Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Wale Ajetunmobi, following an incident involving the misrepresentation of facts on his personal X account. The governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed the suspension in a statement issued on Tuesday, titled ‘Governor Sanwo-Olu suspends aide.’ EDITOR’S … Read more
The Kano State Government has started implementing the newly approved ₦71,000 minimum wage for its workers, just three weeks after receiving and approving the recommendations from a special committee set up for this purpose. EKO HOT BLOG reports that workers’ November salaries have been adjusted to reflect the approved increment. Abdullahi Musa, the Head of Civil … Read more
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on the Chinese government to increase financial aid to Nigeria and Africa, urging deeper bilateral cooperation to enhance developmental efforts. Akpabio made the appeal during a visit by Zhang Qingwei, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), marking his first trip to Africa. … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended two key officials over allegations of misconduct and underperformance. Dr. Moses Ekuma, the Commissioner for Health, was suspended for three months, while Francis Ori, the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, faced indefinite suspension. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support following the safe restart of the Old Port Harcourt Refinery, which processes 60,000 barrels per day. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, will be arraigned in court on Wednesday to face charges of alleged financial fraud and misconduct during his tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in … Read more
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, has called for greater strategic partnerships across Africa and the United Kingdom to build sustainable and relevant tertiary education systems in Africa. He made this call during his opening address at the Going Global Africa Conference 2024, held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, on Tuesday. In … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will facilitate the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The declaration was made during the 13th memorial anniversary of the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in Owerri on Tuesday. Ambassador … Read more
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has reacted to reports of Abdul Olatunji, a Nigerian citizen allegedly detained in South Africa since 2019 without a fair trial. In a statement on Monday, NiDCOM disclosed that it had contacted the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner in South Africa to engage with South African authorities and seek clarification … Read more
A fire outbreak at Alayabiagba Market in Boundary, Ajegunle, Lagos, has destroyed at least 11 shops, resulting in losses worth millions of naira. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, reportedly began in a gas retailer’s shop due to a gas cylinder leakage that triggered an explosion, spreading rapidly to nearby shops. Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, … Read more
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has presented a ₦971 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year to the state’s House of Assembly, emphasizing poverty eradication and inclusive growth. Tagged the “Budget of Exponential Growth and Inclusive Prosperity,” the estimates comprise ₦837.9 billion for capital expenditure (86% of the budget) and ₦133.1 billion for … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a three-day state visit to France, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. The announcement was made in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu honours invitation for a state visit to France,’ … Read more
The House of Representatives has called on the Ministry of Interior, led by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to enhance security measures for electricity transmission lines across the country to curb persistent vandalism of critical infrastructure. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, following his voluntary appearance at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed Bello’s detention to journalists, stating that the former governor was taken into custody by the Commission’s … Read more
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello appeared at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday regarding allegations leveled against him by the anti-graft agency. Bello arrived at the EFCC office in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by his legal team. This follows a November 14 hearing where the EFCC requested … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its commitment to re-stream the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), marking the start of crude oil processing and the distribution of petroleum products to the market. This milestone was announced in a statement on Tuesday by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Olufemi Soneye. … Read more
The House of Representatives, like the senate, has invoked the provision of paragraph 17 (3), Part 1, fifth schedule to the constitution to remove Umar Danladi as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos … Read more
A former presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, has insisted that the presidency will not return to the north in 2027, even if the incumbent, President Bola Tinubu, fails to get a second term. Okupe made this known on Monday during an interview with Arise TV while tackling those agitating for the Northern presidency in the next … Read more
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has slammed indefinite suspension on two commissioners from his cabinet amid cases of alleged gross misconduct and dereliction of duties against them. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Jude Chikadibia-Okpor, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abakaliki, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICKS: Japa: Russia Opens … Read more
The Federal Government has ramped up efforts to combat the Lakurawa sect by deploying additional military personnel, establishing new formations, and bolstering security measures in affected states, particularly in Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, and Kaduna. This decision follows the sect’s expansion from Sokoto and Kebbi in the North-West to Niger and Kaduna in the North-Central … Read more