President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima are set to take over the reins of Nigeria on May 29, 2023. Recall that Tinubu and Shettima won the presidential election held across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on February 25, 2023. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Tinubu and Shettima president-elect and … Read more
Social media has become a part of our daily lives, allowing us to stay connected with family and friends around the world. However, with the amount of personal data we share on these platforms, it’s essential to take steps to protect ourselves from online threats. EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Unhealthy Habits That You Should Discard Right … Read more
A Labour Party member of the 10th House of Representatives has expressed his interest in contesting for the speaker’s office. He made this known during a visit by the South-East Young Professionals group to his Abuja office. Osonwa promises to prioritize security-centered bills and motions while advocating for national integration and technological development. EKO HOT … Read more
CP Garba Ahmad has been deployed to Yobe State as the new Commissioner of Police. He assumed duty on May 2nd, 2023. Ahmad is a seasoned community policing officer with vast experience in law enforcement and strategic leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that CP Garba Ahmad has been deployed to Yobe State to serve as … Read more
Lawan has stated that the opposition parties will not determine the leadership of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Lawan believes that a National Assembly working with the executive, under the leadership of President Buhari, would produce greater results than those who are antagonistic. He also urged newly-elected and returning lawmakers to push … Read more
Armed bandits have consistently attacked Southern Kaduna communities, killing innocent people and displacing others, occupying as much as 6,000sqkm of land. SOKAPU, the Southern Kaduna People’s Union, has called on the international community to investigate the situation and establish a UN or AU Peace Enforcement Operation Base in Southern Kaduna. Despite this, there has been … Read more
Julius Abure, the embattled national chairman of the Labour Party, has resumed at the party’s national secretariat amidst tight security. He is expected to meet with the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress and his team. Abure is currently facing court charges and suspension over alleged anti-party activities and forgery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Ortom has appealed to the Federal Government to suspend the 2023 National Population Census. Ortom is concerned that many IDPs in the state will be excluded from the exercise due to inadequate security, and he suspects an agenda behind the proposed census. He made the appeal while hosting a delegation from the Middle Belt Forum … Read more
FG has confirmed that the May 29th handover date is sacrosanct, and Buhari will hand over to the President-elect. The Secretary to the Government assured Nigerians that adequate security measures have been put in place to checkmate any threats to the handover, and court cases won’t stop the formal transfer of power. The Transition process … Read more
Governor Soludo is trying to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Soludo thinks that Kanu can distinguish between real freedom fighters and criminals in the South East. The governor wants to discuss security in the South East and Kanu’s release with President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Chukwuma … Read more
Buhari has bagged a fresh peace and security award. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an award for outstanding achievement in promoting peace and peaceful coexistence amongst citizens of religious diversity is awaiting President Muhammadu Buhari, according to the Abu Dhabi Foundation. This online media platform understands that the Nigerian President, who is currently in Washington, … Read more
Ghana has retracted an advisory asking Ghanaians to avoid non-essential travel to Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has retracted a travel advisory it issued to its citizens against travelling to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Troops Neutralise Bandit Leader, Repel Attack In Kaduna Republicans Win … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has reaffirmed that its troops will uphold a high standard of professionalism to safeguard the lives and property of the populace. Eko Hot Blog reports that this information was provided by the Commandant, Mohammad Bello Muazu, who also gave the assurance that the Corps … Read more
Atiku says the APC has “destroyed” Nigeria, telling Nigerians that they shouldn’t let the ruling party remain in power. Eko Hot Blog reports that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not deserve the votes of Nigerians because the ruling party has … Read more
Lagos State Ministry of Health is hosting a discourse in continuation of efforts to ensure that the African continent strengthens its health security to mitigate biological threats and consolidate on the gains made in tackling different emerging infectious diseases. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Health is partnering with a non-governmental … Read more
Buhari is presiding over the National Security Council meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over the National Security Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. The development was announced in a post shared by Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad on Twitter. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari … Read more
Tight Security At Lekki Tollgate Ahead Of Peter Obi’s Rally EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has mobilised its Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to patrol around Lagos ahead of Independence Day rally by Peter Obi’s supporters at the Lekki Tollgate. Already operatives of the RRS and Taskforce have taken over … Read more
In Oyo state, the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Sunday criticized Governor Seyi Makinde for allegedly siphoning public funds rather than investing in infrastructure and providing the residents of the state with excellent administration. Eko Hot Blog reports this was contained in a statement released and provided to news media in Ibadan by its publicity secretary, … Read more
My Government Has Done Extremely Well Since 2015 –Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday declared that his administration has been able to achieve so much since coming into power in 2015 despite limited government resources. He argued that some of his predecessors who were in power when the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday said the State Government will continue to deepen its relationship with the Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies for peace and security in the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement when the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Logistics Command, Lagos of … Read more