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Nigeria’s Democracy, Unity, Security At Risk: Group Demands Arrest Of Fani-Kayode Within 48 Hours

Mar 31, 2023. by Praise Ben

The Save Nigeria Democratic Movement has called on the Nigerian police to arrest Femi Fani-Kayode over his inciting comments. Fani-Kayode had allegedly stated that the country would be made ungovernable if supporters of the opposition parties refuse to stop their protest against the presidential election. The group insists that his comment fueled unprecedented violence against … Read more

Governor Lalong Shuts Down Rumors Of Interim Government, Assures Smooth Transition To Tinubu

Mar 31, 2023. by Praise Ben

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State met with President Buhari to discuss the alleged plot to set aside the constitution and install an interim government. Lalong asserted that such a plan is impossible under the current administration and goes against democratic principles. He expresses confidence in the incoming President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to meet the … Read more

Arewa Youth Council Demands Reward For Hard Work: Calls For Senate Presidency To Be Zoned To North-west

Mar 30, 2023. by Praise Ben

The Arewa Youth Council of Nigeria has advocated for the Senate Presidency of the 10th National Assembly to be zoned to the North-West. The group believes that zoning the position of the Senate President to the northwest would foster the interest of equity, fairness, and reward for hard work. The group called on the APC … Read more

Sky-High Billions: Nigeria’s Towering N46.25 Trillion Debt Rockets To Dizzying Altitudes

Mar 30, 2023.Mar 30, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

N46.25 Trillion Debt: Nigeria's Public Debt Stock Rises To Insane Heights

Nigeria continues to grow indebted as its public debt stock rises to N46.25 trillion as accumulated in the fourth quarter of 2022. The figure is made up of a combined domestic and external debt stock of the federal government and the state governments. This was disclosed by the Debt Management Office on Thursday. EKO HOT … Read more

May 29 Handover Endangered? APC, PDP Join Forces With DSS To Stifle Alleged Interim Govt Plot

Mar 30, 2023.Mar 30, 2023. by Praise Ben

The PDP, APC, and Labour Party have reacted to the alarm raised by the DSS over plots of an interim national government. The APC and PDP have backed the DSS and requested the agency to be tough with plotters of such plans, while the Labour Party insists it is not intimidated by the alarm raised … Read more

Adeyeye Discredits The Soothsaying About Peter Obi’s Swearing In; Urges Politicians To Embrace Sportsmanship

Mar 29, 2023.Mar 29, 2023. by Praise Ben

Former Minister Senator Dayo Adeyeye has criticised the idea of an interim government in Nigeria ahead of the May 29 handover date. He warns against those promoting anarchy, he also opposed the prophecy that Peter Obi will be sworn in as President. According to Adeyeye the February 25 election that produced Bola Tinubu was the … Read more

May 29 Handover: President Buhari To Step Down, Regardless Of Court Cases

Mar 29, 2023.Mar 29, 2023. by Praise Ben

FG has confirmed that the May 29th handover date is sacrosanct, and Buhari will hand over to the President-elect. The Secretary to the Government assured Nigerians that adequate security measures have been put in place to checkmate any threats to the handover, and court cases won’t stop the formal transfer of power. The Transition process … Read more

‘Ben Must Go!’ – Femi Fani-Kayode Demands Removal Of UK Diplomat For Alleged Interference In Nigerian Politics

Mar 29, 2023.Mar 29, 2023. by Praise Ben

Former Aviation has called for the Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Benedict Llewellyn-Jones, to be recalled by the British government for allegedly interfering in Nigerian politics. Fani-Kayode accuses the diplomat of being dangerously incompetent and inconsiderate. The former minister maintained that the diplomat is limited in his knowledge of Nigeria and disrespectful towards the … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Praises Tinubu’s Legacy On His 71st Birthday And Impending Presidency

Mar 28, 2023. by Praise Ben

Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his 71st birthday and The Lagos Governor described him as an “enigmatic master strategist whose democratic credentials are scholarly materials for study in political economy.” Sanwo-Olu believes Tinubu’s emergence as president-elect is a reward for his hard work and contributions to Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more

Peter Obi Faces Code of Conduct Violation Allegations Over Offshore Assets

Mar 27, 2023. by Praise Ben

Law firm has urged the prosecution of Peter Obi for hidden offshore assets. The Law firm threatened legal action if CCB fails to act. Pandora Papers reveal Peter Obi allegedly violated Code of Conduct. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has been asked to prosecute the Labour Party (LP) presidential … Read more

Femi Falana Clarifies Constitutional Status Of Abuja And Its Impact On The 2023 presidential Election

Mar 27, 2023. by Praise Ben

Femi Falana has clarified that the Nigerian constitution is unambiguous on the status of Abuja and its effect on the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. Falana stated that Abuja is considered to be the 37th state in Nigeria for the purpose of the election and there is no controversy about this position. He also … Read more

Abacha’s Ex-CGS Oladipo Diya, Who Narrowly Escaped Execution, Is Dead

Mar 26, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Oladipo Diya is dead at 78. The Abacha regime sentenced him to death in 1997, convicting him of treason for allegedly plotting a coup. He, however, escaped death after Abacha died unexpectedly. Eko Hot Blog reports that retired Lieutenant General, Oladipo Diya, has died. He was 78. EDITOR’S PICKS FULL LIST: Winners And Losers Of … Read more

LP’s Diran Onifade Optimistic About Peter Obi’s Chances At The Presidential Election Tribunal: Justice A Condition For Peace

Mar 26, 2023. by Praise Ben

Diran Onifade has stated that Peter Obi’s chances of winning the presidential election tribunal were certain. Onifade argued that the election was sabotaged, and that the results submitted by each polling unit were different from what the INEC collated. He also stated that people would be surprised by Peter Obi’s popularity in the North. EKO … Read more

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo On Noticing Igbophobia In Nigeria

Mar 26, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Former Nigerian president and political chieftain in the Nigerian political terrain, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has weighed in on a term that has been coined, ‘Igbophobia’ in Nigeria. According to the statesman, he witnessed this when he appointed Charles Soludo and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to head Nigeria’s economy. The former President reveals noticing the unease in the … Read more

FG Moves To Introduce New Curriculum On Child Rights Reporting

Mar 23, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigerian government is reportedly making moves to introduce a new curriculum focused on child rights reporting among journalists in Nigeria. The aim of the initiative is to enhance knowledge on the topic. The move was presented by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed at a 2-day media training organized by UNICEF. EKO HOT … Read more

FULL LIST: Nigerians Begin Voting To Elect Governors In 28 States As 11 Seek Reelection

Mar 18, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

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

Nigeria Takes The Lead As Cocaine Trafficking Hub Of Africa

Mar 17, 2023.Mar 17, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

Nigeria has emerged as the leading African route for cocaine smuggling. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that the majority of routes used by illicit drug traffickers to smuggle cocaine in Africa are in Nigeria. According to the report, Nigerian market tops the list of … Read more

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 21.91% Amid Naira Crisis

Mar 15, 2023.Mar 15, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

Nigeria’s Inflation rate has risen to 21.91% amid the Naira crisis. This was disclosed in a recent Consumer Price Index report by the National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday. The inflation rate rose to 21.91%, compared to January 2023 inflation rate which was 21.82%. EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid the uncertainties being faced by … Read more

Nigeria Introduces N1000 Verification Fee for NIN On Passport Application

Mar 14, 2023. by Praise Ben

The Nigerian government has announced that applicants for passports will be charged N1000 for verification of their NIN. The fee is aimed at improving the quality, accuracy, and speed of passport services through timely verification of NIN. The fee will be N1000 in Nigeria, $5 in other African countries, and $15 in other countries. EKO … Read more

Jose Peseiro Weighs In On Osimhen’s Ballon D’or Chances

Mar 13, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Jose Peseiro has thrown his weight on the topic of Victor Osimhen winning the Ballon D’or in future. According to the Portuguese, Osimhen has the potential to play for any top European side should he choose to leave Napoli. However he discloses his uncertainty over his potential to win the Ballon D’or this season. EKO … Read more