The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the bail variation request of five #EndBadGovernance protesters in the sum of N5 million each. Recall that Justice Emeka Nwite had on September 11, granted the bail request of all 10 protesters in the total sum of N100 million naira. Some of the protesters arraigned and … Read more
Personnel of the Nigeria Police on Tuesday fired teargas canisters at Nigerian youth protesting against the high cost of living in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the protesters had converged near the popular Berger roundabout at about 7 am matching towards the Eagles Square. In a efforts to disperse the protesters, police operatives, … Read more
An erstwhile presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has arrived the Ikeja under bridge in Lagos State to lead the EndBadGovernance protest scheduled to hold today. The human rights activist was seen alongside a crowd of protesters wielding placards, demanding an end to the nation’s economic crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The organisers of the proposed October 1 protest against hardship in the country have insisted they would proceed with the despite kicks by the Federal Government and warning by the Nigerian Police Force. Giving an update via his official X handle on Monday, a former presidential candidate and activist, who is one of the leaders … Read more
The Federal High Court has fixed September 11 for the trial and ruling on bail application for the #EndBadGovernance protesters who were arraigned in Abuja on Monday. The protesters are being tried for alleged treason, inciting mutiny and intent to destabilise Nigeria. The ten persons arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court … Read more
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, says the recent nationwide protests against hardship and bad governance forced the federal government to listen to Nigerians’ yearnings. The minister, who blamed the country’s current struggles on past administrations, said despite past mistakes, President Bola Tinubu has refused to play the blame game. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The organizers of the just concluded #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protest have reiterated their plans to stage another protest in October. The Director of Mobilization of the Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola, who disclosed this on Monday, said the protesters’ demands would remain the same unless there were other issues, requiring them to add more. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Federal Government says it has established an online feedback mechanism to enable Nigerians, especially people at the grassroots, air their opinions and contribute to governance. Mrs Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu, on Community Engagement, North Central, disclosed this during a town hall meeting with the people of Niger, on Sunday … Read more
The Polish government has appealed to the Nigerian government for the release of seven of its citizens who were arrested in Kano for allegedly raising the Russian flag during the recent hunger protest in that city. Deputy foreign minister Jakub Wisniewski met with Nigeria´s charge d´affaires in Warsaw where he made a case for the … Read more
Nigerian government warned foreign powers against meddling in her internal issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to foreign countries against meddling in the nation’s internal affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, issued the warning on Wednesday while briefing members of the Diplomatic … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory youths declared a week of peace amid nationwide protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group under the auspices of the Abuja Residents Youth Association, ARYA, has declared a week of peace, beginning from Aug. 11, to promote harmonious relationships among youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). EDITOR’S PICK: PM … Read more
Emir Sanusi frowned at the destruction of property in Kano EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi ll, on Wednesday condemned the destruction of property at the Kano State Printing Press by hoodlums during the nationwide protests in the state. Sanusi stated this shortly after an inspection of the affected … Read more
Kano Street beggars appealed for an end to protest, saying they were hungry. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some street beggars in Kano have appealed to the organizers of the ongoing nationwide protests to sheath their swords in the interest of humanity. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe from Extremist Leave … Read more
Different diplomats have commended Nigerian government approach to the nationwide protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Envoys of Côte d’Ivoire, Poland, Britain and the U.S. diplomatic missions have commended Nigeria’s strategic approach to the recent nationwide protests. The envoys disclosed this in separate remarks on Wednesday in Abuja when foreign affairs minister Yussuf Tuggar briefed … Read more
APC National Chairman, Ganduje said protests against government policies are not peculiar to Nigeria alone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, says challenges and protests against government policies are not peculiar to Nigeria. Ganduje reacted to the ongoing protest on Wednesday in Abuja, when … Read more
The Government of Kaduna State relaxed 24-hour curfew imposed on Kanduna and Zaria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government, (KDSG), has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria cities on Monday.. The Overseeing Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, made the announcement in a statement issued … Read more
Information Minster said President Tinubu did not come to cause hardship of make life difficult for Nigerians EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Tinubu administration’s primary focus is not to impose hardship on Nigerians but to correct poor policies and dysfunctional choices that have historically … 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 National Orientation Agency said poverty would increase if the petrol subsidy is returned. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to map out survival strategies amid the economic fallout of the removal of petrol subsidy by the President Bola Tinubu administration. EDITOR’S … Read more
The presidency faulted Atiku over his comments on #EndBadGovernance protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has tackled former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger and economic challenges. In a statement late Tuesday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga asked Atiku to act like opposition figures … Read more