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The family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has called on the Nigerian Senate to provide pictorial or video evidence to substantiate claims of significant attendance at the burial events of their departed colleague. Senator Ubah, who served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream, passed away on July 26, 2024. Reports … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday deliberated on the 2025 appropriation bill of N3.005 trillion presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The proposal, unveiled last Thursday, was forwarded to a joint committee on appropriation and finance for a comprehensive review, with a directive to report back within a month. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens … Read more
Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa, the Village Head of Beli (Sarkin Beli) in Shira Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has passed away at the age of 111. The late monarch, who ruled for 91 years, died at the Federal Medical Center Azare in Katagum Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to reinstate a controversial military policy targeting transgender service members when he takes office in January 2025. Sources suggest the executive order, expected on his first day in office, will mandate the discharge of all transgender personnel from the United States military, potentially affecting around 15,000 individuals. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The hearing of a ₦50 billion lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government was postponed on Monday due to the absence of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
The prosecution of minors alongside other EndBadGovernance protesters ignited widespread outrage this past week, especially following allegations of mistreatment. Videos circulated online showing some of the young detainees collapsing in court, with claims of being roughly treated by the Nigerian police. The incident drew condemnation from human rights advocates, state governors, and prominent figures, including … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors over their accusations of electoral manipulation in the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. INEC had declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner with 291,667 votes, while PDP’s candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, … Read more
About three million electricity customers in Nigeria risk falling into estimated billing or experiencing power outages for failing to upgrade their prepaid meters, following the expiration of a government policy deadline on November 24, 2024. Reports indicate that nearly half of the 5.9 million metered consumers are affected. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to … Read more
A contentious debate is brewing in the House of Representatives as lawmakers prepare to deliberate on President Bola Tinubu’s $2.2 billion (₦1.77 trillion) external loan request to fund the ₦9.7 trillion deficit in the 2024 budget. The Senate has already approved the loan, leaving the House to make its decision this week. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
The Senate has announced that President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget to the National Assembly this week, as preparations intensify for the budget’s consideration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South) disclosed that the Finance Committee would meet with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on Monday to … Read more
The Presidency has dismissed assertions by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, that President Bola Tinubu is an accidental leader. Instead, it insists Tinubu is a well-prepared reformer whose administration is driving significant changes across the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement responding to Bishop Kukah’s remarks, the Special Adviser to … Read more
The Katsina State branch of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning that it will begin an indefinite strike over the state’s failure to implement the new minimum wage. The NLC has set a deadline of Monday, November 25, for the state government to provide a positive response regarding the payment of … Read more
The Lagos State Government has expressed strong support for the recent Supreme Court ruling that nullified the National Lottery Act, reinforcing the authority of state governments to regulate lotteries and gaming activities within their territories. In a statement released on Sunday by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, the government hailed the … Read more
The Federal Government has charged 332 newly promoted directors to take the lead in driving transformative reforms within Nigeria’s civil service. During a decoration ceremony held in Abuja, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, congratulated the directors and emphasized the significance of their new roles. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia … Read more
Leicester City Football Club has announced the dismissal of head coach Steve Cooper following a poor run of results in the English Premier League. The decision comes after just 12 games, with the Foxes languishing in 16th place on the table, only two points clear of the relegation zone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has outlined its strategy to reclaim power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The party emphasized that its first step towards achieving this goal is to unify all party members and organs at various levels. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The newly established State Assets Verification Committee will be tasked with assessing the state’s assets and liabilities during Obaseki’s tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
Electricity distribution companies in northern Nigeria recorded losses of approximately N74bn between July and September 2024, amid persistent blackouts and national grid collapses, according to the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In early November, the country experienced its 10th national grid collapse of the year, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirming the incident. … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and major oil marketers are engaged in discussions aimed at eliminating petrol importation by increasing reliance on the Dangote Refinery. The meeting, held at the NNPCL Towers in Abuja and chaired by NNPCL Group CEO Mele Kyari alongside the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, included representatives … Read more
Some federal lawmakers have refuted claims that governors are threatening to deny them re-election tickets in 2027 over their support for President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. This denial follows reports by Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, who alleged that certain governors were pressuring lawmakers to withdraw their backing for the … Read more