There is renewed hope for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, revealed that significant progress has been made through high-level negotiations with key authorities to secure his freedom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kalu shared this optimistic … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu ordered the release of minors who were facing treason charges, citing humanitarian reasons for the decision. Shettima explained that, despite the presence of video and photographic evidence of some protesters’ actions — including footage allegedly uploaded by the individuals themselves — the President chose … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of minors aged 12 to 16 who were facing treason charges for their involvement in the August hunger protest. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform Bill From … Read more
The Federal Government is reportedly considering dropping treason charges against over 100 #EndBadGovernance protesters. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has received the case files and is reviewing them to determine the next steps. Following public criticism, the Nigeria Police Force defended its actions, stating that it followed due process when arraigning … Read more
Drew Povey, the Briton accused of inciting insurrection against President Bola Tinubu’s government, has urged the Nigerian authorities not to equate protests with treason. Responding to allegations that he was building a network of sleeper cells to topple the administration and plunge the nation into chaos, Povey, who the Nigerian government claims also goes by … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of ten #EndBadGovernance protesters at Kuje Correctional Centre while their bail applications are pending. The court is scheduled to consider these applications on September 11. The 5th defendant, the only female among the accused, has been directed to remain at Suleja Correctional Centre. During the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has requested the Federal High Court to transfer him to Kuje prison. He claimed that the Department of State Services lacks adequate medical facilities for his treatment and suggested that there is a plot for him to perish … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Foremost Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has leveled serious accusations against former President Muhammadu Buhari, alleging his involvement in the death of his mother and a sibling. During a poignant visit to the palace of the monarch in Igboho town, Oyo State, Igboho also claimed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court today rejected a plea for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The apex court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim but written by Justice Garba Lawal, voided the October 2022 ruling by the Court of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Simon Ekpa, the leader of a faction of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) known as auto pilots, has given the federal government an ultimatum to release IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. He said that another 3-weeks civil disobedience over the continued detention of Kanu would continue if his demand is not … Read more
Russian Journalist Ivan Safronov has been sentenced to 22-year in prison for treason charges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Russian court has sentenced the journalist Ivan Safronov to 22 years in prison on trumped-up treason charges, a record sentence that has shocked friends and supporters who gathered in court on Monday to protest … Read more