Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded sharply to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s year-end press conference on Thursday, mocking the Kremlin leader with a crude remark in an online comment. During the conference, Putin praised the power of the Oreshnik, a new nuclear-capable ballistic missile that Russia recently launched at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. He also … Read more
Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyetoye Olufayo II, the Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, was prevented from attending Sunday service at the Catholic Church in the Oro community. In response, he attended a service at the First Baptist Church in Oro instead. According to reports, the Catholic church was locked by … Read more
Tensions have soared in Umuchima, a village in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, after unknown gunmen allegedly killed a local resident accused of informing the Nigerian Army about their activities. Earlier in the week, operatives of the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force, under the South-East Operation “Udo Ka,” dismantled a suspected … Read more
Tension has escalated in Enugu, the Coal City capital, after a police officer from the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command allegedly shot and killed popular Ogene musician Igbo Jah. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that angry youths are staging protests by setting bonfires in the Obiagu and Asata areas of the city. Reports … Read more
The Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Epe, Com.Moibi Ibrahim, has called on the youth in the community to remain calm and avoid any form of destructive actions after the recent vandalism of the high-tension cable that are newly installed. The cable, which was located around Sala (Isimi Lagos), was damaged … Read more
Tension has enveloped the Ajiran community in the Agungi area of Lekki, Lagos State, after gunmen brutally murdered Demola, the first son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Chief Tijani Akinloye. The tragic incident reportedly took place on Monday morning near Ebano Supermarket along Chevron Drive. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against … Read more
Blessing Agbebaku, the Edo Assembly speaker, unilaterally suspended three lawmakers. The suspension follows alleged juju scare and a plot to impeach Agbebaku and other principal officers. Tension rises as suspended lawmakers protest and demand voting rights in the Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Blessing Agbebaku, the speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly representing … Read more
Toyin Abraham surprises fans by ending feud with Funke Akindele and Mercy Aigbe. Social media explodes with positive reactions to the reconciliation gesture. Fans express hope for a newfound unity among leading figures in Nollywood. Eko hot blog reports that In a surprising turn of events, Toyin Abraham, a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium in Owerri, the Imo State capital, following the gruesome murder of a couple identified as Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Owobo by three unknown gunmen on Sunday night. This online media platform gathered that Mr. Owobo, a retired Assistant Superintendent of Police from Edo State, was killed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have shot and killed a councillor representing Eha-Ulo ward in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council in Enugu State, Nelson Sylvester, popularly known as Ofunwa. It was learnt that the lawmaker was murdered on Sunday night at his residence in Eha-Alumonah. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, … Read more
INEC halted the collation of Enugu governorship election results due to a controversy over the presentation of voters. The Labour Party’s candidate filed a petition alleging that BVAS was not used during elections at the LGA. The situation has caused supporters of both parties to claim victory, leading to rising tension in the state. EKO … Read more
There has been tension in Lagos communities over death of transport union leader EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was confusion and fear in the state communities after Mile 12 Branch Chairman of the Lagos State Park Management Committee, Sulaimon Lawal, also known as Ariku, was assassinated on Sunday afternoon by suspected cult members. … Read more
Borno State Police Command has areasted the leader of NNPP in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the heavily armed security personnel of the Nigeria Police Force have reportedly arrested the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Borno State. Reports at the moment revealed that the personnel on Thursday … Read more
President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had a lengthy and open discussion regarding Taiwan on Thursday The two presidents decided to start planning their first face-to-face summit EDITOR’S PICK: Terrorist Raid Military Checkpoint, Reportedly Kills Soldiers In Niger EFCC Nabs 13 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Rivers Jandor Accuses Lagos Govt Of Frustrating … Read more
Tension Continues In Abuja As Soldiers Mount Checkpoints To Track Fleeing Terrorists According to recent reports, soldiers have taken over various security checkpoints in and around the nation’s capital city to track fleeing terrorists EDITOR’S PICK: IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His … Read more
Tension in Enugu Over Rumoured Enforcement of IPOB Sit-at-home Order EKO HOT BLOG reports that Enugu is tense following speculation of the IPOB’s sit-at-home order being enforced. On Monday morning, tensions were palpable in Enugu State’s capital, following a stampede in the state’s Old Park, Okpara Avenue axis. People were alleged to be fleeing helter-skelter … Read more
Cameroonian separatists attack Nigerian village, kill chief, 10 others The Ambazonian separatist soldiers attacked Manga village which is a border community between Taraba State and Republic of Cameroon in Takum LGA EKO HOT BLOG reports that Cameroonian separatist forces fighting for an independent Ambazonia attacked Manga in Takum LGA of Taraba State early Wednessday and … Read more
Tensions trail as Cameroonian troops invade Taraba communities, harass villagers As a result of the instability, some residents have been forced to flee to Taraba. Ekohotblog reports that some Cameroonian soldiers have attacked and harassed people in Taraba State. According to Amamzalla John Danladi Joseph, Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Area. According to Joseph, the … Read more
This is a trying time for the Mohammadu Buhari administration following the heartbreaking death of the powerful Chief of Staff and personal gatekeeper to the President of the federal republic of Nigeria, Malam Abba Kyari. The disagreement inside the kitchen cabinet of the President had not been the same since the unfortunate news. The President, … Read more