Martins Ortse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has refuted allegations that he threatened the life of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following the revocation of a land allocated to the family of the late Colonel Paul Osakpamwan Ogbebor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the controversy began after a video surfaced … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), traveled to Ekiti State to meet with prominent Nigerian Senior Advocate Afe Babalola, SAN, in a bid to address the legal situation of activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is currently imprisoned in Ekiti. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
his vocal criticism of Nigeria’s corrupt system and his calls for a complete overhaul of the country’s constitution and governance structures. He is the founder of Dele Farotimi & Co., a legal firm now known as DF Legal. Early Life and Education Dele was born on April 27, 1968, and is currently 56 years old. … Read more
Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested prominent Kano-based activist Zubair Zubair, known for his vocal criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Zubair was reportedly detained in Kano before being transferred to Abuja. In a statement regarding the arrest, Zubair’s lawyer, Barrister Harun Magashi, confirmed that the DSS had initially held Zubair … Read more
The House of Representatives will march against gender-based violence on Monday as part of activities marking the 2024 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. House spokesman Akintunde Rotimi announced that the march, involving over 1,000 participants, will begin at the National Assembly and end at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters. The demonstration … Read more
A large crowd of activists gathered in Abuja’s Three Arms Zone on Tuesday, calling for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s oil sector. Led by the APC Solidarity and Development Forum alongside various youth and civil society groups, protesters voiced their frustrations over rising fuel prices, ongoing shortages, and worsening economic conditions impacting Nigerians. During the demonstration … Read more
Nigerian content creator and activist Adebowale Debo Adedayo, widely known as Mr. Macaroni, has shared the experience that made him fearless. He said his 2021 arrest by Nigerian police was the turning point. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after the #EndSARS protest on October 20, 2020, which saw Nigerian youths stand against the reopening of … Read more
Protest, in Nigeria like many other democratic nations, has always been seen as the last resort—the final tool in the hands of the people to bend the government to their will. Nigerians, known for their boldness, have never shied away from protests. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim … Read more
Ghanaian journalist Abdul Hakim Awal has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest time spent hugging a tree. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career EKO … Read more
A Federal Court in Abuja has ordered the freezing of bank accounts belonging to thirty-two individuals and companies associated with the recent 10-day #EndBadGovernance Protest. This action, pending investigation and prosecution, was ordered by Justice Emeka Nwite, who also directed the banks to apprehend anyone transacting with these accounts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), declared the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protest a success. He emphasized that the protest achieved its goals before, during, and after the demonstration, which was meticulously planned and executed. Speaking on Saturday during an X Space discussion titled “#EndBadGovernance in Nigeria Protest: What Next?,” EDITOR’S … Read more
Supporters of Israel attacked a pro-Palestinian student protest camp at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Overnight, authorities cleared a Columbia University occupation in New York City. The Mayor of New York City suggested that the Columbia protest was instigated by external influences. EKO HOT BLOG reports that supporters of Israel attacked a pro-Palestinian … Read more
Columbia University: Stalemate in protests against Israeli actions. Students demand divestment, distrust university promises. Nationwide solidarity protests highlight Israel-Hamas conflict impact. EKO HOT BLOG reports that from coast to coast, campus unrest escalates as activists demand an end to Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Olusegun Alebiosu Appointed As Acting MD Of First Bank … Read more
Civil society organizations criticize EFCC’s tactics against former Kogi governor, citing anti-democratic behavior. More than 120 CSOs gather in Lagos to denounce Federal Government’s handling of EFCC’s actions. Activists call for adherence to rule of law, warn against undermining judicial system. EKO HOT BLOG reports that several civil society organizations have criticized the Economic and Financial … Read more
Fawaz Alabi, a prominent Nigerian activist, tragically drowned at Ibeshe Beach in Lagos. Despite rescue efforts, he passed away. Alabi’s commitment to social justice and environmental causes is remembered as the community plans a vigil in his honor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a tragic event that has deeply impacted the community, Fawaz Alabi, a … Read more
Concerned Igbo Citizens Council urges Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu and other detainees. Calls for extension of amnesty to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and other detainees, citing President Tinubu’s commitment to a free society. Urges investigation and compilation of list of victims of unlawful incarceration or violence related to self-determination agitations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) is uniting stakeholders across the state and beyond in commemoration of 16 Days of Activism against domestic and sexual violence. The world’s 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence runs every year from 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination … Read more
Human rights activist and LP supporter, SarkiB, has survived a ghastly car accident on his way to Nasarawa State after attending a court hearing. He narrowly escaped death and expressed gratitude to God for his survival. The accident occurred shortly after the factional chairman of LP, Lamidi Apapa, laid a curse on the person who … Read more
The Lagos public defender has urged men to speak out against gender-based violence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD), has challenged men to take the front position in the current war against gender-based violence through active participation in the sensitisation and awareness campaign against the social menace … Read more