ECOWAS Committees Advocate For Abolition Of Residence Permit System

ECOWAS Residence Permit System

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) committees on Social Affairs, Gender and Women Empowerment, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Political Affairs, Peace, Security, and the African Peer Review Mechanism (MAEP), have called for the elimination of the residence permit system within member states. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old … Read more

Abuja Court Dismisses Suit Over #EndBadGovernance Protesters

Court Suit #EndBadGovernance Protesters

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the #EndBadGovernance protesters, along with the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Chiefs of Army and Defence Staff. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter … Read more

FG Implements “No Work, No Pay” Policy As Resident Doctors Strike

Resident Doctors Strike Work Pay

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has invoked the “No Work, No Pay” policy against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) following their seven-day warning strike. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions … Read more

Nigerian Govt Mandates Price Cuts, Traders Face Jail Time If Non-Compliant

Food Prices Rice

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed traders across the country to reduce the prices of goods. Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, issued the directive on Thursday, granting traders a one-month grace period to comply. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds … Read more

Akwa Ibom Commissioner Of Police, Waheed Ayilara, Dies After Surgery

Akwa Ibom Commissioner Of Police Dies

The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, Waheed Ayilara, has passed away. Ayilara died early Thursday morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, following a prostate cancer surgery he underwent the previous day. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister … Read more

Nigerian Govt Asked To Regulate TikTok Amid Rising Bandit Activity

Regulate TikTok

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bashir Ahmad, has urged the federal government to impose strict regulations on TikTok in Nigeria, particularly in response to content featuring bandits. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking … Read more

Plateau Assembly Reduces Local Government Tenure To Two Years

Plateau Assembly Local Government Tenure

The Plateau House of Assembly has approved an amendment reducing the tenure of elected local government officials from three years to two, as part of the newly revised Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) Law of 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more

Vacancy: Bereline Farm Seeks HR Assistant For Imo State

Bereline Farm Imo

Job Opportunity: Human Resource Assistant at Bereline Farm, Imo State Bereline Farm, a leader in agriculture and sustainability, is seeking a Human Resource Assistant to join their team in Imo State. This position is essential for providing administrative support to the Human Resource Manager, ensuring smooth HR operations across various functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee … Read more

EFCC Investigates Pastor Adeboye’s Son For Alleged Misappropriation Of Kaduna Road Fund

EFCC Adeboye's Son Kaduna

Adeolu Adeboye, son of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, is reportedly under investigation by the EFCC for allegedly misappropriating over ₦8 billion received from the Kaduna State Government for a road construction project. Despite receiving the funds, only 30% of the project was completed before it was abandoned. … Read more

WASSCE: National Assembly Intervenes In Age Limit Controversy

National Assembly Age Limit

The National Assembly has intervened in the controversy surrounding the Federal Government’s proposal to set an age limit of 18 years for students to sit for the West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The proposal, announced by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has been met with widespread criticism from various quarters, … Read more

Husband Seeks Help As 54-Year-Old Wife Gives Birth To 11 Babies In Cotonou

54-Year-Old Gives Birth 11 Babies

A 54-year-old Alake Latoyosi has delivered eleven (11) babies in Cotonou, Benin Republic. She delivered the babies in two batches. The first set of six arrived on 7 August, while the second arrived seven days later, on 14 August. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between … Read more

Telegram CEO Released After Arrest Over Alleged Criminal Activities

Telegram CEO Released

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was released by French authorities on Wednesday after being detained over allegations that the messaging platform was used for illegal activities. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career EKO HOT … Read more

Nigerian Govt Unveils New Electricity Policy – Details

New Electricity Policy

The Federal Government has unveiled the preliminary draft of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan (NIEP-SIP), a crucial initiative aimed at addressing the pressing challenges within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. This policy is designed to steer the nation toward a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive energy sector that meets the needs of … Read more

Fresh Trouble For Ekweremadu As Met Police Launch New Investigation

Ekweremadu Police Investigation

Former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison last year for human trafficking, is now under investigation by the London Metropolitan Police in connection with a new case. This development was revealed in a documentary titled “Daniel vs Ekweremadu,” created by award-winning filmmaker and TV host Chude Jideonwo. The … Read more

TG Omori Reveals Failed Kidney Transplant After Brother’s Donation

TG Omori Kidney Transplant

Award-winning cinematographer and music producer, ThankGod Omori, popularly known as TG Omori, has shared the heartbreaking news of his failed kidney transplant, despite his brother’s selfless donation. Omori made this revelation on Wednesday, shortly after asking Nigerians to pray for him, as he battles severe health challenges. In his message, Omori wrote, “One year after … Read more

Peter Obi, Alex Otti To Lead Labour Party Stakeholders Meeting In Umuahia

Vice President Peter Obi

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, have announced a significant stakeholders meeting for the party. The Labour Party Extended Stakeholders Meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 4th, at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Umuahia. According to Dodoh … Read more

Vacancy: AFRICAWORK Seeks Executive For Public Finance

AFRICAWORK

Job Summary Position: Executive: Public Finance Location: Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa (Hybrid) Industry: Public Sector Reform, Institutional Strengthening Company: AFRICAWORK Experience Level: 5 to 10 years – More than 10 years Education: Master’s degree – Doctorate Employment Type: Permanent contract – Fixed-term contract Team Management: Yes Languages: English (Fluent), French or Portuguese (Advantageous) Company Description … Read more

Kwara To Recruit 1,600 Teaching And Non-Teaching Staff

Kwara Recruit Teaching Staff

The Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) is set to recruit 1,600 personnel, including both teaching and non-teaching staff, from the state’s 16 local government areas. This announcement was made by the Board’s Chairman, Professor Raheem Adaramaja, on Tuesday. Adaramaja explained that the recruitment process will be guided by a recent needs assessment conducted … Read more

#EndBadGovernance Protesters Issue 17-Point Ultimatum To Nigerian Govt

Protest in Nigeria

EKO HOT BLOG reports that organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests have issued a 17-point ultimatum to the Federal Government ahead of their planned nationwide demonstration on October 1, 2024. Their demands include the immediate release of all detained protesters, the unfreezing of their assets, and compensation for the distress they endured during peaceful demonstrations. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

We Didn’t Advise Against Eating Nigerian Bread – NAFDAC

Bromate In Bread Linked To Cancer Risk For Nigerians

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted claims that it advised Nigerians to avoid eating bread. NAFDAC’s South-West Coordinator, Roseline Ajayi, recently highlighted that some bread in the market failed laboratory tests due to the use of saccharin instead of sugar by producers. A reporter then filmed Ajayi’s remarks, … Read more