Professor Ndubuisi hails from Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck on Wednesday evening as unknown gunmen shot dead the Director of the Science Equipment Development Institute, Professor Innocent Ndubuisi, and abducted his daughter. It was gathered that the incident occurred along the Enugu-Port Harcourt highway … Read more
…the re-arrest and re-arraignment of Nnamdi Kanu was not discussed in the meeting the Office of the AGF had with the British High Commissioner… The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has insisted that the re-arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, followed … Read more
“Sunday Igboho knew that he would be arrested one day hence retaining our services. He could not be that daft to keep incriminating articles in his house!” Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, has written a petition to the Federal Government (FG) over the damage to his residence, cars, and other … Read more
The Minister Of Information, while speaking with newsmen said that forensic investigation carried out so far has revealed a lot of information on the proscribed IPOB leader and his cohorts. The Federal Government of Nigeria has made it known that the collaborators of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu will … Read more
Investigations have revealed how the Federal Government (FG) used Interpol to arrest the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The Federal Government (FG) used Interpol to arrest the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The arrest of Nnamdi Kanu by Interpol … Read more
“The decision to extend the deadline was made after a request by stakeholders on the need to consolidate the enrolment and NIN-SIM verification process The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to July 26, 2021. Director, Public Affairs Nigerian Communications Commission, Ikechukwu Adinde; and the Head, Corporate Communications, … Read more
“We commend the government on its commitment to reviving the education sector so far, but we want the government to address some, if not all of the issues raised by ASUU The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has on Sunday appealed to the Federal Government to urgently address ASUU demands to avert another strike. … Read more
You have also been appointed as a National Principal’s Cup Ambassador to motivate our young students. The Federal Government has appointed ex-Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, as an Ambassador of the National Principal’s Cup. This was confirmed by the media office of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Tuesday. Ighalo paid … Read more
“…the unlawful suspension of Twitter in Nigeria, criminalization of Nigerians and other people using Twitter have escalated repression of human rights…” The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja has stopped the federal government from sanctioning and/or prosecuting users of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter. In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, the regional body’s … Read more
SERAP said the order was a ploy to harass, intimidate, suspend or impose criminal punishment on journalists and broadcast stations for using social media platforms. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the federal government’s directive to Nigerian broadcasters to stop using Twitter. … Read more
“The PDP grieve over the Federal Government’s action over Twitter – for it represents the curtailment of their ability to use the platform to spread fake news and invented stories to the detriment of community and good-neighbourliness between the peoples of Nigeria The presidency has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the ban on … Read more
The minister said Dorsey further launched an emoji to make the EndSARS protest visible on the microblogging site The Federal Government says Twitter and its founder, Jack Dorsey, are vicariously liable for the losses the country suffered during the EndSARS protest. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Tuesday when … Read more
Twitter has written a letter to the Federal Government (FG) over the ban of the microblogging site in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has said that Twitter has formally written to seek dialogue on issues leading to the indefinite suspension of its operations in the country. The Minister of Information … Read more
Outrage has trailed the demolition of 12 churches by the Federal Government (FG) in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there has been outrage over the demolition of 12 churches on 2nd Avenue, FESTAC Town, Lagos State, by officials of the Federal Housing Authority. It was gathered that a market and a car mart … Read more
“Amid increasing insecurity, bad economy and undemocratic tendencies among the leaders, is there anything really worth celebrating? Certainly none! The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory(Northern CAN), has said that without mincing words,the current state of the Nation has plunged the vast majority of the people into … Read more
FG has, on Monday, dissolved the Athletics Federation’s Board. The Federal Government (FG) has dissolved the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The latest development was made known via a statement signed by the media aide to the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, John Joshua-Akanji, on Monday. … Read more
There were reports of widespread attacks on peaceful protesters by security forces at different Nigerian cities during Saturday’s demonstrations The Canadian, United Kingdom and United States missions to Nigeria have separately called on law enforcement agencies to respect citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and peaceful demonstrations. Nigerians trooped to the streets for the widely … Read more
The president also mentioned that the association stood by the decision of governors of southern Nigeria banning open grazing in their states. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged the government to be fair to all Nigerians. The National President, Bishop Samson Ayokunle gave the advice on Friday while speaking to journalists in Enugu … Read more
“We are subsidising more for the rich than the poor, and secondly, the bulk of that money is actually going into private pockets because of round-tripping. Delta Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has on Thursday urged the Federal Government to re-direct fuel subsidy funds to healthcare and education services to touch the lives of poor Nigerians, … Read more
Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday as public holiday. The Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, June 14 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, via a statement on Thursday. In the statement titled, ‘FG declares Monday, … Read more