President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of minors aged 12 to 16 who were facing treason charges for their involvement in the August hunger protest. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform Bill From … Read more
Andrew Wynne, a British national recently declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force, has stated that he will not surrender to authorities, citing fears for his life. EKO HOT BLOG reports that police announced on Monday a N20 million bounty on Wynne and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, accusing them of attempting to overthrow President Bola … Read more
Returning home from work on a humid evening in 2016, I asked my children their thoughts about visiting America. They took their gaze away from the TV, searched my eyes for seriousness, smiled doubtfully and returned their gaze to the TV, exhibiting an air of ‘we have outgrown your pranks, this old man’. America ko, … Read more
Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has criticized those exploiting the ongoing nationwide protest to destroy and vandalize the properties of fellow Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a diverse group of Nigerians took to the streets on Thursday to begin a nationwide demonstration over the severe hardships in the country. Reports emerged that … Read more
The presidency argues that the hunger protest should focus on state and local government accountability rather than targeting the federal government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has countered claims that the ongoing hunger protest is genuinely aimed at addressing bad governance in the country. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement to President … Read more
Police have fired teargas canisters at protesters gathering at the Berger roundabout in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Journalists reporting on the protest were also targeted with teargas at a different location where they were assembled. Protesters demanding an end to bad governance in Nigeria have moved from the Abuja National Stadium to the … Read more
A woman drew attention during nationwide protests against severe economic hardship in Nigeria on Thursday by carrying an empty pot on her head, symbolizing her struggle with hunger. The woman, visibly emotional, stood out among the hundreds of protesters at the gathering. Her cries of “Ebi o, ebi o,” which translates to “hunger, hunger” in … Read more
President Tinubu’s administration has taken multiple steps, including appeals for peace, engagement with organizers, and increased security measures, to prevent the August 1-10 hunger protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has taken proactive steps to halt a scheduled 10-day hunger protest organized by Nigerians demanding an end to bad governance … Read more