Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced the formation of a Committee to investigate the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki over its failure to swear in 14 elected lawmakers for the 7th Edo State Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okpebholo revealed this decision during his inaugural address as the newly elected governor of … Read more
Minister dismisses concerns, says due process followed Welcomes House probe, plans to televise proceedings live Rejects Atiku’s claim of loan irregularities for the project Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a bold stance, the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has declared his readiness to undergo a probe over the controversy surrounding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal … Read more
Kaduna APC, NLC endorse State Assembly’s investigation into El-Rufai’s Administration 13-man panel formed to scrutinize loans acquired during El-Rufai’s tenure as Governor APC emphasizes transparency and adherence to the rule of law EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have thrown their … Read more
Federal government begins prosecuting 196 suspects for electoral offenses during 2023 elections Offenses include vote-buying, unlawful arms possession, dereliction of duty by INEC officials NBA provides pro bono legal services, cases being heard in state and federal courts Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has commenced the prosecution of 196 suspects, including INEC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to investigate the funds disbursed to licensed electricity Distribution Companies for metering by the Central Bank of Nigeria as loans under the National Mass Metering Programme. This resolution to investigate the disbursement of the funds followed the adoption of a motion moved by Uchenna … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, is set to audit the N23 trillion Ways and Means debt hanging on its neck. This was made known on Tuesday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, during the Public Wealth Management … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo has ordered a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon Rita Orji, to submit herself for interrogation over alleged certificate forgery. Orji had attempted to stop the police from investigating the forgery case brought against her. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Doesn’t … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a female student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa in Kwara State, Miss Toyin Bamidele, has been allegedly hacked to death by yet-to-be-identified people. The Higher National Diploma student of Food Technology was said to have been murdered in her rented apartment outside the campus on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh evidence has emerged on how a victim of ‘one-chance’ robbers in Abuja, Greatness Olorunfemi, was confirmed dead on arrival at the Maitama District Hospital, Abuja. On September 26, Olorunfemi was reportedly stabbed and thrown out of a moving vehicle along the Maitama-Kubwa highway. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has distanced himself from reports alleging he petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate his predecessor, Muhammed Bello for allegedly embezzling funds allocated to the FCT. This comes after some online platforms alleged that Wike petitioned EFCC to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Shehu Sani has urged President Bola Tinubu to probe the past administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Recall that earlier reports had claimed that Buhari begged Tinubu not to probe him and his aide. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions APC’s … Read more
The former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has denied being under probe by the EFCC over an alleged N4bn fraud. During his visit to the EFCC, no such allegations were raised, and he responded to a frivolous petition aimed at tarnishing his reputation. The EFCC’s inquiries have been answered, and Fayemi stands ready … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed last week Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call on the day of the collapse suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site, but one body was eventually found. The Lagos government is probing the incident after saying the building construction went on unapproved. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed last week Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call on the day of the collapse suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site. However, emergency workers found a body more than a day later. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has inaugurated a seven-man technical committee … Read more
The Benue State chapter of the PDP has suspended Ayu, for alleged anti-party activities. Ayu’s suspension came after the party’s National Working Committee referred the state Governor Samuel Ortom to the party’s disciplinary committee for probe over alleged anti-party activities. The decision to suspend Ayu was reached after the ward leadership reviewed his conduct at … Read more
NLC has demanded probe of state governors by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has petitioned President Muhammad Buhari, seeking an immediate investigation of state governors by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Commission, ICPC, over alleged … Read more
US Congress orders probe into Haiti leader’s assassination EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US Congress has ordered a probe into the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise amid continued unanswered questions about the slaying. The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to order the State Department to issue a report within 180 days that … Read more
State attorneys general across the United States are investigating how Instagram attracts and affects the mental health of young people The move raises pressure on parent company Meta Platforms, formerly called Facebook, over the potential harms to its users EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bipartisan coalition of several state attorneys general has launched a … Read more
“The Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a thorough investigation of the death. A Coroner’s Inquest has immediately been requested. Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a probe of the death of a 14-year-old girl, Jumoke hit by a bullet during the Yoruba Nation Mega rally at Ojota on Saturday. Moyosore Onigbanjo, Attorney-General and Commissioner … Read more
Officers of the Nigerian Army, 81 Division have arrived at the Lagos Court of Arbitration, venue of the probe into the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers, on October 20 at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos. Following a summon by the retired Justice Doris Okuwobi-led Judicial Panel of Inquiry, the Army had submitted … Read more