The Lagos State Government’s Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement organized a one-day sensitisation programme aimed at promoting volunteerism as a means of fostering community development and governance. Eko Hot Blog reports that this initiative aligns with the government’s vision of social inclusion under the THEMES Plus Agenda. EDITOR’S PICK Court Awards N15 Million … Read more
A report by the Auditor-General of the Federation has revealed irregular payments totaling over N197.72 billion across various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), raising significant concerns about systemic lapses in financial compliance and procurement processes. The findings, detailed in the Auditor-General’s Annual Report on Non-Compliance and Internal Control Weaknesses, cover activities from 2020 to 2021 … Read more
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has berated the Governing Council of the University of Lagos headed by Dr. Wale Babalakin over the removal of Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as the University’s Vice-Chancellor on Wednesday. In a statement issued by CACOL and made available to Ekohotblog by its Executive Chairman, Mr Debo Adeniran, the … Read more
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership CACOL, has condemned the Nigerian Senate for refusing to declare the seat of the Abia state Senator who also doubles as the Chip Whip in the senate, Senator Orji Kalu, vacant. It could be recalled that a Federal High Court had convicted the former Abia State Governor on … Read more
-CACOL asks ICPC to investigate former Oyo state Governor, Abiola Ajimobi following allegations levelled against him by Governor. Seyi Makinde – Governor Makinde said that the Former Governor Ajimobi carted away government owned vehicles – CACOL said that nowhere in public service that a Governor is allowed to gift public properties to close friends … Read more