UN suspends humanitarian air service in northeast Nigeria over $5.4m funding gap. The shutdown threatens aid delivery to displaced, hunger-stricken communities in Borno and Yobe. UN warns millions risk worsening isolation amid global donor fatigue. The United Nations (UN) has suspended a key humanitarian air service in Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast due to a severe funding … Read more
Osun, Lagos Maintain Strong Lead National Registration Hits 2.5M Widening Gap in Voter Engagement The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a comprehensive breakdown of the online voter pre-registration exercise, indicating that over 2.5 million Nigerians have registered. According to Eko Hot Blog the data reveals a clear and decisive lead for the Southwest, … Read more
By the time the dust settled, Mafa had been reduced to ashes One of the bloodiest episodes in recent memory The once-thriving community of Mafa in northeastern Nigeria’s Yobe State was recently plunged into chaos and devastation following a violent assault by the extremist group Boko Haram. The villagers, gripped by fear and insecurity for … Read more
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … Read more
I am not opposed by LG autonomy, Gov Buni stated Gov Buni say his administration is aimed at complementing LGs efforts Gov Buni highlights challenges of possible LG autonomy Eko Hot Blog reports that Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni said he is not opposed to the idea on local government autonomy across the country. … Read more
Rising Food Costs Plague Nigerian States Economic Hardship Deepens Across the Nation NBS Report Unveils Shocking Disparities Eko Hot Blog reports that the latest National Bureau of Statistics report has unveiled a grim reality. “The situation is dire, and families are struggling to put food on the table,” a government official stated. Editor’s Pick Admiring … Read more
Alarming food insecurity in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states $306 million appeal launched for emergency aid Collaborative effort to address malnutrition and save lives Eko Hot Blog reports that in a concerted effort, the Nigerian government and global partners have unveiled a $306 million appeal to combat the worsening food and nutrition crisis plaguing the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the military has received an order from a Federal High Court in Borno to release at least 313 suspected terrorists. The decision of the court to release the suspects was based on the lack of evidence to incriminate them following the investigation. Editor’s Picks Tinubu Appoints Dangote, Elumelu, Others To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Musa Mustapha, as the winner of the Yobe East Senatorial bye-election which was held Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge In Lone Accident Tinubu Deploys 140 Officials To Monitor Performance Of Ministers Subsidy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC, swept Lagos, Oyo and Ondo and was leading in Yobe as results of the re-run and bye-elections to fill 57 legislative vacancies across 26 states in the country, trickled in, yesterday. However, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, won the Yenagoa Constituency II re-run election … Read more
Lawan has congratulated the Mai Mala Buni after winning re-election bid. Buni was declared winner of the Yobe state election on Sunday by the INEC. Buni won in all the 17 local government areas of the state with a total of 317,113 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Ahmad Lawan has congratulated the … Read more
Mai Mala Buni has won Yobe state Governship Elections. The PDP candidate will complete his 2nd term in office. He pulled a total of 317, 113 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mai Mala Buni, has been re-elected Governor of Yobe State winning in all the 17 local government areas of the state with a … Read more
In 2022, INEC announced that the governorship and House of Assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023, two weeks after the presidential and National Assembly elections. But, days before the election, INEC shifted the elections to March 18, 2023, due to the reconfiguration of key election tools, BVAS machines. The time has finally come … Read more
Atiku has emerged winner of the Presidential Election in Yobe. Tinubu came second with over 150,000 votes. Lawan also won the Yobe Senatorial seat. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has been declared the winner of the presidential election in Yobe State. This online media … Read more
The FEC has approved $23m for power projects in two states. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $23.9 million for the construction of power substations in Gaidam, Yobe State, and Zing in Taraba State. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians To Monitor Capital Projects In Real-time As Buhari Launches Eyemark App Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Another prominent PDP chieftain has joined APC on the Yobe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Yobe State, Haladu Mohammed, has dumped the party to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) camp. This online media platform gathered that the politician was officially received into the APC … Read more
Tinubu, Shettima’s Wives donated N20m to flood victims in Yobe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a delegation of the All Progressives Congress women’s campaign team led by the wives of the presidential and vice presidential candidates of the party, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Hajiya Nana Shettima, respectively, have donated N20 million to 400 flood victims … Read more
The Federal High Court in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, has nullified the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections for Fika East and Jakusko state constituencies. Eko Hot Blog reports that the court nullified the election for noncompliance with the provisions of the Election Act and ordered the APC to conduct fresh primaries within 14 … Read more
Peter Obi visited Governor Ortom of Benue State to commiserate with him over the flood disaster in his state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has visited Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State following the flood disaster in his state. The former Governor of Anambra State met … Read more
NDLEA says nine Ghanaians have gotten eight years in jail for smuggling cannabis into Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced nine Ghanaians to eight years imprisonment each for “attempting” to smuggle cannabis into Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: I Can’t Publicly Choose Between Tinubu And Obi – Ngige … Read more