INEC disavows Labour Party’s national convention in Anambra. Chief Press Secretary confirms INEC did not monitor the convention. Labour Party relocated convention from Umuahia to Nnewi, informing INEC of venue change. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disavows Wednesday’s national convention of the Labour Party, held in Anambra. Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Civil society organizations in Kebbi State have expressed strong criticism of Governor Nasiru Idris for his decision to gift brand new SUVs to members of the state House of Assembly, state executive members, and heads of parastatals. The move, though seen as a gesture of appreciation, has been widely condemned for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Andrew Okungbowa, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has immediately resigned from his position. Okungbowa, in the resignation letter dated December 4, 2023, addressed to Obaseki, said he decided to resign because he was unhappy with how he had been treated in the last … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reappointed Mr. Gboyega Akosile as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola. EDITOR’S PICKS Prayer, Food, Music As Epe Residents Storm Aladeshoyin Palace For Ojude Oba Festival … Read more
Ganduje has urged the government to extend the January 31 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The call is coming following a meeting by the state governor Ganduje, top government officials, and Islamic clerics at the Government House on Thursday. Ganduje noted that economic activities had been paralysed in Kano due to hardship … Read more
Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has lifted the embargo placed on all government bank accounts across financial institutions less than two weeks after announcing the freeze. EkoHotBlog reports that Oyebanji had few hours after the inauguration on October 16 announced the freezing of all accounts of the state governments and directed concerned financial institutions … Read more
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Thursday announced the death of his mother, Lady Evangelist Grace Akeredolu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, his mother died on Thursday morning aged 90. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila … Read more
Sanwo-Olu, on Worker’s Day, has urged Nigerians, particularly public and private sector workers in the state, to remain productive and dedicated to their jobs Governor Sanwo-Olu says as a government, we will continue to make the welfare of workers our priority. EDITOR’S PICK Massive Crowd Overwhelms Peter Obi In Computer Village (Video) Lagos 2023: Sanwo-Olu’s … Read more
Sanwo-Olu congratulates Lagos HOS Muri-Okunola at 50 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the State Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, on his 50 years birthday. Muri-Okunola, a lawyer by profession and former Executive Secretary to the Governor on Land Use and Allocation Committee and Permanent Secretary in … Read more
Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has urged the Federal Government to legalise the use of stun gun and pepper spray for females as defence tools against rape in the country. The monarch in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, on Saturday said possession of a stun gun or pepper … Read more
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, on Tuesday said in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu, that he does not tolerate corruption. Uzodinma said there was no truth in the allegations that his aides were looting the state government property. He stated that, “The Government of Imo State under Senator … Read more