Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has stated he would never disparage Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), due to a deep sentimental attachment and involvement in Obi’s political journey. Appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Okupe expressed his commitment to supporting Obi, saying, “I cannot hate Peter Obi; … Read more
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has shared how she lost a movie role after refusing to kiss a film director during an audition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oboli recounted the incident on comedian AY’s Glasshouse Show, explaining that it occurred after she returned to Nigeria following a break to raise her children abroad. … Read more
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has voiced his support for strengthening the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) rather than abolishing it, following a legal challenge by 16 state governors questioning the commission’s legality. During an interview on Channels TV’s Hard Copy program, Fintiri emphasized the importance of the EFCC, stating, “For me, … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ridiculed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for failing to secure victory in the presidential election in Rivers State last year. Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, made this statement during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday. In response to a … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to respect the rule of law in order to restore peace in the state. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike emphasized that peace is only possible when court judgments are followed. EDITOR’S … Read more
Yunusa Tanko clarified that the Obidient Movement is larger and operates independently of the Labour Party. The movement focuses on good governance and is willing to challenge both the Labour Party and Peter Obi if necessary. The Labour Party recently renamed its Directorate of Obidient Affairs to the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration after receiving … Read more
Police spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi addresses concerns over crossdressing Emphasizes that crossdressing alone is not a crime in Nigeria Credible evidence of “unnatural offences” is required for arrests, Adejobi states Eko Hot Blog reports that in a clarification regarding the legal stance on crossdressing in Nigeria, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the claim made by the currently suspended Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, alleging the inclusion of N3.7 Billion in the 2024 budget has raised concerns regarding the budget’s integrity and the allocation of funds for lawmakers’ constituency projects. During a Senate plenary session last Tuesday, this allegation prompted discussions among senators. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to address residents of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, made the disclosure in a statement Tuesday night. According to Omotoso, the address will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 11:15am. He said the governor will talk … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday claimed that governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nominated people for appointment in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The former governor of Rivers State made this claim during an interview on Channels … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reappointed Mr. Gboyega Akosile as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola. EDITOR’S PICKS Prayer, Food, Music As Epe Residents Storm Aladeshoyin Palace For Ojude Oba Festival … Read more
Ahmadu Fintiri, has declared his intention to prosecute those responsible for the fiasco that took place during the supplementary election in the state. He was declared the winner of the election after polling 9,337 supplementary votes. Fintiri promises to deliver a more credible performance in his second term in office. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
SERAP and CJID have taken legal action against Buhari and others over the N5m fine imposed on Channels TV. Channels Television was fined N5 million by NBC for conducting an interview with Datti Baba-Ahmed that was deemed to have breached the NBC code. SERAP described the N5m fine as illegal and unconstitutional. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Channels Television has been fined N5 million by the National Broadcasting Commission over its interview with Vice Presidential candidate and running mate of Peter Obi. This is in response to a petition filed by APC’s Bola Tinubu led group. The interview is stated to have broken the broadcasting code of conduct established by the NBC. … Read more
Tinubu has petitioned NBC to sanction Channels TV. The media outlet is accused of breaching the Nigerian Broadcasting Code during an interview with Datti Baba Ahmed. Tinubu noted that the host of the show should have cautioned the Datti for making such unguarded comments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has … Read more
INEC says there is no plan to postpone the 2023 elections amid attacks on its facilities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out the postponement of the general election on account of logistics challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS Yuletide: “Crowd Control, Emergency Evacuation Plans…” – Lagos Issues Safety Tips 2023: … Read more
Tinubu has vowed to sue media houses for spreading fake news. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has vowed to sue some media organisations, (not Eko Hot Blog) over alleged fake news and character assassination of his personality. Tinubu accused the media organisations … Read more
Anambra APC has distanced itself from Ngige’s refusal to endorse Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, after he failed to endorse the presidential bid of the party’s candidate, Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: I … Read more
By Tunde Odesola The waves washed the blue whale ashore at midnight, an abomination that daybreak must not see. Sadly, not a thousand hefty men can secretly push the big fish back into the receding sea; what is left is a lie to tell that the shore was a better habitat for the fish than … Read more
Channels TV Celebrates Christmas With Sunrise Thanksgiving EKO HOT BLOG reports that Channels TV has celebrated the Christmas season with a thanksgiving of Sunrise. Anchoring the show, Ali Baba and Ayo Makinde cracked joke after joke putting laughter on the faces Nigerians at the Sunrise Thanksgiving edition. After surviving the different break out of Covid19 … Read more