Nationwide Darkness As Nigeria’s Grid Collapses 7th Time In 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national grid crashed to zero megawatts (MW) at 10:51am on Monday, causing a nationwide outage. The development occurred days after electricity consumers said they had enjoyed improved supply. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] PDP Crisis: Gov. Wike Takes … Read more
LP Supporters Blast Adamu Garba For Criticizing Peter Obi Over Kano Visit EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has come under fire for attacking the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. This online media platform gathered that the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain on Friday via his social … Read more
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State said it had uncovered plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to induce voters. Eko Hot Blog reports that the opposition on Monday said the ruling party was set to purchase Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2023 elections. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As … Read more
NDLEA operatives have arrested a Brazilian returnee ‘who excreted 92 wraps of cocaine’ in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA have arrested a Brazilian returnee and father of two, Okolie Paulinus Nwabueze at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja for importing Ninety Two (92) … Read more
Woman Arrested After Killing Newborn Grandson With Acid In Kano EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 45-year-old woman has been remanded in a Kano correctional center for killing her grandchild. The suspect, identified as Hauwa Ibrahim murdered the newborn with acid. EDITOR’S PICK Bandits Reportedly Takeover 50 Communities In Kaduna BREAKING: LASU Mourns As Ex- … Read more
Faruk Lawal has emerged as the new NANS President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Comrade Umar Faruk Lawal of Bayero University, Kano, has emerged as President of the National Association of the Nigerian Students (NANS). Lawal is to succeed Asefon Sunday Dayo, the outgoing NANS President. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: ‘Sell 8 Presidential … Read more
A three-storey building has collapsed in Kano Market. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-storey building under construction has collapsed in one of the GSM markets in Kano. The building is located on Beirut road, a very busy area in Kano. Many people are feared trapped in the rubble as of the time … Read more
Ahead of the 2023 elections, a new report indicates that governors raised concerns that elections may not hold in several northwest states due to insecurity EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors have disclosed that elections may not hold in several northwest states in 2023 as a result of the prevalent insecurity in the geopolitical … Read more
NDLEA operatives have arrested a 65yr-old man who majors in shipping drugs to his daughter in Dubai. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted over a 2.3million tablets of illicit pharmaceutical opioids and other psychoactive substances meant for distribution in seven northern states. … Read more
Appeal Court has reversed Shari’a Court judgement on Kano singer sentenced to death for blasphemy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Kano, Wednesday, ordered a retrial of the death sentence against a singer who was accused of blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad. Aminu Yahaya-Sharif, 24, a singer and … Read more
Heavy Downpour Has Claimd 3 Lives, 495 houses In Kano EKO HOT BLOG reports that heavy downpour experienced in Ajingi Local government area of Kano has claimed the lives of not fewer than three persons including a four year old girl. It was gathered that the incident also left one person injured and destroyed … Read more
The federal government has declared the Dala Inland Dry Port in Kano State as a port of origin and destination, a major step to making it function like a seaport. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has declared Dala Inland Dry Port, Kano as port of origin for export of goods … Read more
Amotekun Intercept Over 150 Suspected Invaders Who Hid Under Rice Bags In Ondo EKO HOT BLOG reports that men of the Ondo State security network agency, the Amotekun Corps, have apprehended over 150 suspected invaders of northern extraction in Akure, the state capital. The persons were intercepted around 6:30 am on Thursday, along … Read more
The Nigeria Railway Corporation has suspended the Lagos-Kano and Ajaokuta train services due to fear of terrorist attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that multiple sources in the Ministry of Transportation and the NRC confirmed that the train services would not resume until the security along the Lagos-Kano route and the Ajaokuta train station was … Read more
Court sentences killer of Kano school girl to death by hanging ….he also has a two-year prison term hanging on his throat for attempts to kidnap. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon Yakubu Impeached Over Gross Incompetence APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With BBNaija –Peter Obi’s … Read more
Lagos overtakes Kano as INEC’s fresh registrants hit 11m …Lagos was in the lead for the number of completed registrations with 508,936; followed by Kano with 500,207, and Delta with 481,929. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner Of Presidential Election APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t … Read more
Kano govt shuts down 26 illegal Colleges of Health Technology ….all the affected schools have been notified of the closure forthwith. EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In Labour’ BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members Who Quit Party Over Muslim-Muslim … Read more
Police Intercept Indian Hemp Worth Over ₦1.3million In Kano The substance suspected to be distributed in Kano was intercepted by the police operatives while on intelligence-led surveillance patrol at Damagiri Village in Rogo EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – Ooni … Read more
Wike’s camp gives ‘Ayu must go’ condition to back Atiku …Party bigwigs to lobby Rivers governor for support EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Firm Announces Annual Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Generated In Lagos JUST IN: LASG Partners ELCA To Produce 128 Young Filmmakers Fresh Graduate JUST IN: Lagos To Demolish Five Structures, Warns Defaulters EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway will soon be completed – FG …expresses delight that the construction on the two sections of the road is going on as scheduled. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes JUST IN: Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos JUST IN: Again, Another 3 Year Old Boy Declared … Read more