Former Nigerian military and civilian leader Olusegun Obasanjo recounted on Wednesday how his late wife, Stella Obasanjo, tirelessly reached out to global leaders in her quest to secure his release from prison. Obasanjo was imprisoned on March 17, 1995, by the military government of General Sani Abacha on charges of plotting to overthrow the regime. … Read more
Farouk Lawan, a former member of the House of Representatives, has been released from prison after completing a five-year sentence for bribery. Lawan departed the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, on Tuesday. He previously served as the chairman of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the multi-billion naira petrol subsidy fraud … Read more
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a young man named Khalifa Modibbo for his alleged involvement in what is referred to as ‘Shila gangsterism.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that this term is used by the police to describe a range of crimes, including the snatching of phones and other small valuables by youth known … Read more
Diomaye Faye Officially Declared Winner Of Senegal’s Presidential Election Official reports confirm victory over former prime minister Amadou Ba, who got 35.79% of votes. Faye’s win, despite recent release from prison, marks a crucial shift in Senegal’s politics. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Diomaye Faye has officially been declared the winner of the Senegalese presidential election, … Read more