The Nigerian government issues fresh directives to candidates who applied for recruitment into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Applicants are directed to check their application status on the board’s portal, print their invitation letter and proceed for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled to hold on Thursday, 18th … Read more
Politician Bisi Akande discusses Nigeria’s perceived underdevelopment and the faults behind it. According to the former APC chairman, this is a result of the failure of successive governments not implementing a development plan for the nation. Akande shared these views during a lecture held in Akure, Ondo State, in honour of Reuben Fasoranti. EKO HOT … Read more
Troops of the 21 Armored Brigade have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from ISWAP insurgents in Sambisa forest. The troops discovered the massive arsenal on May 13, 2023, during their ongoing counter-terrorism operation, Desert Sanity II. Several weapons were recovered, including rocket-propelled grenade tubes, SMG rifles, and canister bombs. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Buratai, credits media operations as a critical strategy in defeating Boko Haram’s propaganda and instilling hope in Nigerians. Buratai stated that before his appointment, Boko Haram’s powerful propaganda machinery demoralized Nigerians, causing a sense of defeat. He congratulated Jibrin Ndace for supporting counter-terrorism and insurgency efforts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Chief of … Read more
Aminu Sani Jaji, an aspirant for the Speakership seat in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly, has asked his colleagues to disregard Tajudeen Abbas’ endorsement as the consensus candidate by the APC. Jaji reveals that he knows President-elect Bola Tinubu will support democracy and any aspirant can go to him for blessings. He urged his colleagues to … Read more
Obasanjo has warned against failure to achieve Nigeria’s full potential According to him, Justice, equity and fairness are crucial to Nigeria’s success. The former President also stated that Post-independence leaders performed better than current ones. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized the need for Nigerians to unite and join … Read more
A chieftain of the APC has disclosed that President-elect Bola Tinubu can rule Nigeria from Russia after being sworn in on May 29, 2023. The statement sparked debates on whether Tinubu will lead the country remotely and avoid pressure by staying abroad. However, the APC chieftain assured the public that Tinubu will not be an … Read more
The All Progressives Congress in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State has suspended 31 members of the party. The suspension was based on the report of a committee set up to look into the anti-party roles played by the affected members during the last general elections. The state secretariat has promised to … Read more
The monarch of Oke-Agbe Community, Oba Oladunjoye Fajana, has passed away at the age of 80. His peaceful, progressive and eventful reign is being mourned by the community, with tributes highlighting his fatherly and youth-driven nature. The palace historian, Prince Foluso Arasanyin, confirmed the death and described him as a motivator who encouraged Nigerian youths … Read more
125 Nigerians escaping conflict in Sudan have landed safely at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The group arrived on a Tarco B737-300 aircraft from Port Sudan, bringing the total count of Nigerians evacuated from Sudan to 2,371. Immigration officials and representatives from NEMA and the National Commission for Refugees assisted the returnees upon their … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps has distanced itself from a statement made by one of its sector commanders calling for the implementation of Sharia law in prosecuting traffic offenders. The Corps Spokesperson, Bisi Kazeem, clarified that the statement does not reflect FRSC’s position and that the sector commander has been recalled for breaching regulations. … Read more
Northerners express their intent to withdraw support for the government and APC over leadership roles in the National Assembly and ministerial appointments A roundtable discussion organized by the Democratic Research Institute highlights the North’s stake in government and demands for equitable development. The North demands a fair share of political and economic opportunities, citing their … Read more
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, expresses his concern about the process that brings leaders to office. He is confident that he will become the President of Nigeria and emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing for the country’s progress. Obi Alfred Achebe, chairman of the occasion, expresses hope that Peter Obi will … Read more
Since the inception of Nigeria’s Operation Safe Corridor program, over 2,000 repentant Boko Haram terrorists have graduated from the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration program. The clients were exposed to vocational training such as carpentry, farming, tailoring, and welding. The initiative has received international recognition and has reduced stigmatisation in communities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Buhari, asserts that Nigerians will appreciate their president more after he retires to his native Daura. Adesina notes that history will record the many achievements of the Buhari administration, including its care and kindness to Nigerians, despite attempts by revisionists to rewrite these successes. The presidential aide also … Read more
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has revealed the re-establishment of the historic alliance between the old Western and Northern regions in Nigeria. The alliance, which was terminated by the 1966 coup, has been reinforced 57 years later with the emergence of Bola Tinubu as the President-elect. Fani-Kayode declared that this is a marvelous … Read more
A chieftain of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Musa Saidu says the Southeast region has no business demanding the seat of Senate President for the 10th National Assembly due to not voting for the APC. The Southeast Senate Caucus had demanded that the APC zone the position to the region for fairness and justice. The … Read more
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has adjourned the petition of Peter Obi, challenging Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. The tribunal panel of judges gave the ruling during the hearing on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. All parties have agreed to streamline documents in contention to hasten the proceedings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The House of Representatives has announced a postponement in the resumption of plenaries. The lawmakers were expected to resume plenary on May 9th but the date has been shifted to May 16th, 2023. The shift in date is to allow the legislators to partake in the ongoing induction program of the 10th National Assembly. … Read more
Bandits had abducted 96 students from the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri in Kebbi State in June 2021. Recently, three of the remaining seven kidnapped female students were released by the kidnappers. The released girls have been handed over to the Kebbi State government, but it is unclear whether a ransom was paid. EKO HOT … Read more