Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has spoken out regarding her recent dismissal, asserting that “lies were told” against her. This statement marks her first public response since her removal by President Bola Tinubu, as Edu maintains her innocence amid allegations of fraud within her former ministry. On her official X … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has provided insights into the reasons behind the denial of lawyer access to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The DSS claims that the restriction was necessary to maintain security and prevent potential disruptions to ongoing investigations. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has confirmed that five individuals remain missing following a helicopter crash that occurred on Thursday, October 24, 2024, in Port Harcourt. Despite extensive search and rescue operations conducted by relevant authorities, only three bodies have been recovered thus far. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has paid tribute to five personnel who tragically lost their lives in an accident while traveling to represent Nigeria at the African Military Games 2024 in Abuja. During the Fourth Quarter 2024 Route March exercise held on Saturday across all NAF formations nationwide, a minute of silence was observed to … Read more
Tensions are mounting in Enugu State as protests erupt following the alleged killing of well-known local musician, Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo Jah, reportedly by a police inspector. EKO HOT BLOG reported that the incident took place on the evening of October 25, 2024, at the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad headquarters in Enugu. The Police … Read more
Tension has escalated in Enugu, the Coal City capital, after a police officer from the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command allegedly shot and killed popular Ogene musician Igbo Jah. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that angry youths are staging protests by setting bonfires in the Obiagu and Asata areas of the city. Reports … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, canceled his trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Samoa. EKO HOT BLOG reported that President Bola Tinubu had appointed Shettima to represent Nigeria at the upcoming summit. However, on Thursday night, the presidency announced the trip’s cancellation after a foreign object struck the vice president’s … Read more
Modupe Temitope Dada, wife of Mike Dada, the Executive Producer and President of the All Africa Music Awards, has passed away. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mike Dada announced in a statement on Monday that his wife passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024, surrounded by family at Duchess Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos State, … Read more
CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Ijanikin Police Station in Lagos State, has reportedly passed away. Olugbenga collapsed in his office on Thursday night and tragically died before he could be taken to the hospital. A police officer from the division, who wished to remain anonymous, shared with Daily Trust that the … Read more
Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has revealed that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has barred him from leaving the country, citing his inclusion on their watchlist. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sowore made this disclosure in a statement and video shared on his X account on Friday. He … Read more
The residence of former federal lawmaker Frank Ibezim, from Imo State in Nigeria’s South-East, was attacked by hoodlums. Reports indicate the attack occurred on Monday night in Nsu, a community in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. Ibezim, who represented the Imo North District under the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2021 … Read more
The Federal Government on Thursday, suspended the officers in charge of both the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres in Kirikiri, Lagos State. This action followed the release of an audio clip suggesting that Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, who had been convicted and sentenced to six months in prison, was provided with accommodation outside … Read more
Kennedy Iyere, the governorship candidate of the Accord Party, has officially withdrawn from the upcoming 2024 Edo Gubernatorial election. He cited his ambition to serve Nigeria at a higher level and address pressing social and economic issues, particularly the ongoing food crisis. In a statement outlining his decision, Iyere emphasized his commitment to using his … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to addressing the persistent flooding issues in the country. He announced that a comprehensive roadmap has been developed to tackle the problem effectively. Shettima made this commitment during his visit to Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, on Tuesday, where he conducted an … Read more
Barkindo Mohammed, the Director General of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency, has described the flooding situation in Maiduguri as “terrible.” He reported that he and some of his colleagues, who were on a rescue mission, are currently trapped by the flood. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the collapse of the Alau Dam … Read more
Maj. Gen. Emeka Onumajuru, Chief of Defence Operations, announced that 125,517 terrorists and their families have surrendered to troops. He also revealed that over 60,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have been relocated with the support of the Borno State Government, which has helped to alleviate congestion in some IDP camps. Addressing journalists in Abuja on … Read more
A violent protest broke out in Zaranda Gari, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Tuesday, following the alleged killing of two individuals by a security hunter (Dandanga). The victims were reportedly shot for transporting a large quantity of charcoal, an act prohibited by state law. In retaliation, enraged youths set fire to several … Read more
Unknown gunmen believed to be sea pirates, have abducted at least ten travelers along the Bonny-Port Harcourt waterway. The incident took place in the early hours of Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter BREAKING: PDP Summons Wike Over Controversial Remarks Against Party Governors UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking … Read more
A violent clash in Barkuta community, Beji district, Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State has resulted in an undetermined number of casualties. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the violence erupted early Tuesday morning between the indigenous Gbagy people and herdsmen, leading to numerous injuries and the destruction of homes. Initial reports indicate that the … Read more
Investigative journalist Adejuwon Soyinka has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka, who serves as the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, was detained on Sunday upon his arrival from the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soyinka was picked up … Read more