2024 Calabar Cultural Carnival Flagged Off Nine states and 18 local councils showcased their cultural heritage. Theme for this year: “Our Shared Prosperity.” Zenith Bank joins as a major sponsor to enhance the event. The 2024 Calabar Cultural Carnival officially commenced with participation from nine states—Kebbi, Kogi, Niger, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Adamawa, Delta, Osun, and … Read more
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member deployed to Kebbi State, Tayachibiyacha Ebal, has tragically passed away after collapsing at the Dakin Gari Orientation Camp. EKO HOT BLOG learned that the corps member suddenly slumped and was immediately taken to the camp clinic for medical attention. She was later referred to the Federal Medical Centre … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday gave the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Adamawa, Kwara, and Kebbi states a one-week deadline to submit their positions on the proposed creation of state police. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo … Read more
The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians about the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was announced in a press statement issued on Tuesday by Umar Muhammed, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). According to the statement, the authorities of the … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) has set a deadline of September 9 for four states to submit their reports on the establishment of state police. All 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are required to provide comprehensive reports for review. States that fail to meet the deadline will be subject to NEC’s decisions … Read more
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … Read more
Rising Food Costs Plague Nigerian States Economic Hardship Deepens Across the Nation NBS Report Unveils Shocking Disparities Eko Hot Blog reports that the latest National Bureau of Statistics report has unveiled a grim reality. “The situation is dire, and families are struggling to put food on the table,” a government official stated. Editor’s Pick Admiring … Read more
Alarming food insecurity in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states $306 million appeal launched for emergency aid Collaborative effort to address malnutrition and save lives Eko Hot Blog reports that in a concerted effort, the Nigerian government and global partners have unveiled a $306 million appeal to combat the worsening food and nutrition crisis plaguing the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the military has received an order from a Federal High Court in Borno to release at least 313 suspected terrorists. The decision of the court to release the suspects was based on the lack of evidence to incriminate them following the investigation. Editor’s Picks Tinubu Appoints Dangote, Elumelu, Others To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Adamawa State, Umar Ardo, has withdrawn his appeal against Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s re-election at the Supreme Court. Governor Fintiri contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has redeployed the 23 Armour Brigade, Yola Commander, Brigadier General Mohammed Gambo, over the midnight invasion of the Adamawa State Police Command Headquarters. Recall that in November, some policemen were killed in an attack launched by troops of the Nigerian Army on the Adamawa State Police headquarters … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 17-year-old resident of Viniklang, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Lawali Mori, has been apprehended by police operatives for engaging in sexual activity with a cock. It was gathered that the arrest was made because his actions were deemed unnatural. Mori was caught in the act by Esther … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has visited his hometown of Jada in Adamawa State. This online media platform reports that the former vice president arrived in his hometown on Tuesday and embarked on a tree-planting drive to preserve the community … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed to void the election of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State. The appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Umar Ardo, against the election of Fintiri of the Peoples … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a suspected drug dealer, 45-year-old Godwin Emuneyin who is physically challenged and allegedly uses his wheelchair as cover to deal in illicit substances such as methamphetamine and skunk in Afuze, headquarters of Owan East local government area of Edo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, gave an update on the court case filed against the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa, Hudu Yunusa Ari. The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Chairman of INEC, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said the commission is in court with Ari. EDITOR’S PICKS List … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a female soldier enforcing the curfew imposed by Adamawa government has killed a senior colleague at a checkpoint in Yola, the state capital. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri had imposed the curfew after hoodlums broke into government warehouse and looted several items, including palliatives meant to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed grave concern over a foiled terrorist attack aimed at its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and other crucial locations in Yola, Adamawa State. In a statement released on Monday from Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, highlighted the party’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, on Sunday night, invaded the residence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. In a series of tweets via his verified Twitter page on Monday morning, a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri claimed that the invasion was a threat to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last gubernatorial election in Adamawa State, Senator Aishat Dahiru Binani, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of making desperate efforts to arrest and detain the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Yunusa Ari as a ploy to prevent … Read more