Trump says D.C. is now “virtually crime-free” after federal crack down Over 2,200 arrests have been made since August 7. Mixed reactions as Trump dines publicly in restaurants downtown Washington to promote crackdown. President Donald Trump on Tuesday night declared that Washington D.C. has become safer following his administration’s deployment of federal security forces. Eko … Read more
PM KP Sharma Oli resigns after violent protests kill 21 Government buildings and politicians’ homes set ablaze Three ministers also step down over crisis response Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, has stepped down from office following a wave of violent protests that have left 21 people dead and dozens injured. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Retired Soldiers Suspend Protest as FG Assures Entitlements Payment Veterans raised concerns over payment chart discrepancies and unpaid allowances. Soldiers suspended protests, urging transparency in future entitlements. The Federal Government has pledged to settle outstanding entitlements owed to retired soldiers this week, ending a week-long protest at the Ministry of Finance in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
One million Fine For Defaulters Fuel Marketers and NUPENG Declare Strike Indefinite Strike by Petroleum Unions Motorists in Delta State may soon face a fresh fuel shortage as members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have announced an indefinite strike. The … Read more
Trump threatens to send National Guard and immigration agents to Chicago Protesters condemn move as authoritarian and unconstitutional Illinois governor and Chicago mayor speak out strongly against Trump Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Chicago over the weekend in protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops and immigration … Read more
Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces retirees, under the Coalition of Military Pensioners, staged a protest on Thursday, effectively shutting down the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address concerns raised about the contentious Tax Reform Bills. This directive comes amidst nationwide debates and protests, with critics claiming the proposed reforms could disrupt fiscal federalism by centralizing tax authority and diminishing state revenues. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia … Read more
A group of protesters stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday to express their opposition to the appointment of a new traditional ruler in the Ajah region of the state. The protesters, hailing from the Ajah community, raised concerns that the matter of the Obaship of Ajah is still under judicial review. They … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded to criticism from prominent lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, regarding the recent demolitions in Abuja. Naija News recalls that Adeyanju, along with Vincent Martins Otse (also known as VeryDarkMan), led a protest against the demolition of Ruga, a settlement located along Airport Road … Read more
Federal government pensioners staged a protest in Abuja, blocking access to the Federal Ministry of Finance, to demand the release of their accrued pension rights. The demonstration, led by Comrade Sylva Nwaiwu, the National Chairman of the National Union of Contributory Pensioners, is calling for the immediate disbursement of their entitlements. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
Residents of Ruga, a community along Airport Road in Abuja, protested on Friday against the recent demolition of their homes, which was ordered by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. The minister had launched a task force, known as “Operation Sweep,” to clear Ruga and other areas within the city as part of … Read more
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) protested at the National Assembly on Friday, voicing concerns over the unresolved issues between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery, which they say negatively impact Nigerians, especially regarding fuel availability and pricing. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
The Kaduna State government, led by Governor Uba Sani, presented gifts to 39 individuals—many of whom are minors—who were previously detained by the Federal Government for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest in August. Recently pardoned by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the young individuals were reunited with their families at a formal ceremony held at the … Read more
Thousands of Israelis took to the streets Tuesday night to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s abrupt dismissal of Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, echoing — albeit on a smaller scale — the massive protests that erupted when Netanyahu first attempted to fire Gallant in March 2023. Netanyahu cited “mutual distrust” as the reason for Gallant’s removal, … Read more
A large crowd of activists gathered in Abuja’s Three Arms Zone on Tuesday, calling for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s oil sector. Led by the APC Solidarity and Development Forum alongside various youth and civil society groups, protesters voiced their frustrations over rising fuel prices, ongoing shortages, and worsening economic conditions impacting Nigerians. During the demonstration … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed the fainting incident involving six suspects during their court arraignment on Friday as a deliberate ploy to garner public sympathy. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform … Read more
Tension has escalated in Enugu, the Coal City capital, after a police officer from the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command allegedly shot and killed popular Ogene musician Igbo Jah. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that angry youths are staging protests by setting bonfires in the Obiagu and Asata areas of the city. Reports … Read more
A tense scene unfolded in Aba on Saturday when over 20 masked men, suspected to be police officers, stormed a Labour Party (LP) meeting, disrupting the event and demanding silence from attendees. The masked individuals reportedly confronted Prince G.O. Ndubueze, the secretary of the Labour Party’s local government election committee, and informed him of his … Read more
Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, held a peaceful protest on Saturday morning in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Port Harcourt, expressing opposition to the ongoing local government elections in Rivers State. The protest, which took place near the Polio Club, saw about 100 participants, mostly youths, denouncing … Read more
A nationwide protest known as #FearlessInOctober kicked off today in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the demonstration is an extension of the #EndBadGovernance protests held between August 1 and 10, driven by the economic hardships many Nigerians are enduring. By 7 a.m., protesters had already gathered at Utako Market … Read more