The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy late last year. The policy resulted in a cash shortage that continues to affect Nigerians nationwide. The cash shortage forced some states to sue the federal government and they secured a Supreme Court order that upheld the validity of the old naira notes till December 31, 2023. Eko … Read more
The Supreme Court has adjourned the Naira swap suit against the Federal Government. The court has fixed March 3rd for judgement. The federal government’s Naira swap policy is being legally challenged by the state governments of Kaduna, Kogi, Zamfara, and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has adjourned Judgement on a suit … Read more
The Ekiti government plans to review the situation following President Buhari’s directive to the CBN to allow old 200 naira notes to co-exist with new notes until April 10. The government is yet to decide on its next course of action. Lagos Government warned businesses rejecting old notes that they could be prosecuted, as this … Read more
The CBN’s naira redesign policy has been a source of suffering and confusion for Nigerians in recent weeks. The Supreme Court seemed to give respite to Nigerians last week after ordering the apex bank not to enforce its deadline for phasing out the old naira notes. However, some commercial banks have stopped collecting the old … Read more
Last month, the PDP suspended Nnamani and eight other members of the party. The party accused them of engaging in anti-party activities. Nnamani is backing the presidential candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) against his party’s standard bearer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled former Enugu State … Read more
The PDP recently suspended the governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani and others. The PDP candidates were suspended over alleged links to anti-party activities. According to a source, the affected persons still have an opportunity to explain themselves before a disciplinary panel. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples … Read more
7 NASS candidates of the PDP in Ekiti were suspended. The National Assembly candidates described their purported suspension by the party as an unnecessary distraction. According to the candidates, they were never informed of their wrongdoings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Assembly candidates in Ekiti State have reacted to … Read more
A popular herbalist has reportedly slumped and di£d at a hotel in Ikere Ekiti in Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State after an alleged s-x romp with his female partner. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari’s Aide, Bashir Reacts As Obasanjo Endorses Peter Obi For Presidency ‘Your Last Candidate Failed Nigerians’ – Atiku Replies Obasanjo Over Obi’s … Read more
FUOYE has declared a Lecture-free day after a truck accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management of the Federal University of Oye (FUOYE), Ekiti State, has expressed their sadness at the death of an undergraduate student crushed by a truck on Friday, December 16, 2022. A loaded truck rammed into a first-year student of … Read more
LP has postponed Ekiti and Ondo presidential rallies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party announced on Wednesday (today) that its presidential campaign rally in Ekiti and Ondo states would no longer hold as earlier scheduled. The party did not give much detail as to why the events were postponed, but it blamed unavoidable … Read more
Buhari has directed the Nigerian Army to maintain neutrality and respect human rights during the 2023 elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Sokoto State directed the Nigerian Armed Forces to remain apolitical and continue to operate within the framework of the constitution to ensure the successful conduct of the … Read more
Ekiti diaspora has signed an MOA with Vietnamese partners for a cattle ranch in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that a group of Ekiti indigenes in the Diaspora under a CAC-registered EkitiKete Livestock Development Company Limited, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that was formed to drive the cattle ranch initiative, recently signed a Memorandum … Read more
The NIS has directed passport offices to work on Saturdays. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has directed selected passport offices across the country to work on Saturdays. EDITOR’S PICKS Terrorists Kill 15 In Fresh Attacks On Kaduna Communities VIDEO: Wonders As McDonald’s Employees Help Customer Deliver Baby In Bathroom I’ll … Read more
The Ekiti Assembly has impeached its speaker and elected a replacement. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Gboyega Aribisogan, has been impeached. EDITOR’S PICKS Fayemi Orchestrating Plot To Impeach Me – Ekiti Speaker Tight Security As Ekiti Assembly Holds Closed-door Plenary Kano Confirms Nine Killed As Car … Read more
The Ekiti speaker has accused Fayemi of orchestrating a plot to impeach him. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the Ekiti House of Assembly, Gboyega Aribisogan, has accused former Governor Kayode Fayemi of sponsoring some lawmakers to impeach him. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Qatar Set Unwanted Record As Ecuador Beat Hosts Tight … Read more
Wike has explained how Abia and Benue were denied a CBN loan because their governors supported him. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, alleged that some persons blocked the release of the loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Abia and Benue States. EDITOR’S PICKS Suspend Your Campaigns To … Read more
Amotekun have arrested seven suspected robbers in Ekiti EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ekiti State Amotekun Security Corps has arrested seven persons including two women for various criminal offences such as burglary and armed robbery. EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspected Cultist Exposed By CCTV In Lagos 2023: BVAS Has Put An End To Manipulation … Read more
Ekiti records 74 new cases of COVID-19 – Health Commissioner …Others are reporting at the nearest health facility when sick, getting tested and isolated if positive and adhering to COVID-19 measures by banks and other institutions. EDITOR’S PICK: Police Storm Peoples Gazette Newspaper’s HQ In Abuja, Arrest 5 Staff Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy … Read more
Buhari said he keenly followed the polls held on Saturday, June 18, and was delighted with the orderly conduct The governor-elect, while appreciating the President, said the election was a referendum on the party, “and a clear, positive signal to the election in Osun… EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins … Read more
Fayemi’s achievements made Ekiti guber victory easy – APC …the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came a distant third position in the just-concluded election, despite its claim to a self-serving and self-assigned rescue mission of Nigeria EDITOR’S PICK: Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Launches Integrated Measles Vaccination Campaign LASG Engages Stakeholders On Building Collapse Prevention Lagos Postpones 2022 … Read more