US President Joe Biden has granted presidential pardons to 39 Americans convicted of non-violent crimes and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 others, marking the largest single-day use of presidential clemency in U.S. history, according to the White House. The names of the individuals involved have not been disclosed. Under the U.S. Constitution, presidents have … Read more
Niger Republic reopens border with Nigeria in regions of Diffa, Tahoua, Maradi, and Dosso. Instructions issued by Nigerien Ministry of Interior for reopening at 12:00 midnight via radio message on social networks. Enhanced controls and security measures mandated along 1,500-kilometre boundary stretch following reopening. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Niger Republic reopens border with Nigeria in … Read more
The Lagos APC refutes the claims made by the PDP that Sanwo-Olu’s first term. APC highlights the governor’s achievements in various sectors and emphasizes the overwhelming support he received. The party dismisses PDP’s criticism and asserts that Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda has delivered significant progress for the people of Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Ramaphosa has been re-elected as the South African President under ANC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as the President of South Africa under the African National Congress. Ramaphosa won his re-election bid with 2,476 votes to defeat his rival, a former health minister, Zweli Mkhize. EDITOR’S PICKS Govt Shuts Down … Read more
Lagos State Government has trained over 100 NG-Cares cash-transfer facilitators on the use of digital gadgets to capture and validate the beneficiaries of the programme. Eko Hot Blog reports that the NG-Cares programme, which is a Nigerian COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus, is an emergency operation designed to support a budgeted programme of expenditure … Read more
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated the elected council chairmen in all 69 local government areas, Local Council Development Areas, Area Councils, and Area Offices in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that this is even as the governor tasked them to hit the ground running by providing adequate, quality, and equitable services on … Read more
The Director-General, Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni has reiterated the need for private primary and secondary schools in Lagos to collaborate with the State Government for effective data collection, stressing that reliable data is key to effective planning. Eko Hot Blog reports that Seriki-Ayeni stated this … Read more
We Are Making Progress In Tackling Banditry, Terrorism – Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government is making efforts to tackle banditry, terrorism and other criminal activities in the country. EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner … Read more
In 2020, the Minister had said the Ajaokuta Steel Mill was 90 percent complete and may be functional by early 2023 The development of the steel mill was started in the 1970s but has evaded completion several decades after EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite on Thursday … Read more
BDCs seek return of its members to mainstream foreign exchange (FX) business, says Our inclusion will stabilise the market It faulted the claims that the naira has remained largely stable following the stoppage of FX allocation to its members, arguing its operation is part of the stabilisation mechanism the market needs EDITOR’S PICK: MTN Nigeria … Read more
The Central bank of Nigeria has disclosed that the Naira In Circulation Drops By N37.84 Billion In February 2022 CBN in her communique of the recent 284th MPC meeting disclosed that they disbursed a sum of N29.67 billion between January and February 2022 under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) for the procurement of inputs and … Read more
NYSC Batch ‘A’ Stream II call-up letter is out, see how to print NYSC Call-Up Letter online below. Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC call up letters for 2022 Batch ‘A’ Stream I & II Prospective Corps Members is now available for printing online. This is to inform all … Read more
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC 2022 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course will commence on March 18, 2022. Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the date for the commencement of the 2022 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course for prospective Corps members. Management of the Scheme, … Read more
…Atiku also called for more support for IDPs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has visited Benue State and donated ₦50 million to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the north-central state. Speaking during a courtesy call on Governor Samuel Ortom, Atiku also called for more support for IDPs. The … Read more
According to the WHO, the survival of children diagnosed with cancer is more than 80 per cent in high-income countries… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed that no fewer than 10 million people died of cancer across the world in 2021. The global health agency disclosed this in a … Read more
The Federal Government has flagged off the COVID-19 Rapid Response Register for the poor in urban and semi-urban areas of Lagos state EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has commenced registration for the second wave of Rapid Response Register (RRR), a programme designed to provide emergency assistance to urban and semi-urban dwellers impacted … Read more
Gov Akeredolu of Ondo state has said that he will not leave unpaid salaries for his successor after his tenure EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has assured that his administration will not leave unpaid salaries for his successor after his eight years in office. Read Also: 2022 Budget: Edo APC … Read more
He encouraged Nigerians in Diaspora to “subject themselves to the rules and standards of the country in which they live… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerians all over the world are very competitive, noting that they acquired the trait from home where the citizens have been properly educated and immersed in … Read more
Senator Abiru kicks off capacity development training for 1000 MSMEs in Lagos East ….Gives Knowledge Pack To 1000 Trainees …Announces N100million Constituency Intervention Revolving Loan For MSMEs EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on industries, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, on Monday has flagged off a capacity development training for 1000 Micro, Medium and … Read more
Reports say that Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, tops the Ballon d’ Or list. Ballon d’Or power rankings for the month of October has been revealed. Sportskeeda revealed that Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, tops the Ballon d’Or list. The Argentine captain is ahead of Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski, and Chelsea’s Jorginho and Manchester … Read more