The Federal Government has initiated the free conversion of petrol-powered commercial vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Zaria, Kaduna State. In Ibadan, around 100 commercial vehicles were converted to CNG at three locations: Mobil filling station on the Ibadan-Lagos expressway, Automation Auto Gas in Podo Industrial Village, and … Read more
The Nigerian Army announced on Wednesday that a military personnel who killed a 16-year-old protester in Zaria has been arrested. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Army spokesperson Onyema Nwachukwu disclosed in a statement that the incident occurred while soldiers were enforcing a 24-hour curfew in Kaduna and Zaria following reports of violence during the nationwide … Read more
Law student arrested for cyberbullying Police Officer on Facebook. He has confessed to making the post based on hearsay and has apologized for his actions. The arrest was made in connection with a land dispute and physical confrontation resolved by police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Bauchi Police Command have arrested a 34-year-old … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the eight lawmakers suspended by the Zamfara State House of Assembly stated on Sunday that they were forced to leave the state by political thugs after revealing the escalating insecurity in the region. Editor’s Pick Tinubu Speaks On Killing Of Military Officers In Delta, Reveals Next Plan Nigeria Needs A … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Maj.-Gen. John-Ochefu Ochai, on Wednesday, visited Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria to commend Prof. Umar Ka’oje for voluntarily returning N1,153,953.36 wrongly paid to him. The money was paid to the don after the expiration of his teaching contract with the nation’s apex … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State Government through the state’s Schools Quality Assurance Authority has shut down the Al-Azhar Academy, Zaria, following the death of a student. This news medium gathered that a student, Marwan Nuhu Sambo, was severely punished for absenteeism, leading to his death. Editors Pick Education Minister Tahir Mamman Reveals … Read more
Last week, Tinubu endorsed Abbas for Speaker of the House. On Monday, the APC nominated the lawmaker as the party’s preferred choice for the 10th assembly. He has weighed in on how he will lead the lower legislative chamber. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, an aspirant for the Speakership position in the … Read more
The APC holds a narrow majority in the House of Representatives. The majority puts the party in pole position to produce the next Speaker of the House. The president-elect has revealed his preferred choice for the position. Eko Hot Blog can authoritatively report that President-elect Bola Tinubu has endorsed Tajudeen Abbas, a member of the … Read more
The FEC approved the fund at its meeting on Wednesday. The fund is expected to kick-start the local assembly of training aircraft in Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation broke the news of the new funding. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.29bn for the assembling of Hungarian Magnus light … Read more
Buhari has nominated Adamu and Ahmed as CBN Deputy Governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the national assembly to screen his nominees as deputy governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). President Buhari on Tuesday forwarded the names of Aisha Ahmed and Edward Adamu to the Senate for confirmation. … Read more
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Prof. Isa Ali Pantami has approved the appointment of Barrister Bulus Samuila Yakubu as acting Post Master General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Poster Service (NIPOST) Eko Hot Blog reports that the appointment was sequel to the suspension of Dr. Ismail Adebayo … Read more
Six people have been reportedly killed and forty others injured as security operatives clash with Shiites in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than seven people were reportedly killed and forty injured on Monday, following a clash between the Islamic Movement of Nigeria and security operatives. In a short statement, IMN … Read more
Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway will soon be completed – FG …expresses delight that the construction on the two sections of the road is going on as scheduled. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes JUST IN: Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos JUST IN: Again, Another 3 Year Old Boy Declared … Read more
Abductors have killed 8-year-old girl after collecting N3m ransom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that abductors have killed eight-year-old Asma’u after collecting over N3m ransom in Zaria 42 days after she was kidnapped. The incident occurred barely 48 hours after five-year-old Hanifa AAbubaka was kidnapped and poisoned by her teacher in Kano. Read Also: BREAKING: Angry Youths … Read more
Bandits kill 9, Injure 5, Rustle hundreds of animals in fresh attacks in Kaduna EKO HOT BLOG reports that nine citizens have been killed, with five injured and hundreds of animals rustled by arm bandits during three attacks across Igabi and Zaria local government areas of Kaduna state. A statement by the Commissioner for Internal … Read more
Insecurity: Bandits abduct police officer’s wife, five others in Zaria EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected bandits on Friday night abducted six people, including a police officer’s wife when they invaded Wusasa community in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State A source who did not want his name mentioned, told newsmen in Kaduna that … Read more
…the bandits arrived at his house at about 11pm on Wednesday and shot him dead before abducting three of his children EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have again killed one Alhaji Habibu of Sayen Lenu in Dutsen Abba of Zaria Local Government Area in Kaduna and also kidnapped three of his children. Sayen lemu … Read more
Bandits have attacked communities and kidnapped children and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that bandits have again abducted five people in Dallatu and Kasuwar Da’a areas of Dutsen Abba in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This is happening 24 hours after bandits blocked the Kaduna-Zaria expressway and killed three people while abducting scores. … Read more
A popular Nigerian politician has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the national factional leader of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Professor Sule Bello, has passed away. It was gathered that the popular politician died on Sunday in Zaria, Kaduna State, at the age of 73 after a protracted illness. A source close to the family … Read more
President Buhari has made a new appointment. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr Usman Abubakar as the new Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Bida, Niger State. The approval of the new FMC Medical Director was made known via a letter signed by the Minister of State for Health, Dr (Senator) Adeleke … Read more