Six more kidnapped students rescued, bringing total to 20 Intense gunfight leads to kidnappers’ retreat, escape with injuries Governor Ododo pledges enhanced security measures around schools Successful Rescue Operation Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a positive development that has brought relief to many, the Kogi State Government has announced the successful rescue of an … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the forthcoming November 16 governorship election in the state. The Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee and Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, made this announcement on Monday morning in Akure, the state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Court of Appeal in Abuja will today (Monday) hear the appeal lodged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against the order of a Kogi State High Court which restrained the anti-graft agency from arresting the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The Kogi court, in a ruling … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, who also serves as the chairman of the Ondo governorship election committee, is set to declare the winner of the Ondo State governorship primary election, originally held on April 20. The announcement is expected to take place shortly, as Governor Ododo and other … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa is in early lead in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election held across the 18 council areas of the state. The electoral process was characterised with protest, violence and call for the cancellation of the exercise. Four of the governorship aspirants: Olusola Oke, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been placed on a watch list and no flight zone to prevent him from leaving the country through any land, air or sea borders. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) made this known in an internal circular on Thursday evening. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to the embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The IGP made the order for the withdrawal of the police escort known in a police wireless message on Thursday night. According to SaharaReporters, the document with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a circular made available to journalists on Thursday. Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is wanted by the EFCC for offences relating to economic and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has publicly call on the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to cooperate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in ongoing investigations. “Fagbemi, SAN, emphasizes the need for Yahaya Bello to willingly present himself to the anti-graft … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday issued a stern warning to members of the public, stating that it is a criminal offence to obstruct the commission’s officers from carrying out their lawful duties. The EFCC Establishment Act, Section 38(2)(a)(b), makes it clear that obstructing EFCC officers is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia have reportedly killed scores of people in a recent attack in Kogi State. The latest attack happened in Agojeju-Odo, a community in the Omala Local Government Council in Kogi East Senatorial District. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Bobrisky In Court For Trial On Naira Abuse, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Steel Development, has announced its continuation with the concession process in a determined move to revive the long-dormant Ajaokuta Steel Company. This decision is aimed at catalyzing the commencement of operations and steel production within a three-year timeframe, adhering to President Bola Tinubu’s … Read more