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A fatal accident involving a BMT bus and a truck at Sagamu Express junction resulted in one death and six injuries, with rescue operations ongoing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one person has been reported dead, and six others have sustained various degrees of injuries in an accident at the Sagamu Express junction in Sagamu Local … Read more
The National Assembly has delayed sending the minimum wage bill to President Bola Tinubu, now expected by Monday, due to pending money bills. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has delayed the transmission of the minimum wage bill, which may now be sent to President Bola Tinubu by Monday. The bill, which underwent second … Read more
A two-storey building under construction in Gujungu town, Jigawa State, collapsed, killing three individuals and injuring four others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a two-storey building under construction in Gujungu town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, collapsed on Saturday, resulting in the tragic deaths of three individuals. The Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa … Read more
Efforts to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu have intensified, with traditional rulers and archbishops visiting him under the auspices of South East governors negotiating his release with the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the effort to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has intensified … Read more
NERC has not reverted to the old electricity tariff as directed by the House of Representatives due to a lack of official communication regarding the directive. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has explained why it has not reverted to the old electricity tariff as directed by the House of Representatives. … Read more
The House of Representatives threatens to dismiss NNPCL CEO Mele Kyari if he obstructs the Dangote Refinery’s operations and supports the dismissal of Petroleum Regulatory Authority CEO Farouk Ahmed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has vowed to call for the dismissal of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum … Read more
The presidency denies reports of President Tinubu addressing Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast regarding the planned protest, clarifying that any such claims are false. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has denied reports that President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast concerning the planned protest. The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on … Read more
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated no formal request has been made for the use of Eagle Square for the #EndBadGovernance protest, emphasizing the need to follow official channels. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that his office has not received any formal request for the use … Read more
NNPCL attributes recent fuel scarcity in Abuja and Lagos to discharge hitches of vessels and reassures Nigerians that efforts are underway to restore normalcy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has explained the reasons behind the recent fuel scarcity in Abuja and Lagos State. NNPCL clarified that the tight supply … Read more
The Federal Government has enhanced border security to prevent foreign participation in upcoming protests against poor governance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Federal Government has intensified border security nationwide in anticipation of upcoming protests against poor governance. The Comptroller General of the Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, issued orders to all Zonal Heads, State Command … Read more
Fuel shortages are reappearing in Abuja and neighboring states due to concerns over a planned nationwide protest, causing station closures and long queues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fuel shortages are reemerging in Abuja and neighboring states such as Niger, Nasarawa, and Kogi, as filling stations close due to concerns over a planned nationwide protest. Oil … Read more
Rep. Isa Ali reveals that members of the House of Representatives receive about ₦400 million annually for constituency projects through Zonal Intervention Projects and Special Intervention Projects. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Isa Ali, disclosed on Friday that members receive about ₦400 million annually to execute constituency projects … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urges caution and dialogue ahead of planned protests, emphasizing the need for public safety and peaceful resolutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged citizens planning nationwide protests to exercise caution while expressing their grievances. In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media … Read more
PDP’s Lere Olayinka urges President Tinubu to focus on governance and dismisses the threat of an imagined nationwide protest by Nigerian youths. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lere Olayinka, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to stop being disturbed by what he calls an imaginary nationwide protest. Nigerian … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima urges Nigerians to avoid protests, warning of potential anarchy, and announces participation in a global health initiative to combat malnutrition and food insecurity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to abandon the proposed protest, warning that it could lead to anarchy. Shettima made this appeal on … Read more
IGP Kayode Egbetokun requires protest organizers to submit details to state police for public safety and order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has urged Nigerians planning to join the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states. Addressing journalists in … Read more
Rivers State High Court injunction prevents PDP from holding congresses pending case resolution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has issued an injunction preventing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting its congresses scheduled to begin tomorrow (Saturday) at the ward level. In his ruling on Friday, Justice Charles … Read more
The NNPC recruitment portal is facing technical issues due to high traffic, with the company working to resolve the problem and maintaining the application deadline of August 20, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recruitment portal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is currently inaccessible to interested applicants. Earlier on Friday, the petroleum … Read more
Over 600,000 Nigerian households received direct cash transfers as the federal government resumed its payment scheme to improve social welfare and economic recovery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s finance minister, Wale Edun, announced that over 600,000 households have received direct cash transfers from the federal government as part of the resumed payment scheme. Edun spoke … Read more
NNPCL has started a new recruitment exercise, inviting interested candidates to apply via their official website. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the start of a new recruitment drive. The announcement was made via the company’s official X account on Friday. The statement encourages individuals eager to build … Read more