As we near the end of 2024, Nigeria has experienced several major political events that have significantly impacted the nation. Eko Hot Blog reports that some of the most notable include: 1. Introduction of Old National Anthem In May 2024, Nigeria made a historic decision to adopt a new national anthem titled “Nigeria, We Hail … Read more
Human Right Activist and Lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has urged the Federal Government to compensate the families of those involved in the recent stampedes in parts of the country. Falana made this call on Friday in Akure during a programme organised by the Ondo State Government tagged Akeredolu Leadership Lecture Series to honour the late … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of politicising the recent stampedes in Abuja, Anambra, and Ibadan, where several lives were tragically lost. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka, on Monday in Abuja, condemned the PDP’s actions, calling them grossly indecent, insensitive, and despicable. Morka … Read more
The Labour Party LP presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi says the restriction on the distribution of palliatives will discourage Nigerians and organisations from carrying out their charity work. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that many persons died and several others injured in multiple stampedes in Anambra and the FCT during the distribution … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the three recent food stampedes in Nigeria as “an ugly testament to the alarming level of misery, poverty, hunger, starvation, sense of hopelessness and desperation for survival currently plaguing our nation” under the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The spokesman for the party, Debo Ologunagba, … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede, and urged for compassion, and improved safety measures for future events. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning against unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief items in the country during this festive period. Egbetokun gave the warning while reacting to the recent stampede in Oyo, Anambra and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. This was disclosed in a statement by the Public … Read more