By abiodun KOMOLAFE There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.” Thanks be to God! Well, we are not here to look into the costs and benefits of this new addition at a … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to journalist and whistleblower Isaac Bristol, who has been identified by the Nigeria Police as the individual behind the PIDOMNigeria account on X. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bristol was arraigned on charges of money laundering, unlawfully obtaining and disseminating classified official documents, and cybercrime. His … Read more
A magistrate court in Kano has ordered the remand of Muktar Dahiru, a journalist with Pyramid FM Kano, for allegedly posting content on Facebook that was deemed insulting to the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. Dahiru, who was arrested on Thursday, is facing charges of criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insult. EKO HOT … Read more
Daniel Ojukwu was recently abducted by police officers attached to the IGP’s office. He was accused of breaching the Cybercrime Act. The police initially seriously resisted calls from national and international bodies to release the journalist. Eko Hot Blog reports that that the Nigeria Police Force has finally bowed to pressure of releasing Daniel Ojukwu, … Read more
There has been a shocking Development in Kano State. A journalist was reported shot inside the state government house. Neither the police nor the government has reacted to the situation. Eko Hot Blog reports that “a stray bullet” has hit a journalist with the Kano State government-owned Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV), Naziru Idris Ya’u, inside … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Security Services in Sokoto State has charged journalists to focus more on solution-oriented and developmental journalism as part of efforts to address security challenges in the state. During a courtesy visit by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Sokoto State Council, Mr Fatai Olawuwo, the DSS Director in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that One of the daughters of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, reportedly caused a mild drama on Wednesday when journalists stormed her father’s residence to cover reports. This online media learnt that the deceased’s daughter, Ololade Akeredolu, ordered journalists out of the Ibadan private residence of the late Ondo State … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police on Sunday morning, barred journalists from entering the result collation centre for the Kogi State governorship election. This follows the resumption of collation at the centre in Lokoja by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s Thaddeus Atta As … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday discharged a journalist, Rotimi Jolayemi of allegations of insulting former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed. The presiding judge, Emeka Nwite struck out the case for lack of diligent prosecution. EDITOR’S PICKS LWC Announces Plans For System Upgrade To Boost Water Supply … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-storey building with a penthouse still under construction has collapsed in Egbu Umuenem, Otolo Nnewi community, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the building collapsed at about 1 a.m. on Sunday while the workers were getting ready to start plastering work on … Read more
Tribunal has commenced siting over Osun state guber election result Eko Hot Blogreports that The legal teams of Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola and Governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke are set to slug it out at the Election Tribunal, which commenced sitting on Monday. EDITORS PICK BREAKING: APC Explains Exclusion Of Osibanjo’s Name On Presidential Campaign Council … Read more
Popular Journalist Raises Alarm Over Terrorists’ Plot To Attack Army School Of Artillery EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, has raised the alarm over a planned attack on the Nigerian Army School of Artillery, Kachia in Kaduna State. Hundeyin said he was informed that the terrorists are planning to … Read more
Five Passengers have been killed by suspected pirates EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five passengers were killed along the waterways by suspected Sea pirates on Friday morning while traveling from Bille community in Degema local government area of Rivers State, to Port Harcourt, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates … Read more
Amotekun have arrested seven suspected robbers in Ekiti EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ekiti State Amotekun Security Corps has arrested seven persons including two women for various criminal offences such as burglary and armed robbery. EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspected Cultist Exposed By CCTV In Lagos 2023: BVAS Has Put An End To Manipulation … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Buhari 48 hours to withdraw threat to sanction BBC, Daily Trust EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to “urgently instruct Mr. Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture to withdraw the threat to sanction the BBC and Daily Trust over their … Read more
Journalists Stranded As Adamu Evicts Them From APC Secretariat The eviction of the journalists from the press centre may not be unconnected with the inability of Adamu to walk up the stairs to access his office on the third floor. EDITOR’S PICK You’re Goats – Adeboye’s Son, Leke Slams RCCG Pastors MKO Abiola’s Daughter Takes … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia handed down a judgement in favour of an Abia State journalist, Norah Okafor, and awarded her N3.5 million in damages for the Economic and Financial Crime Commission operatives’ invasion of her residence in the early hours of September 23, 2021. She expressed her conviction that the judiciary had … Read more
Civil defence officers have battered policemen and journalist in Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday battered some policemen and The Nation Newspaper’s Osun Correspondent Toba Adedeji during a protest at the Command office along Oke-Ayepe area in Osogbo. Adedeji was covering a protest … Read more
Journalists and Fans get tested for Covi-19 ahead of Eagles game with Egypt EKO HOT BLOG reports that the organizers of the AFCON are not leaving any stone unturned, in having a covid-19 free torunament. In a video shared by an online platform, journalists and fans were seen being screened for the Covid-19 virus ahead … Read more
Press Freedom: 55 journalists killed worldwide in 2021 – UNESCO EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says 55 journalists and media professionals were killed in 2021, noting that impunity against journalists is alarmingly widespread. Fifty-five journalists and media professionals were killed in 2021, according to the latest UN … Read more