Police Arrest Three Female Officers, Recover Extorted Cash in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three officers for alleged extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt. The arrested officers—Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau—were apprehended under the Rumuokoro flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where they were reportedly operating an unauthorized checkpoint. Reports indicate the officers have been engaged in … Read more

BREAKING: Police Arraign Lawmaker Ikwechegh Over Bolt Driver Assault Scandal

Police Arraign Ikwechegh

The Nigerian Police have arraigned House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in Kuje, following allegations of assault on a Bolt driver. Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced the development on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, noting that further details on the proceedings would be shared shortly. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

Outrage as Rep Member Alex Ikwechegh Assault Bolt Driver in Abuja

A video has surfaced online showing House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh physically assaulting a Bolt driver while receiving a package at his residence in Maitama, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG the driver recorded the confrontation with Ikwechegh, who represents the Aba North & South Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) platform. In … Read more

Lagos Assembly Member Adewale Adedeji Presents 1,500 Free UTME Forms To Students

Ifako-Ijaiye 1 lawmaker, Hon. Adewale Adedeji

Adewale Adedeji presented the UTME forms to indigent students in Ifako-Ijaiye. The move is aimed at making Ifako-Ijaiye the most educated local government in Nigeria by 2037. The lawmaker’s gesture has drawn commendation from various quarters. Eko Hot Blog reports that Adewale Adedeji, a member representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01 at the Lagos State House of … Read more

‘If You Talk Too Much, Your Body Go Tell You’ – Shehu Sani Reacts To Ningi’s Suspension

Ningi’s Suspension

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Shehu Sani has disclosed the potential consequences facing Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi following his three-month suspension by the Senate. This online meedia platform earlier reported that Ningi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was suspended during Tuesday’s plenary over allegations of padding the 2024 budget by the … Read more

Court Orders Ex-lawmaker To Submit Self For Probe Over Certificate Forgery

Certificate Forgery

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo has ordered a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Rita Orji, to submit herself for interrogation over alleged certificate forgery. Orji had attempted to stop the police from investigating the forgery case brought against her. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Doesn’t … Read more

Drama As Lawmaker ‘Assaults’ Police Officer In Ogun (Video)

Drama As Lawmaker ‘Assaults’ Police

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a federal lawmaker from Ogun State, Tunji Akinosi, has reportedly physically assaulted a police officer at the Iganmode Day celebration in the Sango-Otta area of the state. In a video shared by Peoples Gazette, the immediate past Ogun State Commissioner for Forestry was seen shouting at the policeman, while he was … Read more

How Tribunal Sacked Three Labour Party Lawmakers In Abia State

Tribunal Abia

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that three members of the House of Representatives from Abia State, elected on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) have been sacked by the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. This online media platform gathered understands the three lawmakers were sacked on Monday … Read more

10th NASS: Tinubu’s Minister-designate Resigns

Tinubu govt

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmaker representing Akoko Northeast and Northwest federal constituency of Ondo, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has resigned from the 10th National Assembly. This online media platform reports that his resignation is coming hours before his swearing-in ceremony for ministers-designate. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger Junta … Read more

Labour Party Lawmaker Returns As Physics Teacher, Gives Reason For Action

Labour party lawmaker

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Labour Party member, Hon. Mbachu Henry, representing Awka South Constituency I, has returned as a volunteer Physics teacher in his community public school. In the letter sighted by Naija News, dated 13th July, the lawmaker wrote to the principal of Igwebuike Grammer School in Awka South in Anambra … Read more

Bauchi Lawmaker Answers The Final Call Days Before End Of Tenure

Bauchi lawmaker

Hon. Ado Wakili, the lawmaker representing Burra Constituency of Bauchi State, has died after battling an undisclosed illness. He passed away just three days before the end of his tenure as a lawmaker. The funeral prayers of the late member are slated for 1:30 pm today at Gwallaga Juma’ah Mosque, Bauchi. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

Ekweremadu’s Organ Trafficking Case: Reps Appeal To UK Govt For Mercy

Ekweremadu

The UK Govt has been urged to show mercy on Ike Ekweremadu over organ trafficking allegations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has made an appeal to the UK government to show compassion in the sentencing of Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice. The resolution was reached following a motion moved by … Read more

Hon. Abiodun Tobun: 60 Hearty Cheers To The Man Of The People

On March 18, 2023, Hon. Mustainu Abiodun Tobun was reelected to represent Epe State Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Hon. Tobun, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), polled a whopping 14,799 votes to defeat his nearest challenger, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 1,630 votes. … Read more

Ex-Lawmaker Shot Dead On Live TV [PHOTO]

Gunmen

Gunmen have shot and killed an ex-Indian lawmaker and his brother. The former lawmaker was shot dead while he was being interrogated by journalists on live television. Two days before, the son of the ex-lawmaker, Asad Ahmad, had passed away. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was commotion during the weekend when a gunman walked … Read more

Lagos State House Of Assembly: Desmond Elliot Leads Race For Deputy Speaker

Lagos State House of Assembly

Several ranking state lawmakers have started making moves to take over the Lagos State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker’s position after Hon. Wasiu Eshinlokun’s elevation. Four prominent lawmakers, including Desmond Elliot, Noheem Adam, Mojisola Meranda, and Abiodun Tobun, have shown interest in the position. The contenders have sought traditional influence, political backing, and support from … Read more

Senate Observes Minute Silence In Honour Of Slain Catholic Priest, Isaac Achi

The Senate on Wednesday observed a minute silence in honour of the slain Catholic priest, Isaac Achi. Until his untimely death, Achi was the Kafin Koro Deanery of the Minna Diocese of Niger State. The Senate condoled with the family of Isaac Achi, who was burnt to death in Niger State. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

Tension As Gunmen Attack Atiku’s Campaign Chairman In Rivers

Unknown Gunmen reportedly attacked Atiku’s Campaign Chairman in Rivers State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen on Thursday invaded the residence of Senator Lee Maeba, a former lawmaker representing Rivers South-East constituency. Maeba is an ally of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential (PDP) candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and the Chairman of the party’s Presidential Campaign … Read more

Atiku Endorsement: “I Didn’t Know You Had Amnesia” – Dogara Tackles Wike

Dogara has tackled Wike, saying he did not know that he had amnesia. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has suggested that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is suffering from amnesia. EDITOR’S PICKS  My Age, Academic Records Have Been Consistent – Tinubu Why MDAs Could … Read more