Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerians may soon begin to enjoy an improved power supply as the Federal Government announced a plan to increase electricity megawatts from 4000 to 6000 within the next three to six months. In recent weeks, there have been groaning across states over incessant blackouts and poor power supply. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigerian Government has announced that it has settled $120 million out of the $1.3 billion gas debt. The gas debt has being a major determinant in the unresolved electricity supply challenge plaguing the nation. Recall that the electricity consumers in Nigeria have continued to suffer electricity outages since January … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that power distribution companies that are performing below stipulated standards in the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry are going to lose 50 per cent of their operating expenditures, the Federal Government declared on Monday. According to PUNCH, the Federal Government made the declaration through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission at the 1st … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Government has sealed a new generation church at Golden Estate, Oluyole, Ibadan, the state capital. The state government said the church was sealed over noise pollution. Editor’s Picks Culprit Bags Life Imprisonment As 14-Year-Old Rape Victim Contracts HIV Court Remands Adeleke’s Appointee For Murder Alarming Report: 81% … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has on Wednesday canvased public’s prayers and assistance in order for the state and those impacted by the explosion that occurred in Bodija, Ibadan, on Tuesday to recover. Five persons lost their lives in the explosion, 77 others were injured to varied degrees, and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented a report of the Ibadan explosion to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. It was gathered that Makinde presented the report to the President over the weekend. Editor’s Picks Family Of Dowen College Tragedy Victim Sylvester Oromoni Announces Funeral … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ministry of Power has received a direction from President Bola Tinubu to take severe action against saboteurs who are attempting to undermine the nation’s efforts to increase power supply by damaging its facilities. The Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu issued the warning on Monday during the inspection of Ayede … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has released preliminary findings on the plane crash of Flints Aero Services Limited, the plane carrying the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu from Abuja to Ibadan. It would be recalled that Flint’s Aero Service plane with Adelabu and nine others crash-landed near Ibadan on November … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Political heavyweights from major political parties in Nigeria particularly south west geo-political zone on Saturday gathered in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital to celebrate 74th posthumous birthday of a former governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. As the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu called on the leadership of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has revealed how he intends to tackle the electricity issues bedeviling the country. The minister suggested that the approach adopted by his predecessors have not worked, saying he plans to adopt a bottom-up approach. According to him, his new approach would ensure that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has on Thursday disclosed its intension to spend over N900 billion before the end of December to subsidise the operations of the power sector. Speaking with the Nigeria Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), in Abuja, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu queried the essence of privatising the assets … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the aeroplane crash-landing incident at the Ibadan Airport in Oyo State is being investigated by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). Making this disclosure in a statement on Saturday, the organisation detailed that the aircraft was en route to Ibadan from Abuja before it crash-landed at Ibadan. EDITOR’S PICKS I … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has warned those engaging in attacking the national grid to desist or face the full wrath of law, saying the act is a threat to national security. The minister also appealed to workers of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to shun the act … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has revealed the prominent presence of cartels and cabals within Nigeria’s power sector. However, he assured that these challenges would be addressed professionally. Adelabu made these statements at a reception organized in his honor by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, stating that these … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidate of Accord Party in the just concluded Gubernatorial election in Oyo state, who recently screened as the ministerial nominee, Chief Adebayo Adelabu met with Chief Lowo Obisesan and other APC Chieftain in Oyo state, and promise to return Progressive to her triumphant way in the state. In his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed dissatisfaction for allegedly being sidelined and not given any ministerial slot by President Bola Tinubu. Some of its leaders, who expressed anger at Tinubu, said the President’s ability to reward loyalty and political commitment was not demonstrated to Oyo … Read more