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
The organizers of the #FearlessOctober1 protest have declared that neither the police, Department of State Services, nor the military will prevent them from proceeding with their planned demonstration. The group has also sent a letter to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, requesting security for the event, emphasizing that peaceful protest is a fundamental … Read more
The protest against bad governance in Abuja has lost momentum by its third day, with demonstrators confined to MKO Abiola National Stadium and no protesters present on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the protest against bad governance in Nigeria’s capital city, initially scheduled from August 1 to August 10, has significantly lost momentum as it … Read more
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated no formal request has been made for the use of Eagle Square for the #EndBadGovernance protest, emphasizing the need to follow official channels. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that his office has not received any formal request for the use … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has arrived the Eagle Square, the venue of his inauguration as the 16th president of Nigeria. Tinubu, who arrived the venue around 9:45am, five minutes ahead of schedule, was spotted wearing a white attire and a green cap designed with his signature style. Earlier, Vice President-elect Kashim … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice-president-elect on Monday, May 29, 2023. Tinubu, 71, takes office, two months after being declared winner of the keenly contested February 25 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu … Read more
The Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria, is set to host the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 16th President of Nigeria. Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima will also take his oath of office at the same venue. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu Promises … Read more
The NLC was initially denied permission to use Eagle Square in Abuja for May Day celebration, but the Federal Government has since granted them permission. This was after the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, intervened and spoke with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello, who attributed the initial denial to overzealous … 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
APC Convention turns bloody as thugs, hoodlums take over the venue. There was chaos in Eagle Square on Saturday as hoodlums took advantage of the large gathering to pickpockets, mobile phones and money were stolen from delegates and journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that armed policemen fired teargas canisters at the crowd including accredited delegates … Read more