Ashraf Adam, the son of the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, married his fiancée, Sultana, the daughter of Senator Suleiman Nazif from Bauchi, on Friday. The wedding ceremony was held at the National Mosque in Abuja, followed by a lavish reception. The couple shared highlights from their special day on their dedicated Instagram … Read more
Journalists and protesters on Saturday fled for their lives as heavily armed police men opened fire on them at the day 3 of the ongoing End Hunger Protest in Abuja. The protesters had gathered in front of the the MKO Abiola Stadium in the nation’s capital, Abuja chanting solidarity songs when the policemen arrived in … Read more
The protest against bad governance in Abuja has lost momentum by its third day, with demonstrators confined to MKO Abiola National Stadium and no protesters present on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the protest against bad governance in Nigeria’s capital city, initially scheduled from August 1 to August 10, has significantly lost momentum as it … Read more
Police have fired teargas canisters at protesters gathering at the Berger roundabout in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Journalists reporting on the protest were also targeted with teargas at a different location where they were assembled. Protesters demanding an end to bad governance in Nigeria have moved from the Abuja National Stadium to the … Read more
Market women in Ughelli led protests against hunger, blocking the East-West Road, while protests continue in Abuja despite security measures. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the early hours of Thursday, August 1, market women in Ughelli metropolis and nearby communities led ongoing protests, voicing their frustration over widespread hunger. At Otovwodo Junction in the Ughelli … Read more
The ongoing nationwide protest against ‘bad governance and hardship’ has sparked varied reactions across Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that videos show protesters across various states uniting under common grievances, citing hunger and economic difficulties as their primary motivators. In Abuja, demonstrators gathered with impactful placards reading ‘End Bad Governance,’ ‘Enough is Enough,’ ‘End Hunger,’ … Read more
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued an emergency warning, advising some staff to stay home on August 1 and 2 due to planned nationwide protests against rising living costs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Mission in Nigeria has issued an emergency warning, advising some staff members to stay home on August 1 … Read more
Tunji Alausa has challenged stakeholders to translate health research findings into life-changing practices. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, says research in the health sector must be done with the aim of enacting policies and practices that make a real difference in the lives … Read more
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated no formal request has been made for the use of Eagle Square for the #EndBadGovernance protest, emphasizing the need to follow official channels. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that his office has not received any formal request for the use … Read more
NNPCL attributes recent fuel scarcity in Abuja and Lagos to discharge hitches of vessels and reassures Nigerians that efforts are underway to restore normalcy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has explained the reasons behind the recent fuel scarcity in Abuja and Lagos State. NNPCL clarified that the tight supply … Read more
Fuel shortages are reappearing in Abuja and neighboring states due to concerns over a planned nationwide protest, causing station closures and long queues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fuel shortages are reemerging in Abuja and neighboring states such as Niger, Nasarawa, and Kogi, as filling stations close due to concerns over a planned nationwide protest. Oil … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima urges Nigerians to avoid protests, warning of potential anarchy, and announces participation in a global health initiative to combat malnutrition and food insecurity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to abandon the proposed protest, warning that it could lead to anarchy. Shettima made this appeal on … Read more
President Tinubu met with traditional rulers to prevent a planned protest, expressing concern about its impact. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu held a meeting with traditional rulers on Thursday to prevent a planned nationwide protest. The meeting at the State House, Abuja, included the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the … Read more
President Tinubu emphasized the importance of non-violent protests and sustaining democracy during a meeting with the new U.S. Ambassador. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged participating in various protests but emphasized his commitment to non-violence. The President made these remarks while receiving the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States … Read more
Elder statesman and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, passed away at 81 in Abuja, shortly before his 82nd birthday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Elder statesman and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has passed away. He died on Thursday at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. … Read more
Former Senate President Pius Anyim, accompanied by Governors Hope Uzodimma and Francis Nwifuru, meets with Tinubu after defecting from PDP to APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu received former Senate President Pius Anyim, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday. Anyim was accompanied … Read more
APC confirms that Minister Nyesom Wike does not influence the Rivers State chapter and remains a staunch PDP member. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, disclosed that the ex-governor of Rivers State and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, does not influence the decisions taken by the Rivers … Read more
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun warns against violent protests in Nigeria under #EndBadGovernance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning against any attempts to replicate the recent protests in Kenya under the guise of #EndBadGovernance. Speaking at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday during a strategic … Read more
The APC mourns the loss of Ekem Sunday, a dedicated audit officer, who passed away after an illness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) mourns the loss of Ekem Sunday, a long-serving audit officer, who passed away on Saturday after an illness. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, … Read more
Tinubu returned to Abuja after attending the AU’s Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Ghana. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja from Accra, Ghana, where he attended the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). Arriving at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 10 PM on … Read more