Ekohotblog reports that Rep. Wale Raji, representing Epe Federal Constituency, was honored with a special award as the Man of the Year 2024 during the 5th edition of the Epe Division Community Annual Award (EDCAA). The award, presented on his birthday, recognized his hard work and numerous achievements in developing the Epe community. The award … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Wale Raji, a member of the House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has started the construction of a block of six classrooms at Adesowon Grammar School, Ilara. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project took place today, bringing excitement to the school and the community. Representing the Executive Chairman of Eredo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that as schools across Epe Federal Constituency resume for the new academic session, Rep. Wale Raji, the Member Representing Epe Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has warmly welcomed students back to the classroom. In his message, Rep. … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the long-standing request of the Agbowa community for improved road infrastructure is finally being addressed, as construction machinery, initiated by Rep. Wale Raji, Member of the House of Representatives (MHR) representing Epe Federal Constituency, has arrived at Mafowosofo Road. This significant development was marked by an official ceremony where Otunba Nurudeen Yusuf, … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that the people of Epe Federal Constituency have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji (Prince) Owolabi Shamsideen Oseni, who has been inaugurated as a member of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi, in Adamawa State. This significant appointment, made by President Bola Tinubu, highlights Oseni’s outstanding … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has identified the body of a crossdresser who was brutally murdered and dumped along the Katampe-Mabushi Expressway in Abuja. The victim has been named as Ifeanyi Chukwu-Agah Benedict, a 33-year-old man from Afikpo North Local Government Area in Ebonyi State. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has warned that her Ministry will take legal action against states that have failed to distribute empowerment sewing machines provided by the Federal Government for women across the country. During a two-day capacity-building workshop in Abuja, attended by Commissioners for Women Affairs from all 36 … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Rep. Wale Raji, on behalf of the office and residents of Epe Federal Constituency, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, the distinguished Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. In a statement, Rep. Raji praised Hon. Ojelabi’s “exemplary leadership and dedication,” noting that they have … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a significant legislative development, Hon. Wale Raji’s bill to establish a Federal Medical Center in Epe has passed its second reading. Rep. Raji, who represents Epe Federal Constituency, emphasized the urgent need for advanced medical facilities in Epe, highlighting the region’s population growth and increasing health demands. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Olayinka Oladunjoye has mourned Ramota Bankole’s passing in Mecca. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a profound moment of grief, Lagos State’s Federal Commissioner at the National Population Commission, Barrister Olayinka Oladunjoye, has described the death of former Lagos APC Welfare Secretary, Alhaja Ramota Bankole, as a “bitter pill to swallow.” EDITOR’S PICK NiMet Forecasts … Read more
Ambassador Oguntoyinbo urges Nigerian governors to reduce their own salaries. He criticizes the governors’ stance as “insensitive” and praises Edo State Governor Dr. Godwin Obaseki for independently setting a ₦70,000 minimum wage in his state. Ajadi calls for the fair distribution of increased federal allocations to states and emphasizes the inadequacy of ₦60,000 in the … Read more
President Biden pledges federal support to rebuild the collapsed Baltimore bridge. He assures the affected community that “your nation has your back” during this challenging time. Biden emphasizes accountability for those responsible and calls on Congress for swift funding approval. Eko hot blog reports that President Joe Biden flew over the site of the collapsed … Read more
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Shortage of lecturers has hit polytechnics. EKO HOT BLOG reports that shortage of lecturers is presently gradually grounding the country’s polytechnics, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and rectors of federal polytechnics, have said. They said federal polytechnics were facing the serious challenge of the dearth of requisite academic staff following the government’s embargo … Read more
FG has ordered the closure of Abuja roads. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has ordered the closure of parts of the roads accessing the arcade of the federal secretariat complexes and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. It was stated that the closure was in line in commemoration of the 2022 … Read more
FG has finally lifted ban on Twitter. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has lifted the suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria after approval by President Muhammadu Buhari. This online medium recalls that on 5 June 2021, the Nigerian government officially put an indefinite ban on Twitter, restricting it from operating in … Read more
Govt has shut down four popular hotels in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Development Authority has ordered four hotels operating illegally on Mab Global Estate, Gwarimpa, Abuja, to shut down immediately. The Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, Alhaji Umar Shuaibu, handed down the directive during an inspection of the hotels on … Read more
FG has revealed why bandits are yet to be declared as terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has revealed why it is yet to designate bandits as terrorists. The FG said it is yet to designate bandits as terrorists because of international best practices. In November, a Federal High Court in Abuja … Read more
The Federal Government has shut down Glo network EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has shut down Globacom (Glo) facility in Wuse 2 Abuja over a N4.7bn debt. The exercise was led by the Director General of NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu, and was supervised by the … 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