Trial begins in Hawaii over 2021 jet fuel leak contamination affecting military families Plaintiffs seek justice for health issues resulting from tainted water Case highlights concerns over environmental safety and military accountability EKO HOT BLOG reports that the trial for a mass environmental injury case commences in Hawaii on Monday, over two years following a … Read more
Tinubu’s govt to use tech to fight corruption. Technology seen as a potent weapon against corruption and financial impropriety in public service. Tinubu emphasizes commitment to delivering reliable technology to support national interventions for Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is investing in technology that is tailored towards ensuring … Read more
NNPC Faces Lawsuit For Alleged Failure To Account for ₦164 Billion In Oil Fund They seek orders to compel NNPC to explain, recover, and remit missing funds, as well as hand over suspects for investigation. Auditor-General’s reports document NNPC’s failure to remit funds, contributing to economic challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and … Read more
Kaduna APC, NLC endorse State Assembly’s investigation into El-Rufai’s Administration 13-man panel formed to scrutinize loans acquired during El-Rufai’s tenure as Governor APC emphasizes transparency and adherence to the rule of law EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have thrown their … Read more
Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives urges government intervention to revoke recent electricity tariff hike by NERC. NERC approved a significant tariff increase, sparking outrage and condemnation from lawmakers. Critics argue the hike disregards citizens’ welfare amidst economic challenges, contrasting with subsidy policies in other countries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minority Caucus of … Read more
Ekiti Patriotic Consultative Forum (EPCF) files lawsuit against Ekiti state government over cargo airport. The group seeks court order compelling government to release financial records and loans related to the airport project. Despite previous requests, government fails to provide requested documents, prompting legal action by the forum. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the socio-political pressure group … Read more
• Lagos initiates asset valuation exercise for parastatals and agencies • Collaboration between Parastatals Monitoring Office and Valuation Office • Aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and determining asset worth Eko Hot Blog reports that in a move to bolster transparency and accountability within its parastatals and government-owned agencies, the Lagos State Government has initiated a … Read more
NLC Political Commission declares Julius Abure no longer National Chairman of Labour Party. Abure’s claims of theft during party secretariat takeover denounced as “sarcastic and pathetic.” Legal action planned against Abure for defamation and financial impropriety. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Political Commission on Friday, declared Julius Abure as no longer … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to sack all non-performing security chiefs in his cabinet. This online media platform understands that this call was made by the Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmen, following the high rate of kidnapping and general insecurity in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Government has leveled accusations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging a targeted persecution of the immediate past governor, Yahaya Bello. In a statement issued on Friday by the state Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, the government contended that the purported witch-hunt was instigated by certain … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Abdul Ningi has alleged that the Senate is making attempts to arrest him over his allegation of padding in the 2024 appropriation budget to the tune of N3.7 trillion. Recall that the Senate suspended Ningi for three months for claiming that projects worth N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget were … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogun State Commissioner of Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, has reassured citizens that the government will maintain transparency in the distribution of the state N5 billion palliative program. Okubadejo made these remarks during a discussion organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ogun state on Thursday. The forum aimed to hold … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Embattled ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, is currently in the process of vacating the official CBN Governors’ quarters in Lagos, amid unfolding legal challenges and fresh accusations against him. According to reliable sources from The Nation, Emefiele was seen moving his personal belongings from the residence … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has been given a seven-day ultimatum by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to account for alleged missing oil revenues totaling USD$2.04 billion and N164 billion, as documented in the latest annual report by the Auditor-General of the Federation. In a letter dated … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a move aimed at fostering transparency and accountability in governance, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a stern call to action directed at 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The organization has demanded detailed disclosure regarding federal allocations designated for local … Read more
Plateau state, a region marred by a history of recurring crises, is once again thrust into the spotlight as violence escalates under the new administration. The recent wave of attacks, ranging from land disputes to religious and ethnic conflicts, has reached unprecedented levels. The events leading up to Christmas marked a tragic turning point, with … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said Nigerians do not trust the political parties in the country because of impunity and lack of accountability. Akpabio stated this on Tuesday at an event organized by the Kukah Centre, with support from European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN), in Abuja. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to reduce taxes from the current 62 to a maximum of nine, to create a more business-friendly environment in the country. Chairman, Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this at the 2023 annual conference of Institute of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that all the thirty-six state governors in Nigeria have been dragged to court over their failure to render accounts of the N72 billion so far released to them by the Federal Government to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal in the country. According to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Honorable Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has conveyed her satisfaction with the dispensation of justice in the case of Filippo Ferlazzo, an Italian national responsible for the tragic loss of a Nigerian life in Italy. She acknowledges the irreplaceable nature of the life that … Read more