FirstNews Editor resigns after publication apologizes to Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Olatunji spent 14 days in DIA Abuja custody over report titled “How Gbajabiamila attempted to corner $30bn, 66 houses traced to Sabiu.” Olatunji resigns for safety reasons, hints dissatisfaction with publication’s apology, expresses hope for truth to emerge soon. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Chief of Staff Issues Cease and Desist Notice to Editor Demands Public Apology, Retraction Within Seven Days Warns of Legal Action for Alleged Defamatory Articles Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a stern move, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has issued a cease-and-desist notice to Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews. The … Read more
Demands release of Daniel Ojukwu of Foundation for Investigative Journalism Criticizes arrests of journalists as irresponsible and breach of free press Cites cases of Segun Olatunji and Chinonso Uba’s arrests Eko Hot Blog reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken out against the arrest of journalist Daniel Ojukwu, demanding his immediate release. Additionally, … Read more