Tinubu’s Govt Dragged To Court Over Failure To Account For Loans By Ex-presidents

Loans By Ex-presidents

Tinubu’s Govt Dragged To Court Over Failure To Account For Loans By Ex-presidents by SERAP. Lawsuit seeks to compel disclosure of loan agreements and spending particulars, emphasizing transparency and accountability in public spending. Transparency in government finances essential for democratic governance, citizens’ right to information crucial for assessing government performance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Socio-Economic … Read more

Pastor Halts Tithe, Offering Collection Amid Economic Hardship

halts tithe

Pastor Oye Baruwa halts tithe and offering collections at his church amid economic hardship Decision driven by concern for struggling congregation amidst rising costs of living Initiates proactive measures including free food distribution to support community, challenges traditional views on offerings EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pastor Oye Baruwa, who leads the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church’s … Read more

Fresh Jobs Coming As Nine Ministries Prepare For Proposals Submission

Nine Ministries

Nine federal ministries are preparing to present new policy documents to the Federal Executive Council within six weeks. The proposed policies aim to sustain economic growth, generate revenue, and create jobs. Strategic partnerships and policy frameworks will be essential for achieving the ambitious goal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that to sustain the economic drive of the … Read more

Pay ₦60,000 Minimum Wage Or Resign- Labour Tells Governors

Labour Tells Governors

Pay ₦60,000 Minimum Wage Or Step Down – Labour Tells Governors. The NGF claimed the proposed wage is too high and would force states to use all federal funds for salaries. Labour leaders stressed that governance includes worker welfare and not just infrastructure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Organized labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) … Read more

Rivers APC Backs Fubara As Unopposed 2027 Gubernatorial Candidate

Fubara PDP BoT Visit

 APC Backs Fubara as the consensus candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election. Joe Korka-Waadah emphasizes the decision aims for continuity, stability, and unity through a new political movement. Stakeholders are rallying around Fubara, with the possibility of him being the sole candidate in 2027. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress … Read more

Tension Rises In Aba As Soldiers Retaliate After Colleagues’ Deaths

Tension Rises In Aba

Tension Rises In Aba As Soldiers Retaliate After Colleagues’ Deaths. The military’s retributive actions, including helicopter patrols and forceful hotel searches. Governor Alex Otti’s reassurances have not alleviated the tension. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the city of Aba in Abia State has been engulfed in tension following a series of reprisal actions by soldiers in … Read more

Peter Obi Applauds South African Election, Describes Nigeria’s 2023 Election As A ‘Show of Shame’

South African election

  Peter Obi praises South African election transparency, contrasts with Nigeria’s 2023 election. Obi, former LP presidential candidate, highlights disparities in democratic processes via official X handle. South African election lauded for robustness and online result dissemination; Nigeria’s electoral process criticized for lack of transparency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter … Read more

₦19.5 Billion Approved For Rebuilding Rivers Assembly Chamber, Additional Healthcare Upgrades

Rivers Assembly Chamber

₦19.5 Billion Approved For Rebuilding Rivers Assembly, Additional Healthcare Upgrades. ₦26.35 billion budget approved for renovating zonal hospitals, Bonny General Hospital, and building a new General Hospital in Rumuigbo. Existing contracts for zonal hospitals terminated; new contracts to be awarded for project completion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration in Rivers State has … Read more

Five Trapped As Storey Building Collapses In Abia, Rescue Efforts Intensify

Building Collapses In Abia

Five workers trapped in collapsed building in Umumbi, Abia State; three carpenters survive. Building expert blames substandard materials and lack of certified engineer for collapse. Local authorities mobilize heavy-duty equipment for urgent rescue operation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least five individuals working at a construction site were reportedly trapped under a three-story building that … Read more

One-Month Free Subscription: Multichoice Reacts To Court Ruling

Multichoice Reacts To Court Ruling

Multichoice Reacts To Court Ruling on one-month free subscription for GOTV, DSTV Multichoice Nigeria faces ₦150 million fine for contesting court jurisdiction. Legal dispute unfolds as Multichoice announces appeal against tribunal ruling EKO HOT BLOG reports that Multichoice Nigeria has announced its decision to appeal the ruling of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) on … Read more

Autopsy Uncovers Key Details In Mohbad’s Mysterious Death

Mohbad's Mysterious Death

Autopsy Uncovers Key Details In Mohbad’s Mysterious Death. Toxicology testing revealed presence of Diphenhydramine but not in lethal range. Controversy surrounds Mohbad’s demise, with fans demanding justice and accusations directed at former associates.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that nearly a year after his death, an autopsy conducted on the body of Nigerian rapper and singer Ilerioluwa … Read more

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of NOK University, Related Assets To FG

NOK University

High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of NOK University and related assets to the Federal Government. The court ruled that the university failed to prove that the assets were not acquired with proceeds of crime. Additional investments by Hassan, including Gwasmyen Water Factory, Gwasmyen International Hotel, and Gwasmyen Event Centre, are also subject … Read more

BREAKING: Rethink ₦60,000 Minimum Wage Proposal, It’s Unsustainable – State Govs Tell FG

Minimum Wage Proposal

Rethink ₦60,000 Minimum Wage Proposal, It’s Unsustainable, State Governors Tell FG. NLC and TUC initiated an indefinite strike but agreed to a one-week relaxation for further negotiations. Governors argue that implementing the ₦60,000 minimum wage would force some states to borrow funds to pay salaries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states … Read more

Former NMA Director General Ferdinand Agu Is Dead

Ferdinand Agu

  Former Director General of the National Maritime Authority, Ferdinand Agu has passed away. Agu served as Senior Special Assistant to former President Jonathan and received numerous accolades. He was celebrated for his public service, advocacy for youth mentorship, and contributions to national development EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Director General of the now-defunct … Read more

IPOB Rejects Proposal For New State In South-East Nigeria

IPOB Rejects

  IPOB rejects a legislative proposal to create a new state in Nigeria’s South-East region. The bill, sponsored by Representative Ikenga Ugochinyere, aims to establish Orlu State, increasing the total number of states from 36 to 37. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, stated that the Igbo people prefer a referendum for independence over the creation of … Read more

Obidient Movement Towers Above Labour Party, Says Yunusa Tanko

Yunusa Tanko

Yunusa Tanko clarified that the Obidient Movement is larger and operates independently of the Labour Party. The movement focuses on good governance and is willing to challenge both the Labour Party and Peter Obi if necessary. The Labour Party recently renamed its Directorate of Obidient Affairs to the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration after receiving … Read more

Private Sector Endorses ₦60,000 Minimum Wage, Cautions On Higher Wages

Minimum Wage Proposal

The Organized Private Sector (OPS) supports a ₦60,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. OPS warns that wages over ₦100,000 could harm small and medium-sized enterprises. If wages exceed ₦100,000, OPS members would seek tax relief or exemptions from the government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Organized Private Sector (OPS) has expressed its approval of a … Read more

Reps Review: Nigerian Schools’ Curricula To Be Enriched With Problem-Solving Skills

Unelected Officials Reps

The House of Representatives passed a motion for the review of Nigeria’s school curriculum. The motion, titled “Review of the Nigerian Curriculum for Primary and Secondary Schools in Line with Current Global Market Needs and Contemporary Realities,” was moved by Bamidele Salam. Salam highlighted the need to prioritize critical thinking and problem-solving skills over rote … Read more

Saudi Arabia Declares Sallah: Dhul Hijjah Crescent Sighted

Saudi Arabia Declares Sallah

Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, starting the 12th Islamic month. Hajj pilgrimage for 1445 AH-2024 will begin on June 14, with Arafah Day on June 15. Eid Al-Adha will be observed on June 16, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, … Read more