Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain steadfast despite the political challenges confronting his administration. Addressing the ongoing tensions between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Jonathan described the challenges as opportunities for growth, likening them to battles that prepare one … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan was conferred with the title Eze Udo 1 of Nigeria (King of Peace) by the Etche Traditional Rulers Council during the 10th anniversary celebration of HRH Dr. Ken O. Nwala, King of the Etche Kingdom, in Rivers State. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State also received the title Dike Oha 1 … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek assistance beyond his administration to address the worsening economic situation in Nigeria. Speaking in Abeokuta, Ogun State, over the weekend, Abdul-Yekinn Odunayo, Clerk of the Senate at NANS Headquarters, highlighted the urgent need for solutions to Nigeria’s economic hardship, … Read more
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has urged the National Assembly Committee on the Review of the Constitution to consider returning the country back to regional system of government. This was contained in a statement by the publicity Secretary of OPC, Yinka Oguntimehin on Sunday. The Yoruba socio-cultural organization said it is lending its support to … Read more
Public holidays are cherished moments for many, offering opportunities to rest, socialize, and celebrate with loved ones. These special days, typically marked by a break from work and school, are observed to honor cultural, historical, religious, or national traditions. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church … Read more
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is set to visit South Africa to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. This trip follows his recent state visit to France. In a statement issued on Sunday, December 1, by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and … Read more
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disassociated itself from a recent declaration of Biafra made in Finland, dismissing it as a sham and a disservice to the Biafran cause. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the proscribed group labeled the declaration as a “charade” and reaffirmed that the only … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested three suspected drug dealers with 2,000 ampoules of pentazocine injection as 3.1 million pills exol-5 in Gadar Tamburawa in Kano State. This was contained in a statement by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said the suspects … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, to publicly disclose the names of companies and contractors that received over N167 billion from 31 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without delivering any projects. … Read more
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has urged the National Assembly to revisit and make public the resolutions of the National Economic Council on the Tax Reform Bills. EKO HOT BLOG reports that passed for second reading at the Senate last week. The 2023 PDP presidential candidate, in a post on his X handle on Sunday, … Read more
The troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have destroyed several bandits camps and recovered ammunition in Taraba. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Jalingo signed by Capt. Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations. It said the successes were recorded in a series of clearance operations … Read more
As the festive season draws near, many Nigerians are grappling with the rising costs of transport fares and mounting security concerns, making their annual travels to ancestral homes seem increasingly out of reach. A significant hike in fuel prices, which have risen from N671 per litre in December 2023 to over N1,000 at some filling … Read more
At least 54 bodies have been recovered from a tragic boat accident involving approximately 200 traders in Kogi State. This was disclosed on Saturday by Justin Uwazuruonye, the Head of Operations for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Kogi State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Uwazuruonye explained that the victims were confirmed dead and that … Read more
Corps members have expressed frustration over the failure of the Federal Government to pay the newly announced monthly allowance of N77,000, which was supposed to take effect in July 2024. The delay has sparked complaints from corps members, who view it as a sign of the government’s disregard for the welfare of Nigerian youths serving … Read more
Staff members at Edo State University Uzairue have voiced concerns over an ongoing administrative crisis involving the suspended Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dawood Egbefo, and Registrar, Mr. Habib Ekhalefo. Allegations of corruption, authoritarian behavior, and disregard for due process have sparked significant unrest within the university community. In a letter addressed to Governor Monday Okpebholo, … Read more
Senator Abba Moro, the Senate Minority Leader and representative of Benue South District, has officially launched the long-awaited construction of the 51km Otukpo-Obi-Oju Federal road, which has been in disrepair for years. The road, a crucial link between the Igede-speaking people of Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), passes through the local government … Read more
Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, asserting that their implementation will ease the financial burden on poor Nigerians and small businesses. The four executive tax bills, currently under consideration, have sparked opposition from some of the 36 state governors, who argue … Read more
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, in a major cabinet reshuffle has sacked the pioneer Commissioner for Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ibrahim Musa, on Saturday in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, … Read more
Four months after the Supreme Court ordered the Federal Government to pay monthly allocations directly to the accounts of Nigeria’s 774 local government councils, the directive remains unimplemented. In July, the apex court ruled that local government allocations must bypass joint state-local government accounts managed by state governments. However, the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) … Read more
An erstwhile Head of State, Gen.Yakubu Gowon (retd), has expressed worry over the incessant crises ravaging various parts of the country, saying Nigeria cannot afford another civil war. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Civil War was between 1967 and 1970 and claimed millions of lives. While speaking at the Plateau Unity Christmas Carols … Read more