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
Reports of police detention of journalist emerges on world press freedom day. Authorities restrict access to lawyer for detained reporter. Officials scrutinize FIJ over investigative stories. Eko Hot Blog reports that police detained Daniel Ojukwu, an FIJ journalist, in Lagos. His disappearance on May 1 prompted safety worries. FIJ reported Ojukwu as missing after he … Read more
Edo Guber: INEC To Release Details Of Governorship Candidates’ Credentials Saturday Candidate particulars, including academic credentials, displayed at state and local government offices. INEC urges scrutiny and challenges to false information as per Electoral Act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that before the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has … Read more
The CBN has released guidelines for banks to scrutinize Nigerian senators and politicians’ accounts. The guidelines require enhanced due diligence, identity verification, and transaction monitoring for suspicious activity. Politicians’ accounts will face closer scrutiny, increased investigation likelihood, and potential withdrawal restrictions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released new … Read more
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has acknowledged that the Peter Obi factor played a major role in the 2023 elections. According to him, emotional and frustrated voters backed Peter Obi’s cultic image over established political parties. However, Governor Ikpeazu warned that politicians who rode on Peter Obi’s wave should prepare for scrutiny and questions from … Read more