The Federal Government on Friday initiated the long-awaited payment of outstanding entitlements to military retirees after months of delays and assurances without fulfillment. The retirees, who had been owed a 20% to 28% salary increment covering January to November 2024, staged a protest at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, expressing frustration over the prolonged … Read more
The federal government has approved a special train service to mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations, providing a festive travel option for Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced the development in a statement on Wednesday, issued by its Deputy Director of Public Relations, Yakub Mahmood. According to the … Read more
The Federal Government has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to addressing the security challenges in the South-East region. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face Penalties – FCCPC To Ikeja, Eko DisCos EKO … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has strongly denied accusations from Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, who has implicated him in banditry activities within the state. In a statement issued by Matawalle’s media team, the Minister refuted these claims, arguing that Governor Lawal has persistently tried to smear his name by associating him … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ukrainian parliament on Wednesday approved Rustem Umerov as the new defense minister. Editor’s Pick Ukraine Appoints New Defence Minister G-20 Summit: Tinubu Continues Business Parley, Secures $14billion Investment Pledges China Bans Officials From Using iPhone Recall that Umerov had resigned after Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announced on Sunday, that … Read more
Putin is reportedly facing a revolt within Kremlin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin is facing a revolt as the Kremlin has seemingly lost patience with the Defence Minister, following Russia’s military woes in Ukraine. The Russian advance in the Donbas has slowed to a snail’s pace and Putin’s army … Read more
He intimated them of the government’s plan to recruit more hands to relieve battle fatigued soldiers Defence Minister, Maj. General Bashir Magashi (rtd.) has revealed that the Federal Government will soon begin recruitment of new officers and soldiers across the country. Speaking during an operational visit at the headquarters of the Theatre Command in Maiduguri, … Read more
US authorities have charged former Mexican defence minister of drug trafficking and money laundering charges. Salvador Cienfuegos was sent back to face a criminal probe in his home country. He was accused of conspiring to produce and distribute “thousands of kilograms” of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana in the US over a period of more … Read more