“There are now a total of 59.8 million unique NIN enrolments, with an average of three to four SIMs per NIN.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has again extended the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to October 31, 2021. The latest development was made known via a joint statement by the … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has spoken about the arrest of popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, in the Benin Republic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says people are “working behind the scenes” over the arrest and trial of Yoruba rights activist, Sunday … Read more
The lawyers of Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, have given a fresh update on the court hearing in Cotonou, Benin Republic. The Federal Government of Nigeria has not come up with charges that could lead to the extradition of popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, … Read more
“We know the magnitude of what the Nigerian government is trying to do if they try to get hold of Igboho but they will fail, by God’s grace.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the court hearing on the extradition of the arrested Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, will begin on … Read more
Sunday Igboho was arrested at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night while attempting to flee to Germany. The Federal Government (FG) and the security agencies in the country have remained silent on the arrest and detention of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, who was arrested on Monday night … Read more
The senior advocate noted that Igboho was arrested while he tried to catch a flight to Germany with his wife. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yomi Alliyu (SAN), the lead counsel of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, has revealed how he was arrested with his wife Ropo, in Cotonou, … Read more
“We Yoruba Nation are, by the grace of God, a very strong nation. We must arise now to show that strength.” The extradition of the arrested Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, may be rejected by Benin Republic, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. EKO HOT BLOG had in the early hours … Read more
“If you want to go out please wear your face mask.” Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has told residents to adhere strictly to the safety protocols in a bid to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known following the placement of Lagos State and … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has denied asking Obi Cubana for a loan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has denied asking Cubana Group Chairman, Obi Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana, to loan money to Nigeria. The Ministry of Information and Culture made this known via its verified … Read more
In security, a person whose name is on the stop-list will have all constitutional rights and privileges he/she is entitled to withdrawn The Federal Government has said Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, is now placed on a stop-list and directed security agencies to apprehend him anywhere he is found. According … Read more
Recall that there have been numerous attempts by President Muhammadu Buhari to silence the press and suppress free speech. The federal government has issued a fresh directive to television and radio stations in Nigeria preventing them from full disclosure of the activities of bandits, terrorists and kidnappers. This was contained in a letter by … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) and state governors have spoken about a national lockdown in Nigeria over COVID-19 third wave. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government and state governors have said there is no indication of an imminent lockdown in Nigeria as the country prepares for the COVID-19 third wave. The governor of Lagos … Read more
This follows the re-constitution of the Governing Councils of 19 Federal universities and four inter-university centres by the Federal Government. The Federal Government on Thursday appointed a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof Attahiru Jega and former Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba as Chairmen of the Governing … Read more
“I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness, and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for peace.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has declared Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays in … Read more
The decision has unsettled some Nigerians online, who said it was suspicious that a minister with a proven history of extremist views would seek to drag a secular Nigeria into an alliance of Muslim countries. Terror-linked Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami Ali Ibrahim has signed Nigeria up for the membership of the … Read more
The Federal Government has revealed when the price of fuel will be increased in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fuel subsidy in Nigeria will end when President Muhammadu Buhari signs the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, made the disclosure while speaking at the Nigeria/Organisation of … Read more
Ohanaeze, appealed to the Igbo youths to be law-abiding and sheath their sword, and allow their leaders and stakeholders to address those collective grievances through meaningful dialogue The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has broken its silence on the rearrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, by the Federal … Read more
DSS stated that its operatives killed two of Igboho’s associates in a gun battle while no fewer than thirteen of his close associates were paraded in Abuja on Thursday evening. Popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja for the release of his aides … Read more
…the Federal Government will, in line with current reforms double down on such debtors like the Bi-Courtney which owes 13 billion naira. The Federal Government has raised concerns over a 37 billion naira debt owed by airlines. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika told a media conference on Thursday that the airline debt owed agencies … Read more
“in cases of domestic flight delays beyond one hour, airlines should provide refreshment and one telephone call or SMS, or an e-mail to its passengers. The federal government has directed airline operators in the country to refund the full cost of airfares to passengers after a two-hour delay. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made this … Read more