The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail to ten protesters accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, imposing a N10 million bail on each defendant. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled on their bail applications, requiring each of the accused to provide one surety, who must be a property owner residing in … Read more
The Presidency has affirmed that there were no human rights violations involved in the recent arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement was made in response to allegations of human rights abuses leveled against President Bola Tinubu’s administration by … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has lambasted President Bola Tinubu’s administration for channeling its energy into arresting hunger and poverty bedeviling Nigeria instead of arresting innocent citizens. This is coming amid the arrest of the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Monday condoled with the government and people of Niger over the petrol tanker explosion in the state on Sunday, which claimed the lives of 48 people and livestock. According to the Niger Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), many people were injured in the accident, which … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed the arrest of its national president, Joe Ajaero, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja on Monday. The arrest took place at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as Ajaero was preparing to travel to the United Kingdom for an official engagement with the Trade Union … Read more
Officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly took over the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Monday afternoon. According to SERAP, the DSS agents were demanding to meet with the directors of the human rights organization. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more
A former People’s Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Dr Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa Balewa, has advised President Bola Tinubu to reduce his ministers in the wake of the economic hardship bedeviling Nigeria. Tafawa-Balewa, who gave this advice while newsmen in Lagos said Tinubu should reduce the cost of governance to free up resources for development as a … Read more
A stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun state, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu, to urgently tackle the growing hunger and economic hardship in the country. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, who made the appeal while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, said the current suffering and hardship Nigerians … Read more
Thirteen months after President Bola Tinubu’s recall of 83 ambassadors, Nigeria remains without formal representatives in 109 diplomatic missions worldwide, sparking concerns over its international presence and diplomatic engagements. In September 2023, the Federal Government initiated the recall of career and non-career envoys to reassess its foreign policy. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find … Read more
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Sani, said the former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale could now rest and add more weight Senator Shehu Sani while reacting to the temporary leave off work sought by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his administration’s commitment to ensuring a battle-ready police force in the areas of combating crime and prevention. Tinubu made this statement on Saturday while inaugurating 478 graduates of the 6th Regular Course Cadet, RCC of the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, in Kano State. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US Confiscates Presidential … Read more
Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, did not resign due to a “vexatious medical situation” in his family, as he initially claimed. According to the Foundation of Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Ngelale’s resignation was actually a result of being dismissed by the presidency. Sources revealed that Ngelale, who also served … Read more
In a crucial update that has captured widespread attention, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed concerns regarding the timing of the 2023 presidential election results. Following a tense wait, President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared the winner of the highly competitive election with 8,794,726 votes. His main rivals … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 9, 2024, to hear a motion challenging the detention of Isaac Bristol, the individual alleged to operate the whistleblower social media account, ‘PIDOMNigeria.’ Additionally, Bristol’s bail application will be heard on September 11, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir … Read more
The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has voiced concern over the nation’s current state, urging President Bola Tinubu to address the widespread hardship facing Nigerians In a statement by its General Secretary, Oladipo Oyewole, the YCE acknowledged hope for a positive turnaround but stressed that “there is currently a lot of suffering in the land.” … Read more
Andrew Wynne, a British national recently declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, has stated that he will not surrender to authorities, citing fears for his life. EKO HOT BLOG reports that police announced on Monday a N20 million bounty on Wynne and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, accusing them of attempting to overthrow President Bola … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the federal government for betrayal following the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s (NNPC) increase in petrol prices. In a statement on Tuesday, NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized the government’s move to raise the pump price to ₦855 per litre, emphasizing that it contradicts their agreement to keep fuel prices … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has assured that the Ibadan-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano railway corridors will be completed, following his visit to the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) in Beijing on Monday. The visit, part of his official trip to China, highlighted CRCC as a reliable partner in Nigeria’s infrastructure development, with the President also commending the company’s ongoing railway … Read more
After receiving detailed briefings from his ministers and key officials, President Bola Tinubu is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping today. This meeting marks the formal start of Tinubu’s official visit to China and will include the signing of approximately five Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). The visit will take place at the Great … Read more
A potential showdown is looming between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) prepares to meet on Wednesday. This conflict stems from ongoing political tensions in Rivers State, where Wike and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, both … Read more