Senators on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following rumors of an alleged plan to impeach him. The vote came amid reports that some senators were plotting to remove Akpabio from office. Speculation surfaced on Wednesday through online media, suggesting that the presidency had deployed a significant number of Department … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has assured Abuja residents of a secure and peaceful Independence Day celebration on October 1. In a statement issued on Monday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the police affirmed that adequate personnel and equipment have been strategically deployed across the capital ahead of Nigeria’s … Read more
Two leaders from the Okuama community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, James Oghorokor and Dennis Okugbaye, have dragged the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services, DSS, before the Federal High Court in Warri. They are particularly before the Federal High Court, Warri demanding #200m in two fundamental rights … Read more
Investigative journalist Adejuwon Soyinka has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka, who serves as the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, was detained on Sunday upon his arrival from the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soyinka was picked up … Read more
The DSS is investigating seven Polish nationals arrested in connection with #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services, DSS, says seven Polish nationals arrested in connection to the violent nationwide protest against hunger and hardships in Kano State are currently under investigation. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police … Read more
The Nigerian government has placed sponsors of protests in the diaspora on the watch list EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Comptroller General of Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, Kemi Nandap, says the sponsors of #EndBadGovernance protest in the diaspora are on a watch list and they will be arrested when entering the country. Nandap made … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Aisha Galadima, a prominent political associate of the ex-Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has been arrested in Kaduna. According to a source who spoke with DAILY POST, the arrest was allegedly linked to a Facebook post where she criticized Governor Uba Sani. It was learned that the operatives of … Read more
Nigerian accused of ISIS affiliation detained for 60 days by Abuja court. Court grants DSS request, citing Terrorism Prevention Act, for Emmanuel Osase’s detention. Osase accused of promoting ISIS messages, opposing democracy, and advocating attacks on Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian, Emmanuel Osase, accused of belonging to the Islamic State in Iraq and … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s family raises alarm over his critical health condition in DSS custody. Urgent plea to President Bola Tinubu to ensure Kanu receives necessary medical attention. Kanu’s bail application denied despite deteriorating health; family calls for intervention to prevent a potential health crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the family of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has again been denied bail. Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja denied bail to the IPOB leader during the resumed hearing on Tuesday. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Army Rescues 16 Kidnapped Victims In Kaduna … Read more
– Federal High Court in Abuja schedules April 18 for hearing Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn Suit – Kanu’s counsel seeks to respond to DSS’s counter affidavit. – Government requests adjournment; DSS says they’ve filed their counter affidavit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled April 18 for the hearing of a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Police Command has refuted claims that they halted a planned procession in honor of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, in Port Harcourt on Saturday. They assert that the procession proceeded as planned. Some Port Harcourt residents and fans of the late singer alleged … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that barely 24 hours after a Federal Capital Teritorry High Court sitting in Abuja ordered the release of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, from detention, another court has nullified his arrest, detention and interrogation by the Department of State Services (DSS). In a judgment … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Ifeanyi Ejiofor has denied the sack of Mike Ozekhome as the lead counsel for the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Recall that Nnamdi Kanu’s young brother, Kingsley Kanu, better known as Kanunta Kanu, announced earlier that Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), is no … Read more
IPOB has issued a warning against subjecting their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to an ear surgery while in custody, claiming it is a plot to eliminate him. IPOB rejects any surgery and demands Kanu’s release to his personal physicians. The alleged conspiracy by the DSS to neutralize Kanu through an illicit ear surgery has sparked … Read more
The British Foreign Affairs Committee has called on the UK government to intervene in the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the IPOB. He has been held by the Nigerian Department of State Services since June 2021. The committee has recommended action to secure Kanu’s release. The matter remains unresolved. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has vowed to resist anything that would truncate democracy ahead of the May 29 handover. The Chief of Army Staff has warned against threats to national security and democracy, including potential threats from fringe groups. The military’s commitment to ensuring security across the country has been commended after the peaceful conduct of … Read more
COSEYL has slammed the DSS and the Nigeria Police over the arrest of Eze Fredrick Nwajagu. COSEYL are demanding the release of the Igbo leader and have spoken out against the injustice faced by the Igbo people in Lagos. The group claims that Nwajagu’s arrest is an insult and affront to the entire Igbo nation. … Read more
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State met with President Buhari to discuss the alleged plot to set aside the constitution and install an interim government. Lalong asserted that such a plan is impossible under the current administration and goes against democratic principles. He expresses confidence in the incoming President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to meet the … Read more
There is tight security at NASS as Buhari presents 2023 Budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that security has been beefed up in and around the NASS complex as President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2023 Appropriation Bill before a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. Combined teams of security agencies have been deployed at … Read more