Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, have criticised Seyi Tinubu, one of President Bola Tinubu’s sons, for reviewing a military-like guard of honor mounted by a group of youths in military uniforms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the two leaders condemned the incident after … Read more
Police Alarm Over Fraudulent Use of IGP’s Office for Extortion Nigeria Police Warns Public of Fraudulent Officers Exploiting IGP’s Name IGP’s Office Urges Citizens to Report Misconduct Amid Extortion Warnings The office of the Inspector General of Police has raised concerns over the fraudulent exploitation of the IG’s name by some police officers to extort … Read more
Riding high on his recent bail victory at the Federal High Court, former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello is set to begin a new legal battle for bail this morning at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Bello, who faces charges of public trust violations by the Economic and Financial … Read more
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has condemned the use of handcuffs on human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi during his appearance at the Ekiti State High Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Farotimi’s arrest stemmed from a defamation lawsuit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola. The lawsuit alleged defamation in Farotimi’s book, Nigeria … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, to publicly disclose the names of companies and contractors that received over N167 billion from 31 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without delivering any projects. … Read more
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has strongly condemned the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo, calling it an attack on press freedom. On Friday, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, confirmed Soyombo’s arrest, explaining that it occurred during a military operation targeting a notorious gang involved in pipeline … Read more
A report by the Auditor-General of the Federation has revealed irregular payments totaling over N197.72 billion across various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), raising significant concerns about systemic lapses in financial compliance and procurement processes. The findings, detailed in the Auditor-General’s Annual Report on Non-Compliance and Internal Control Weaknesses, cover activities from 2020 to 2021 … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the appointment of new, credible leadership at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with short tenures to combat corruption and restore public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University in Connecticut, USA, Obasanjo delivered a keynote address titled “Leadership Failure … Read more
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, acknowledged that while the judiciary boasts many honest and courageous judges, a few individuals tarnish its reputation. She made these remarks on Saturday at the public discourse titled “Ethics, Morality, and the Law,” organized by the Movement for Islamic Culture and Awareness to celebrate Justice Habeeb Abiru’s promotion … 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 Metropolitan Police Service in the UK has terminated the employment of Nigerian-British officer Shola Balogun from the Bromley Police Station after he was found guilty of biting a colleague during a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. This decision was announced following a hearing held from October 21-23, 2024, chaired by senior officer Christopher McKay, … Read more
The suspended Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Auwal Sankara, is set to be arraigned in a Kano court today following allegations of infidelity. The Director-General of the Hisbah Commission in Kano, Mr. Abba Sufi, confirmed this development during a press briefing on Sunday. Sankara was reportedly apprehended by Hisbah operatives while allegedly in … Read more
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has cautioned against granting full autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, warning that it could lead to widespread disorder rather than foster sustainable development. Speaking at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka, on Tuesday, after signing the “Anambra Local Government Administration Law 2024,” recently passed by the State … Read more
Dedicated call centre to provide timely assistance, incident reporting Aims to restore public trust, promote professionalism in agency Multi-lingual support, community engagement prioritized Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bid to improve service delivery and foster transparency, the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) has launched a call-up centre, designed to provide timely assistance … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has been given a seven-day ultimatum by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to account for alleged missing oil revenues totaling USD$2.04 billion and N164 billion, as documented in the latest annual report by the Auditor-General of the Federation. In a letter dated … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid claims of Christmas and New Year rice handouts worth N200 million from President Bola Tinubu, discordant statements have emerged from within the Senate. While Adeyemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, vehemently denied the claims, a Senate source confirmed the initiative, stating that deliveries are … Read more