Journalists and protesters on Saturday fled for their lives as heavily armed police men opened fire on them at the day 3 of the ongoing End Hunger Protest in Abuja. The protesters had gathered in front of the the MKO Abiola Stadium in the nation’s capital, Abuja chanting solidarity songs when the policemen arrived in … Read more
ISWAP fighters attack Biu in southern Borno EKO HOT BLOG reports that fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province on Saturday, attacked the Mainahari community near Wakabiu in the Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. According to a source from the Army Barrack in Biu, the insurgents threw bombs to the village around … Read more
BREAKING: Dele Momodu declares for 2023 presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that Otunba Dele Momodu has declared his interest to run for president on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The media mogul indicated his interest while handing a letter of interest to the PDP National Chairman at the party’s secretariat in Abuja. In … Read more
Court strikes out criminal charges against Imo Deputy Speaker over alleged N75m fraud EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Thursday struck out a criminal charge brought against the Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Amarachi Chyna Iwuanyanwu, over his alleged involvement in a N75 … Read more
Abia APC leader, Orji Kalu in closed-door meeting with Ikpeazu EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Whip of the Senate and two-term Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu is currently in a closed-door meeting with the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu Ikpeazu received Senator Kalu at his Umuobiakwa country home at … Read more
Kingmakers announce new Olubadan EKO HOT BLOG reports that Members of the Olubadan-in-Council have endorsed the nomination of Dr Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. The development was disclosed by Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola during a briefing on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Ajibola informed newsmen that … Read more
MKO Abiola challenger, Bashir Tofa is dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa, the Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Republican Convention (NRC), is dead. Tofa was MKO Abiola’s major challenger in the controversial June 12, 1993, presidential election, annulled by the military government of General Ibrahim Babangida. According to family sources, … Read more
National Assembly transmits 2022 budget to Buhari for assent EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has transmitted the 2022 Appropriation Bill to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), for assent. The House of Representatives and the Senate passed the Federal Government’s budget on Tuesday and Wednesday last week, respectively, raising the total … Read more
Gunmen Abduct Ex-Imo Deputy Governor’s Father EKO HOT BLOG reports that Eze Henry Madumere, the father of former Imo Deputy Governor, has been kidnapped. The abductee, who is the traditional ruler of Ezi – Mbieri Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the State, was whisked away on Friday morning. The monarch was reportedly … Read more
US Secretary of State, Blinken, Buhari meet in Aso Rock Villa EKO HOT BLOG reports that Antony Blinken, the United States of America Secretary of State is meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Blinken arrived at the Aso Rock Villa around 3:47pm and was received at the forecourt by State Chief … Read more
Man confesses to killing journalist, Tordue Salem The missing journalist was found dead in Abuja on Thursday, November 11. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one Itoro Clement, a hit-and-run driver, has confessed to killing the missing Vanguard reporter, Tordue Salem. Ekohotblog recalls that Salem was declared missing since October 13. The missing journalist was found … Read more
Anambra Decides: Gov Obiano Alleges Plot to Rig Nov 6 Election Obiano said APC plan to take advantage of President Muhammadu Buhari’s delay assenting the new Electoral Bill which makes electronic voting mandatory to perpetrate the fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Willie Obiano, governor of Anambra State, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, … Read more
PHOTOS: Amotekun Arrests 18 Suspected Bandits, Seizes Over 500 Weapons They were alleged to have taken off from Kastina before landing in Ondo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that days after the military withdrew from checkpoints and highways in Ondo State, personnel from the state’s Security Network Agency, better known as the Amotekun Corps, apprehended suspected … Read more
The Nigerian Senate adopts electronic transmission of election results. Adoption was not without controversy, which was brought under control by the sitting Senate President. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigerian Senate accepted electronic transmission of election results on Tuesday, a stance reflected in the Conference Committee report given to the chamber. The electronic transmission of election … Read more
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the video footage of the shooting at Lekki tollgate will be submitted to the judicial panel on police brutality. The governor said this during a live programme on ARISE TV on Thursday, October 22. ”Nobody ordered the removal of cameras at the Lekki tollgate. The MD of … Read more
Hoodlums on Monday attacked the Oko Medium Security Centre in Edo State and freed the inmates. The surging hoodlums overpowered the five armed guards in the facility and had a free day looting shops along roadsides leading to the prison. They also reportedly carted away valuables from offices of prison officials. This is coming some … Read more
There was a jailbreak at the correctional centre in Benin, Edo state, with a number of prisoners escaping from the facility. Eyewitnesses confirmed the incident. Although the prison authorities are yet to provide details on the the incident and escaped inmates. https://youtu.be/NTdlAPwyLa4
Hon. Adejo Akowe, the former chairman of Dekina Local Government Area in Kogi, is dead. He died four days after being shot by suspected assassins. The former Council Chairman of Dekina LGA, died in the early hours of today according to a source. Hon. Adejo Akowe until his death was a Chieftain of the APC. … Read more
October 13, 2020. Ekohotblog reports that Renowned Nigerian poet and playwright, Prof. John Pepper Clark, popularly known as J.P. Clark died on Tuesday at the age of 85. Prof. John Pepper Clark, was born on 6 April, 1935 to an Ijaw father and Urhobo mother, Delta State. More details later…
Argentine former head of state Fernando de la Rua — who was famously evacuated by helicopter from the presidential palace during the 2001 economic crisis — died Tuesday in Buenos Aires at the age of 81. “I share in the pain of his family,” said President Mauricio Macri, in announcing his death. “His democratic journey … Read more