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‘Releasing Nnamdi Kanu Will Be Tantamount To Rewarding Criminality’ – Asari Dokubo

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Nnamdi Kanu

EkoHotBlog reports that Niger Delta leader, Asari Dokubo has said that releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will be tantamount to rewarding criminality. Kanu, who is standing trial for terrorism, has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his re-arrest in 2021. EDITOR’S PICKS   … Read more

Primate Ayodele To Launch Annual Prophecy Book ‘Warnings To The Nations’ In July

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Warnings To The Nations

EkoHotBlog reports that Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele will launch the 2023/2024 edition of his annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations on Saturday, 1st of July, 2023. In a statement released by his media office, the new edition of ‘Warnings To The Nations’ will be featuring prophetic directions and … Read more

Government Cleansing: ‘Sustain The Tempo’ – Ohanaeze Tells Tinubu

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Countries Igbo-Speaking

EkoHotBlog reports that Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has hailed President Bola Tinubu over moves to restore sanity in public institutions. Recall that few weeks after Tinubu resumed office as President, there has been some ministerial cleansing from the suspension of CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele to the removal of Abdulrasheed Bawa … Read more

VIDEO: Why Sanusi Visited Tinubu

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Sanusi

Recall Sanusi on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu Sanusi revealed that his visit was to congratulate Tinubu. Also, raised issues about the killing of 37 herdsmen allegedly bombed by the Airforce earlier in the year EkoHotBlog reports that Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano has revealed why he visited President … Read more

EFCC Summons Eight Former Ministers Over Corruption Allegations

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EFCC

EkoHotBlog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly extended invitations to eight former ministers who served under the previous administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. This online news platform reports that these former ministers have been called in for questioning regarding allegations of corruption. EDITOR’S PICKS   Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, June 16th, … Read more

‘I’m Not On The Run’ – Malami Steps Out Of The Shadows As EFCC Set To Probe Loss Of Over $2.4 Billion

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Malami

EkoHotBlog report that Abubakar Malami, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation has denied reports that he is on the run to avoid arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption. This is coming after the suspension of the EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa by President Bola Tinubu … Read more

Flood Prone States: FG Issues One-Week Deadline For Governors To Submit Reports

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Flood

EkoHotBlog reports that in light of the recurrent occurrence of floods in certain regions of the country, the federal government has issued a one-week deadline to states that have not yet submitted their vulnerability status reports. This directive specifically targets those states that have not yet submitted their vulnerability status reports regarding flood-prone areas. The … Read more

Ejiofor Denies Sacking Of Nnamdi Kanu Legal Team

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Nnamdi Kanu

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

Senate Presidency: “There Was A Betrayal” – Yari Cries Out

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Yari

EkoHotBlog reports that Senator Abdulaziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State has cried out, saying he was betrayed by his colleagues in the contest for the 10th National Assembly Senate President. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, Yari who contested but lost the Senate Presidency seat to the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), … Read more

Reps Reject Move To Declare “Japa” National Emergency

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Japa

EkoHotBlog reports that the House of Representatives has unanimously voted against a motion seeking to make the Federal Government address the issues causing Nigerian professionals to migrate to other countries en masse, in search of greener pastures. A new member of the House, Philip Agbese, had moved a motion titled ‘Need to Declare Emigration of … Read more

Gov. Bello’s Aide, Makama Debunks Arrest By DSS

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DSS

EkoHotBlog reports that Elder Friday Sani Makama, Kogi State Director General, Special Task Force on Illegal Smuggling of Fire Arms and Other Related Crimes has debunked the rumored arrest by the Department of State Service.

The social media including some mainstream media was awash with the news that the former Kogi lawmaker was arrested over alleged involvement in the assassination attempt of Social Democratic Party Governorship candidate in Kogi Alhaji Muri Ajaka.

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Addressing journalists on Thursday, Makama said the news of his arrest was the handwork of mischief makers who want to destroy his reputation.

According to him, he is currently receiving training with the DSS to be better equipped in discharging the mandate given to him to stop the illegal smuggling of firearms into the state.

Makama explained that, since his appointment as DG Special Task Force on Illegal Smuggling of Fire Arms and Other Related Crimes, he has been receiving several threatening calls and messages from criminal conspirators within and outside the State.

He warned that anyone behind the importation of firearms into Kogi State will be brought to book no matter how highly connected in the Country.

“The rumors of my arrest do not come to me as a surprise. The DSS has a supervisory role both in the national and the State of the federation on illegal smuggling of firearms. The DSS has a lot of role in training and equipping me with the knowledge to be able to carry out this responsibility without bias.

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“The nitty-gritty of the training is what I cannot disclose to the public, but be rest assured that, at the end of the training, whoever is involved in either sponsoring, or trading on illegal firearms, the current training I am undergoing will equip me to come after you”.

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More Trouble For Bill Cosby As Nine Women Accuse Him Of Sexual Assault

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Bill Cosby

EKoHotBlog reports that more women have accused Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting them decades ago in a lawsuit filed in Nevada Wednesday. This is coming after the US state dropped its statute of limitations on civil sexual abuse cases. The lawsuit said the US comedian had used his “enormous power, fame, and prestige” to isolate … Read more

EFCC Summons Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika

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Hadi Sirika

EkoHotBlog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika. This online news platform understands that Hadi Sirika is being summoned to face questioning over the Nigeria Air Scandal currently rocking the country. EDITOR’S PICKS   Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, June 15th, 2023 DSS Invites Suspended … Read more

Ekiti Woman Seeks Assistance For N20m Kidney Transplant

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Kidney Transplant

EkoHotBlog reports that a woman identified as Omobolanle Ayeni who hails from Ekiti has appealed to individuals and organisations to assist her in raising N20m for a kidney transplant. In a medical report by the Andrews Healthcare Diagnostic Centre, it was gathered that Ayeni was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. The report indicated that her … Read more

EXPOSED: Godwin Emefiele Paved Beauty’s Way To BBNaija Stardom

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Emefiele

EkoHotBlog reports that sensational Instagram blogger, Cutie Juls has revealed how embattled Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele paved way for former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate, Beauty Tukura to koi the reality TV show. According to Cutie Juls, Emefiele has been providing financial support to Beauty, enabling her lavish lifestyle … Read more

Unknown Gunmen Kidnap PDP Chieftain In Akwa Ibom

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PDP Chieftain

EkoHotBlog reports that Eyo Edet, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Akwa Ibom State. This online news platform gathered that the PDP chieftain was at his filling station, Eyotech Nigeria Limited when the suspects stormed the premises on Monday and whisked him away in a Sienna … Read more

Adebo Ogundoyin Re-elected Oyo Assembly Speaker

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Adebo Ogundoyin

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has been re-elected as the Speaker of the 10th Assembly. Ogundoyin, representing Ibarapa East State Constituency was reelected as Speaker on Wednesday, following the proclamation of the 10th Assembly for commencement of legislative duties by Governor Seyi Makinde. … Read more

Protest In Abuja Over Nasarawa Assembly Crisis

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Nasarawa Assembly

EkoHotBlog reports that some youths are currently protesting at the Force Headquarters over the crisis rocking the Nasarawa Assembly. TRecall youths recently protested over the suspension of the inauguration of the seventh Assembly by Governor Abdullahi Sule following alleged security threats in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS   Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 June … Read more

Femi Gbajabiamila To Resign As Lawmaker Today

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Femi Gbajabiamila

Gbajabiamila to focus on task of serving as Chief of Staff Recall President Tinubu recently appointed Gbajabiamila as CoS Eko Hot Blog reports that Femi Gbajabiamila is to formally resign as a Lawmaker on the floor of the House of Representatives today. Recall Gbajabiamila was on Friday, June 2nd appointed as Chief of Staff by … Read more

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