19 Dead: Violent clashes erupt across Nepal. Ban Imposed:Government restricts access to social media. Public Demands:Protesters call for the ban to be lifted. Protests against Nepal’s social media ban have turned deadly, with at least 19 people killed in clashes As reported by Eko Hot Blog, Nepal’s recent move to ban social media platforms has … Read more
I have long admired Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa for her brilliance and ardour for duty. I believe it will not be an overreach to say she bears the totem of excellence. She comes to any assignment, whether in a private or public office, with gravitas, passion, and humility. I have seen this facility for distinction from … Read more
The Osun State High Court has rejected widespread reports suggesting that Olowookere Segun, a young man, was sentenced to death for stealing a fowl, calling the claims false and maliciously distorted. This comes as Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, announced on Thursday that Olowookere and his co-convict, Sunday Morakinyo, had been granted a pardon by … Read more
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has urged Nigerians to dismiss claims discrediting the operational status of the Port Harcourt Refinery. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, denounced reports accusing the company of blending Crack C5 from Indorama Company with Naphtha to sell as refined … Read more
A viral image purportedly showing Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, paying homage to Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has been debunked as fake. The image, widely circulated on WhatsApp, depicts Obi standing beside Oluomo, who is dressed in a white Agbada. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News … Read more
Brazil’s First Lady, Janja Lula da Silva, made headlines over the weekend after directing a profanity-laced remark at billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 event where she advocated for stronger social media regulation to combat misinformation. As she spoke on Saturday, a ship’s horn blared in the background, prompting her to joke, “I think it’s … Read more
Contrary to circulating claims, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has not made any statements about restoring electoral integrity in Nigeria. This rumor surfaced after former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan congratulated Trump on his election victory in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jonathan wrote, “Dear President Trump, I extend my … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed as false a video showing dark petrol allegedly purchased from one of its filling stations in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The video, which showed someone pouring a dark liquid from a bottle and claiming it was Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) bought from an NNPCL station, has been … Read more
The Imo State Police Command has detained 17-year-old Jesse Chidebere, a student at Imo State University (IMSU), for faking her abduction and death. Police Public Relations Officer ASP Henry Okoye revealed this in a statement issued in Owerri, shared with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. Okoye emphasized that the hoax caused significant distress … Read more
The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the names of its candidates for the upcoming local government elections on September 21, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the list of candidates has been submitted to the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC). In a press statement released by State Publicity … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has refuted claims that he intends to serve as vice president to any specific candidate. In a recent interview with News Central, Obi discussed his presidential ambitions, the Labour Party, and Nigeria’s current economic challenges. During the interview, the former governor of Anambra … Read more
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has refuted a media report claiming that it has published the names of candidates from various political parties ahead of the September 21 local government elections. In response to the report, ISIEC Chairman Charles Ejiogu issued a press statement urging political parties and the public to disregard the … Read more
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has announced her intention to pursue legal action against individuals who misuse her name for political propaganda. This statement comes in response to a blog post falsely attributing critical remarks to her about Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the … Read more
The presidency denies reports of President Tinubu addressing Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast regarding the planned protest, clarifying that any such claims are false. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has denied reports that President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast concerning the planned protest. The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara denies reports of a proposed ₦80,000 minimum wage for state and local government workers, calling them unverified and baseless. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly denied reports suggesting that he proposed a new minimum wage of ₦80,000 for workers in the state and local government areas. This … Read more
Doyin Okupe warns that spreading misinformation about Nigeria’s $150 billion Samoa loan agreement, which critics claim mandates LGBT rights, constitutes treason. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, has cautioned Nigerians that spreading misinformation about the Samoa Agreement signed by the federal government constitutes treason. … Read more
Elders of the Rivers Leaders Forum condemn allegations of a staged dynamite explosion near Hotel Presidential, accusing the governor of misinformation and deliberate destabilization efforts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Elders of the Rivers Leaders Forum (RLF) have strongly criticized allegations suggesting that a supposed dynamite explosion near the Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt aimed to … Read more
The presidency condemned activist Aisha Yesufu after she claimed President Tinubu was “disgraced” by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, prompting sharp rebuttals from Tinubu’s aides accusing her of misinformation and negativity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a recent social media spat between activist Aisha Yesufu and President Bola Tinubu’s aides has intensified, following Yesufu’s criticisms of … Read more
Minister Idris states no journalist jailed for responsible journalism under Tinubu. Media freedom praised during Abuja briefing for World Press Freedom Day. Idris condemns misinformation, urges honesty for media growth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated that no journalist has been imprisoned for practicing responsible journalism under … Read more
Umahi Accuses Peter Obi of Inciting Igbos Against Tinubu Govt Alleges Obi Misleading Southeast Over Lagos-Calabar Highway Project Claims Obi Won’t Fight for Those He Misguides Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has leveled accusations against the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, alleging that he … Read more