The ongoing feud between Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Senator Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), was evident on Friday as they deliberately avoided eye contact at the wedding of Laila Abubakar, daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, held in … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, arrested one Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nkwocha, 35, was apprehended at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence reports about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has identified the body of a crossdresser who was brutally murdered and dumped along the Katampe-Mabushi Expressway in Abuja. The victim has been named as Ifeanyi Chukwu-Agah Benedict, a 33-year-old man from Afikpo North Local Government Area in Ebonyi State. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers … Read more
The member representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has called on the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to withdraw its invitation to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. The invitation, signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Adamu Mu’azu, requires Ajaero to appear … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has summoned Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for questioning over serious allegations, including terrorism financing, cybercrime, and related offences. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC … Read more
ONEBOX MEDIA is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below: Job Title: Business Developer Location: Gwarinpa, Abuja Employment Type: Permanent contract Job Summary EKO HOT BLOG reports that ONEBOX MEDIA, a leading digital agency dedicated to crafting exceptional digital experiences, is seeking a skilled Business Developer to join their team in Abuja. This role … Read more
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Friday evening after concluding a three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea. The Gulfstream jet carrying the President landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at approximately 6:30 pm. This visit marks President Tinubu’s 22nd international trip since taking office 15 months ago. He … Read more
MSENDO INTEGRATED LIMITED is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below: Job Title: Driver – Abuja Location: Abuja Employment Type: Permanent contract Job Summary Msendo Integrated Limited, a leader in the logistics industry, is seeking responsible and experienced drivers to join their team in Abuja. The role involves safely transporting clients to their … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that it will not be intimidated by the federal government’s actions. NLC President Joe Ajaero condemned the recent invasion of the union’s headquarters, a threatening letter from the Registrar of Trade Unions, and the arrest of Opalua Eleojo, a National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) executive, as attempts … Read more
The federal government has introduced a mobile application called “Mobiliser” to enable youths to report crimes and criminal activities in their communities from the comfort of their homes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Issa Lanre-Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), made this announcement on Wednesday, August 14, during a meeting with media executives … Read more
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Senator Ireti Kingibe, has called on the federal government to address the demands and concerns raised by Nigerians during the recent 10-day EndBadGovernance protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on August 1, Nigerians took to the streets to voice their frustration over what they view as ineffective … Read more
Leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Saturday rejected the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF) explanation for the Wednesday night raid on Labour House, the NLC headquarters in Abuja. The NLC accused the police of being economical with the truth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that During an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, NLC leaders … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that the recent raid at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) secretariat was not directed at the NLC, its staff, or leadership. In a statement released on Friday, Police Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi explained that the operation targeted a suspected criminal traced to a shop … Read more
Peter Obi condemns the security raid on NLC’s Abuja headquarters, calling it an attempt to intimidate the labor union. The Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Secretariat by security operatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that armed security forces on … Read more
A well-known Nigerian crossdresser, popularly known as ‘Abuja Area Mama,’ has been found murdered in Abuja. His lifeless body was discovered early Thursday morning, August 8, along the Katampe Mabuchi expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The deceased, who was open about his sexuality, had shared a video of himself … Read more
ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff meet in Abuja, chaired by Nigeria’s General Christopher Musa, with key defence and foreign affairs officials in attendance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is chaired by Nigeria’s … Read more
FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe criticizes police for their aggressive handling of peaceful protesters in Abuja, urging dialogue and condemning violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Senator, Ireti Kingibe, has criticized the Nigeria Police for their high-handedness in handling peaceful protesters in Abuja. According to Senator Kingibe, the protesters remained peaceful until personnel … Read more
Abuja Police Commissioner Ben Igweh mandates journalists to wear media jackets and carry ID during protests; DSS arrests #EndBadGovernance protest leader Micheal Lenin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police in Abuja, Ben Igweh, has requested that journalists intending to cover the ongoing nationwide protests dress in their media organizations’ jackets and carry valid … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Micheal Lenin, a prominent figure in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Lenin was arrested around 2 am on Monday at his home in the Apo area by DSS operatives. Damilare Adenola, Director of Mobilisation for the Take It Back Movement, confirmed … Read more
The Presidency reported that hoodlums infiltrated the hunger protest in Abuja, causing chaos, while Amnesty International condemned the police’s use of teargas and firearms against unarmed protesters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency stated that the hunger protest in Abuja turned chaotic due to hoodlums infiltrating the demonstration. Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on … Read more