Youth-Powered Ecosystem to Advance Urban Adolescent Health (YPE4AH) project, a USAID-funded initiative has held its final dissemination event in Lagos on Friday, August 23, 2024. This event marked the successful conclusion of a four-year effort that has positively influenced the lives of over 300,000 adolescents in four Lagos State Local Government Areas: Kosofe, Ikorodu, Mushin, … Read more
A Kano Magistrate Court in the No-man’s-land area of Sabon Garri has ordered the remand of a chemist in a correctional centre for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the State Counsel, Barrister Zainab Aliko, the chemist, Manniru Ibrahim Fanisau, is accused of raping Rumaisa Sadiq, who was brought to him for … Read more
Six family members, including a mother, Alhaqatu Abdulkarim, and her five children, have tragically died after consuming a local delicacy in Karkari village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. The victims were reportedly taken to Gwarzo General Hospital for treatment after experiencing severe abdominal complications. Unfortunately, they died in intervals while receiving medical care. … Read more
Tinubu’s administration has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his tweet condemning the use of lethal force against protesters, EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his recent tweet cautioning security agencies against employing lethal force against looters and arsonists disguised as protesters. In … Read more
Minister of Education Prof. Tahir Mamman has directed NBTE and NERDC to develop a skills curriculum for all educational levels to address the learning crisis and skills gap in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has directed the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Nigerian Educational Research … Read more
The Kano State Police are conducting house-to-house searches and have arrested over 400 suspects to recover items stolen during the #EndbadgovernanceinNigeria protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Police Command has instructed its officers to carry out house-to-house searches to recover items stolen during the “#EndbadgovernanceinNigeria” protest in Kano. The protest, which initially began … Read more
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested 15 suspected looters in different parts of the state. EKO GOT BLOG reports that the Corps Commandant, Mohammad Falala, made this known on Friday in Kano, adding that the suspects were caught with stolen items from the Digital Industrial Park, … Read more
The city of Kano has been disrupted by a large group of mostly young protesters. Carrying placards with various messages and vocally targeting government officials, the demonstrators have caused a major upheaval. Starting their march from neighborhoods on the outskirts like Gama, Tudunwada, and Tudunmurtala, the protesters, many of whom were painted in bright colors, … Read more
Fire, allegedly set by unknown individuals, destroys part of the Emir of Kano’s palace, damaging the throne and valuables. Eko Hot Blog reports that a fire has reportedly razed part of the palace at Gidan Rumfa, currently occupied by the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi. The incident occurred on Friday night around 11 … Read more
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has stated his position on LGBTQ rights amid the Samoa agreement controversy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, says his government will not tolerate any group suspected to be promoting and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS US … Read more
The police in Kano state have arrested 149 suspects for various criminal offences. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police spokesman Haruna Kiyawa, speaking on behalf of the commissioner of police, Salman Garba, announced that the arrests were made within the first 10 days of Garba assuming office in Kano. “The police commissioner’s led operations … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima’s mother-in-law, Maryam Abubakar-Albishir, passed away in Kano on Sunday and will be buried on Monday according to Islamic customs. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima’s mother-in-law, Maryam Abubakar-Albishir, passed away in Kano on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness. The announcement was made by the vice president’s spokesperson, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Police Commissioner, AIG Usaini Gumel, explained why the police ignored Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive to evict the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Governor Yusuf, through the State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, had instructed the CP on Thursday night to remove the deposed … Read more
A Federal High Court in Kano nullified Muhammad Sanusi II’s reinstatement as Emir, with the Kano State Government planning to appeal the decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Thursday nullified the reinstatement of Muhammad Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. This judgment comes barely a month … Read more
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governor of Kano Senator Rabiu Musa Kwanknwanso has on Monday accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Government of plotting to undermine and destabilize Kano State. Kwanknwanso made this claim while reacting to the ongoing situation in Kano, where security agencies have been backing the deposed … Read more
Kano’s Eid Serenity: Sanusi, Bayero Lead Separate Prayers Amidst Crisis. Emir Sanusi and deposed Emir Bayero led separate Sallah prayers amidst security concerns. Police ensure orderly conduct across Kano during Eid festivities, averting potential disruptions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano residents expressed satisfaction with the calm and orderly atmosphere during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, despite … Read more
A Federal High Court in Kano upheld the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero’s rights to movement and civil liberty. The court ordered the Kano State Government to pay N10 million in damages to the former Emir. Justice Simon Amobeda confirmed the court’s jurisdiction, citing the abuse of fundamental human rights. EKO HOT … Read more
Federal High Court Asserts Jurisdiction In Aminu Ado Bayero Case The court’s ruling states authority over the Kano Emirate dispute, emphasizing the consideration of fundamental rights violations. Danagundi’s lawsuit on behalf of Ado Bayero is acknowledged, underscoring the court’s role beyond chieftaincy matters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Liman Mohammed of the Federal High … Read more
Heavy Security Presence Amid Emirate Tussle Court Hearing. Nationwide strike affects the court’s sitting on Emir Sanusi’s reinstatement. Court issues order halting Kano State Emirate Council Repeal Law EKO HOT BLOG reports that tight security envelops the Federal High Court complex on Court Road in Kano as the emirate tussle hearing commences. Policemen and DSS operatives … Read more