The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the prolonged power outage affecting the northern part of Nigeria. The group alleges that the Federal Government’s inaction is contributing to the region’s worsening economic woes. In a statement, ACF criticized the government for its lack of urgency in addressing the issue, which has led … Read more
A night-long attack by bandits in Maidabino, Katsina State, resulted in nine deaths, fifty abductions, and widespread destruction. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a harrowing night-long ordeal, the town of Maidabino in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State was besieged by a large group of bandits. The violent raid, which lasted from 10 PM on … Read more
Fubara and loyalists of his former ally, Nyesom Wike, in the state assembly have been at loggerheads for months. The crisis appears to worsen on Wednesday as pro-Fubara lawmakers elected a factional speaker. The governor had said the state assembly loyal to Wike did not exist in the eyes of the law. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Ile-Ife residents seek urgent government aid amid escalating Modakeke violence. Ife Intellectuals’ Chairman highlights dire circumstances, emphasizing relentless attacks. Historical conflict resurfaces, sparking fears of further violence EKO HOT BLOG reports that the residents of Ile-Ife concerned by the escalating violence perpetrated by suspected Modakeke natives have reached out to Nigerian authorities in a desperate plea … Read more
In a bid to navigate the storm of economic hardship and crisis plaguing the nation, the Federal Government has recently implemented a bold decision: a ban on foreign travel for ministers for the next few months. This decisive move is expected to yield substantial financial savings, a crucial step in alleviating the burdens weighing down … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abductors have issued a chilling threat, indicating that the over 286 students and staff members of the Joint Government Secondary and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, who were kidnapped a few days ago, may face fatal consequences within twenty days. This online media … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the prohibition of cash transactions for Personal Travel Allowance (PTA) and Basic Travel Allowance (BTA). Effective immediately, PTA and BTA disbursements will be exclusively processed through electronic channels. This directive from the CBN aims to enhance transparency and stability within the foreign exchange … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu supported his political ambition and contributed to his recent victory at the Supreme Court. Recall that the Supreme Court last week, affirmed Fubara’s victory in the March 18 governorship election in Rivers State, dismissing all petitions against … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a recent upheaval in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has resulted in loss of lives. Disturbingly, numerous residences, along with churches and mosques, were set ablaze during the turmoil. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives Fresh Update On ‘Soon-To-Take-Off’ Student Loan Scheme FG: New Minimum Wage Committee To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted any notion of a fresh crisis in the party over the National Secretary position. This online media platform reports that the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made this known while reacting to a report of a potential crisis in the party. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain has charged the party’s leadership to reconcile aggrieved members of the party. The party chieftain, who spoke with Daily Sun on condition of anonymity, said the move to reconcile aggrieved members may have crumbled because of various court cases. The PDP member accused the Presidential … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, said President Bola Tinubu will continue to intervene in states battling political crises if such development will affect the country. President Tinubu, in recent weeks, had to intervene in the political crises in Ondo and Rivers State. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Reuben Olorunfunmi, has spoken on the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the Rivers political crisis. Olorunfunmi in his reaction condemned those criticising Tinubu’s intervention in Rivers state’s political crisis. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery To Cabal, NLC Warns FG France … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara yesterday said that he would not permit any distraction from the huge task of defending the interests of the people, despite the prevailing challenges. The governor spoke at Ngo, headquarters of Andoni Local Government Area, shortly after he inspected the Andoni section of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some supporters of Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Sunday, converged at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Ibadan, Oyo State to pray and staged a peaceful protest to press home their demands for the maintenance of the status quo in Kano State. The Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bayelsa State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has been hit by a major crisis barely two days before the scheduled November 11, 2023, governorship election in the state. This online media platform understands the Labour Party in Bayelsa has split into four factions as the State Executive has … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said impeachment was not equivalent to a military coup as it has constitutional backing. Wike asserted during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Bala Mohammed, and his counterpart, Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Caleb Muftwang … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will meet with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over the crisis rocking Rivers State. The Director General of the PDP Governors Forum, CID Maduabum, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, November … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the faction of the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso on Tuesday held a parallel meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) in Abuja to reverse his suspension. The faction in its meeting expelled the new acting National Chairman of the party, Major Agbo and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, said yesterday in Accra, Ghana, that it will not hesitate to invade Niger Republic, if all efforts to reverse the coup in the country fail. This came as the German government said it is in support of sanctions imposed on the military … Read more