. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has declared open a two-day mid term ministerial performance review retreat amid speculations of likely ‘sack’ of some more of his ministers for poor performance. The retreat, which is being attended by Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and other top … Read more
Raymond Dokpesi has revealed one of his greatest errors in life. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chairman Emeritus of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has said going into polygamy was one of the greatest errors of his life. Dokpesi made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday. … Read more
President Buhari has presented N16.3trn 2022 budget proposal to NASS. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, presented N16.39 trillion as the 2022 budget proposal before a joint session of the National Assembly. According to the budget proposal titled, ‘Budget of Economic Growth and Sustainability’, the oil benchmark for the 2022 appropriation is $57 per … Read more
Governor Obiano has revealed Buhari’s position on emergency rule in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has disclosed that the threat to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state was not President Muhammadu Buhari’s idea. Governor Obiano made the disclosure while speaking to State House Correspondents … Read more