There has been a fire outbreak at a Nigerian Air Force Base. The incident has caused panic in the Federal Capital Territory. No casualties have been reported yet. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was panic on Wednesday morning after a fire gutted some buildings within the Nigerian Air Force Base along Airport Road in … Read more
FCT has commenced Medical Screening for 2023 Hajj Pilgrims. The screening process is a vital part of the travel procedure to Saudi Arabia. The screening exercise is scheduled to take place from May 15 to May 17, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that medical screening for intending pilgrims … Read more
INEC has asked the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja to dismiss all the petitions challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 Presidential Election. All the opposition parties challenging Tinubu’s victory joined INEC as a co-defendant. INEC defended Tinubu’s win, stating that he “scored highest valid votes cast at the … Read more
IGP Usman Baba is meeting with Commissioners of police and others in the FCT at the Goodluck Jonathan Peace Keeping Center. The meeting is being attended by top police officers and will cover different topics. The conference comes after governorship elections were held in 28 states in Nigeria on March 18, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Wife and son of the FCT Chief who were kidnapped have finally been released. They were released on Sunday after 7 weeks of being held captive. The kidnappers released them after collecting N2.5m, foodstuff, hard drugs, energy drinks and wines in a forest in Kogi State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abducted wife … Read more
Tinubu has reacted to the death of APC National Secretary. Nwosu died at a hospital in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday night. Tinubu described him as a dedicated party man and leader. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has described the deceased National Welfare officer of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
It’s the International Women’s Day. March 8 of every year is set aside to celebrate the exploits of women in various sectors of society. The day also provides an opportunity to have honest conversations about the barriers holding women back in their quest to attain positions of authority. Speaking of positions of authority, the low … Read more
Peter Obi defeated Tinubu and Atiku to win the FCT. Obi polled 281,717 votes to win the FCT. Tinubu of the APC came second with 90,902 votes and Atiku of the PDP got 74,199. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has won the election in the … Read more
PDP Chairman has been confirmed dead a few hours before the 2023 election. Mr Zaka died at about 3 am. He lost his life in an auto crash in Abuja in the early hours of Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), … Read more
There was chaos in Abuja-Lokoja Expressway after a fire broke out at a petrol station. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium along Abuja-Lokoja Expressway earlier today after a fire gutted a petrol station reportedly belonging to popular full-stream oil and gas company, AA RANO. EDITOR’S PICKS Papa Ajasco Actor Femi Ogunrombi Is dead … Read more
A court has convicted and ordered the arrest of the Akwa Ibom PDP governorship candidate. Eko Hot Blog reports that a chief magistrate court in Wuse zone 6, federal capital territory (FCT), has ordered the arrest of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno. EDITOR’S PICKS NBA … Read more
INEC has revealed that over 6.7 million PVCs are yet to be collected in just 17 states. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh information has emerged that data collection from 17 states across the federation reveals that about 6.7 million permanent voter cards (PVCs) are yet to be collected ahead of the general election. This … Read more
Police have placed a ban on sale of knockout and fire crackers in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Sadiq Abubakar has banned the sales and use of all kinds of Fireworks, Firecrackers, and Knockouts in Abuja. This is just as he felicitated with residents of … Read more
Danbatta has been named special Ambassador of NDLEA EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Umar Danbatta, has been named as a special ambassador for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The development was announced in a statement released by the Commander for Narcotics at the … Read more
APC has debunked a rumour claiming Tinubu has plans to return FCT to Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dispelled rumours about the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, moving the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from Abuja to Lagos if elected president in … Read more
More details of DSS arrest of suspected terrorists in Abuja have emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more details have emerged following the raid on Trademore Estate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies. This online media platform gathered that the DSS led … Read more
The IGP has said there are no imminent threats in Abuja as the Police released emergency numbers nationwide. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has assured Nigerian residents of adequate security and prompt emergency responses. EDITOR’S PICKS “There’s An Elevated Risk Of Terror Attacks In Abuja” – US … Read more
IGP, top officers meet over insecurity Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba is meeting with top police officers in Abuja over security concerns. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As Masquerades Invade Church, Flog Pastor, Worshippers BREAKING: Two Passes Away As Cholera Hits Repentant Terrorists Camp BREAKING: NDLEA Intercepts 18 … Read more
IPMAN has started three-day warning strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kaduna, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, and other areas face an impending shortage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) gasoline as the Suleja Depot branch of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has begun a three-day warning strike. EDITOR’S PICK: … Read more
Expect Heavy Rainfall In FCT, 5 States – NIMET Alerts Nigerians EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet), in its latest weather forecast, has predicted four days of heavy rainfall in five northern states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The states to be affected by the downpour … Read more