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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, affirmed on Tuesday that the Nigerian military will not be used to undemocratically advance the interests of any group, dismissing calls to overthrow the democratically elected government. Speaking at the opening of the COAS Combined 2nd and 3rd Quarters Conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Lagbaja noted … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has established a seven-member Disciplinary Standing Committee to address the conduct of members who fail to adhere to the party’s constitution and directives. This decision was announced by the party’s National Chairman, Mr. Julius Abure, during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The formation of the committee was one of … Read more
Forty-five years after graduating from the university, former House of Representatives member Hon. Lanre Laoshe has repaid the student loan he received from the federal government between 1976 and 1979. The loan, which originally amounted to N1,200, was repaid with a sum of N3,189,217.00 to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, … Read more
The United Kingdom (UK) expanded its list of licensed organizations authorized to sponsor workers under the worker and temporary worker immigration routes. The updated list now includes 119,195 approved companies. Nigerians interested in working in the UK are encouraged to visit the websites of these approved companies to search for available job opportunities. The approved … Read more
Several Nigerian politicians have been banned or barred from entering various countries due to allegations ranging from corruption to human rights violations. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against Malaria In Nigeria Chicken Seller Attempts Suicide Over ₦1.2 Million Debt Rotary Club Of Abeokuta Inducts New President, Honours Femi Adesina, Others EKO HOT … Read more
Independent oil marketers in Nigeria have raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to between ₦900 and ₦1,000 per litre. This sharp increase contrasts with the lower prices at Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) stations, where petrol is sold for ₦568 to ₦617 per litre, leading to long queues … Read more
Governors from the South-East and lawmakers representing the region in the National Assembly have intervened to ensure that students from the area benefit from the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, made this announcement in a statement on Monday. He assured South-East students that the issues causing … Read more
The scheduled meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been postponed to August 28. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against Malaria In Nigeria Chicken Seller Attempts Suicide Over ₦1.2 Million Debt Rotary Club Of Abeokuta Inducts New President, Honours Femi Adesina, Others EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Sokoto State Police Command has stated that they are unaware of the reported abduction of over 150 individuals in the state, which allegedly occurred in the Sabon Birni region following the murder of Sarkin Gobir Gatawa, Isa Muhammad Bawa. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Adeola Ajayi as the new Director General of the agency. In a statement released in Abuja by the DSS Spokesperson, Peter Afunaya, the agency extended its best wishes to the outgoing DG, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, for his future … Read more
Tension has enveloped the Ajiran community in the Agungi area of Lekki, Lagos State, after gunmen brutally murdered Demola, the first son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Chief Tijani Akinloye. The tragic incident reportedly took place on Monday morning near Ebano Supermarket along Chevron Drive. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against … Read more
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a seven-day warning strike, set to begin at midnight on Monday, August 26, 2024. This nationwide industrial action is in protest of the ongoing captivity of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a member of NARD who has been held hostage for over eight months. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, … Read more
Nigerians attempting to pay for new passports through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) portal have faced significant challenges due to technical difficulties with the online payment platform. The NIS confirmed these issues, acknowledging the disruption on its online payment platform for passport applications. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against Malaria In Nigeria … Read more
The Enugu State Government has uncovered 2,640 ghost pensioners during a recent verification exercise and has commenced disbursing pensions to eligible local government retirees. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, announced that over 7,000 verified pensioners have received their payments following a comprehensive biometric verification … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to officially inaugurate the newly upgraded West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers State, next Wednesday, barring any last-minute changes. This terminal, managed by APM Terminals, holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s largest container facility outside of Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against Malaria … Read more
Job Summary Position: ICT Officer Location: Abuja Company: Frandek International Consulting Industries: IT, Software Engineering, Internet Contract Type: Permanent Experience Required: 2 to 5 years Educational Qualification: HND in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related courses Remote Work: No Company Overview: Frandek International Consulting specializes in Public Sector Reform, Institutional Strengthening, and Capacity Building Training. … Read more
A 27-year-old chicken seller, identified as Alozie John, has allegedly attempted to take his own life due to a debt of ₦1.2 million owed to his livestock supplier. The incident occurred in Umunnachi, Dunukofia Local Government Area, Anambra State. Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson, reported that Alozie, originally from Isielu Local Government Area in Ebonyi … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to promote the rule of law, adhere to the principles of separation of powers, and tolerate dissenting views within the ambit of the laws of Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made a strong commitment to advancing legal and judicial reforms in Nigeria during the opening … Read more
The federal government has enlisted three of Nigeria’s top business magnates—Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group; Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings; and Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc—to lead renewed efforts in combating malaria through the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC). Established in 2017 and inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari on August … Read more
French judicial authorities extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of Telegram, after his arrest at Paris’s Le Bourget airport on Saturday over alleged offences related to the messaging app. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC … Read more