Igboho is currently in detention in Benin Republic following a raid on his residence by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that self-styled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said he did not authorise any politician to beg the Federal Government on his behalf. In a … Read more
Igboho is currently in detention in Benin Republic following a raid on his residence by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian authorities said they have uncovered the identity of the sponsors of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. Attorney General Of The Federation And Minister … Read more
President Buhari has made an important appointment. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed the Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Dikko Umaru-Radda, to serve for another five years. The reappointment of the DG was made known via a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of … Read more
FG has scrapped DPR, PPPRA, PEF sacked their CEOs and has inaugurated new agencies. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government on Monday officially announced the scrapping of the Department of Petroleum (DPR), the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) and the Petroleum Equalization Fund (PEF). The development was disclosed by the Minister of State for … Read more
The Federal Government has accused the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, of inciting the violence which has gripped some parts of the country. This is contained in the evidence of the amended seven-count charges brought against Kanu before a Federal High Court in Abuja, where he is facing allegations of … Read more
Court has released a trial notice on Nnamdi Kanu’s treason charges. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, officially released a trial notice for the October 21 prosecution of the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in the treasonable felony charges brought against him by … Read more
Lagos Government has announced a traffic diversion plan over the reconstruction of Apapa-Oworonshoki-Ojota Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has released the diversion plan for a duration of four months commencing from Monday, October 18, 2021, Following the notification received from the Federal Ministry of Works on the reconstruction of Apapa/Oworonshoki Expressway. The … Read more
FG is set to pay 102 Ex-Biafran Soldiers Gratuities. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has said that 102 ex-Biafran soldiers granted a presidential pardon, have been captured for payment of gratuity and another emolument by the Military Pensions Board (MPB). The Minister of Defence, Major General Salihi Magashi (rtd), made this known … Read more
FG has declared Tuesday as public holiday. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has declared Tuesday, October 19, 2021, as a public holiday to mark the 2021 Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was made known by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on behalf of the … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer has spoken about a document to sign as condition of IPOB leader’s release. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead counsel for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has debunked a widely-circulated report that his client was given a document to sign as a condition of his … Read more
FG has removed South Africa, Brazil, Turkey from Travel Restriction List. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has said that it has taken South Africa, Brazil and Turkey off the list of countries from which travellers are restricted from entering Nigeria. The latest development was made known by the Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) … Read more
Senate has invited seven MDAs over Buhari’s N5.01trn Loans. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday invited the accounting officers of seven federal ministries, departments and agencies over their failure to defend their input in the N5.01trn loans proposed to fund the 2022 budget deficits. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, decried the non-appearance of … Read more
Popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Igboho, has been hospitalised. EKOHOTBLOG reports that popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, has been reportedly diagnosed with possible kidney or lungs illness. This was disclosed by one of his lawyers, Yomi Aliyyu, in an interview with BBC Yoruba on Wednesday. The lawyer revealed that Igboho developed the illness … Read more
Governor Ikpeazu is set to hold peace talk with IPOB members. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said that the members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are not as bad as bandits in the Northern region that are being paid a ransom. Governor Ikpeazu made this known while speaking … Read more
Peter Obi has asked FG to declare emergency rule in Nigeria and not Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed dissatisfaction at the Federal Government’s threat to declare a State of Emergency in Anambra State over insecurity in the state. Recall that the Attorney-Generation of the Federation (AGF), … Read more
Many policemen have been killed as gunmen struck in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have killed a yet-to-be ascertained number of policemen in Anambra State. It was gathered that the police vehicles were also set ablaze by the gunmen. The attack was said to have occurred at a security post mounted … Read more
There was heavy security at National Assembly on Thursday as federal lawmakers waited for President Buhari to present the 2022 Budget. EKOHOTBLOG reports that there was a heavy presence of security operatives at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja in the early hours of Thursday as President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2022 Appropriation Bill … Read more
Scores of aggrieved NLC members, on Wednesday, blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were on Wednesday stranded as aggrieved residents and members of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to protest against the deplorable condition of the highway. The protest by residents and the NLC members led to traffic gridlock … Read more
FG has approved N75,000 as stipend for university undergraduates and N50,000 for NCE students. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has announced the approval of the sum of N75,000 as a stipend per semester for students undergoing degree programmes in Education in public universities across Nigeria. The FG also approved N50,000 as a stipend … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has revealed how the Lagos State Government overpowered COVID-19 third wave. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the state successfully overpowered the third wave of COVID-19. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known while speaking at the 61st Independence Day parade at the Agege Stadium in Lagos on … Read more