The former Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, Godwin Erhahon, has alleged that the governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, was on a suicide mission following his 2020 second term ambition. He stressed that Obaseki’s continuous fight with the national chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, was detrimental to his … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has blasted the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, Adams Oshiomhole over what it described as politicizing the Supreme Court judgment that was in favour of the APC. PDP in a statement signed by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, described as loathsome that Oshiomhole could “resort to … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to his recent decision to close the nation’s boarder with neighboring countries. Buhari stressed that the decision to close the nation’s border was not intended to publish neighboring countries but to strengthen the country’s security and economy ties. Speaking at a meeting with a selected group of the Nigerian Community … Read more
At least 10 shops have been destroyed in an inferno in the Ogoja local government area of Cross River State. The inferno which occurred at about 10:00 a.m. Saturday affected shops located along the Federal Science College, Ogboja-Abakpa, Ogoja. The cause of the fire has not been ascertained, but brave residents worked hard to quell … Read more
The former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has lamented over the nation’s democracy following the verdict of the Supreme Court nullifying his gubernatorial victory. Ihedioha stressed that Nigeria’s democracy and judicial system was under trial. It could be recalled that the Supreme Court had declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress APC as … Read more
The Imo state Police Command has issued a sterling warning to protesters in the state to ensure that they do not disrupt the peace in the state. The Police noted that the planned protest in the state as a result of the Supreme Court verdict that declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress APC … Read more
Following a threat by the Fulani herdsmen association, Miyetti Allah, that southwest stands the risk of losing the 2023 presidential ambition if the region failed to back down on its regional security outfit known as Amotekun, one of the All Progressive Congress APC chieftains Chief Jide Awe, has said southwest destined to rule Nigeria come … Read more
There has been shocking revelation that the Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been funding and supplying weapons to the deadly terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The revelation came as an international media outfit CBN News, released a shocking evidence of Erdogan’s participation in aiding the operations of the terrorist group in Nigeria. CBN said “Today’s … Read more
The Kogi State Government has hinted that the state was alreading working on creating a domestic security task force like that of the southwest states Amotekun, for the domestic security of the state. The Special Adviser to the state Governor on Security, Commandant Jerry Omodara (Rtd) who spoke on behalf of government said the state … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the ban of Motorcycles popularly referred to as Okada and Tricycle known as Keke Napep on major highways in the state. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, disclosed this in a press statement sent to Eko blog over the weekend. Oladeinde stressed that a good number of the … Read more
Following the Federal High Court order removing the Young Peoples Party, YPP senator, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah from the senate, he has alleged that he was denied fair hearing. It could be recalled that Federal High Court in Abuja had sacked the lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial District from the senate on the grounds that he … Read more
Hundred of protesters have stormed the National Assembly complex to protest the removal of Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as Governor of Imo state by the Supreme Court. It could be recalled that the Supreme Court in its judgment bad declared the election of Ihedioha viod and declared Hope Uzodinma of the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, has defended his reelection, stressing that it was not fluke going my the number of votes he got in the 2019 presidential poll. Buhari noted that the 2019 presidential election of free and fair hence, he was a beneficiary of the product of a free and fair election. Speaking at a dinner … Read more
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced that the country public debt profile stood at a total of N26.2 trillion as at September 2019. The Director-General of DMO, Ms Patience Oniha, disclosed this during a presentation of Public Debt Data as at September 30, 2019, in Abuja on Friday. Oniha explained that the debt comprised … Read more
The Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Bode George, has warned the federal government not to use the joint security task force by southwest states known as Operation Amotekun to incite Nigerians to war. George, who threw his weight behind the outfit said Amotekun should be embraced and not criticized … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked the senator representing Anambra South district, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah from the Senate. The Young Progressives Party (YPP), senator Ubah, was sacked from the senate following a judgment of the federal high court sitting in Bwari area of Abuja on Friday. Also Read: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/01/17/darkness-envelops-nigeria-as-national-grid-collapses/ More details later…
Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Justice Minister, Abuja. Dear Sir, PROTEST OVER YOUR ILLEGAL ORDER TO SOUTH-WEST GOVERNORS I find it disturbing your statement of Tuesday, January 14, 2020, declaring the security initiative of South-West governors ‘Amotekun’ as illegal. You also threatened that the full course of the law will … Read more
The Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to the federal government declaration of the southwest joint security outfit known as Operation Amotekun as illegal. Makinde in a his reaction stressed that the Attorney General of the Federal lacks the jurisdiction to ban the security outfit. He disclosed this during a visit to the … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation was reported to have declared the regional community security outfit (Amotekun) illegal. I disagree with the Attorney General. On the contrary, it is absolutely constitutional and legal. The issue of Amotekun is an issue of Public Safety and Protection of property. There is no law in Nigeria which prevents … Read more
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to partner with University of Dundee, Scotland to develop a technical committee that will focus on the study of Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Forensics and Information Communication Technology (ICT) for mutual benefits. The Minister Of State For Science and Technology, Barr. Mohammed Abdullahi, disclosed this development on Thursday while receiving the … Read more