CAN Mourns Lives Lost in Abuja Stampede, Calls for Unity and Safety The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning. The incident occurred during a food distribution event, leaving at least ten people dead, including children, and … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has provided an update on the recent incident involving House of Representatives member Alexander Ikwegh and e-hailing cab driver Stephen Abuwatseya. In a statement released on Monday, the Police confirmed that the driver has officially reported the incident at the Maitama Divisional Headquarters. They also noted that the Federal Capital Territory … Read more
The Bolt driver who was slapped by Alex Ikwechegh, the lawmaker representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has shared his side of the story regarding the viral video. In a subsequent video, the driver recounted that Ikwechegh hit him three times and tore his clothes. He explained that the … Read more
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
President Buhari has commissioned the new Customs Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has officially commissioned the national headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service. The impressive edifice, estimated to have cost a staggering N19.6 billion, was unveiled just a day after the President inaugurated the Dangote Petrochemical Refining Company. … Read more
Fintiri and his deputy will be presented with a certificate of return by INEC in Abuja. INEC made this known in a statement on its Twitter page on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place at the INEC headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Wednesday … Read more
Shiite protesters demanding the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, were dispersed with teargas by the police and army in Abuja. The protest was terminated at Eagle Square near the Federal Secretariat after armed security operatives arrived and opened fire. The Shiite leader had earlier requested the recovery of his passport, but his plea … Read more
IGP has ordered immediate probe into invasion of Justice Odili house in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered “detailed” investigations into the reported invasion of the residence of Supreme Court Judge, Justice Mary Odili, in the Maitama area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The latest development … Read more
Malami has spoken about the alleged involvement in raid of Justice Odili home. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has denied his involvement in the raid of the residence of Supreme Court Judge, Justice Mary Odili, in the Maitama area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The … Read more
Justice Odili has been reportedly missing after security operatives raided her Abuja residence. EKOHOTBLOG reports that many have been thrown into panic over the whereabouts and safety of the Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili, following the alleged unlawful invasion of her family residence in the Maitama area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory … Read more
EFCC has spoken about carrying out an operation in Justice Odili house in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked the widely-circulated reports that its operatives carried out an operation in the Abuja home of the Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili. Reports had emanated from … Read more