Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has resolved to explore all avenues to reintroduce the issue of the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the ongoing Constitutional Review process to legalise the Council Development Areas. The government’s resolve is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 18th edition … Read more
The NLC has suspended its nationwide strike planned for Tuesday in protest of fuel subsidy removal. This decision was made because the government has shown willingness to engage in dialogue and provide reasonable measures to alleviate the impact of its policies. NLC expressed the need for the government to adhere to the country’s laws and … Read more
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has reached an agreement with the Federal Government to immediately halt deductions from state accounts for local government obligations. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has confirmed this decision and stated that the deducted funds will be reimbursed to the states. In addition, a new leadership has emerged through consensus, … Read more
A bill in the House of Representatives recently generated controversy. The bill seeks to delay the migration of Nigerian-trained medical and dental personnel by at least five years after qualification. The bill has spurred heated reactions from various quarters, including the national body for resident doctors. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Association of … Read more
Coalition Calls On President Buhari to Terminate NIA DG’s Appointment- Replace With Competent Hands EKOHOTBLOG report that the coalition of Arewa Youth Groups in Kaduna, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to terminate the appointment of Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA) DG, Ahmed Rufa’i, and replace him with competent hands. The coalition of Northern Youth Group … Read more