EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed media reports of alleged abuse of office and sale of appointments. Recall that a report in the Daily Post had stated that the President’s loyalists are pushing for the sack of Gbajabiamila over the alleged sale of appointments. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has called on those accusing him of fraudulent academic records to bring evidence within 30 days to back their allegations. He also asked those accusing him of fake academic documents to submit all evidence to the EFCC, ICPC and the Directorate of Prosecutions within … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State House of Assembly has slammed the embattled Deputy Governor, Lucky Orimison Aiyedatiwa, with four grievous allegations. The letter of notice of allegation against the deputy governor was dated on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, and signed by the Speaker, Rt Hon. Oladiji Olamide Adesanmi. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor Osimhen … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Embattled socialite and ally to Nigerian singer Naira Marley, Sam Larry, who was fingered to be allegedly involved in the death of late musician, Mohbad has denied the allegations. Recall, the show promoter was accused of oppressing and had on various encounters assaulted the deceased when he was alive … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano state government has recently filed a legal suit against the Federal Government, raising concerns of alleged intimidation directed towards the state’s Anti-corruption Commission (PCACC). The government claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and Code of Conduct Bureau have engaged in actions … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that some of the allegations made by the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, against President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal are of a criminal nature. Obi and Atiku have … Read more
INEC asked LP and Peter Obi to stop blaming them for case delays at PEPC. INEC’s lawyer clarified they have accepted subpoenas in previous cases and urged petitioners not to scapegoat them. The petitioners presented blurry reports from INEC’s Result Viewing Portal, and the further hearing will continue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent … Read more
The Inspector General of Police has ordered an investigation into allegations that Governor Dapo Abiodun used N5 billion in bank-linked vouchers to influence the election outcome. The accusations, made by the PDP candidate Ladi Adebutu, include vote buying and electoral misconduct. Adebutu claims the spending on gift cards exceeds the financing limit set by the … Read more
INEC is set to conduct supplementary elections in 2,660 polling units in 24 states, including Adamawa State. The incumbent governor, Fintiri, is leading with about 30,000 votes ahead of the APC candidate, Binani, but the Binani Governorship Campaign Organisation is contesting the margin, alleging doctored results and irregularities. They are requesting a comparison of every … Read more
Bauchi State Police Commissioner has explained why he ordered the arrest of House of Reps member Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi. Abdullahi has been accused of criminal conspiracy and disturbance of public peace. The commissioner stated that the lawmaker was not immune to arrest based on the criminal allegations leveled against him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more