All you need to know about newly appointed service chiefs can be accessed on EkoHotBlog. Recall that in a bid to reposition the security architectures to battle insecurity, President Tinubu approved the immediate sacking of all service chiefs and announced their successors as well as heads of other key agencies in the security sector. The … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a 40-year-old farmer, Zakaria Bulus has been remanded in Kaduna correctional centre for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl in the state. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps is charging Bulus with defilement in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 20th, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the naira slumped further to the dollar after closing at 770.38/$ at the end of trading on the investor & exporter forex window on Monday. According to figures obtained from the FMDQ on Monday, the trading rates had closed at N686.96/$ on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 20th, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Tinubu has appointed new service chiefs and named former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, as his new National Security Adviser (NSA). This is contained in a statement Monday evening by Mr. Willie Bassey, Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of … Read more
Standing beside her unconscious mother who lay helplessly by the roadside in the Orimolade/Coker Akosota area of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government, little Iremide, not more than four years old, looked on in tattered clothes as people gathered around her ‘dying’ mother. From her look, it was obvious she had not had a good day all her … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the race for principal offices in the 10th Senate has started, following the successful inauguration of the 10th National Assembly. Recall Godswill Akpabio (South-south) emerged as Senate President and Barau Jibrin (North-West) as his deputy. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 19th, 2023 Abbas Appoints Epe Lawmaker Wale Raji As … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC) has terminated the money laundering case filed against Ayo Oke, former director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) over the discovery of $43 million, £27,000, and N23 million in an Ikoyi flat. EkoHotBlog reports that on Friday, June 9, Chukwujekwu Aneke, the presiding of the federal high court … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has called on security agencies to arrest and investigate the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, over an alleged plot to destabilise the country. MBF, which described the former governor as an irredeemable religious extremist plotting the Islamisation of the country, said he should be … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the management of Arik Air Limited (in receivership) has dismissed allegations of diversion of funds to the tune of N120 billion. Recall the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had reportedly detained the Receiver Manager appointed by the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria for Arik Air, Mr Kamilu Omokide, over alleged misappropriation and … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a total of forty-four (44) Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been promoted across various ranks in Zamfara State. Speaking to journalists, Sani Mustapha, the state commandant of the NSCDC charged the recently promoted officers of the Corps to be prepared for any difficulties that may come with their new … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Cash-n-Carry Nigeria Limited manager, Himanshu Joshi has been arrested by the Lagos Police Command for stealing N32m belonging to his employer. Joshi (28), was arraigned on Friday before the Yaba Magistrate’s Court led by Magistrate O. Y. Adefope who held a brief for A. O. Salawu on one count of stealing in … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a Nigerian Civil Society Contact Group, (CSCG) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to regard strict adherence to the provision of the law as the primary consideration in the appointment of the next Inspector General of Police (IGP). CSCG, an amalgam of many Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organisations, with a primary focus … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a young man identified as Ndubuisi has been accused of beating his wife, Chiamaka Okafor, to death in Enugu State. It was gathered that Chiamaka, a businesswoman fondly called Charmzy, was allegedly beaten to death on Thursday, June 8, just a few weeks after undergoing a BBL surgery. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria … Read more
Says Asari-Dokubo is seeking oil contract from Tinubu Recall Dokubo recently visited President Tinubui at the Villa EkoHotBlog reports that Dokubo’s visit sparked several reactions from IPOB, Ohanaeze, others EkoHotBlog reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have reacted to Asari Dokubo’s call to President Tinubu not to release Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB condemned Dokubo’s … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Police in Ondo State have confirmed the abduction of Alhaji Ibrahim Bodunde-Oyinlade, the Chief Imam of the USO community in Owo Local Government Area of the state. The 67-year-old Chief Imam was abducted on his farm at Asolo Farm Camp on Saturday afternoon. A family member said they reported to the … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has raised alarm over some groups and persons’ plans to stage a protest over the suspension and investigation of Mr Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The DSS also claimed, “the groups intend to gather at different points in the … Read more
Recall that African leaders recently visited Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin Talks on how to end fighting planned with Putin, Zelenskiy However, at the unveiling of “Putin’s Files” Soyinka took a swipe at African leaders EkoHotBlog reports that Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has slammed African leaders over their long-delayed intervention in … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that suspected bandits wreaking havoc in the troubled southern Kaduna have killed two biological brothers. The incident happened at Unguwar Gajere village, Kutemeshi ward in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, June 17th, 2023 Abbas Appoints Epe Lawmaker Wale Raji As House Of Reps Welfare … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Ekiti State Police Command has arrested eight suspects alleged to be involved in several bank robberies in the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ogundare Dare, told newsmen on Friday in Ado-Ekiti that four suspects were also arrested for receiving stolen properties, and four others for sundry crimes. … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that atleast 14 people have been reported dead with property worth millions of naira destroyed during a communal crisis in the Oju Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the dispute started on Sunday when youths of Ibilla and Oju communities engaged one another in a bloody fight over land. … Read more