EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has said the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, will appear before the agency for more questioning.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Tuesday stormed the city of Nnewi in Anambra State to mobilize support ahead of the February 25 elections.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed on Tuesday said the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 presidential election, Bola Tinubu are ageing.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, has said that Igbos will vote for the All Progressives Congress and its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu In the upcoming presidential election because of the Second Niger Bridge constructed by the administration of the President Buhari.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has dissociated its Directorate of Diaspora Affairs from the viral video of the brand wine being circulated on social media.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the family members of Muda Balogun, a murder victim, attended the arraignment of his alleged killers on Monday.
Eko Hot Blog reports that some commercial banks have stopped collecting the old naira notes from customers.
October 2022 saw an outpour of appreciation to the CBN from many Nigerians for the Naira Redesign initiative, with the governing body confidently assuring the nation that the change would bring positive results, especially as regards the 2023 general elections.
Before President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn into office in 2015, Nigerians experienced an annual ritual of queuing at the fueling stations towards the end of the year. This tedious ritual almost became history during the tenure of Buhari or so Nigerians thought.
As Nigeria gears up for the imminent 2023 Presidential Election, one name that continues to reverberate like a drumbeat across the political arena is Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State who has carved a reputation as a titan in the political sphere. But what remains to be seen is whether Tinubu’s star will shine bright enough to guide him to victory or will fade into the night. Will Tinubu rise like a phoenix or be relegated to the annals of history as another footnote in the grand narrative of Nigerian politics?
If there’s one skill that the Manchester City manager has honed to a razor-sharp edge since the time in the English Premier League, it’s the art of sounding the alarm at the first sign of adversity. He’s quick to cry foul whenever the playing field tilts against his team or when the heat becomes too intense to bear. Like a sentinel standing guard, he’s always ready to raise a flag, determined to protect his charges from danger.
Eko Hot Blog reports that a new Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has assumed duty at the Lagos State Police Command.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 8th-day Fidau prayer for Madam Mumimat Olabisi Ayanwale was held on Sunday, February 13, 2023, amid glowing tributes of a life well-spent and dedicated towards the advancement of humanity.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Major General Vladimir Makarov died of an apparent suicide in a Moscow suburb on Monday, weeks after being axed by Vladimir Putin.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has deployed nuclear-capable warships in the Baltic sea for the first time in 30 years, Norway has warned.
One student was a fraternity chapter president. Another was a science student with fond memories of her days as a high-school athlete — and the third was a frequent volunteer who wanted to become a pediatrician.
California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein ended months of speculation Tuesday, announcing she wouldn’t run for re-election.
Are you looking for profitable small business ideas to start up in 2023? It becomes recommendable to take on a small-scale business and later on, grow it as much as you would want.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speed Darlington, a popular Nigerian singer and rapper, has shared his thoughts on why many entertainers opt for baby mamas instead of getting married.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that film actress and skit maker Favour Daniels has tragically passed away at the age of 26, following a boat accident.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has spoken highly of the club’s current manager, Graham Potter amidst criticisms on the Englishman.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has opened up about his best memory at the club, revealing that it was winning the UEFA Champions League in 2021.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United striker, Mason Greenwood will not play for the club this season, as they continue an internal investigation.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea manager, Graham Potter has dismissed reports of a problem between Mykhaylo Mudryk and Marc Cucurella after the Ukrainian star’s social media activity.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 32 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent.
The Department of State Services on Tuesday said the interrogation of a former Minister of Aviation and Director of Special Projects and New Media for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Femi Fani-Kayode, is not over.
The DSS invited Fani-Kayode on Monday over a series of tweets he made over the weekend, alleging that some high-ranking military officers met with the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, with a view to carry out a coup.
Although, Fani-Kayode, after being interrogated yesterday, admitted that he was wrong by failing to clarify things with relevant authorities before making the controversial statement, adding that he could have been more circumspect and handled things differently.
However, after a five-hour long interrogation session, the DSS has now said the chapter of interrogation into the matter is not closed. The agency also warned political parties to apply restraint in their comments during the period of the elections.
The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has charged journalists in the state to ensure a peaceful and inclusive reporting of the forthcoming general election, warning the media not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to fan the embers of disunity through hate speech and derogatory comments.
Obaseki said this when he received members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Edo State, who were on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Benin City.
The governor said, “As media men and women, we have a role to play in helping, elevating, and lifting the conversation by focusing on the issues and stop trading abuses, and harassing people. When people who are not supposed to talk speak, we should step up and condemn them. When someone who has managed a state as a governor goes out and begins to preach violence, there is no justification or excuse for that.
“We must lend our voices as this election will come and go. There will be winners and losers and Nigeria will continue. The will of the people will prevail in this election, as INEC is working hard to get it right. We pray for a free, fair, credible, and well-conducted election. We will all agree with the outcome when the result is announced.”
The division within the ranks of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers state may have been laid to rest, ahead of Wednesday’s Presidential rally in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
Governor Nyesom Wike had approved the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Elekahia, Port Harcourt for the party’s Presidential Campaign Council.
To this effect, the chairman, Local Organising Committee for the Presidential rally, Chief Tony Okocha, led an inspection of the venue where facilities and equipment were being mounted on Sunday.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that the invitation of Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation on Monday was in respect of an investigation.
Dr Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations Officer of DSS, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Afunanya said the investigation was in respect of some of the former minister’s allegations and insinuations relating to issues relevant to National Security.
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, says there is no cause for concern on the safety of NYSC members that will participate in the general elections.
According to him, adequate security has been provided for all personnel, including the NYSC members, that are involved in the elections.
Ahmed spoke at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch “A” Stream I Orientation Course in Paiko community of Paikoro Local Government Areas of Niger.
He explained that the scheme had discussed with the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies on the provision of sufficient security.
Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, on Tuesday, promised to consider a review of the allowances of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state.
Sanwo-Olu conveyed his intention while responding to a request by Mrs. Yetunde Baderinwa, the NYSC coordinator in the state.
Baderinwa made the request during the closing ceremony of the 2023 Batch A, Stream 1 orientation course held at NYSC camp, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos.
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has described claims in some quarters that the G-5 governors fondly called the Integrity Group is either dead or disintegrated as false.
The Governor explained the group of five Governors fighting for justice, equity and fairness in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had not lost steam and would execute its plan at the February 25 presidential poll.
Wike spoke on Tuesday during the Rivers’ PDP campaign in Ahoada East Local Government Area.
Despite the claims of disintegration, none of the Governors, including Wike; Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia); Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Enugu; Samuel Ortom (Benue) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo) participated in the presidential campaign of the PDP.
Afew hours before the Supreme Court decision on the cash swap policy, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele said there is no need to shift the February 10 deadline.
The CBN announced the N200, N500 and N1,000 notes will cease to be legal tenders from February 10.
Emefiele said in Abuja on Tuesday that there was no need to shift the deadline despite a Supreme Court last week ordering the Federal Government and CBN not to enforce the deadline.
He spoke when he met members of the diplomatic community in Nigeria at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Nigerians have lamented telecommunications network failure during Valentine’s Day celebrations in Nigeria.
Checks by DAILY POST revealed that The MTN network was down around 3:45 pm on Tuesday.
Some subscribers could not make calls, send texts and receive calls.
Glory Nkoro, a telecommunications subscriber in Abuja, said she could not make a call, browse or send text messages due to her network blackout.
“Around 3:40 pm today, I experienced a total network blackout on my MTN line; I could not make calls, text, or browse. Honestly, it was a terrible Valentine’s Day.
The Ogun State Government has filed an application at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, seeking to join Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara States, in a suit against the Federal Government of Nigeria, over the demonetization policy which introduced new versions of N200, N500 and N1000.
The state, in a Motion of Notice filed by its counsel, Afe Babalola and Co, on February 13, sought to be joined as 4th plaintiff/applicant, in a suit number SC/CV/162/2023.
The applicant in the Notice further stated that it sought to be a co-plaintiff for the just and effective determination in the suit instituted by the other three plaintiffs.
The plaintiff also notified the Supreme Court that it shall rely on all the processes already filed in this action in addition to the affidavit in support of the application.
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