Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of supporting former Rivers state governor and minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, to destabilise the state. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Wike and Fubara have been at loggerheads since the latter assumed office as governor in 2023, just as Fubara had said that … Read more
Former militant leader Asari Dokubo has declared his intention to form an alliance with the North ahead of the 2027 presidential election, accusing President Bola Tinubu of betrayal after supporting his rise to the presidency in 2023. In a viral video addressing his followers, Dokubo recounted how he invested his personal funds to campaign for … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned a former militant leader, Asari Dokubo to mind his utterances or be prepared to come to the battlefield and have a first-hand experience of how effective the Nigerian military is. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, while fielding questions from Journalists in Abuja on the … Read more
Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo has publicly expressed his support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Dokubo alleged that soldiers dispatched by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, were flying helicopters over his residence. This statement comes on the same day that local government chairmanship elections were held in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dennis Otuaro as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The President made the appointment known in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in Abuja on Thursday. According to the statement, the President hopes that Otuaro will bring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some former Niger Delta warlords have held a stakeholders meeting on how to combat the current economic crisis in the economy, particularly in the Niger Delta region. The meeting was held at the residence of Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube, at Agadagba-Obon, Arogbo, in Ese-Odo Local Government Area (LGA) of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Asari Dokubo, a prominent figure in the Kalabari Kingdom, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to exercise caution over the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. Dokubo suggests that Tinubu needs to be mindful of the situation in Rivers State, warning that it could become a significant burden for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG gathered that there are reports indicating that President Bola Tinubu has barred all ex-Niger Delta militant leaders from visiting him in the presidential villa, Abuja. According to Leadership, the presidency has disapproved requests for courtesy visits by notable militant leaders and ethnic militias from the oil-rich region to Tinubu in the villa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo to keep his Islamic militia from the southeast. The group promised to ensure that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) confronts Dokubo and his militia if they encroach into the Southeast. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy … Read more
Ex-militants from the Niger Delta Special Force (NDSF) support Asari Dokubo’s allegations that certain military officers are involved in aiding oil theft in the region. They criticize Eshanekpe Israel, also known as ‘General Israel,’ for attacking Dokubo over his claims. The NDSF urges President Bola Tinubu to review the current surveillance contract in the Niger … Read more
Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) urges DSS to arrest Asari Dokubo for threatening the Igbo people. Dokubo flaunts guns in viral video after meeting President Tinubu. OYC warns of self-defense if no action taken within 48 hours. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) … Read more
Says Asari-Dokubo is seeking oil contract from Tinubu Recall Dokubo recently visited President Tinubui at the Villa EkoHotBlog reports that Dokubo’s visit sparked several reactions from IPOB, Ohanaeze, others EkoHotBlog reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have reacted to Asari Dokubo’s call to President Tinubu not to release Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB condemned Dokubo’s … Read more
An APC lawmaker criticizes former militant leader Asari Dokubo for accusing the military of involvement in oil theft. Agbese urges Dokubo to stop denigrating the military and attempting to popularize militancy. He acknowledges that improvements can be made in protecting national assets but emphasizes the need to support the troops. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council criticizes Asari Dokubo for supporting Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention. They urge President Tinubu to ignore Dokubo and engage Kanu in a peace discussion. The group warns Dokubo to stop using the situation for personal gain and advises the government to listen to Kanu’s grievances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ohanaeze … Read more
Daniel Bwala, a media aide to Atiku Abubakar, criticizes Asari Dokubo’s claims on oil theft in the South-South region, stating that they lack investigative reports. Dokubo had alleged that only experts in the military have the resources and technology for oil bunkering, implicating top Army, military, and Navy officials. Dokubo visited President Bola Tinubu before … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Niger Delta leader, Asari Dokubo has said that releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will be tantamount to rewarding criminality. Kanu, who is standing trial for terrorism, has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his re-arrest in 2021. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Asari Dokubo, a former leading agitator in the oil-rich South-South region has vowed to render every support needed for President Bola Tinubu’s government to succeed. Dokubo made the vow on Friday while speaking with journalists shortly after his meeting with the president at the State House, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper … Read more
FG has revealed why Nnamdi Kanu will remain in detention despite appeal court judgement that ordered his release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, on Monday, gave reasons why it has not consented to the Court of Appeal judgement that ordered it to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, … Read more
Asari Dokubo has alleged that Peter Obi is a drug baron and threatened to ‘pursue’ the LP Presidential flagbearer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Niger Delta militant, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari on Tuesday threatened to “pursue” Peter Obi, presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party for the 2023 election if the former Anambra State … Read more
Asari Dokubo threatens to kill Nnamdi Kanu in court with his hands Former leader of the defunct Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta issued the threat while reacting to reports that some IPOB members had beaten him up. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former militant leader, Asari Dokubo has threatened to kill … Read more