EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigating the alleged N585 million disbursement began questioning the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu on Tuesday, January 9. She arrived at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja, at 11am. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Bwala, has reacted to the decision of President Bola Tinubu to suspend his humanitarian affairs minister, Betta Edu. Reacting to the development in a tweet on Monday, Bwala who is a strong ally of the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has named Tola Alabere, the Deputy Chairman, as the acting chairman. This decision comes after the suspension of the state chairman, Fatai Adams, by the State Working Committee (SWC) on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL TEXT … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has suspended caretaker chairmen of the 18 local government areas, LGAs, and 33 local council development areas, LCDAs, in the state. This online media platform understands that Governor Aiyedatiwa said the caretaker chairmen are to remain suspended until a court of law determines the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspended chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Fatai Adams, has asserted that he still holds the position of chairman within the party. This online media platform understands that the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party in the state had earlier suspended Adams, citing allegations of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State University, Makurdi has slammed a one-month suspension on medical students from 200 Level to 600 Level following an October 25 protest by the students over alleged poor accommodation and infrastructure. The students of the institution’s College of Health Sciences had during the protest marched to the state … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has suspended a ward chairman of the party in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state, Mr Olumide Awolumate for allegedly beating the state Commissioner for Woman Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Juliana Osadahun. The embattled chairman was seen … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Council in the 2023 presidential poll, Daniel Bwala, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will expel the former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, at the right time. Bwala said this while reacting to Wike’s recent comment where the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has appreciated the leaders of the party for their visit to his Abuja residence. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), accompanied by photos, the NNPP National leader commended the party’s chairmen and the NEC members for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has lifted the suspension order slammed on the Lagos state chairman of the union, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo, and some other union members. The suspension order was lifted by the newly inaugurated National President of the union, Alhaji … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to look into the continued increase in fuel pump prices, especially the recent one. They will also look into the proposed palliative measures to be taken to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele might face charges of illegal possession of gun and live ammunition. According to a report by Channels Television, the embattled CBN governor will face a two-count charge of possessing one single-barrel shotgun (JOJEFF MAGNUM 8371) without a licence, thus committing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to rumours about the alleged suspension of a former Senate President, Bukola Saraki. This online media platform gathered that the Kwara PDP described reports of the suspension of Saraki, a two-term former governor of the state, as … Read more
Moghalu criticizes Emefiele for presidential bid, deems him unfit as CBN governor. Moghalu disapproves of Emefiele’s performance at CBN, cites poor core mandate outcomes. Emefiele suspended by Tinubu, arrested by DSS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu, has said the suspended Governor of the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin … Read more
Jose Mourinho has been suspended by UEFA for 4 club competition games for directing abusive language at an official during the Europa League final. The suspension will rule Mourinho out of Roma’s first 4 games in the 2023-24 Europa League. Mourinho has apologized for his outburst, but UEFA has decided to take action. EKO HOT … Read more
Osun State’s Labour Party suspended its National Legal Adviser, State Women Leader, and 11 local government chairmen for factional activities and undermining party unity. They were accused of disrupting the LP presidential candidate’s petition against President Bola Tinubu’s victory. The state party executives back the National Working Committee’s actions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Inspector General of Police has ordered the sealing of all 17 Local Government Area secretariats in Plateau State due to leadership tensions. The suspension of local government council chairmen has caused tension between the ruling party and the opposition. The police command took this action to prevent disruptions and protect critical infrastructure. EKO HOT … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The DSS made the disclosure in a statement issued by its spoksperson, Peter Afunanya, late Wednesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS DSS Invites Suspended EFCC Chairman AbdulRasheed Bawa FG Announces … Read more
The presidency denies reports of President Tinubu ordering the suspension of NNPC CEO, Mele Kyari, dismissing them as false social media claims. Multiple sources confirm that there are no plans to suspend Kyari as NNPC boss, stating that the reports are untrue. The presidency has not issued any directive to suspend Kyari, according to … Read more
Naira depreciates further against the dollar at N472.50. Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, suspended; Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate) appointed as acting governor. $77.42 million traded at Investors and Exporters window. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Naira on Friday depreciated further against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging N472.50 to … Read more