FG has announced the postponement of ‘Nigeria at 60’ awards. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has postponed the Nigeria at 60 Jubilee Special Award ceremony earlier slated for September 3, 2021. The postponement of the award was made known by the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo, via a statement by his Special Assistant on … Read more
Unknown gunmen have struck in Abuja, killed a resident and injured scores. EKOHOTBLOG reports that gunmen have attacked a Fulani camp in Abuja and injured scores of the inhabitants. It was gathered that the Fulani camp attacked by the gunmen is located behind LEA Nomadic School, near Gwako village, Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG learnt that the … Read more
PDP has fixed a venue for its national convention. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced Abuja as the venue for its elective National Convention scheduled for October 30-31. The PDP National Publicity Secretary of the party, Kola Ologbondiyan, made declaration after the 92nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the … Read more
Court has delivered judgment on the DSS suit seeking further detention of Sunday Igboho’s aides. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a motion seeking further detention of four out of the 12 aides of Yoruba secessionist leader, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, by … Read more
Court has ordered the Residents Doctors in the country to suspend their strike. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to suspend its ongoing nationwide strike. NIC’s judge, John Targema, gave the order while ruling on an ex parte application by the Federal Government (FG) on Monday. … Read more
IGP has transferred the murder case of Super TV CEO and the murder prime suspect, Chidinma Ojukwu, to Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has ordered the immediate transfer of the case of the murdered Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, from Lagos to Abuja. It was … Read more
A man has been reported dead after fighting Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) for 41 years. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Oyo State-born pioneer President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Sunday Oladele, who secured victory after 41 years of battle with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos, has been pronounced dead. His … Read more
Gunmen have attacked Abuja community and abducted a community chief and other residents. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a community chief (Esu Jibi), Ibrah Dahiru Liman, and injured two vigilantes who attempted to rescue the victim. It was gathered that the latest attack occurred in the Jibi community on … Read more
President Buhari has announced the date to meet security chiefs. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday meet with the security chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The latest development was made known via a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday. The … Read more
Unknown gunmen have attacked Abuja community and abducted residents. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked a Fulani settlement in the Dogon-Ruwa community in the Kwali Area Council of Abuja, kidnapped four herdsmen, and injured several others. It was gathered that the incident occurred early hours of Sunday. The unknown gunmen were said to have … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) is set to outlaw the Yoruba Nation group. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) is considering all options against Yoruba Nation separatist group including the proscription of the movement led by Prof Banji Akintoye and Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho. According to the Office of the Attorney General … Read more
Recalls that President Buhari departed Nigeria for the United Kingdom on July 26, 2021. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will return to Nigeria on Friday (today) from the United Kingdom. It was gathered that President Buhari would return to Nigeria by 5pm on Friday after spending two weeks in London. According to a police … Read more
DSS has filed a fresh remand application against Sunday Igboho’s aides. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a remand application at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the detained aides of popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho. The DSS, in the remand … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, on Friday, appointed new Commissioners of Police for 13 states. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the posting of new Commissioners of Police to 13 State Commands including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This was made known … Read more
It would be recalled that the DSS had raided Igboho’s Ibadan residence in the Soka area on July 1, 2021. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of the State Services (DSS) on Wednesday, brought the 12 detained aides of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, before the Federal High … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert over the surge in the COVID-19 cases in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert following the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The latest … Read more
The DSS operatives seized the journalist’s phone and held it for over 40 minutes. A mild drama ensued on Monday as the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) attacked Vanguard photojournalist, Mr. Gbenga Olamikan, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. It was gathered that the DSS operatives attacked the photojournalist while during … Read more
“Following this complaint, Dr. Saraki, as a responsible citizen, on his own volition approached the commission that at the earliest convenient date.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has left the office Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in Abuja following his arrest by the anti-graft agency on Saturday. EKO HOT … Read more
A Court has banned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from holding congresses. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abuja Federal High Court has banned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from holding Saturday’s congresses in Imo State. The APC was banned from holding congresses by Justice Valentine Oriji in his ruling on the suit … Read more
The lawyer for the 12 detained supporters of Sunday Igboho has disclosed what the arrested aides told him in the DSS custody. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pelumi Olajengbesi, the lawyer for the 12 detained supporters of popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, has disclosed what the arrested aides told … Read more