EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to meet its demands. It stated the ultimatum, which ends on July 19, is supposed to give the government time to begin implementation of the resolutions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed on. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Wednesday attributed the delay in June salary payments for some government employees to technical challenges. The Director of Press at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), Bawa Mokwa relayed this information on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the change of government at the federal level will not negatively affect ongoing projects in the state. Makinde, who made this disclosure at the weekend, had started some projects in his first term during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Revered Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has counselled the Federal Government to enforce provisions of the nation’s Constitution and other laws of the land that guaranteed citizens’ freedom of religion and worship. To this end, Kukah suggested that the government should provide adherents of different faiths in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The federal government may have lifted the ban on importation of vehicles through the land borders, it has been revealed. The development is projected to revitalise economic activities within the corridor. It would be recalled that the last administration under President Muhammadu Buhari had closed land borders between Nigeria and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government has sought the support of the European Union (EU) in its quest to deepen and consolidate on its democratic practices, particularly, as it concerns its electoral processes. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, CON, made the appeal while receiving in audience the … Read more
DMO warned FG against additional borrowing due to high Debt Service-to-Revenue ratio. DMO advised FG to focus on revenue generation & recommended 6 ways to reduce borrowing. DMO’s warning comes as debt profile continues to grow. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Debt Management Office (DMO) has warned the Federal Government against additional borrowing, saying … Read more
FG will meet with striking health workers today to come to terms or agreement. The unions had met with the government last Thursday, but the meeting ended in a deadlock But with the new government, there are high hopes for this meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government and the striking Joint … Read more
Labour faults NNPCL over release of new petrol pump price The organised Labour and the Federal government promise to reconvene in no distant time Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting between the Nigerian Government representatives and the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC that was intended to address the announcement of new petroleum prices has ended … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has announced that a Nigeria Air aircraft will arrive in Nigeria on Friday ahead of the commencement of operations. He made the disclosure in an interview with Channels TV on Wednesday evening. Sirika said the aircraft will be unveiled in Nigeria’s colours (green and … Read more
N22.44bn has been earmarked by the Nigerian Government to cater for Prisoners feeding. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior Dr Shuaib Belgore made this known on Thursday in Anuja. Currently, they are 244 custodial centres with a population of 75,507 inmates. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Federal Government has set aside N22.4 billion … Read more
SERAP has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian government over its failure to reclaim the N40 billion in double pay and life pension received by former governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a contempt suit against the Federal Government and Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), Attorney-General of the … Read more
The Federal Government has embarked on the renovation of the Aso Villa in preparation for Tinubu’s swearing-in ceremony. Tinubu is set to be officially inaugurated as Nigeria’s President on May 29th. Tinubu will assume office as planned despite ongoing legal battles challenging the legitimacy of his election victory. EKO HOT BLOG reports that with Bola … Read more
The Federal Government has successfully repatriated all Nigerians stranded in Sudan. Two batches of evacuees have been brought back home safely. The FG assures the public that priority will continue to be given to women, children, and the ailing ones among them. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Federal Government announced today through the … Read more
The FG is set to cut off DisCos from National Grid over debt. Mass disconnection is likely to occur in areas such as Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara, and parts of Niger, Ekiti and Kogi states. The Market Operator (MO) has notified relevant parties of the disconnection from the national grid that is to take place. … Read more
Afenifere wants election petition resolved before May 29 inauguration. It supports Peter Obi’s victory and a president from the South East for fairness. Afenifere opposes FG’s plan to commit N100bn to census under Buhari administration, demands timely resolution of all petitions regarding the presidential election. Afenifere calls for judiciary intervention in resolving presidential election petitions … Read more
The Federal Govt has reacted to a video that has gone viral, which reportedly shows Nigerian students stranded in the desert. The students had cried out yesterday that “they were in an unknown location and in very big danger.“ Reacting, the NiDCOM boss said the evacuation process was a tedious one and that challenges were … Read more
The commencement of payment for 40% salary increase arrears by the FG has elicited jubilation among workers. According to federal civil servants, workers began to receive bank alerts for the arrears on Saturday. Ngige described the pay raise as a peculiar allowance for civil servants in view of the current economic reality. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted Nigerian citizenship to 385 foreigners. According to Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, 317 individuals were given citizenship through naturalization while 68 received it through registration. Rauf Aregbesola stated that all of the candidates satisfied the prerequisites for receiving the honour. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has expressed displeasure over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu by the DSS and raised concerns over the FG’s alleged disobedience of court orders. They called on the FG to address Kanu’s health challenge and allow him to go for medical treatment urgently. Ohanaeze Ndigbo also passed a vote of confidence on their … Read more