DSS arrested Kaduna activist Mahdi Shehu over a misleading video. The video alleged a French military base, sparking national security concerns. Legal proceedings are expected as Shehu faces accusations of incitement. Popular Kaduna-based activist and political commentator Mahdi Shehu has reportedly been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations of spreading a … Read more
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has nullified the ward, local government, and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, which had produced Tony Okocha as chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Godswill Ogbomanu, presiding over the case, delivered the ruling on Friday, declaring the congresses invalid due … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reinstated two landed properties previously revoked by the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the family of the late military leader, General Sani Abacha. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the properties, located at No. 9 Abakpa GRA and No. 1 Degel Road, Ungwan Rimi GRA in Kaduna metropolis, … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit accusing a newspaper and a polling firm of engaging in “brazen election interference” by publishing a pre-election survey that downplayed his popularity. The lawsuit, filed late Monday, targets The Des Moines Register newspaper, its parent company Gannett, and pollster Ann Selzer. Trump claims they intentionally underestimated his support … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu for allegedly failing to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to work with anti-corruption agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suit aims to investigate claims of over ₦57 billion in public … Read more
Nigerian celebrity dancer, Lil Smart, has made serious allegations against popular musicians Naira Marley and Zinoleesky. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Idowu Smart Emmanuel, better known as Lil Smart, accused Azeez Adeshina Fashola (Naira Marley) and Oniyide Azeez (Zinoleesky) of plotting to take his life. In a series of Instagram posts, Lil Smart claimed that … Read more
Bello El-Rufai, the eldest son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly denied reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided his residence in Kaduna and uncovered large sums of money in various currencies, as well as drugs. In a statement sighted by EKO HOT BLOG, El-Rufai dismissed the rumors as … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, to publicly disclose the names of companies and contractors that received over N167 billion from 31 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without delivering any projects. … Read more
The Abia State government has voiced strong concerns over the improper use of the titles “His Royal Majesty” and “His Royal Highness” by certain Ezeogos in various autonomous communities across the state, despite not being officially recognized as traditional rulers by the government. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, … Read more
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three individuals, including a banker, for allegedly conspiring to steal N4 million from a customer’s account through identity theft. The suspects, Ndulaka Okwudili, Ifeanyi Nnamani (a former bank employee), and Philip Ozogwu (a National Identification Number enrolment agent), were taken into custody on October 18, 2024. In a … Read more
The Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has uncovered a warehouse where 16,800 bags of rice, intended as federal government palliative aid, were being repackaged for sale on the open market. The rice, suspected to have been released during last year’s ‘Ramadan Kareem’ palliative distribution, was marked with the label “Not for sale” and … Read more
Emeka Rollas, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has clarified why the Association could not take legal action against actress Adanma Luke following the tragic death of actor Junior Pope and four others. Junior Pope died on April 10, 2024, alongside four crew members when their boat capsized in the River Niger … Read more
A Department of State Services (DSS) officer attached to the Kebbi State Command, identified as Dauda Auwalu Taura, has been accused of assaulting a journalist, Mallam Shuaibu Zubair, a correspondent for Authority newspaper, following a disagreement over an unpaid electricity bill. The conflict reportedly began when Taura, who owed ₦5,000 for electricity but paid only … Read more
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has filed a lawsuit against the Ogun State Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) over the alleged imposition of administrative fees on candidates in the upcoming local government elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that OGSIEC has set fees of ₦250,000 for each chairmanship candidate and ₦150,000 for councillorship candidates, with a reduced fee … Read more
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has filed a defamation lawsuit against Emeka Rollas, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Rollas announced Abubakar’s indefinite suspension from the guild via his social media, accusing her of spreading defamatory claims about AGN members, particularly regarding alleged extramarital affairs involving prominent … Read more
The Anambra State Government announced on Tuesday its decision to withdraw from the legal suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operations. The suit was originally initiated by Kogi State. Anambra’s Attorney General, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje, informed the Supreme Court of the state’s withdrawal through a notice dated October 20. … Read more
The suspended Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Auwal Sankara, is set to be arraigned in a Kano court today following allegations of infidelity. The Director-General of the Hisbah Commission in Kano, Mr. Abba Sufi, confirmed this development during a press briefing on Sunday. Sankara was reportedly apprehended by Hisbah operatives while allegedly in … Read more
Musical artist Owodunni Ibrahim, popularly known as Primeboy, has taken legal action against the Nigeria Police Force for alleged violations of his fundamental human rights. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command declared Primeboy wanted on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, after he failed to respond to a police invitation related to the … Read more
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has denied ever giving money to human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) or his son, Falz, for a presidential pardon. This statement follows the 12-hour ultimatum issued by Falana and his son, demanding an apology from Bobrisky over claims made in a viral audio clip shared … Read more
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, musician and activist Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, have demanded a public apology and retraction from popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, over defamatory statements he allegedly made. The claims were circulated through audio recordings shared online, including one posted by controversial media critic Martin Otse, … Read more