Governor Obiano has revealed Buhari’s position on emergency rule in Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has disclosed that the threat to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state was not President Muhammadu Buhari’s idea. Governor Obiano made the disclosure while speaking to State House Correspondents … Read more
There was heavy security at National Assembly on Thursday as federal lawmakers waited for President Buhari to present the 2022 Budget. EKOHOTBLOG reports that there was a heavy presence of security operatives at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja in the early hours of Thursday as President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2022 Appropriation Bill … Read more
PDP has warned against the State of Emergency in Anambra. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned against imposing a state of emergency in Anambra State ahead of the November 6 governorship election in the state. This online news platform understands that the opposition party gave the warning via … Read more
In spite of persistent agitations in some quarters against the frequent borrowing by the current administration… The Federal Government has disclosed plans to finance the proposed 2022 budget deficit pegged at ₦6.258 trillion through fresh borrowings. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this during a press conference after the Federal Executive … Read more
On Tuesday, the state got its fourth Commissioner of Police within an 8-month period The Federal Government has said it will impose a state of emergency in Anambra State to tighten security ahead of the November 6 governorship elections. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, announced this on Wednesday after … Read more
Scores of aggrieved NLC members, on Wednesday, blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were on Wednesday stranded as aggrieved residents and members of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to protest against the deplorable condition of the highway. The protest by residents and the NLC members led to traffic gridlock … Read more
FG has approved N75,000 as stipend for university undergraduates and N50,000 for NCE students. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has announced the approval of the sum of N75,000 as a stipend per semester for students undergoing degree programmes in Education in public universities across Nigeria. The FG also approved N50,000 as a stipend … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has revealed how the Lagos State Government overpowered COVID-19 third wave. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the state successfully overpowered the third wave of COVID-19. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known while speaking at the 61st Independence Day parade at the Agege Stadium in Lagos on … Read more
President Buhari has ordered the lifting of the Twitter ban. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari says he had directed a conditional lifting of the ban placed on the operations of the microblogging site, Twitter, in Nigeria in June. President Buhari made the disclosure via his nationwide broadcast to Nigerians to mark the nation’s … Read more
Other grounds upon which the application was based include that the decision of the appellate court will affect the collection of VAT by the government of Oyo State… The government of Oyo State has asked the Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for joinder in the suit instituted by the Rivers State … Read more
FG has declared Public Holiday to mark Independence Day. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has declared Friday, October 1, 2021, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration via a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has approved paternity leave for civil servants. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has approved the right to 14-day paternity leave for male civil servants in the country. The approval of the paternity leave was made known by the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, … Read more
Kaduna Government is set to shut down mobile phone services in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has asked residents to prepare for a shutdown of telecommunication services in the state. Governor El-Rufai made this known in a chat with some radio stations, noting that security agents … Read more
Recall that the former governor who is now a Senator representing Abia North Senatorial district in the Senate is seeking to stop his retrial in the ₦7.1billion money laundering charges… A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has prohibited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from retrying former Abia State Governor, Sen. Orji Uzor … Read more
The Ijora-bound lane will be closed to vehicular movement during the first phase, while the Apapa-bound lane would be subsequently shut for the second phase. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic at Marine Bridge as the Federal Government (FG) commences emergency repair works on different sections of … Read more
FG has received 320 Presidential Pardon Applications from convicts. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Tuesday, disclosed that the Federal Government has received numerous applications from some convicts and inmates that are praying for pardon and clemency. Malami said that myriads of requests … Read more
Ex-APC spokesman has dumped the party. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Ogbanna Nwuke, has officially dumped the party. Nwuke, who recently resigned his position as the spokesman of the APC, made known his decision while addressing newsmen in Port Harcourt, the Rivers … Read more
“Accordingly, all offices whose ministries, departments, and agencies are located within these office complexes are expected to vacate the premises…” EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG), as part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free 61st independence celebration on Friday, will from Thursday afternoon shut down some sections of the Federal Secretariat Complex in … Read more
The Buhari-led government has issues serious security warnings to Nigerians ahead of the October 1 celebration. EkoHotBlog reports the alert was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. READ ALSO: BREAKING: FG Bans SS1, SS2 Students From Writing WAEC, NECO, NABTEB The Minister … Read more
FG has banned SS1 and SS2 students from writing WAEC, NECO, and NABTEB. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government has stopped students in Senior Secondary School one and two from participating in external West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), the National Examination Council (NECO), and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). … Read more