The Abia State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the Labour Party’s National Vice Chairman for the South-East, Ceekay Igara, on Saturday, stating that he was invited following a petition from the party’s acting state chairman accusing him of impersonation. This clarification was made in a statement issued by the command’s … Read more
The Federal Government has refuted claims that the United Kingdom endorsed a petition submitted by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. The petition, aimed at urging the UK government to support the creation of a Yoruba nation, was delivered to 10 Downing Street, London, last week. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, … Read more
Popular activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has confirmed that singer and social media sensation, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, is currently being detained by the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja. Adeyanju revealed that Speed Darlington, also known as Akpi, was arrested in Lagos last Friday and later transferred to Abuja, where he has … Read more
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the Secretary General of the union, Emmanuel Ugboaja, are set to be questioned by the Nigeria Police Force on September 30, 2024. This development follows petitions written against the NLC. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for … Read more
Trouble For Kwankwaso As NNPP Drags Him To Court Over Alleged Fraud. Allegations include mismanagement of NNPP funds and exploitation of the party for personal gains. Kwankwaso accused of using NNPP to advance the Kwankwasiya movement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has filed a petition with the Economic and Financial … Read more
A petition alleged the arrest of Igbo traders in Bayelsa’s Ultra-Modern Swali market. AIG Paul Omata has intervened, halting further arrests and promising a thorough investigation. The arrests followed accusations by the market mistress and subsequent peaceful protests by traders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Paul Omata, who oversees Zone … Read more
Labour Party petitions key government institutions over NLC aggression. LP calls for disciplinary action against NLC President and others for alleged vandalism. Tensions rise as NLC stages picket at LP secretariat, leading to property destruction and salary loss. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) leadership has lodged a petition with key government institutions, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, has voiced the state government’s solidarity with Senator Abdul Ningi in a show of support following his recent suspension from the Nigerian Senate. The controversy, stemming from Ningi’s remarks regarding an untraceable N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget, has sparked significant debate and led to his … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, detained Afro singer Ibrahim Owodunni, also known as Primeboy, while he was visiting the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba. The arrest came following a petition filed by Wunmi, the widow of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, alias Mohbad, alleging defamation and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports Nigerian businessman Tunde Ayeni has asked the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to invalidate any international passport bearing his name presented by his ex-mistress, an Abuja-based lawyer, Adaobi Alagwu, and her child. Ayeni, a former chairperson of the defunct Skye Bank, made the request in a letter addressed to NIS. He has … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian chef, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, on Thursday, honoured an invitation from the police, on the petitions filed by Ekiti-base cleric, Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah, better known as Billion Dollars Prophet. Dammy was invited for questioning by men of the Police AIG zone 17 in Akure, Ondo state, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the seven-member panel of the Supreme Court that will hear the appeal in the petitions filed by three presidential candidates challenging the victory of President Bola Tinunu in the February 25 presidential election has been constituted. The appeal of petitions was filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports a Special Assistant on Public Communication to the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu on Thursday revealed that his principal has petitioned the BBC over a report on Tinubu’s certificate. In a report titled “Bola Tinubu Diploma: No Evidence Nigeria’s President Forged College Record”, BBC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Gombe State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Tuesday, September 26, dismissed the petition filed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) contesting the election victory of Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and his Deputy, Manassah Daniel Jatau. ADC contested the election result based on alleged discrepancies in the arrangement of names on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Tanko Yunusa has condemned the Presidential Election Petitions Court’s judgment that upheld the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Yunusa shared his reservation on Channels Television’s Politics Today. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: ‘Abuja Like Other States’ – … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, expressed his satisfaction with the ruling of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, which confirmed the victory of the All Progressives Congress candidate, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the February 25 election. Buhari in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court has started reading the ruling on the petition filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against President Bola Tinubu. The head of the five-member bench, Haruna Tsammani, has started reading the ruling. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Leave Nigeria On Monday To Attend G-20 Summit In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the much-anticipated ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) on the outcome of the 2023 presidential election will be delivered today, Wednesday 6th September 2023 by the panel of tribunal judges. It would be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Bola Tinubu of the All … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that not less than a hundred Nigerians have signed a petition demanding justice and transparency in the ongoing presidential electoral tribunal proceedings. The move comes amidst the delay in delivering judgment on the petition filed against President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has directed its members to observe fasting and prayers to seek God’s intervention to attain victory in the governorship election petition tribunal. This online media platform reports that the latest development is coming barely 48 hours after the party’s main rival in … Read more