Lagos Orders Bakery Workers to Serve Community Service for Stealing Bread The employer initially insisted the workers should be charged in court, but the case was reviewed The Ministry noted that the resolution reflects its reforms aimed at encouraging accountability The Lagos State Government has directed two bakery workers to serve two weeks of community … Read more
SERAP challenges salary hike Says move hurts citizens Takes case to court The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to court over its plan to raise salaries for political office holders. According to a professional report by Eko Hot Blog, the rights group is asking … Read more
Kaduna Assembly commits to programme-based budgeting for 2026. UNICEF conducts training to enhance lawmakers’ budgeting skills. Focus on child development sectors: education, health, water, and social protection. The Kaduna State House of Assembly has announced plans to implement programme-based budgeting in the 2026 fiscal year to better address citizens’ needs. According to Eko Hot Blog, … Read more
Minister Stresses Commitment to Rule of Law Idris Denies Accusations of Political Witch-hunt FG Refutes Allegations Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government is using anti-corruption agencies to target political opponents. The denial came after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using … Read more
Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur and businessman, Linus Williams, popularly known as BLord, has publicly criticized social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, over an alleged loss of ₦160 million from charity funds. VeryDarkMan claimed on his social media handle on Friday that hackers had infiltrated his website, resulting in the loss of ₦160 … Read more
Police Alarm Over Fraudulent Use of IGP’s Office for Extortion Nigeria Police Warns Public of Fraudulent Officers Exploiting IGP’s Name IGP’s Office Urges Citizens to Report Misconduct Amid Extortion Warnings The office of the Inspector General of Police has raised concerns over the fraudulent exploitation of the IG’s name by some police officers to extort … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to immediately take over the investigation into the death of Jimoh Abdulqaudri, who died while in police detention in Kwara State. Egbetokun, who visited the family of the deceased on Sunday, described Abdulqaudri’s death as an unfortunate incident and … Read more
The Okemagba Development Association (ODA) held its maiden presidential gala at the association’s house in Eredo, declaring its commitment to closely monitor the activities of Epe leaders to ensure transparency and accountability in governance. On Sunday, December 15, 2024, ODA members convened at Okemagba House for a grand presidential gala to officially flag off the … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu for allegedly failing to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to work with anti-corruption agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suit aims to investigate claims of over ₦57 billion in public … Read more
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to provide detailed records on oil production, crude sales, and other upstream petroleum operations in the country. This mandate was issued during a joint session of the House Committee on Finance and the Committee on National Planning, held in Abuja on Friday … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that the recurring incidents of electricity infrastructure vandalization in the Epe Federal Constituency have left residents in a state of despair. Barely days after the restoration of electricity to parts of the constituency, vandals struck again, targeting cables around Ketu, Epe, and plunging the area back into darkness. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
The Senate plenary on Tuesday saw a heated confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada (SDP, Nasarawa West) over claims regarding the operational status of the Port Harcourt refinery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) had announced last week that the refinery had resumed operations. However, … Read more
Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, has tragically passed away following an altercation with police officers at a roadblock in Benin City’s Upper Sokponba area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Civil society organizations have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the police, demanding that those responsible be identified … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for successfully recovering a massive estate in Abuja, previously owned by a former top government official accused of corruption. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the forfeited estate, located on Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, spans 150,500 square … 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
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has strongly condemned the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo, calling it an attack on press freedom. On Friday, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, confirmed Soyombo’s arrest, explaining that it occurred during a military operation targeting a notorious gang involved in pipeline … Read more
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) court will today hear a defamation lawsuit filed by two officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The case, to be presided over by Justice Yusuf Halilu at Court 13, has drawn attention following SERAP’s legal representation by senior advocates Tayo … 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
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
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The newly established State Assets Verification Committee will be tasked with assessing the state’s assets and liabilities during Obaseki’s tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more