…the group said there is no basis to beg the president, stressing that the Oduduwa Republic agitator committed no crime. EKO HOT BLOG reports that pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has reacted to calls by some Nigerians that it should approach the federal government to plead for the release of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, declared activities of Yan Bindiga and Yan Ta’adda bandit groups as acts of terrorism… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Air Force is ready to deploy Super Tucano aircrafts in the North-West and North-Central regions of the country to weed out the activities of bandits groups. … Read more
Nigeria had barred Emirates flights over discriminatory policy on Nigerians as regards to COVID-19 protocols by the UAE EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has lifted the ban imposed on Emirates Airline. Minister of Aviation, Senator. Hadi Sirika, said the ban was lifted after “painstaking negotiations” with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Emirate’s … Read more
The order was extended three times, as part of measures to curtail the spread of the virus… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has ordered federal workers from Grade Level 12 and below to effective from Wednesday, 1st December resume normal duty. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Folasade … Read more
…the Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a bold step to deal ruthlessly with all terrorists groups and their sponsors… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) has said the Federal Government’s determination to crush banditry remains unwavering now that the Court has granted … Read more
The former INEC boss said it would be difficult to restructure Nigeria if inflamed passion and antagonistic positions are allowed to dominate national discourse EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has said there is a need for the country to embark on short-term … Read more
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje disclosed that the two states have made a case for 1 per cent in the new Revenue Allocation Formula EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano and Lagos States have again demanded a special revenue allocation from the Federal Government of Nigeria. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje disclosed that the two states have made a … Read more
The report of the panel of inquiry established by the Lagos State government to look into the events that took place at the Lekki Toll Gate in October 2020 has become of international interest following a leak of the memo which indicted security operatives EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu … Read more
The IPOB leader was allegedly re-arrested in Kenya and extradited to Nigeria after he jumped bail in 2017 over claims that his life was being threatened by security agencies EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aloy Ejimakor, legal counsel for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has said that the … Read more
US might evoke the Leahy Law on military aid against Nigeria if the country failed to protect human rights EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US government has threatened to suspend military assistance to Nigeria if the country fails to protect human rights. The US Secretary of States, Antony Blinken, who gave the warning, also … Read more
The Federal Government had vehemently denied that unarmed protesters were killed at the toll gate on October 20 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for victims of SARS-related abuses and other matters has concluded that the Nigerian Army shot and killed unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll … Read more
Kanu was apprehended in Kenya in June and extradited to Nigeria for trial EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), might be freed soon if current talks between parliamentarians from the South-East and Igbo leaders succeed. Last week, Malami said the government was open to … Read more
…the protesting youths were singing solidarity songs, calling on the federal government to facilitate the release of Igboho from the custody of the Republic of Benin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of supporters of Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Saturday in Ibadan, staged a protest, calling for his unconditional release. … Read more
FG opens online portal for the sale of 5000 Houses under the national housing programme see how to apply now below. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government, on Friday, launched a portal for the sale of completed houses under the National Housing Programme (NHP). The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, made … Read more
Gumi has been advocating amnesty for the bandits despite their criminal activities in many parts of the North… EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has predicted that Nigeria would face a more dangerous security situation if proactive measures are not taken to curtail the ethnic crisis in the country. Gumi, … Read more
While the federal government has been involved in a legal battle with Nnamdi Kanu in Nigeria, it is battling to extradite Igboho from Benin Republic to face criminal charges EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has indicated that it is open to all kinds of solutions, including a political solution in order to … Read more
…he said it’s critical to reiterate that revenue allocation should be done constructively. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has suggested a portion of shared national income of 50.68 per cent, which is 2.03 per cent less than the current 52.68 per cent. On Monday, Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of … Read more
Read details below as the Federal Government has proposed more allocations for LGs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has proposed that Local governments should get more allocation in the new revenue formula. The FG also recommended a reduction in the vertical allocations to it and State Governments. Read Also: #AnambraDecides: “It’s Game Over, … Read more
He also spoke on how some key political figures worked against the amnesty programme of his administration EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has said some persons working with bandits have confessed that they are being sponsored by politicians. The governor, who said this in an interview with Lagos-based RadioNow, … Read more
Anambra, alongside other states in the South-East, has witnessed several ‘gunmen’ attacks, casting doubts on the feasiblity of the elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that candidates for Saturday’s Anambra governorship election have signed a peace accord in Awka, the state captial. Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, was present at … Read more