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Corruption: ICPC Blows Hot As Nigeria’s 330 MDAs Fail Financial, Governance, Other Test

Dec 20, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission, ICPC, has revealed that none of the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, in the country complied fully with ethical standards, policies, and anti-corruption measures in the passing year. This followed the findings from the Commission’s Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for the MDAs. The Commission … Read more

Gunshots Erupt in Abuja as Soldiers Clash with Wike’s Team Over General’s Property Demolition

Dec 20, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Pandemonium broke out in Abuja on Wednesday, December 18, when soldiers allegedly acting on the orders of a senior army officer attacked officials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Department of Development Control. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the officials were in the Sabon Lugbe area to demolish illegal structures, following directives from the FCT … Read more

FCT-IRS Collected N252.83bn IGR In 2024

Dec 20, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, FCT-IRS, said it raked in a total of N252.83 billion Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, in 2024. The acting Executive Chairman of the service, Michael Ango, made this known at the 2024 end of year media parley on Thursday in Abuja. Ango said that the amount, collected between January … Read more

YMR 2024: Young Ministers’ Retreat to Bring Spiritual Revival to Over One Million Youths

Dec 20, 2024. by Adedara

Young Ministers’ Retreat 2024 to Empower One Million Believers Worldwide The Young Ministers’ Retreat (YMR) will return for its 2024 edition, themed “Floodgates,” promising a transformative spiritual experience for one million young believers around the world. The retreat is scheduled to take place from December 26 to 30, 2024, at the Old Auditorium, Redemption City, … Read more

Ekiti Governor Commends Afe Babalola for Airport Contribution, Urges Charity for Birthday

Dec 20, 2024. by Adedara

Ekiti Governor Thanks Afe Babalola for Support on Airport Project; Requests Charity Donations for Birthday Ekiti State Governor, Airport Project has written a letter of appreciation to Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University, for his financial contribution to the development of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport. In the letter, delivered to Babalola … Read more

NAHCON, Supreme Court, OAU, Others Fails ICPC Integrity Test

Dec 20, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and 13 other agencies failed to meet the requirements of its 2024 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS). Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement highlights the failure of several … Read more

US Highlights Commitment to Supporting Migrants and Refugees on International Migrants Day

Dec 20, 2024. by Adedara

US Reaffirms Support for Migrants and Refugees on International Migrants Day US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has emphasized America’s ongoing commitment to supporting migrants and refugees by improving local systems, creating legal migration opportunities, and enhancing emergency responses. Blinken highlighted how these efforts not only address global challenges but also bolster US national security, … Read more

Anambra Assembly Approves Governor Soludo’s N607 Billion 2025 Budget

Dec 20, 2024. by Adedara

Anambra Assembly Approves N607 Billion 2025 Budget The Anambra State House of Assembly has approved the 2025 budget of N607 billion proposed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The approval came after a motion by the Majority Leader, Mr. Ikenna Ofodeme, who represents Ekwusigo Constituency. Speaker of the House, Dr. Somto Udeze, described the budget’s passage as … Read more

NYGG Calls for Immediate Release of Miyetti Allah Leader Bello Badejo

Dec 20, 2024. by Adedara

NYGG Demands Release of Miyetti Allah Leader Bello Badejo The Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (NYGG) has urged the Federal Government and the military to release Bello Badejo, the leader of Miyetti Allah, who was recently detained under unclear circumstances. In a statement on Thursday, Alhaji Ado Mohammed, the Executive Director of NYGG, expressed concern … Read more

Lagos Takes Over Electricity Regulation as NERC Transfers Control to LASERC

Dec 20, 2024. by Adedara

Lagos Takes Control of Electricity Regulation from NERC The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has handed over control of Lagos State’s electricity market to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). This decision follows the amended Constitution of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023. It comes just two weeks after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed the … Read more

‘Show Empathy For Nigerians’ – Pastor Kumuyi Tells Leaders To Address Citizens’ Suffering

Dec 20, 2024. by Praise Ben

Pastor Kumuyi urges leaders to show empathy and address the suffering of Nigerians. Global Crusade and Retreat will offer spiritual empowerment and miraculous transformations. Kumuyi encourages youth to join the Impact Programme and engage in righteous leadership. Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, has urged Nigerian leaders to … Read more

BREAKING: Abuja Faces Blackout As Vandals Hit Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line

Dec 20, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line was vandalized, causing a blackout in Abuja. TCN confirmed conductor components were stolen and repair efforts are ongoing. Nigerians are urged to report suspicious activities to prevent future vandalism. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the vandalism of one of its critical infrastructures, the Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line, … Read more

Japa: FG Launches Campaign Against Irregular Migration

Dec 20, 2024. by Praise Ben

FG launches campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of irregular migration in North-West. Youths urged to take part in government empowerment programs to avoid migration. Factors like unemployment and conflict cited as drivers of irregular migration. The Federal Government has launched a campaign to raise awareness among youths in the North-West about the … Read more

Tinubu Approves Redeployment Of 11 Federal Permanent Secretaries – FULL LIST

Dec 19, 2024. by Praise Ben

President Bola Tinubu redeployed 11 federal permanent secretaries across ministries. Handovers must be finalized by December 31, 2024, per OHCSF directives. The move aligns with ongoing governance reforms to boost efficiency nationwide. President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of 11 federal permanent secretaries across various ministries. The announcement was made in a statement issued … Read more

Lagos Speaker Denies Spending Billions On Gate, Thanksgiving Event

Dec 19, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described allegations that the Assembly spent ₦17 billion on constructing a gate as baseless and laughable. The claim, made by a self-proclaimed group called the Lagos State Anti-Corruption Coalition, also sought an investigation into the purported expenditure. Addressing the allegations during plenary, Obasa … Read more

35 Dead in Ibadan Funfair Stampede, Agidigbo FM Chairman Hospitalized

Dec 19, 2024. by Adedara

35 Killed in Ibadan Funfair Tragedy, Agidigbo FM Chairman Hospitalized Oriyomi Hamzat, Chairman of Agidigbo FM in Ibadan, is in an undisclosed hospital after losing consciousness due to a tragic stampede at a Christmas funfair in Ibadan. The incident claimed the lives of 35 people, most of them children. Sources say Hamzat collapsed from the … Read more

Edo Assembly Lacks Power To Suspend LG Chairs – AGF Fagbemi

Dec 19, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has stated that the Edo State House of Assembly lacks the constitutional authority to suspend elected local government chairmen and their deputies. Fagbemi made this remark during an event on Thursday, where he noted that his knowledge of the specific political … Read more

Oyo State: OYRTMA Officer’s Alleged Killer Arraigned in Court

Dec 19, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Oyo State Government has taken decisive action in response to the tragic death of OYRTMA officer Fabunmi Kehinde on December 14, 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that the alleged perpetrator, 28-year-old Ifeoluwa Ologbese, has been arraigned before the Magistrate Court in Iyaganku. EDITOR’S PICK Family Betrayal: Paul Pogba’s Brother Sentenced to Prison Over Shocking … Read more

Ibadan Stampede: Police Arrest Ooni’s Ex-Wife

Dec 19, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Ex-Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Shikemi, the principal organizer of the tragic Ibadan funfair that caused the death of several children has been arrested and detained by the Nigerian police. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that about 32 children were killed in a stampede that occurred on Wednesday during a funfair at the … Read more

N110bn: Yahaya Bello Gets N500m Bail

Dec 19, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Justice Maryanne Anenih of the the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with three sureties in like sum. Justice Anenih had on December 10 refused the ex-governor’s bail application, saying it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial … Read more