Efforts to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu have intensified, with traditional rulers and archbishops visiting him under the auspices of South East governors negotiating his release with the Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the effort to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has intensified … Read more
The Federal Government, through Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi, warned Local Government Area chairmen of imprisonment for mismanaging FAAC funds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has issued a warning to Local Government Area chairmen against mismanaging funds allocated by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), threatening imprisonment for those involved. This warning was delivered … Read more
APC claims a Federal Government agency is feeding Nigerians with false inflation figures. Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has baselessly claimed that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is releasing false inflation figures to Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunji Alausa, NAFDAC DG, NBMA DG Promise Action On Genetically Modified Foods Why … Read more
The Federal Government has resumed mass trials for over 300 terrorism suspects, involving multiple stakeholders and dedicated courts for swift justice. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government announced the resumption of mass trials for individuals accused of terrorism and other serious crimes against Nigeria on Wednesday. Spokesperson for the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Abu … Read more
The Federal Government has reduced allowances for Nigerian scholars abroad by 12.7%, citing economic crises, with students reporting unpaid stipends for eight months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced a 12.7% reduction in allowances for foreign scholars currently stranded in countries such as Russia, Morocco, and … Read more
The Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting to address the planned nationwide protest on August 1. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday morning in response to a planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s plea to the organizers to postpone the … Read more
The Federal Government will spend N36bn to convert 30,000 vehicles to run on CNG in the next 90 days, providing free kits to reduce transport and food costs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government will spend an estimated N36bn to convert 30,000 petrol or diesel-powered vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) within … Read more
Despite a federal agreement on a new ₦70,000 minimum wage, many states are hesitant to commit, citing the need for further consultations and financial assessments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in spite of the recent agreement between the Federal Government, Labour, and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to set the new minimum wage at ₦70,000, many states … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accepted the ₦70,000 new minimum wage proposed by the federal government to avoid a potential hike in petrol prices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has fully accepted the ₦70,000 new minimum wage proposed by the federal government during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on … Read more
Lagos and Borno state officials confirm they have not yet received the 20 truckloads of rice promised by the federal government for distribution to vulnerable citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Bisola Olusayan, and Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Director-General, Muhammad Saidu, confirmed on Thursday that their states have not … Read more
NLC urges the Federal Government to pay withheld salaries of SSANU and NASU, condemns police use of excessive force at a peaceful protest in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to pay the withheld salaries of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) … Read more
The Federal Government plans to repatriate 250 more Nigerians from the UAE, following the recent return of 190 citizens, bringing the total repatriations to 542 since October 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced plans to repatriate an additional 250 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) soon. This follows the … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has explained how Lagos can reap economic, medical benefits from relationship with India. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his administration will deepen its relationship with the Indian government culturally, economically, and medically for knowledge sharing and human capacity building. EDITOR’S PICKS US Election: Donald Trump Announces … Read more
The Federal Government has distributed a total of 740 trucks of rice to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to journalists at the State House, Abuja, on Monday, after the 8th Federal … Read more
The federal government announced the rescue of kidnapped Kaduna journalists and their family without paying ransom, demonstrating the Tinubu administration’s commitment to combating insecurity. Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has announced that the successful rescue of kidnapped journalists was the result of a combined effort by security agencies, with no ransom paid. Minister of … Read more
The Iloko, offspring of Arelu, (Iloko Omo Arelu) are held in awe in Yorubaland. For a people who fought one another in internecine wars that began in 1793 and lasted for almost a century, Yoruba give effusion of reverences to people with unusual bravery. Their reverence for the Iloko however comes from this clan’s queer … Read more
Daniel Bwala claims President Tinubu will soon reshuffle his cabinet following criticisms about the administration’s accessibility and effectiveness. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former spokesman for the Atiku Abubakar/Ifeanyi Okowa presidential campaign in the 2023 election Daniel Bwala, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu will soon reshuffle his cabinet. Bwala made this revelation in … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the national assembly will enforce the Supreme Court’s verdict granting financial autonomy to local government areas (LGAs). Eko Hot Blog reports that the apex court ruled that the federal government should directly pay allocations to local government councils from the federation account and that it could withhold allocations … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern for the welfare of Nigerian workers, declaring that his administration is prioritizing their needs. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tinubu made this known while speaking with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Joe Ajaero and that of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria … Read more
NLC President Joe Ajaero praises the Supreme Court’s decision to grant financial autonomy to local governments, calling it a significant restoration of democratic hope. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has praised the Supreme Court’s decision to grant financial autonomy to local government areas. In a statement issued on Thursday, NLC … Read more