Khadijat Okunnu-Lamidi, a former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, claims that Nigerian authorities wrongfully took part of her assets because she was running for president. Eko Hot Blog reports that Okunnu-Lamidi is the daughter of Lateef Olufemi Okunnu, a Federal Commissioner of Works (SAN). She was the first woman to express interest in the … Read more
Lagos State Government has rejected the Federal Government’s proposal to sell or issue a concession with regard to the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Lagos Island. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement released on Wednesday by Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, the state’s attorney general and commissioner for justice. EDITOR’S PICK Panic … Read more
NLC has urged FG to release the withheld salaries of lecturers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has urged the Federal Government to release the withheld salaries of the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The union made this known in a communique made available after its National … Read more
FG has revealed why Nnamdi Kanu will remain in detention despite appeal court judgement that ordered his release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, on Monday, gave reasons why it has not consented to the Court of Appeal judgement that ordered it to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, … Read more
FG has arrived in Abuja to battle the Appeal Court judgement that set Nnamdi Kanu free. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has arrived at the Court of Appeal in Abuja to begin a battle against the judgement that set the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, free … Read more
FG has given fresh updates on banning okada across the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Thursday said it has not taken any decision to ban the operation of commercial motorcycle known as Okada as a form of transportation in the country. The Minister of State for Transportation, Ademola Adegoroye, stated … Read more
FG has revealed why some states are currently experiencing floods. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has revealed that some states are experiencing flooding due to constant torrential rainfall. This online media platform gathered that the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, said this during the 2023 budget defence of the ministry at … Read more
FG has approved N470 billion for upward adjustment of lecturers’ salaries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari-led government on Wednesday disclosed that it has provided N470 billion Special Fund in the 2023 budget for university revitalisation and upward adjustment of lecturers’ salaries. The approval is coming a few days after the University lecturers … Read more
The Federal Government has directed controllers of works to evaluate the extent of damage brought on by floods across Nigeria in order to take measures to improve the situation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the controllers must determine simultaneous emergency measures that could be done to save people and flood-affected property, according to the government. EDITOR’S … Read more
Fashola has revealed that the Federal Government has completed the 2nd Niger Bridge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Wednesday, confirmed that the construction of the 2nd Niger bridge is now completed and will soon be released to the public for use. According to the PUNCH, Fashola … Read more
See list of universities that have announced their resumption dates after ASUU suspended its 8-month-long strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the conditional suspension of the ASUU strike which stretched 8 months, Nigerian universities have released dates for the resumption of academic activities for the current semester and session. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Don’t Abandon … Read more
The FG has apologised to students and parents over the ASUU strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has apologised to students and parents after the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) called off its eight-month strike. ASUU’s leadership announced the conditional suspension of the industrial action on Friday. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: … Read more
The FG has said it’s not giving up on its case against Nnamdi Kanu and vowed to exploit appropriate legal options. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government (FG) has indicated that it will approach the Supreme Court to challenge the Court of Appeal judgement that struck out the terrorism charge it preferred against … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has endorsed the completion of the ongoing Enugu-Onitsha expressway by MTN Nigeria PLC, a telecommunication company, at the cost of N202.8billion via the Tax Credit Scheme of the Federal Government. Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, revealed this when he along with Minister … Read more
ASUU is currently waiting for Buhari on the No-Work-No-Pay order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are waiting on the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari on the no-work-no-pay rule of the Federal Government. The Federal Government since the eight months strike started on the 14th of … Read more
ASUU has scheduled a fresh meeting and set to take next step on resumption. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has scheduled an important meeting to consider the possibility or otherwise of suspending its eight-month-old strike. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday (today) and top on … Read more
A minister has said the Federal Government did not pay random for the newly-freed train passengers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Transportation, Mua’zu Sambo, has said the Federal Government did not pay ransom to secure the release of the remaining captives linked to the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. EDITOR’S PICKS Several Supporters March … Read more
ASUU has reacted to the Appeal Court ruling and revealed next line of action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has said it would review the judgement of the Appeal Court that ordered the union to end its strike, to determine its next line of action. This online news … Read more
Appeal Court has ordered ASUU to call off strike and resume work immediately. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its strike. At the court session on Friday, the appellate court said ASUU should obey the order of … Read more
An Ondo Monarch has begged the Federal Government to allow Amotekun to bear weapons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the monarch of Akure kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, has appealed to the Federal Government to consider the need to approve sophisticated weapons for the Western Security Network code-named Amotekun Corps. He said the … Read more