FG will resume Nnamdi Kanu’s trial on terrorism charges today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government will on Monday, November 14 resume the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges brought against him. The trial will centre only on seven out of 15 … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to the fresh Ammended charge filed against him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has dismissed the amended seven-count terrorism charge the Federal Government preferred against him, describing it as baseless and ill-advised. Kanu, who is currently in the custody … Read more
The Federal Government has again filed amended charges against Nnamdi Kanu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has filed an amended seven-count terrorism charge against the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The amended charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, which was entered before the Federal High Court in … Read more
FG has stated that there is no plan to ban Twitter on any other social media platform in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government has said it has no intention of banning any social media platform in the country again. The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this at a news … Read more
FG is set to release prisoners in mass from Nigerian prisons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said it is planning to release prisoners from various Correctional facilities across the country. Sola Fasure, the media aide to the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, stated that the reason is to decongest the correctional … Read more
FG has warned Nigerians about a possible flood in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has warned Nigerians of a possible ‘devastating’ flood in 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS UCLDraw: 2022/23 UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 Draws (Full Fixtures) Osinbajo, NSA, Others To Lead Talks At Editors’ Conference In Owerri 2023: Tinubu Reveals … Read more
The federal government has announced a date for the resumption of Abuja-Kaduna train services. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Monday announced that train services on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line will resume in November 2022. The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo made the disclosure while giving the score-card of his ministry in … Read more
FG has debunked the viral report of paying University lecturers half salaries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has denied the allegation that it paid members of the Nigerian Academic Staff Union (ASUU) half their salaries in October. Mr Olajide Oshundun, Head of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Labor … Read more
ASUU is set to decide on a potential strike in a meeting scheduled for Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Staff Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government have once again ‘resumed hostilities’ less than a month after the union put a halt to its 8-month strike action. The National Executive … Read more
Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra on Friday protested in Aba, Abia State over the refusal of the Federal government to release their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Eko Hot Blog reports the protesters vowed not to allow the 2023 election hold in the South East if their leader is not released and Biafra granted them. … Read more
FG has announced the closure of another part of the Lagos Ekp bridge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has announced the emergency closure of another section of Eko Bridge in Lagos State. The portion of the bridge was gutted by fire in the early hours of Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Warns … Read more
Lectures will hold an emergency meeting over the payment of half salaries by the government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is the likelihood of another industrial action in Nigerian universities as lecturers under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to hold an emergency meeting following the decision of … Read more
The Federal Government has declared that Jigawa State was affected the most by the flood. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said that Jigawa is the worst-hit state by the recent floods, adding that Bayelsa is not among the top ten most affected states. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and … Read more
Govt has paid lecturers half their salaries for the month of October. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has only paid lecturers under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU for 18 working days in the month of October. Lecturers and senior members of ASUU, who spoke to PUNCH correspondent … Read more
Peter Obi has slammed FG over the condition of IDP camps in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has rated the federal government low as regards catering to flood victims and the condition of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. Obi slammed the … Read more
FG has assured the safety of citizens in Abuja and other parts of the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh information has emerged that the Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed that there is no need for panic or fear in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and that residents are safe. This online media platform … Read more
Ologbondiyan has slammed Buhari’s government over its response to terror threats. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Kola Ologbondiyan, has slammed the response of the Federal Government to the terror threats in Abuja. Ologbondiyan was reacting to the comments made by the Minister of Information … Read more
FG has slammed the US and UK over calls to avoid some Nigerian States. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba Usman, has warned foreign countries about the terror alert in Nigeria. This online media platform recalls that the United States and United Kingdom governments released security alerts via travel … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged the Federal Government to give Lagos a unique economic status on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor, who referred to the state as a “national asset,” claimed that all Nigerians, regardless of geography, benefit in some way from the development of Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked … Read more
The continued relocation of Nigerians abroad has continued to generate reactions from across the country, with the federal government assuring that it was seeking ways to halt the trend. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government also said it would continue to work towards ensuring gainful employment for Nigerians to make travelling abroad unattractive. EDITOR’S … Read more