Federal Government

Half Salaries: UNIJOS ASUU Asks Members To Stay At Home Indefinitely

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UNIJOS ASUU has asked its members to stay at home indefinitely over the half salaries paid to them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the University of Jos (UNIJOS) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ordered its members to stay at home indefinitely, pending the payment of withheld salaries by the federal … Read more

Governors Have Tied Our Hands on Out-of-School Children – FG

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The Federal Government has accused governors of delaying action on out-of-school children. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has expressed regret that his ministry could not completely eradicate the rising number of out-of-school children in the country after seven years as minister. EDITOR’S PICKS Emirates Suspends … Read more

IPOB Reacts To Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Warns Criminals In S/East

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Nnamdi Kanu

IPOB has reacted to Nnamdi Kanu’s release.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commended the Court of Appeal for discharging and acquitting the leader of the group, Nnamdi Kanu. This online media platform had earlier reported that a Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday, struck … Read more

Nnamdi Kanu: FG Not Giving Up On Case, To Exploit Appropriate Legal Options

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The FG has said it’s not giving up on its case against Nnamdi Kanu and vowed to exploit appropriate legal options. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government (FG) has indicated that it will approach the Supreme Court to challenge the Court of Appeal judgement that struck out the terrorism charge it preferred against … Read more

FG Approves N202.8bn Repairs of Enugu-Onitsha Road By MTN Under Tax Credit Scheme

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has endorsed the completion of the ongoing Enugu-Onitsha expressway by MTN Nigeria PLC, a telecommunication company, at the cost of N202.8billion via the Tax Credit Scheme of the Federal Government.   Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, revealed this when he along with Minister … Read more

Sanwo-Olu’s Spokesperson Reveals When Construction Of Lekki Airport Will Begin

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Lagos State Government says it will commence the building of an airport in the Lekki area of the state next year. Eko Hot Blog reports that according to a series of tweets on Friday by a spokesperson to the Lagos State Governor, Jubril Gawat, the information was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor … Read more

LSHA Approves Agency On Organ Harvesting, Outlines Nigeria’s Major Problems

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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday has highlighted the three main problems that need to be resolved as poverty, insecurity, and devolution of authority. Eko Hot Blog reports that the House tasked the Federal Government with finding an expedient solution to Nigeria’s poverty problem. EDITOR’S PICK Prominent Nigerian Singer, Reekado Banks Loses Mother … Read more

ASUU Strike: Students Mobilise To Ground Activities At Apapa Port

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ASUU Strike: Students Mobilise To Ground Activities At Apapa Port   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Tuesday, vowed to take their protests to Apapa Ports.   The students’ agitation over the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) might paralyse economic activities at the … Read more

Nnamdi Kanu Reportedly Falls Ill After 15 Months In DSS Custody 

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Nnamdi Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu Reportedly Falls Ill After 15 Months In DSS Custody   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has reportedly been diagnosed with gastrointestinal disorder.   According to his lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Kanu developed intestine disorder following persistent heartburn.   EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Peter Obi … Read more

Strike: Court To Rule On FGN-ASUU Suit Wednesday

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Strike: Court To Rule On FGN-ASUU Suit Wednesday   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Industrial Court has fixed Wednesday, September 21 to rule on the application for an interlocutory injunction filed by the Federal Government against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).   Justice Peter Hamman fixed the date on Monday after … Read more

ASUU: Reps To Meet Lecturers On Tuesday Over Prolonged Strike

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ASUU: Reps To Meet Lecturers On Tuesday Over Prolonged Strike   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have scheduled a meeting for tomorrow to dialogue on the latter’s seven-month-old strike.   ASUU is expected to submit a written presentation of its perspective on the … Read more

ASUU Strike: CONUA Demands Reopening Of Universities

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ASUU Strike: CONUA Demands Reopening Of Universities   EKO HOT BLOG reports that lecturers under the aegis of Congress of University Academics, CONUA has called for the immediate reopening of universities for the resumption of academic activities.   CONUA had applied to the Minister of Labour and Employment to be registered as one of the … Read more

JUST IN: FG To Establish Aviation University In Abuja

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The Federal Government, through the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has disclosed its intention to establish an aviation university. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government said the University would address the research and development deficit, which is apparent in the aviation sector. EDITOR’S PICK  Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury … Read more

FG v. ASUU: Court Case Adjourned Till Sept. 19

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FG v. ASUU: Court Case Adjourned Till Sept. 19   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Industrial Court has adjourned the suit filed by the Federal Government challenging the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to Monday, September 19 for a hearing of the interlocutory application of the Federal Government. … Read more

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