There is a ticking time bomb in Kano and President Bola Tinubu has to move in quickly in a statesman like way to diffuse it. If centuries of upholding the tradition have brought peace to the ancient city just as we have in Ibadan, why uproot hundreds of years of history? Of course, thats why … Read more
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has banned all public demonstrations in the state to prevent potential unrest. The governor directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute anyone participating in protests. Yusuf’s decision is based on intelligence suggesting opposition plans to incite chaos using student groups. Kano Governor Abba Yusuf has banned all forms of public demonstrations … Read more
Kano High Court Halts Eviction Of Reinstated Emir Sanusi II. Court granted an interim injunction to protect the Emir’s symbols of authority and duties. Motion on notice hearing adjourned to June 13, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Kano High Court presided over by Justice Amina Aliyu has restrained the police, the Department of State … Read more
A close ally of Buhari, warns Tinubu against violating court orders stopping Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s reinstatement. Kwamanda argues that reinstating Sanusi sets a harmful precedent and threatens the rule of law and the nation’s constitution. He emphasized that allowing such actions could negatively impact everyone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the a strong political ally … Read more
Protests break out in Kano amid Emir throne dispute between Emir Sanusi and Alhaji Ado Bayero. Around 4 PM on Sunday, young people marched, demanding the return of the dethroned monarch. Protesters lit bonfires and chanted anti-government slogans. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fresh round of protests erupted in Kano amid the tussle for the … Read more
Nigerian Immigration Service to start home delivery of passports in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kano, and Abuja from June 2024. Delays were due to a lack of data centres, according to Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Home delivery for Nigerians abroad will begin in the US and UK, with initial testing to ensure effectiveness. EKO HOT … Read more
Dethroned Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero returns To Kano. NNPP-controlled House of Assembly repeals law dividing emirates. Governor Yusuf reinstates Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi; Ado Bayero returns to Kano amidst supporters’ chants. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the former Emir of Kano, has returned to the ancient city. His location had been unknown since … Read more
Kano Protesters Storm Presidential Villa, Seek Tinubu’s Intervention In Sanusi’s Appointment Dissolution of additional emirates paves way for Sanusi II’s reinstatement, triggering protests against Governor Yusuf’s actions. Concerns raised over governor’s abuse of power and manipulation of traditional institution, urging urgent intervention to restore peace. EKO HOT BLOG reports that protesters peacefully marched to the Presidential … Read more
EFCC targets BDC operators in major Nigerian cities. Raids have disrupted trading and contributed to the naira’s high exchange rate. The Association of Bureau De Change Operators confirmed the raids affected both street traders and some registered operators. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its crackdown on Bureau … 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 Kano High Court has fixed April 17, 2024, as the date to arraign the immediate past Governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, and six others. The accused persons will be arraigned on eight-count charges concerning dollar bribery, diversion, and misappropriation of funds, including alleged $413,000 and N1.38bn … Read more
A drug mule recently choked on ingested cocaine at the Lagos airport. Consequently, the India-bound passenger vomited and excreted the drugs. The NDLEA executed other arrests and seizure of illicit drugs in other parts of Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Delhi, India-bound … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s led government of Kano State has established two judicial commissions of inquiry to investigate instances of public property misappropriation, political violence, and missing persons that occurred during the tenure of his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje, from 2015 to 2023. During the inauguration of these panels on Thursday, Governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Billionaire businessman and president of the Dangote group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has launched a N15 billion food intervention programme to cushion the burden of economic hardship on Nigerians. Speaking on Saturday during the launch of the programme in Kano, Dangote said the distribution of food items will run from March … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, chaired the weekly Federal Executive Council FEC meeting. This gathering took place within the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as reported by this online media platform. In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the fire incident at the Dan Agundi Substation in Kano, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully reinstated power supply to certain affected areas. Earlier reports from this online media platform indicated that the fire damaged two 60MVA power transformers at the Kano transmission substation. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at the commencement of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, traders in Kano expressed their dissatisfaction with ongoing declined customer turnout. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Gas Explosion Rocks Ogun Steel Company Presidency Denies Budget Padding Allegations, Senate To Meet Over Claims Ramadan: Tinubu Sends Message To Nigerians As Fasting Commences Traders, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Dan’Agundi Power Transmission Station, a critical electricity supply hub for Kano city, has been gutted by fire on Sunday. The raging fire has resulted in power outages affecting areas surrounding the transmission station in the Kano State capital. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation at Crossroads: Balancing Health and Hardship in Nigeria’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 24 states of the federation will not be able to pay workers salaries this year without having to wait for federal allocations from the central government. According to findings by PUNCH, analysis of the state governments’ approved budgets for the 2024 fiscal year revealed that only 11 out … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Central Bank Governor of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, broke down in tears while paying tribute to the late Herbert Wigwe and his family. Sanusi reflected on his deposition as the Emir of Kano and used it to highlight Wigwe’s loyalty to those who were close to him. Editor’s Picks … Read more