The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it will provide electoral materials to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today (Wednesday) for the September 21 Edo State governorship election. This update came from the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo State, Dr. Augbum Onuoha, during an interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday, addressing complaints of delays … Read more
A group of angry protesters gathered at the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Friday, insisting that the scheduled local government elections must proceed. Despite the heavy rain, the determined crowd set up canopies and blocked part of the road, chanting and drumming to the rhythm of “Election must hold.” EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
Protests erupted at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, as tensions mounted ahead of the Local Government elections set for October 5, 2024. The protesters, arriving in large numbers, prompted security personnel to step in, managing both the crowd and the resulting traffic congestion, according to Channels Television. … Read more
Protest, in Nigeria like many other democratic nations, has always been seen as the last resort—the final tool in the hands of the people to bend the government to their will. Nigerians, known for their boldness, have never shied away from protests. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim … Read more
The Ekiti State Police Command has issued a warning to residents, particularly the youth, against participating in the #FearlessOctober1 protest planned for Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of Bangladesh’s Ex-Prime Minister Loses Life Match Words With Actions -Lawyers … Read more
Despite initial delays in the arrival of election materials, voters in Edo Central Senatorial District, covering Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan North-East, Esan West, and Esan Central LGAs, have begun casting their votes. At Unit 9, Booth 9 in Dumontan, Irrua, Esan LGA, voting started at around 9:20 AM. Voters, including the elderly and youth, were … Read more
A violent protest broke out in Zaranda Gari, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Tuesday, following the alleged killing of two individuals by a security hunter (Dandanga). The victims were reportedly shot for transporting a large quantity of charcoal, an act prohibited by state law. In retaliation, enraged youths set fire to several … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has reportedly suspended the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to independent marketers following a price hike to N855 per litre at its retail outlets nationwide. This decision, made on Tuesday, has exacerbated fuel scarcity, leading to widespread protests and long queues at petrol … Read more
Drew Povey, the Briton accused of inciting insurrection against President Bola Tinubu’s government, has urged the Nigerian authorities not to equate protests with treason. Responding to allegations that he was building a network of sleeper cells to topple the administration and plunge the nation into chaos, Povey, who the Nigerian government claims also goes by … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the #EndBadGovernance protesters, along with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Chiefs of Army and Defence Staff. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter … Read more
Canada is currently experiencing widespread protests, with approximately 70,000 international students demonstrating against new immigration policies introduced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government. These protests have erupted across various provinces, including Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia, reflecting the growing discontent among foreign students. According to City News Toronto, the unrest is … Read more
The organizers of the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, which disrupted economic activities across Nigeria, are planning another round of nationwide demonstrations scheduled for October. Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), confirmed the upcoming protests in a statement to DAILY POST on Saturday. Nigerian youths previously held nationwide protests from August … Read more
The Benue State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Local Government congresses were brought to a standstill on Saturday amidst protests and controversy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the congresses were scheduled to hold, but party members stopped the process due to alleged tampering with the Ward congresses list and diversion of congress materials. The party has … Read more
A report has revealed that the Nigerian government has frozen over $37 million worth of cryptocurrency held in wallets believed to be owned by organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests. The freezing order was issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to a copy of the ruling obtained by Premium Times, the order was … Read more
Human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has announced that the organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests plan to take legal action against the Federal Government over the killing of protesters during the demonstrations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this decision comes in the wake of the nationwide #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests, which began on August 1 in response … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, August 6, said that no protester was subjected to excessive force by the police, military, or other security agencies during the management of the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Egbetokun made this statement at a meeting of security agency heads in Abuja, adding that neither … Read more
Chief of Defence Staff has warned that flying the Russian flag during protests is a treasonable offense. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Mustapha, has issued a stern warning against flying the Russian flag during protests, labeling it a treasonable offense. This comes after several #EndBadGovernance protesters in northern … Read more
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Katagum Local Government Area due to rising security concerns following recent protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the Katagum Local Government Area due to escalating security issues following recent protests. The curfew aims … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied any involvement or interference in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest, following reports of its flags being used by some protesters in northern Nigeria. Protesters in the northern regions were seen marching with Russian flags, chanting slogans, and holding placards with various messages. This raised concerns … Read more
A small group of #EndBadGovernance protesters gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park, expressing dissatisfaction with President Tinubu’s address, as police restricted their movement and urged dialogue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a small group of #EndBadGovernance protesters gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park on Sunday morning, singing solidarity songs shortly after President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation. The … Read more