As we near the end of 2024, Nigeria has experienced several major political events that have significantly impacted the nation. Eko Hot Blog reports that some of the most notable include: 1. Introduction of Old National Anthem In May 2024, Nigeria made a historic decision to adopt a new national anthem titled “Nigeria, We Hail … Read more
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, was released shortly after being detained by immigration officials. EKO HOT BLOG earlier reported that Sowore was arrested on Sunday morning at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, upon his return to Nigeria. Sowore shared the details of … Read more
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow protest, upon his arrival at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sowore’s arrest is believed to be linked to the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests, which took place nationwide in August. The demonstrations … 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 Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a strong warning against the display of foreign flags during protests and calls for a military takeover. Eko Hot Blog gathered that NPF through a press release, described such actions as treasonable felonies under Nigerian law. This warning came in response to a series of violent protests across Bauchi, … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Micheal Lenin, a prominent figure in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Lenin was arrested around 2 am on Monday at his home in the Apo area by DSS operatives. Damilare Adenola, Director of Mobilisation for the Take It Back Movement, confirmed … Read more
The FCT police command has advised journalists covering the ongoing nationwide protests against economic hardship to wear their media organization’s attire to avoid being mistaken for protesters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some Nigerians organised a 10-day nationwide protest against what they termed as #EndBadGovernance and took to the streets on Thursday to express their … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday directed senior police officers to protect participants of the planned #EndBadGovernance protest slated for August 1 to 10, 2024. Egbetokun issued this directive in response to a request from human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa. EDITOR’S PICK Exercise Caution, We’re Open To … Read more
The Labour Party denies the Presidency’s claims that Peter Obi and his supporters are behind the planned anti-government protests scheduled for August 1. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party has refuted claims made by the Presidency that its presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, and his supporters are behind the planned nationwide anti-government protest scheduled … Read more