Deposed Emir Sanusi II banishment to Nasarawa, court fixes date for judgement on the suit. Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by the deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II challenging his banishment to Nasarawa State. EkoHotBlog reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja, FCT has fixed November 30 for judgment … Read more
Court throws out AMCON’s suit against Buhari on 600 million naira debt A Federal High Court in Abuja has thrown out the suit filed by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) against Senator Buhari Abdulfatai. Justice Inyang Ekwo made the decision on Thursday after he discovered that AMCON fraudulently obtained an order to seize … Read more
Femi Fani-Kayode’s wife demands 800 million naira for damages in joint suit with husband and Inspector General of Police. The crisis between Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken an interesting turn with a fundamental rights enforcement filed by her at a Federal High Court in Abuja. EkoHotBlog learnt that the plaintiff in … Read more
NDLEA arrests man with over 2 billion naira worth of cocaine in street value at Abuja Airport. A Nigerian, Okey Eze, who claims to be a tiler by profession has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja with 350 wraps of cocaine worth … Read more
“They came around 11pm; they were many. We had closed for the day and locked everywhere. EKOHOTBLOG reports that gunmen have attacked the Hilltop International Premium Hotel at Tunga-Maje in the Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. It was gathered that the gunmen, during the attack which occurred on Tuesday, engaged policemen at the … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello, has decried the spate of destruction of critical national assets in the nation’s capital. He listed some of the vandalised assets to include telecommunication ducts, manhole covers, street lights, solar panels at traffic intersections and some facilities at the Abuja light rail project, EkoHotBlog reports. Bello … Read more
A former CBN Deputy Governor, Obadiah Mailafia, is Dead EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, has been pronounced dead. It was gathered that the 64-year-old former Deputy Governor of the CBN died at the National Hospital in Abuja. READ ALSO: Nigeria More Insecure Under Buhari Than … Read more
The number of Nigerians killed by gunmen in August has been revealed. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Nigeria recorded no fewer than 612 deaths across 103 local government areas in 29 states in August 2021, a security report has revealed. The victims were reportedly killed by gunmen and kidnappers in various armed attacks, violent crimes and bomb … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Commission, Tanko Muhammad, has ordered the Federal Capital Territory Judicial Service Committee to commence disciplinary action against the judge of the Upper Area Court who issued criminal summons against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and governorship candidate of the All … Read more
DSS lawyer has said that armed robbers have hijacked the case file of Sunday Igboho’s supporters. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the lawyer for the Department of State Service (DSS), I. Awo, on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that the case file relating to the Fundamental Human Rights Enforcement application filed by the … Read more
A top government official has committed suicide after EFCC invitation. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Assistant Director of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Mr Christopher Orji, has reportedly committed suicide at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. It was gathered that the lifeless body of the government official was found dangling with a rope tied … Read more
. . .stakeholders are expecting a hitch free competition which promises to be keenly contested. The Nigeria Basketball Federation has dismissed rumours over a purported postponement of the 2021 Men’s Premier Basketball League starting on Tuesday, 7th, September. The rumour is unfounded and an imagination of some people whose aim is targeted at confusing clubs … Read more
Gunmen have abducted a popular pastor’s wife and children in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted the wife of a pastor and his two daughters from their home in the Pegi community in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The victims were said to … Read more
DSS has released two more supporters of Sunday Igboho. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has released two more aides of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho. It was gathered that the detained supporters of the Yoruba rights activist were released on Friday to their lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi. … Read more
APC chieftain, Gololo says Buari should sack all ministers. EkohotBlog reports that with the sack of two ministers, reactions continue to trail the removal of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Sabo Nanono and his Power counterpart, Mr. Sale Mamman; a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Garus Gololo, has charged … Read more
JAMB has handed over a 19-year-old candidate to the police. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Friday, handed over a 19-year-old candidate in the just concluded 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Chinedu Ifesinachi John, to police for investigation. It was learnt that the UTME candidate had claimed he scored … Read more
Gunmen have again struck in Abuja and abducted residents. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a father, Abdullahi Benda, and his 23-year-old son, Jibrin Abdullahi Benda, in Abuja. It was gathered that the latest abduction in the nation’s capital occurred at Yangoji village in Kwali Area Council in the wee … Read more
President Buhari has unveiled the NSIA board. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the board of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). President Buhari inaugurated the board during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Presidential aide, Buhari … Read more
Commenting on the legacies he will leave behind, Amaechi said unlike previous governments, no one can openly steal money in the Buhari’s administration. The Nigeria Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said the political elites have wasted the resources of the country, and deprived the youths of needed development. Amaechi spoke in an interview with The … Read more
Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of Nigerian flights. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of flights from Lagos and Abuja Airports to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) till September 5, 2021. The Dubai-based carrier had earlier announced that it would suspend flights from Nigeria to Dubai till August 28. Emirates … Read more