Eko Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government has filed an eight-count charge against former Minister of Aviation Stella Oduah at a Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing her of falsely claiming to have lost her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate, among other allegations. According to Channels Television, The charge was filed on June … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has finalized its preparations to address the issue of potholes and undertake necessary repairs on failed sections of federal roads across the country. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this was made known by the acting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday June 28th and Thursday June 29th 2023 As Public Holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
Former Minister Festus Keyamo debunks rumors of legal action against President Bola Tinubu’s administration over Service Chiefs’ appointment. He clarifies that reports on social media are the work of mischief-makers. Keyamo praises Federal Government for complying with the past legal ruling on National Assembly approval for Service Chiefs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former … Read more
Nigeria urges UN and partners to bolster support for stabilizing Lake Chad from terrorism. Reintegrating former militants poses challenges, calls for international aid. Government seeks global awareness and assistance in countering Boko Haram’s impact. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has called on the United Nations and development partners to strengthen support towards … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced traffic diversion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as the construction work on the corridor reach its concluding stage. According to the diversion plan as announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the traffic diversion is slated for today, Saturday. 24th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted the restriction on cash deposits into domiciliary accounts. The apex bank made the disclosure in guidance to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) after a meeting with the bankers’ committee on Sunday. The meeting was meant to provide further guidance to DMBs on the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has announced that it is working out modalities to begin the disbursement of student loan from September and October. David Adejo, Permanent Secretary at the federal Ministry of Education, announced the development while answering questions from journalists in Abuja, on Wednesday. Recall that President Bola Tinubu signed … Read more
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) is optimistic that Tinubu’s administration will meet their demands to improve member welfare. An agreement has been reached between the union and the Federal Government, resulting in the suspension of the planned strike for 21 days. However, the strike continues at the state level in Oyo State due to … Read more
IPOB has issued a warning against subjecting their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to an ear surgery while in custody, claiming it is a plot to eliminate him. IPOB rejects any surgery and demands Kanu’s release to his personal physicians. The alleged conspiracy by the DSS to neutralize Kanu through an illicit ear surgery has sparked … Read more
The Senate has rejected the controversial National Water Resources Bill, 2023, transferring control of water resources from states to the Federal Government. This decision puts an end to the bill’s contentious journey, which had faced opposition from southern governors and lawmakers. The rejection follows consultations with the House of Representatives and consideration of senators’ … Read more
The Chairman House Committee on Aviation declared the launch of Nigeria Air a fraud after the major stakeholders in the deal between the Federal Government and Ethiopian Airlines denied knowledge of the launch. Members of the committee were shocked when stakeholders in the Aviation sector disclosed that the aircraft bearing Nigerian colours was on a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended the strike which was planned to commence on Wednesday over the removal of the petrol subsidy. The congress announced the suspension of the proposed nationwide strike and mass protest after a meeting of its leadership and President Bola Tinubu on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
TUC Demands Reversion to Old Petrol Pump Price and Minimum Wage Increase as Resistance against Subsidy Removal Grows. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the Federal Government to revert to the previous petrol pump price of N194 per litre and increase the minimum wage to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal. Negotiations are … Read more
Says U.K., U.S., and others must pay something in return for every doctor that migrates Charged medical doctors to develop the capacity to train more doctors Assured the THEMES agenda would continue Eko Hot Blog reports that Obafemi Hamzat, the deputy governor of Lagos State has asked the federal government to charge the United Kingdom … Read more
President Tinubu’s inaugural speech triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel. Although the subsidy was expected to run until June 30, filling stations, including the federal government-owned NNPC, started selling petrol at an average price of N500. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in … Read more
Bans underaged from taking entrance exams FG directs NECO, and others to adhere Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government (FG) has banned children under the age of 11 from participating in the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into federal unity colleges across the country. The government directed the National Examinations Council … Read more
Buhari-led FG introduced the ‘Brown Card’ as permanent residency for eligible foreign nationals Eko Hot Blog reports that there is currently chaos and confusion over the hurried introduction of the “Brown Card”, a new document for permanent residency for foreigners in Nigeria by the immediate past government. The innovation, which was announced by the former … Read more
Representatives of the Federal Government are expected to meet with NLC today. The meeting will be over the proposed removal of fuel subsidy. The NLC President called for a review of Tinubu’s pronouncement, emphasizing that leadership should reduce people’s suffering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that representatives of the Federal Government are expected to meet with the … Read more
The Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Health Care Professional Association have instructed their members to go on an indefinite strike. The ultimatum given to the federal government expired at midnight on May 24, 2023. As a result, health workers have commenced an indefinite strike. EKO HOT BLOG the Assembly of Health Care … Read more