Approximately 5,000 teaching and non-teaching staff employed under the Adamawa State Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) in Yola are yet to receive their November 2024 salaries. This delay affects more than half of the 9,000 workers drawing salaries under the board in a state where workers are typically paid on the 23rd of every … Read more
The Senate special committee tasked with liaising with the Federal Government on the controversial tax reform bills has yet to meet with the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, despite earlier announcements. Two weeks ago, the Senate constituted a committee to engage with the AGF following President Bola Tinubu’s directive for the executive … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced the formation of a Committee to investigate the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki over its failure to swear in 14 elected lawmakers for the 7th Edo State Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okpebholo revealed this decision during his inaugural address as the newly elected governor of … Read more
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has strongly denied the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) claim that he was responsible for delaying the trial of an American man convicted of a $1.2 million visa scam. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: … Read more
WAEC announced that the 2024 WASSCE results will be released online on August 5, after delays due to unspecified challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will be released on August 5. The announcement, trending on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that “Max Air’s constant flight delays are unacceptable,” voices frustrated passengers at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) following the unexpected hold-up of flight VM1645 bound for Lagos. Editor’s pick: President Tinubu’s Qatar Visit Set In Stone Despite Doubt – Foreign Affairs Minister Opens Up Edo State Lights Up With Celebration … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday, announced that airlines will soon compensate passengers for flight delays or cancellations. Speaking before the joint committee on aviation, Keyamo outlined his ministry’s budget and new customer-focused policies. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Plateau APC Chieftains Jostle For Lalong Ministerial Post LASG Serves Contravention Notice To Ikoyi … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has opened up on the reason the state government has not started sharing palliatives. According to the governor, his government has refused to begin distribution because of the need to effectively plan and embark on sustainable action that would secure the state economy. … Read more
Tinubu and the APC oppose Atiku’s use of INEC ad-hoc staff as witnesses in his challenge against Tinubu’s win in the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu’s representatives argue that Atiku should have included the witnesses’ statements in his initial petition, citing a violation of the Electoral Act 2022. The court deliberates on the objections … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has been meeting with former governors Nyesom Wike, David Umahi, and Godswill Akpabio at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Security clearance caused a delay for the former governors. Wike and Umahi previously visited the State House separately, while Akpabio is the preferred candidate of the APC for the Senate President position. EKO … Read more
Labour unions in the public service on Monday has revealed plans to start mobilising workers against the delay by the Federal Government to implement the new minimum wage signed into law on April 18. The unions, under the aegis of the Trade Union Side (TUS) of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), disclosed … Read more