Osun, Lagos Maintain Strong Lead National Registration Hits 2.5M Widening Gap in Voter Engagement The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a comprehensive breakdown of the online voter pre-registration exercise, indicating that over 2.5 million Nigerians have registered. According to Eko Hot Blog the data reveals a clear and decisive lead for the Southwest, … Read more
2024 Calabar Cultural Carnival Flagged Off Nine states and 18 local councils showcased their cultural heritage. Theme for this year: “Our Shared Prosperity.” Zenith Bank joins as a major sponsor to enhance the event. The 2024 Calabar Cultural Carnival officially commenced with participation from nine states—Kebbi, Kogi, Niger, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Adamawa, Delta, Osun, and … Read more
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member deployed to Kebbi State, Tayachibiyacha Ebal, has tragically passed away after collapsing at the Dakin Gari Orientation Camp. EKO HOT BLOG learned that the corps member suddenly slumped and was immediately taken to the camp clinic for medical attention. She was later referred to the Federal Medical Centre … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday gave the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Adamawa, Kwara, and Kebbi states a one-week deadline to submit their positions on the proposed creation of state police. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo … Read more
The Nigerian government has vowed to take decisive action to dismantle Lakurawa, a newly formed terror group blamed for a series of violent attacks across the Northwestern region of the country. The group has been linked to numerous deadly incidents and cattle thefts in Sokoto and Kebbi states. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host … Read more
The Nigerian military has identified Lakurawa as a new terror group infiltrating Sokoto and Kebbi states via the Niger Republic, following the recent coup in Nigeria’s neighboring country. However, investigations by Premium Times reveal that Lakurawa, an al-Qaeda-linked organization, has been active since before last year’s coup in Niger. Last week Thursday, EKO HOT BLOG reported that … Read more
Fifteen victims of a tragic attack by the new terror group, Lakurawa, on Mera village in the Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State, North-West Nigeria, have been laid to rest in a mass burial. The funeral prayer was attended by Deputy Governor Umar Tafida, the Commissioner of Police along with other security chiefs, and … Read more
Former Department of State Services (DSS) operative Seyi Adetayo has urged swift action following the emergence of a new terrorist group, Lakurawa, cautioning Nigerians that the nation is facing a war-like threat. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Adetayo likened Lakurawa to established terror groups such as ISWAP, Boko Haram, and … Read more
Suspected bandits have launched an attack on Bena village and surrounding areas in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, kidnapping at least 16 people. While confirming the incident, the Secretary of the Security Committee in Wasagu, Lawali Umar, stated that the bandits ambushed victims working on their guinea corn farms and took them … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), led by President Bola Tinubu, convened on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. This meeting marked the first since President Tinubu’s return from his recent foreign trips and was attended by ministers and other council members. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) has set a deadline of September 9 for four states to submit their reports on the establishment of state police. All 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are required to provide comprehensive reports for review. States that fail to meet the deadline will be subject to NEC’s decisions … Read more
Several Governors in Nigeria have officially declared Monday, July 8, a public holiday to celebrate the beginning of the new Islamic year, 1st Muharram 1446 AH. Eko Hot Blog reports that Muharram marks the first lunar month in the Islamic calendar. Hence, Muslims observe the first day of the Islamic year on the first day … 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
The Federal Government recently started demolishing properties to clear the way for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. President Tinubu has officially kicked off the construction. He says the highway will provide major economic benefits to Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos State, flagged off the construction … Read more
The Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame has teamed up with Abuja Continental to sponsor MMA Amateur Championship. This partnership aims to foster sports development and youth empowerment in Nigeria. Contestants from different states will compete at the upcoming Abuja Championship. Eko Hot Blog reports that The official announcement of the partnership between Nigeria’s well-known … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kebbi Governor, Nasir Idris, has dissolved the 21 local government chairmen of the state, whose tenure concluded on Monday, February 5. The governor hosted the outgoing 21 local government chairmen at the Council Chamber of the Government House. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha Declared Yobe East Senator JUST … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the victory of Nasir Idris in the March 18, 2023, governorship election in Kebbi State. In a ruling on Friday, the court dismissed the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate Aminu Bande, which sought to remove Idris as the elected … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kebbi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting Birnin Kebbi on Thursday affirmed Nasir Idris as the duly elected governor of Kebbi State. This online media platform gathered that the tribunal chaired by Justice Ofem I. Ofem gave the judgement on Thursday. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that separate boat accidents in Niger and Kebbi States, on Monday, drowned at least 52 passengers who are presumed dead. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) said a boat carrying about 22 passengers capsized in Agwara LGA. According to NAN, Salihu Garba, the director general of the agency, said the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has warned against the call for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to go to war with coup leaders in Niger. Fani-Kayode in a post on his Twitter account on Saturday noted that Nigeria and Niger over the years has a … Read more