EKO HOT BLOG reports that kidnappers in Nasarawa have demanded a ransom of N50 million for the release of Akwanga Local Government Council Chairman, Alhaji Safiyanu Isah Andaha, and Adamu Umar Tanko. The two were abducted last night along the Adaha-Akwanga road. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL TEXT How Akeredolu’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have kidnapped the Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Safiyanu Andaha. According to Sources, Andaha was whisked away on Monday night at Ningo village along Andaha –Akwanga Road. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL TEXT How Akeredolu’s Aides Betrayed Him … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has closed its defence in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the re-election of Governor Abdullahi Sule during the March 18 governorship election in Nasarawa State. The INEC’s lead counsel, Ishaka Muddie Dikko (SAN), made an application to that effect … Read more
The Kuje prison was attacked in July 2022 by gunmen. The attack led to the release of some prisoners. The police have by chance nabbed one of the escapees. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested another inmate who escaped the Kuje correctional centre in the federal capital territory (FCT). … Read more
The ICPC arraigned the senior prison officer on Thursday. He allegedly collected money from a couple for two vacancy slots in a university, which he allegedly knew did not exist. The anti-corruption commission said the offence contravenes section 1(1) of Advance Fee Fraud and other related Offences Act, 2006. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
The PDP candidate in the governorship election in Nasarawa State, has petitioned INEC to review the election results. Ombugadu alleged that the governor sent thugs to scatter the votes in his polling units. Ombugadu and his supporters rejected the results and protested the outcome of the election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The candidate of … Read more
Nasarawa Women has protested the state guber elections. Over 500 of them from different LGA protested on the street of Lafia demanding a cancellation of the Saturday polls. According to the women, the Guber elections conducted was inconclusive. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the no fewer than 500 women from across the 13 local government … Read more
Obi Council Chairman has been arrested with elections materials in Nasarawa. the Council chairman was arrested at the DSS checking point Tudun Kauri, Lafia the state capital. Election has commenced in some major places in Lafia state capital. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State’s Security Service has allegedly arrested Honourable Joshua Zheyekpuwudu, … Read more
In 2022, INEC announced that the governorship and House of Assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023, two weeks after the presidential and National Assembly elections. But, days before the election, INEC shifted the elections to March 18, 2023, due to the reconfiguration of key election tools, BVAS machines. The time has finally come … Read more
Senator Al-Makura has assured that he is not working against the APC. The Senator lost the Nasarawa South Senatorial election to PDP. The Senator debunked claims of alleged alliance with SDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa South Senatorial Zone has announced that even though he did not win the … Read more
Obi has defeated Tinubu and Atiku in Nasarawa State. Obi polled total votes of 191,361 in the contest to defeat his closest rival. Bola Tinubu got 172,922 votes while Mr. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party secured 147, 093 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter … Read more
During the 2015 presidential election season, Tinubu campaigned with Buhari across the country. Supporters of the APC presidential candidate have often questioned the president’s support for his ally. Onanuga is the latest high-profile Tinubu supporter to call for more support from Buhari. Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesman of the presidential campaign council of … Read more
The APC held a massive campaign rally in Nasarawa on Saturday. Residents of the state came out in mass to welcome the presidential candidate of the APC. Some top APC leaders and chieftains were at the event to solicit votes for the party ahead of the 2023 general elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that chieftains … Read more
There had been speculations Tinubu and the president were not on good terms. The APC candidate had accused some members of Buhari’s government of orchestrating the scarcity of petrol and new naira notes. The accusation fueled concerns that all is not well between both men but the former Lagos governor said he was warning the … Read more
The NNPC will begin oil exploration in Nasarawa by March. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited intends to drill the country’s first oil well in Nasarawa State in March 2023 as part of its continuous efforts to explore oil in the country’s interior basins. The NNPC Ltd. group chief … Read more
Soldiers successful recused 30 victims that were kidnapped by terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the troops of 177 Guards Battalion in conjunction with troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and the Civilian Joint Task Force in Nassarawa State have rescued no fewer than 30 abducted civilians. The victims were rescued after gun duels between troops … Read more
APC Youths attacked and stripped the APC Chieftain. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Nasarawa state Inter-party Advisory Council, Hon. Cletus Ogah Doma condemned the attack on an All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Abu Giza, on Friday. This online media platform gathered that Giza was stripped n@ked, molested, and humiliated by youths … Read more
Members of the PDP and LP joined APC in Nasarawa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the 2023 general elections, has received hundreds of new members who defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP). This online media platform gathered … Read more
The wife of a local government chairman in Nasarawa has been shot dead by gunmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead the wife of a former Local Government Chairman in Nasarawa State. It was reported that the deceased identified as Mrs Astira Akolo Ahmed Success was attacked by the gunmen … Read more
Peter Obi has promised to tackle unemployment and insecurity if voted into power. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the 2023 election, Peter Obi, said in Lafia on Saturday that he would tackle unemployment and insecurity if voted into power. Obi made the vow at the flag-off … Read more