Good evening. Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, September 1, 2024, featuring crucial election updates and political changes to developments in fuel pricing and public safety. Bwala Suggests Removal of Defence Ministers Over Military Disunity Former aide to ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Daniel Bwala, has called for the dismissal of … Read more
Nigerian Police Reintroduce Digital Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) The Nigerian Police Force has reinstated the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), a system designed to enhance vehicle security, combat crime, and streamline vehicle registration processes. NLC President and Secretary Summoned by Police Again The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has expressed deep disappointment over the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors’ (NARD) decision to commence a seven-day warning strike. This action comes despite ongoing negotiations and multiple pleas from the Federal Government aimed at addressing the doctors’ concerns and maintaining industrial harmony. In a statement released by … Read more
Traditional rulers from Lagos State have demanded that 5% of the Federal Allocation be allocated to royal fathers in the state. They also called for an upward review of their salaries to match current realities. These demands were made at a recent 3-day retreat for traditional rulers in Lagos State, themed “Traditional Rulers: Anchor in … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and Chairman of the Governors Advisory Council, GAC, in Lagos State, Prince Hon Dr Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi recently received an Honorary Doctor of Literature (History, Education and Community Development), Honoris Causa from Lagos State University. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the award was in recognition of his contributions to public … Read more
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
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
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has revealed the identity of a Nigerian woman living in Ontario, Canada, who was captured in a disturbing video advocating for the mass poisoning of South-Westerners and the people of Benin, Edo State. The woman, identified as Amaka Patience Sunnberger, made the shocking statements … Read more
An independent report has implicated Governors Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State and Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State as key figures behind the recent nationwide protests, which escalated into violent and destructive incidents. The report, published by the Independent Coalition for Democratic Governance in Nigeria (ICDGN) and presented at a press conference in Abuja on … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reached an agreement with German tactician Bruno Labbadia to take charge of the Super Eagles. Secretary General of the NFF, Mohammed Sanusi made the announcement on Tuesday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra Market Poland Tightens Student Visa Rules Amid Scandal Over System Abuse … Read more
The Katsina State Police Command has successfully thwarted two bandit attacks, rescuing five kidnapped victims and neutralizing two kidnappers. Police spokesperson ASP Abubakar Sadiq announced these developments in a press statement to Channels Television on Monday. Sadiq reported that on Sunday, the command received an urgent distress call regarding a bandit attack on Layin Minister … Read more
Good evening. Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, August 24, 2024. Ahmed Rufai Resigns as DG of NIA The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has resigned from his position. Rufai tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, though no specific reasons … Read more
Good evening, Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, Friday, August 23, 2024. Kidnapped NYSC Members Released Eight members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were kidnapped on their way from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to Sokoto State have been released. The Director-General of NYSC, YD Ahmed, in … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law a new national minimum wage of ₦70,000 on Monday, July 29, 2024, marking a significant increase from the previous ₦30,000. This decision follows intense negotiations by the Tripartite Committee, which included representatives from Organized Labour, the private sector, and the federal government. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another … Read more
Good evening. Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, Thursday, August 22, 2024. Rivers State High Court Issues Restraining Order Against APC Congresses A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has granted an ex parte order restraining the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Abdullahi … Read more
Good evening, Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, August 21, 2024 Flood Disaster in Bauchi Claims 18 Lives The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has reported 11 more deaths due to recent floods in Bauchi North Senatorial District, bringing the total death toll to 18. The disaster in … Read more
In what has become one of the most severe fuel crises in recent memory, Nigerians across major cities are grappling with the dire consequences of a nationwide scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The fuel shortage, which began as a ripple effect of President Bola Tinubu’s announcement to remove fuel subsidies … Read more
Good evening, Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, August 20, 2024, featuring key updates on labour disputes, political commitments, judicial orders, appointments, and more. NLC President Declines Police Invitation Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has refused to honor an invitation from the Nigeria Police Force. … Read more
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for Ogun State, Barrister ‘Niyi Ijalaye, has passed away. Barrister Ijalaye reportedly collapsed and died in Abuja on Monday evening after attending a meeting of RECs at INEC’s headquarters EKO HOT BLOG reports. The cause of death remains unknown. A source, speaking anonymously, … Read more
Good evening. Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, August 19, 2024, featuring crucial election updates and political changes to developments in fuel pricing and public safety. Edo guber election: PVC collection dates announced The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set August 22 to September 8, 2024, for the … Read more