Kidnapping and Ransom: 10-year-old boy kidnapped in Jos; N150,000 ransom paid. Boy found dead, strangled by kidnappers. Two suspects arrested in connection with the crime. A 10-year-old boy, Tasi’u Abdullahi, was tragically murdered by his kidnappers in the Rikkos community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Abdullahi was … Read more
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state, effective November 2024. The Governor made the announcement today at the State Secretariat following a meeting with representatives of organized labour. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. … Read more
Bitcoin is nearing the $80,000 mark for the first time, fueled by President-elect Donald Trump’s positive stance on digital assets and a pro-crypto Congress. The cryptocurrency surged by 4.3% to an unprecedented $79,771 on Sunday, holding close to $79,000 by 2:05 p.m. in Singapore. Smaller cryptocurrencies like Cardano and Dogecoin also saw gains. On the … Read more
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three officers for alleged extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt. The arrested officers—Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau—were apprehended under the Rumuokoro flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where they were reportedly operating an unauthorized checkpoint. Reports indicate the officers have been engaged in … Read more
The Rivers State Government has officially approved a new minimum wage of ₦85,000 for its civil servants. This announcement was made by the state’s Head of Service, George Nwaeke, who revealed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara granted the approval during a private meeting with labor leaders and senior government officials. Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of … Read more
Several state governors have indicated their readiness to implement the newly signed ₦70,000 national minimum wage, a significant increase from the previous ₦30,000, which was approved by President Bola Tinubu on July 29, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new minimum wage was introduced after extensive negotiations by the Tripartite Committee, consisting of representatives … Read more
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved a new minimum wage of ₦73,000 for civil servants in Ondo State. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate Ajayi On Super Eagles’ Win Over Libya EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Nottingham Forest has been fined £750,000 by the Football Association for bringing the game into disrepute after the club questioned the integrity of a match official following their defeat to Everton last season. The FA ruled that Forest’s comments on social media, posted shortly after their 2-0 loss at Goodison Park on April 21, crossed … Read more
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that candidates will now be charged ₦50,000 for reprinting their certificates. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NECO Registrar Dantani Wushishi disclosed this in a statement made in Minna, Niger State. Wushishi also mentioned that the ₦50,000 fee for certificate reprinting is subject to periodic review. Additionally, NECO clarified … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved an increase in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) monthly allowance from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000, marking a significant boost for corps members. This announcement was made on Wednesday by the NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to … Read more
Governor Alex Otti has assured workers in Abia State that the new minimum wage will be implemented in October 2024. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press conference in Umuahia. Kanu confirmed that the wage increase would apply to all categories of workers and fulfills Governor … Read more
The Federal Government and the Labour Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the new minimum wage of ₦70,000. A statement from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, signed by Eno Olotu, Head of Information and Public Relations, confirmed that the committee on civil service salaries has agreed to … Read more
The federal government has initiated the sale of rice to Nigerians at a subsidized rate of ₦40,000 per 50kg bag. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, officially launched the program in Abuja on Thursday. Kyari stated that this initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to ensure that no Nigerian goes … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state to N70,000. The new wage will take effect starting in September. Governor Nwifuru made the announcement on Saturday during the grand finale of the Ojiji Izhi New Yam Festival 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS: Tinubu Appoints New DSS, … Read more
Auwal Dankode, an employee of the Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), has been widely praised for his honesty after returning $10,000 he found while cleaning an aircraft at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. According to security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makaman, who shared the story on the X platform on Wednesday, Dankode … 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
The leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced their acceptance of the ₦70,000 minimum wage approved for Nigerian workers by President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu also committed to finding ways … Read more
NLC, TUC Reject Federal Government’s Proposed N48,000 as Insult Organised Private Sector’s N54,000 Offer Also Deemed Inadequate Unions Walk Out of Negotiations, Demand Living Wage of N615,000 Eko Hot Blog reports that in a scathing response to the federal government’s proposed N48,000 new minimum wage, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress … Read more
Wildfire approaching Fort McMurray, Canada’s oil sands hub 6,000 individuals evacuated from surrounding suburbs Concerns arise over impact on oil production Eko hot blog reports that A wildfire inching closer to Fort McMurray, Canada’s major oil sands city, has prompted the evacuation of around 6,000 individuals from four suburbs, local officials disclosed on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Kelechi Iheanacho rejects Leicester City’s contract offer, hinting at a possible departure amid interest from Aston Villa. His limited playing time and Villa’s pursuit suggest a potential move. Despite his contributions, Iheanacho’s future at Leicester appears uncertain. Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles and Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has turned down a fresh … Read more