At least 22 people were injured in Gombe when a commercial bus driver lost control and collided with a procession of Christian faithful. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident occurred around 2 p.m. when the celebrants were marching from the Tumfure community to the Government House and Gombe Emir’s Palace to pay homage. According … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and 13 other agencies failed to meet the requirements of its 2024 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS). Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement highlights the failure of several … Read more
A violent clash between herdsmen and youths in Lano village, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of two others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by the Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims that it refused to register Science and Laboratory Technology (SLT) graduates at its Gombe State orientation camp. Reports had suggested that polytechnic graduates in SLT were denied registration due to a lack of professional certificates from the National Institute for Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT). EDITOR’S PICKS: … Read more
Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff, disclosed on Saturday the rationale behind deploying aircraft in Gombe State during the #EndBadgovernance protest. He explained that after hoodlums hijacked the demonstration, heightened security measures became imperative. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares ‘FG’s Policies Major Cause Of Hardship’ – Obaseki Reacts … Read more
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … Read more
DR Congo military thwarts attempted coup near President Tshisekedi’s offices. Group, including foreigners and Congolese, led by Vital Kamerhe’s residence, adjacent to president’s offices. Situation calm in city; videos circulate showing men in military attire waving “Zaire” flags. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the army spokesperson disclosed that the DR Congo military thwarted an attempted coup … Read more
APC in Gombe State has announced candidates for chairman and deputy chairman positions for the 2024 LG Election. The list was submitted to GOSIEC after a consensus process and endorsed by the party’s Chairman and Secretary. These candidates are aligned with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s development goals and are prepared to lead with vision and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently published a report indicating a notable increase in the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas Prices). According to the latest data update released by the government agency, the price of refilling cooking gas surged by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Gombe State Government has assured 1,570 corps members deployed to the state of their security and safety. The corps members were sworn in on Tuesday at the Orientation Camp in Amada Akko Local Government Area by the Gombe Chief Judge, Halima Mohammed. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Gombe State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Tuesday, September 26, dismissed the petition filed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) contesting the election victory of Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and his Deputy, Manassah Daniel Jatau. ADC contested the election result based on alleged discrepancies in the arrangement of names on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has directed the closure of nightclubs in the state. The governor announced the directive in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ibrahim Njodi, on Tuesday. According to Njodi, the administration said the closures became imperative following an increase in … Read more
In 2022, INEC announced that the governorship and House of Assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023, two weeks after the presidential and National Assembly elections. But, days before the election, INEC shifted the elections to March 18, 2023, due to the reconfiguration of key election tools, BVAS machines. The time has finally come … Read more
On Tuesday afternoon, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held a joint press conference to reject the collation process of the presidential election results. The political parties called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, to step down and asked President … Read more
SERAP has urged Joe Biden to impose visa bans on perpetrators of electoral violence in Nigeria. SERAP also called on Biden to cancel the visas of individuals believed to have been involved in incidents of intimidation, harassment, and violence during the elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged … Read more
The NBS has revealed the average price of petrol in November. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average retail price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (NBS), better known as Petrol, in November 2022, was N202.48. EDITOR’S PICKS Unfazed By Attacks, INEC Vows To Advance With 2023 … Read more
The NDLEA has found 1.7 million opioid pills in noodles and other items at the Lagos airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted at least 1,760,460 pills of tramadol and other opioids hidden in noodles packs and other items at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos … Read more
APC has reacted to the attack by thugs on PDP Campaign office in Gombe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has distanced itself from the attack on the campaign office of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mohammed Barde. This online media platform had earlier … Read more
Thugs attacked and burned down the PDP campaign office in Gombe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected political thugs have razed the campaign office of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State, Mohammed Barde. This online media platform learned that Barde’s campaign office which is close to the Presidential Lodge … Read more
2 APC Chieftains dumped the party to join NNPP in Gombe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have withdrawn their membership and declared allegiance to the opposition New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Gombe State. The politicians who are serving members of the Gombe State House of … Read more