The body of Hajiya Dada, mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, was laid to rest on Tuesday at the Danmarna Cemetery, where her late husband, Musa Yar’adua, and her two deceased sons, Shehu Musa Yar’adua and President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, are also buried. The funeral prayer, led by Imam Aminu Yammawa, took place … Read more
The Emir of Ningi, Alhaji (Dr.) Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya, a highly respected First-Class Emir in Bauchi State, has passed away at the age of 88. Danyaya, who served on the throne for over 40 years, died on Sunday morning. Funeral rites will be held later at the Emirate Palace in accordance with Islamic customs. EKO … Read more
Former EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Lamorde died in Egypt during a procedure to remove a kidney stone. Lamorde had initially traveled to Egypt for his wife’s medical treatment. His remains will be flown to Nigeria for burial in accordance with Islamic rites. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed Ododo, expressed condolences to the Oyo State Government following the demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed the monarch’s passing in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Director, Department of Special Duties at the National Emergency Management Agency, Sanusi Ado has died on Sunday night in Kaduna after a brief illness. The official X handle of NEMA made this known in a statement posted on Monday, October 23. The statement read, “National Emergency Management Agency … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a senior officer in the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General I. M. Ahmadu has reportedly died while running during the Second Annual Physical Training Test for 2023. This online media platform learnt that Ahmadu was an Artillery Officer serving in the Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Tears As Another Popular Nigerian Monarch Dies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Maigari of Lokoja in Kogi State, Alhaji Muhammad Kabir Maikarfi III, is dead. The Secretary of the Lokoja traditional rulers council, Muhammed Nalado, announced his death on Thursday in a statement made available to newsmen. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Police … Read more