EKO HOT BLOG reports that some aggrieved federal civil servants have protested the poorly planned process of capturing their data into the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). The federal government had directed about 17,000 federal civil servants yet uncaptured to input their details into the database of the IPPIS. It was gathered that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has proposed N26 trillion as the 2024 budget to be submitted to the National Assembly before December 31, 2023. The Minister of Planning and Budget, Atiku Bagudu, made the budget proposal known at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two schools functioning below standard have been shut down in Abuja by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The private schools, Erudite Bright Kids at Kagini and Jane’s Angela School in Abuja Municipal Area Council were shut down on account of low standards. The action was taken in line with … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of a scavengers’ colony along the road corridor cutting across Mabushi, Jahi and Kado Districts. Wike gave the order in Abuja yesterday , when he visited the area, officially known as ‘Road N12’ in Mabushi … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a secondary school teacher, David Yusuf, has been arraigned by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police for allegedly flogging a female student where he teaches. The 43-year-old teacher was arraigned before Wuse Zone II Magistrates’ Court in Abuja on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police has arraigned a 20-year-old man, Onoja Kingsley, who allegedly raised a false alarm that his genitals have “disappeared” in Abuja. Editor’s Pick Airlines To Start Paying Compensation To Passengers Over Delayed/Cancelled Flights – Keyamo How FG Have Been Paying Fuel Subsidy Despite Removal – PENGASSAN Peter Obi Is … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, adjourned further proceedings in the case filed by the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, against the state House of Assembly and others. At Monday’s proceedings, counsel for the Plaintiff informed the court that the National Chairman of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 67-year-old trafficker, Chukwuemeka Clement, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, (NAIA), Abuja for ingesting 100 wraps of cocaine. The suspect claimed he ventured into to Illicit drug business to raise enough money to marry a new wife and start life … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has reacted to the threat by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, to ban the movement of cows in the Nigerian capital. It would recall that Wike recently said that he would consult with relevant stakeholders to effectively enforce the ban on open cattle grazing. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has rejected the call of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, for his presidential flagbearer, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to join his quest to challenge the election of President Bola Tinubu at the Supreme Court. The acting NNPP Deputy National … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a yet to be identified man has escaped mob action in the Kurudu area of Abuja over two missing male genitals. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In 30 Days’ – Wole Soynika Dares Accusers IPOB: Troops Arrest 2 ESN Members, Recover Rocket Propelled Launcher In Imo Release N217bn … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the father of the late Greatness Olorunfumi, who died last week after alleged negligence of one of the general hospitals in Abuna after she entered ‘One chance’ vehicle, have broken silence. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions As Lady Pushed Out Of Vehicle Dies In Abuja BREAKING: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, will in October hear the N30bn suit lodged by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria against Meta Platforms Incorporated (owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms) and its agent AT3 Resources Limited. The Director-General of ARCON, Olalekan Fadolapo, made the disclosure during an … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has promised to have a meeting with cattle breeders before going ahead to enforce the ban on cattle rearing in Abuja’s city centre. He also promised to provide an alternative means of transportation before enforcing the ban on commercial motorcycle operators … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Greatness Olorunfemi, a ‘one-chance’ victim and member of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network, has passed away. In a viral video, one West Robinson, was seen narrating how she was rescued but allegedly neglected at the Maitama General Hospital, Abuja, for not providing a police report. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are now highly unsettled following widespread insecurity around the city centre and some outskirts, characterized by frequent and indiscriminate robbing and abduction of motorists and commuters. The ugly situation is stalling nightlife in the bubbling city as the country prepares to celebrate … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja from New York, USA, where he attended the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and then Paris, France, where, sources say, he had been observing a short break. Tinubu’s convoy arrived at his official residence in the Aso Rock Villa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lola Ade-John, Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism, has been hospitalized in Abuja after reportedly falling victim to acute poisoning of unknown origin. Family sources have expressed concerns about the urgency required to save her life. Ade-John, aged 60, was swiftly admitted to the Federal Medical Centre in Jabi as soon as … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the corpse of a 26-year-old female student of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Blessing Karami, who was declared missing on September 11, has been found. City & Crime reports that Blessing, who was declared missing after leaving her place of work in Garki, Abuja, on a certain … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Department of Development Control within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken a proactive step by forming a seven-member committee to prevent building collapses in the federal capital, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS UNGA 78: Tinubu Asks World Leaders To Sanction Illegal Smuggling Of Arms & Minerals In Africa Strengthening Cultural … Read more