EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday called for the quick prosecution of all those arrested for vote-buying during the Ekiti State governorship election.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has promised that the Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway, two portions of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano motorway, will be completed before the end of the year.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has vowed not to allow Fulanis Islamize Nigeria.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa has reportedly informed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that his WAEC certificate is missing.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his decision to stick with Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa despite pressure to replace him.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, has found himself at the centre of the face-off between the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar, and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, which is tearing the main opposition party apart, ahead of the 2023 general elections.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okey Onyekanma, a former deputy speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly and a representative for the Mbaitoli state constituency, has asked Muhammed Berde, the state’s commissioner of police, to begin criminal proceedings against Uzoma Egemba, a guardian who was detained in Owerri on Thursday after being accused of scalding his 12-year-old maid Chimkamso Ekeocha’s buttocks
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s eastern city of Lysychansk is at the centre of competing claims, with both Russian and Ukrainian forces saying they are in control
EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the G7 leaders discuss how best to deal with Russia during these turbulent economic times.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that three police officers have been shot dead in the US state of Kentucky while trying to serve a warrant on a man accused of domestic violence.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has asked Manchester United to let him leave this summer if the club receives a reasonable transfer offer.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea has suffered another transfer blow from Barcelona after they reached an agreement with Ousmane Dembele over a new contract.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United have been dealt a crushing blow in their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as Barca president Joan Laporta insists that the Dutchman is ‘not for sale’.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 52 pool results are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday departed Lagos for Accra, Ghana to represent Nigeria at the 61st Ordinary Session of the Authority of the Economic Community of West Africa States Heads of State and Government to be held on Sunday.
Osinbajo will represent the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) at the summit and join other leaders to deliberate on political and security issues in the region.
This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, on Saturday.
The statement partly read, “Prof. Osinbajo, standing in for President Muhammadu Buhari at the summit, will join other leaders to deliberate and take decisions on the political, security and humanitarian issues among others regarding the sub-region at the regular ECOWAS summit.
Ekiti State Governor-elect, Biodun Oyebanji, has said that he would sustain his consultations with major stakeholders and leaders in the state till his inauguration in October.
Oyebanji said that the efforts were part of his resolve to close ranks with passionate Ekiti leaders and carry them along in the affairs of the state.
He added that regular consultations with stakeholders and leaders would be a major feature of his administration’s public engagement policy.
The Ekiti state governor-elect gave the assurance in a statement by his media aide, Raheem Adegbola, in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, titled, ‘Ekiti governor-elect intensifies consultation, visits Olanipekun, Falana, Adesina’.
Former Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, has decried the migration of Nigerians to European countries for greener pastures through Libya.
The PUNCH reports that no fewer than 774 stranded Nigerians have been repatriated from Libya between August ,2021 and June 1, 2022.
But Shettima believed that the country must be fixed to put a stop to migration of citizens crossing through the desert from Nigeria to Libya with the hope of getting to Europe.
He spoke at the investiture ceremony of the Managing Editor, Northern Operations of The Nation newspapers, Yusuf Ali, as the 11th president of the Rotary club of Abuja, Maitama.
THE Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Honourable Justice Ekaete Obot, has granted pardon to a total of twenty-one inmates during her inspection tour of correctional facilities across the state last week.
The Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Correctional Service, Akwa Ibom State Command Mr. Richard Metong disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen weekend in Uyo.
Metong who also disclosed that the CJ who was on her maiden visit to the custodial centres was well received and conducted round the facilities on inspection by the respective officers incharge at each of the centres.
He added that the officers incharge of the various centres while welcoming the CJ and her entourage also used the opportunity to highlight some of the challenges bedeviling the facilities and the service at large.
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed shock and grief over the sudden death of the member representing Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency of Edo State, Hon. Jude Ise-Idehen.
In a statement signed by the the minority leader of the House, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu on Saturday, the caucus described the deceased as a humble, peaceful, dedicated, hardworking lawmaker.
“Our hearts bleed. Indeed, Nigeria has lost a patriot; a vibrant and selfless legislator who remained steadfast in his commitment towards the unity, stability and development of our dear nation.
“Hon. Jude Ise-Idehen was a humble, peaceful, dedicated, hardworking and remarkably focused lawmaker; a very kind-hearted and amiable personality who loved Nigerians and stood for the rights and interest of the people.
The youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC, has appealed to the Catholic authorities to forgive Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka and reopen the Adoration Ministry.
It will be recalled that the ministry was shut down after Mbaka’s outburst against the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.
In a statement made available to journalists, the OYC said the prolonged closure of the Adoration Ministry may affect many homes which benefit either through direct employment or charity intervention by the ministry.
The statement was signed by the OYC National President, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike and the Secretary, Comrade Obinna Achionye.
The abrupt resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammed as the 17th Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) manifested as a rude shock to everyone during the week. It sent many tongues wagging. His resignation from service did not come without intrigues. The 68-year-old reportedly resigned on the grounds of ill health. His resignation comes about 18 months before his retirement in December 2023, when he will clock 69.
Recall that Tanko was sworn in as substantive CJN on July 24, 2019, about six months after he assumed office in an acting capacity. His predecessor, ex-CJN Walter Onnoghen, was suspended in controversial circumstances by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2019 over allegations of non-asset declaration.
According to Tanko’s profile on the websites of the Supreme Court and the National Judicial Council, he studied law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria from 1976-1980 and then at the Nigerian Law School where he was called to the bar in 1981.
Tanko served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria since 2005 and the CJN since 2019. He was formerly a Justice of the Nigerian Courts of Appeal.
Actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh has said she no longer sees herself as an actress anymore while noting that she cannot deny her talent.
This is coming after Tonto Dikeh was announced the running mate of Tonte Ibraye, the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Rivers State.
The single mother on an Instagram live said the reason she opted for politics while her acting career takes the back seat becomes she doesn’t see herself as an actress anymore.
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has vowed not to allow Fulanis Islamize Nigeria.
IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, claimed that Igbos are being targeted because they stopped Fulanis from Islamizing the Southeast and Nigeria.
Powerful alleged that terrorist groups like bandits, Boko Haram, Ansaru and ISWAP are targeting Igbo soldiers
A statement by Powerful reads partly: “The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of our great leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu condemn the recent pre-planned attack by bandits, Boko Haram, Ansaru and ISWAP terrorists that consumed the lives of young Igbo soldiers and (Christian) Military officers who recently passed out from the Nigerian war training college at Jaji Kaduna state.
The Zamfara State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has concluded its 2022 triennial delegates conference with the election of Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare as chairman.
Maizare will oversee the affairs of the council in the next three years.
DAILY POST reports that Maizare defeated his closest rival, Comrade Nasiru Shehu Aula with 68 votes to 31.
In the Treasurership contest, Comrade Jamilu Sani Tsafe also scored 68 votes to defeat Comrade Yakubu Kaura, who polled 31 votes.
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