Misconduct Allegations Extended for Another Three Months More Time to Probe Council Chairman The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Theresa Ushie, the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for another three months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ushie was first suspended in June over allegations of gross misconduct following … Read more
The decision by the National Assembly to bar Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her legislative duties has raised questions about parliamentary discipline, judicial authority, and the balance between internal legislative autonomy and the constitutional right of representation. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended by the Senate on March 6 following what was described as … Read more
Natasha Set to Resume September 23 Kogi Senator’s Suspension Ends After Six-Month Ban After a six-month suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is ready to return to the National Assembly later this month. Eko Hot Blog reports that her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed her return, stating the senator is on vacation in London but … Read more
Port Harcourt-Aba Train to Return Soon – NRC Expresses regret over the inconvenience caused The corporation urged affected passengers to present proof of payment The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has assured passengers that the suspended Port Harcourt–Aba train service will soon resume operations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspension followed a viral social media … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has affirmed the suspension of Ali Odefa as the National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Odefa’s suspension was announced on October 4, 2024, by the executive committee of his Oguduokwor Ward in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, citing allegations of anti-party … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Wale Ajetunmobi, following an incident involving the misrepresentation of facts on his personal X account. The governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed the suspension in a statement issued on Tuesday, titled ‘Governor Sanwo-Olu suspends aide.’ EDITOR’S … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has suspended Senator Kevin Chukwu, representing Enugu East Senatorial Zone, from its ranks due to allegations of anti-party activities and insubordination. The suspension was communicated by the Amuri Ward executives of the party through a formal letter, which was addressed to the Labour Party Chairman in Enugu State, with copies sent … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended G.C. Aguma, a judge of the Rivers State High Court, and A.O. Nwabunike, a judge of the Anambra State High Court, for alleged judicial misconduct. In a statement released on Friday, the NJC announced that both judges are barred from judicial functions for one year without pay and … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has suspended former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, due to alleged anti-party activities. In a resolution submitted to the APC National Secretariat and addressed to National Chairman Dr. Umar Ganduje, the Osun APC accused Aregbesola, who previously served as the state’s governor, of creating divisions within … Read more
Following allegations of homosexuality that circulated widely online, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa. An internal memo dated October 28, 2024, and signed by RCCG National Overseer Pastor Sunday Akande, outlines the decision to temporarily relieve the ministers of their duties while an … Read more
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has filed a defamation lawsuit against Emeka Rollas, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Rollas announced Abubakar’s indefinite suspension from the guild via his social media, accusing her of spreading defamatory claims about AGN members, particularly regarding alleged extramarital affairs involving prominent … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Yenagoa Local Government Chapter, on Sunday, indefinitely suspended former Deputy Governor Werinipre Seibarugu and six others over alleged anti-party activities. Seibarugu, who previously served as deputy to former Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, was also an acting governor and Speaker of … Read more
The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has taken action to suspend his Special Adviser on Salary and Pensions, Bashir Ado, in response to a statement that suggested the approval of a ₦70,000 minimum wage for state workers. The governor clarified that the committee responsible for advising on appropriate wages is yet to complete its … Read more
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as a faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) has suspended the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, over accusations of disloyalty to the party. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, amidst internal crises plaguing the party since 2023. Both officials were at the forefront of calls for the PDP’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to strictly adhere to the party’s … Read more
The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended Joseph Akpan, a lecturer and Head of the Department of Pharmacology, over allegations of altering examination results. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, made this known on Wednesday in Calabar, stating that Akpan used his position to manipulate students’ scores in the Introduction to General Antimicrobial Pharmacology (PHM 311) … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended the chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon, with immediate effect. The suspension was announced in a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Eromosele Ebhomele. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student … Read more
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has officially confirmed the suspension of several senior officers, including Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Michael Anugwa, over ethical violations related to the custody of crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, at the Kirikiri Medium Security Custodial Centre, Lagos. The confirmation follows DCC Anugwa’s denial of his suspension during … Read more
Michael Anugwa, the Deputy Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS officer) and head of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos, has denied reports of his suspension from the service. Addressing the House of Representatives joint committee on financial crimes and reformatory institutions, which is investigating bribery allegations involving the NCoS and … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that it has not reinstated the cybersecurity levy that was previously suspended. The CBN had initially suspended the levy’s implementation following a decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). In May, the CBN had directed all banks in Nigeria to collect and remit a 0.5 percent cybersecurity … Read more