The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has demanded the immediate revocation of a private airstrip licence granted to Living Faith Church Worldwide, led by Bishop David Oyedepo, citing concerns over potential threats to national peace and security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a communiqué issued after the 10th meeting of its Expanded … Read more
The federal government has shed light on its recent meeting with organized labour, which took place on Wednesday in Abuja. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, explained that the government is committed to maintaining consistent dialogue with labour unions rather than waiting for tensions or disputes to arise before initiating discussions. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe criticizes police for their aggressive handling of peaceful protesters in Abuja, urging dialogue and condemning violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Senator, Ireti Kingibe, has criticized the Nigeria Police for their high-handedness in handling peaceful protesters in Abuja. According to Senator Kingibe, the protesters remained peaceful until personnel … Read more
End Hunger protest organizers criticize President Tinubu’s response, announce the fifth day of protests, and call for public support amid clashes and violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the organizers of the ‘End Hunger’ protest in Lagos have announced plans to resume their demonstration at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, on Monday, August 5, 2024, despite … Read more
Osun protest organizers will meet to deliberate their next steps following President Bola Tinubu’s appeal for dialogue, stating the president did not address their specific concerns. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Protest organizers in Osun plan to meet to decide their next steps after President Bola Tinubu appealed for protesters to suspend their actions and engage … Read more
A small group of #EndBadGovernance protesters gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park, expressing dissatisfaction with President Tinubu’s address, as police restricted their movement and urged dialogue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a small group of #EndBadGovernance protesters gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park on Sunday morning, singing solidarity songs shortly after President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation. The … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has called for the suspension of the ongoing nationwide #endbadgovernment protests. The protest which began on August 1 was scheduled to continue until August 10. EDITOR’S PICK ‘We Couldn’t Make It Work Again’ – Rudeboy Confirms PSquare Has Broken Up Again Nationwide Protest: Police Gun Down Protester in Kaduna Popular Pastor Leads … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a decisive statement against the nationwide protest which kicked off on August 1, 2024, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Eredo Branch, has expressed its firm opposition. During a press conference on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Eredo Local Community Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat, NYCN Eredo Coordinator … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Epe Branch, has called for national dialogue over the ongoing nationwide protests in the country. The council made its position known on Wednesday, 31st July 2024, at a press conference held at the Epe Local Government Secretariat in Epe, Lagos State. Representatives from … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a call for calm and constructive dialogue, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin of Odo Noforija, addressed local elders and community members yesterday, emphasizing the importance of patience and peaceful engagement over disruptive protests. During a gathering of community leaders and elders, Oba Ogunlaja used the metaphor “cutting off the … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urges caution and dialogue ahead of planned protests, emphasizing the need for public safety and peaceful resolutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged citizens planning nationwide protests to exercise caution while expressing their grievances. In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media … Read more
NANS withdraws from planned nationwide protest against economic hardship, urging constructive dialogue and praising the government’s student loan initiative. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) announced its decision to withdraw from the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship. The protest, scheduled for August 1, 2024, was organized by anonymous individuals … Read more
Lagos State students, led by NULASS President Alimi Lekan-Idris, opt out of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, urging dialogue instead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Students enrolled in tertiary institutions in Lagos State have expressed their stance on the planned nationwide protest set to begin on August 1. Nigerians, particularly the youths, have pledged … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid ongoing efforts to tackle the country’s economic, social, and political challenges, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged the organizers of the proposed nationwide protests to engage in dialogue rather than resorting to disorder. In a statement issued by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director of Press, the NOA revealed that … Read more
Accept FG’s Offer On Minimum Wage – Senate Urges Labour. Bamidele calls for dialogue and peace in the minimum wage negotiations, emphasizing unity and patriotism. Despite the government’s offer of a 100% increase, the labour unions rejected it, leading to a two-day strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmaker representing Ekiti Central senatorial district and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kaduna-based Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Tuesday, sought government’s permission to approach and have talks with bandits who abducted about 287 schoolchildren from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The Islamic cleric insisted that dialogue was the way to go, … 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 Lagos government wants mutual respect between the Nigerian Police and the Youth. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called on members of the Nigeria Police Force and the Youths in the state to extend mutual respect to themselves in all interactions. EDITOR’S PICKS Skiing Goes Wrong As Jet Ski Rider … Read more
The Lagos State Government has engaged stakeholders on the need to establish a smooth Right of Way (RoW) and construction of the Opebi-Mende link Bridge, a priority project of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, who spoke during the … Read more