Umara Zulum denies allegations of involvement in a murder case in India, supported by a Borno State government statement refuting his arrest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Umara, the son of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, has denied allegations of involvement in a murder case in India. This denial follows an earlier refutation by the Borno … Read more
FG Denies Binance’s Bribery Allegation Accuses Crypto Firm of Attempting Blackmail Charges Binance with Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing Eko Hot Blog reports that in a fierce rebuttal, the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has accused cryptocurrency trading platform Binance of attempting to blackmail Nigeria. This accusation comes in the wake of Binance’s allegation that top … Read more
DSS Denies Shooting Incident at Lagos Filling Station Directs Inquiries to the Police Contradicts Eyewitness Accounts Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied claims that its operatives shot someone at a filling station in Lagos. This statement contradicts earlier reports of a young man, Toheeb Eniafe, being killed by … Read more
Yahaya Bello denies shunning EFCC’s invitation, calling it lies. He challenges EFCC to produce the invitation letter. Bello asserts he’s not afraid of EFCC’s intimidation tactics. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has denied claims of shunning the invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission … Read more
Korra Obidi faces accusations of infidelity from ex-husband Justin Dean, who claims she cheated while pregnant Korra refutes the claims during a live session, labeling them as character assassination and stating the shared messages were doctored. Despite the allegations, Korra asserts her integrity, maintaining she remained faithful throughout their marriage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
AGN President Emeka Rollas debunks rumors of actor Zack Orji death. Social media was flooded with false reports of Zack Orji’s demise. Rollas confirmed Orji’s wellbeing, asserting that the actor is alive and well. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Chief Emeka Rollas, has refuted the circulating rumor … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has denied slamming a $10 billion fine on the cryptocurrency trading platform, Binance, over the free fall of the naira. In an interview with the BBC on Friday, presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, had accused the cryptocurrency platform of aiding those fixing the Nigerian exchange … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has distanced his principal and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the ownership of oil and gas logistics company, Integrated Logistic Services Nigeria Limited (Intels). Recall that reports had emerged claiming Tinubu had acquired shares of Intel … Read more
Aminu Jaji, a leading aspirant for the Speakership of the House of Representatives, denies reports of stepping down from the race. He asserts that consultations are ongoing and he continues to garner support from colleagues. Jaji’s media office condemns the alleged attempt by opponents to blackmail him and affirms his determination to win the … Read more
The former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has denied being under probe by the EFCC over an alleged N4bn fraud. During his visit to the EFCC, no such allegations were raised, and he responded to a frivolous petition aimed at tarnishing his reputation. The EFCC’s inquiries have been answered, and Fayemi stands ready … Read more
The DSS denies reports of blocking EFCC from entering its Lagos office. The DSS is occupying its own facility carrying out an operation there. The spokesman of the DSS, Peter Afunanya also debunked claims of rivalry between the two agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied reports that … Read more
The Chinese Embassy has denied funding terrorist groups to gain access to Nigerian mining sites. The denial comes in response to accusations made by a British news platform, The Times, claiming that the Chinese government financed terrorists to access Nigeria’s mineral resources. The Chinese government strongly objects to the unverified and unproven allegations made in … Read more