EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soldiers in Niger have declared their takeover of power, detaining President Mohamed Bazoum since Wednesday. The military announced the coup via a televised broadcast early on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Loses Mother Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Approves … 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
NLC will pay detention allowance to members arrested during protests. Chinese company agreed to NLC demands on safety of workers. Workers released after protests over safety at construction site. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that it will henceforth pay an allowance to members who are arrested and detained … Read more
Godwin Emefiele, the suspended CBN Governor, has filed a suit against the DSS to challenge his detention. The AGF and the DSS have insisted that the detention is lawful and have filed a preliminary objection against the suit. The case has been adjourned till July 13 for ruling. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council criticizes Asari Dokubo for supporting Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention. They urge President Tinubu to ignore Dokubo and engage Kanu in a peace discussion. The group warns Dokubo to stop using the situation for personal gain and advises the government to listen to Kanu’s grievances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ohanaeze … Read more
The Chairman of GUWN, George Uboh, discloses his 101-day arrest and detention in 2019 after exposing a forex scam involving former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. Uboh praises Tinubu for suspending Emefiele He also calls for an independent whistleblower office to strengthen the policy and protect whistleblowers. George Uboh, Whistleblowers Network, arrest, detention, forex scam, … Read more
A police officer, Corporal Fauzziyah Isiak, has been detained by the Nigeria Police Force after submitting her resignation. She laments the treatment she received, expressing shock and exhaustion. The police force explains that her absence from duty without permission led to her detainment and she will face a trial. EKO OHT BLOG reports that a … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed displeasure over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu by the DSS and raised concerns over the FG’s alleged disobedience of court orders. They called on the FG to address Kanu’s health challenge and allow him to go for medical treatment urgently. Ohanaeze Ndigbo also passed a vote of confidence on their … 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
Peter Obi has been detained and interrogated by UK immigration officials at Heathrow Airport in London on April 7, 2023. His media office says he was wrongly detained over alleged duplication offences by an impostor who is still at large. Bashir Ahmad, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Assistant mocked the situation and called for the UK … Read more
The Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate in Lagos, Frederick Nwajiagu, has been detained and denied bail for threatening to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. Igbo leaders and lawyers have unsuccessfully attempted to secure his release, and his cabinet members have reportedly gone into hiding. The police have assured the public that … Read more
Shiite protesters demanding the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, were dispersed with teargas by the police and army in Abuja. The protest was terminated at Eagle Square near the Federal Secretariat after armed security operatives arrived and opened fire. The Shiite leader had earlier requested the recovery of his passport, but his plea … Read more
DSS has been sued by a human right activist over Emefiele’s detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that human rights activist, Meliga Godwin, has dragged the Department of State Service (DSS) and its Director General before a Federal High Court in Abuja over his arrest. This online media platform understands that Godwin was apprehended by the … Read more
39-year-old man commits suicide in anti-trafficking agency, NAPTIP’s detention ….police spokesman also reiterated that the Lagos State Police Command would continue its investigation into the incident. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Firm Announces Annual Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Generated In Lagos JUST IN: LASG Partners ELCA To Produce 128 Young Filmmakers Fresh Graduate JUST IN: Lagos To … Read more
Dagogo Sends Strong Message To Supporters, Others Following Release From Detention The lawmaker said he went through the ordeal because some people lied against him but God proved his supremacy over oppressors of the innocent EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent … Read more
Police fails to arraign PDP Publicity Secretary after 3days in detention EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Tuesday, the Ebonyi State Police Command failed to arraign Nwoba Chika Nwoba, the PDP’s Publicity Secretary, who had been arrested and detained since Sunday. Nwoba was allegedly kidnapped by thugs suspected of being loyal to government officials, but … Read more
Gunmen have killed police officer in Anambra and banned community from celebrating while Nnamdi Kanu is in detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have killed a mobile policeman in Eziama-Uli, in Ihiala local government area of Anambra State. It was learnt that the Police officer is said to be one of two mobile … Read more
There has been blurry hope for Sunday Igboho’s release as he has spent 150 days in Benin detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that uncertainty surrounds expectations that the Embattled Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho would be released since he was ‘arrested’ by the operatives of Brigade criminelle (Criminal Brigade) on … Read more
More facts have emerged as Comedian Cute Abiola has spent 14 days in Navy detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more facts have emerged as Instagram comedian and Naval personnel Abdulgafar Ahmad, popularly known as Cute Abiola, has spent about 14 days in the custody of the Nigerian Navy. Some of his colleagues, including the … Read more
The Nigerian Navy has given more update as Comedian Cute Aboola has spent 10 days in detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Navy has provided more update as the Naval personnel and online comedian, Abdulgafar Ahmad, aka Cute Abiola, has spent 10 days in the custody for posting a video of himself in … Read more