The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has invoked the “No Work, No Pay” policy against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) following their seven-day warning strike. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions … Read more
The Federal Government has unveiled the preliminary draft of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan (NIEP-SIP), a crucial initiative aimed at addressing the pressing challenges within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry. This policy is designed to steer the nation toward a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive energy sector that meets the needs of … Read more
The federal government has announced plans to establish 10 oncology and diagnostic centers across Nigeria and retrain 120,000 health workers. President Bola Tinubu made this announcement on Friday during the launch of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)-Healthcare Expansion Programme. The President emphasized that the initiative aims to enhance the health and social well-being of … Read more
Human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has announced that the organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests plan to take legal action against the Federal Government over the killing of protesters during the demonstrations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this decision comes in the wake of the nationwide #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests, which began on August 1 in response … Read more
EFCC Launch Radio Station, Declare War Against Fake News. Minister Mohammed Idris and EFCC Chairman express strong support for the initiative. The radio station aims to counter false narratives and biased portrayals of EFCC’s activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its determination to tackle the dissemination of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government may need to implement a supplementary budget to cover the proposed minimum wage increase for workers This is because the negotiated amount may surpass the budgeted amount in the original 2024 budget. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: DSS Arrests Defendants In Dramatic Courtroom Raid Minister Sues Niger Speaker Over … Read more
FG is set to provide over 2.5 millions Jobs for Nigerians. The job opportunities will be made available through the Labour Employment Enhancement Programme (LEEP). The programme will target young people in the country EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government’s initiative, the Labour Employment Enhancement Programme (LEEP), is slated to generate 2.5 million job … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has concluded plans to train some newly recruited personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as the School Safety Protection Squad to halt cases of abduction of schoolchildren from their schools. The Commander of the National Safe … Read more
FG denies ransom payment for 137 abducted schoolchildren in Kaduna. Minister lauds security forces, reaffirms no-ransom policy. President urges intensified anti-kidnapping efforts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has distanced itself from reports making rounds that ransom was paid to secure the release of 137 schoolchildren abducted from the Kuriga community, Chikun LGA in Kaduna … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government (FG) has announced plans to unveil a comprehensive programme aimed at ensuring gender equality and women’s empowerment across the country. Titled “the Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Programme” (GEEEEP), the initiative is designed to address the multifaceted challenges faced by women and girls in Nigeria. Editor’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union have begun a nationwide strike today (Monday) over all unfair treatment and disparity in the payment of salaries by the Federal Government. Last Monday, the unions threatened to shut down hostels and power supply in universities across … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This was made known in a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Mrs. Umar is the first woman to be … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Abdullahi Aliyu, former Director General/CEO of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), has urged the government to enforce a ban on the importation of raw materials that are readily available locally. This call comes as the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KADCIMMA) and the RMRDC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government has unveiled four herbal medicine products developed by the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency for the management of diabetes and sickle cell disease. Editor’s Pick Presidency Speaks On Plan To Hijack Tinubu’s Administration Ramadan: Tinubu Sends Message To Nigerians As Fasting Commences IWD Celebration: Lagos DSVA Engages … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has handed over the construction of the 700km Lagos- Calabar Coastal Highway, spanning 9 States with two spurs leading to the Northern States, to a contractor. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the development on Thursday during the official handover of the first phase of the project, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has challenged President Bola Tinubu-led government to confirm or deny if petrol subsidy has been restored. This online media platform recalls that President Tinubu on his inauguration on May 29, 2023, announced the removal of the petrol subsidy. This development has worsened the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Companies that breach the new Expatriate Employment Levy policy will pay N3m for each offence, The PUNCH has learnt. The offences are not submitting EEL, not registering an employee, a corporate entity not renewing EEL within 30 days, and providing false information on EEL. EDITOR’S PICKS Hoodlums Vandalize BUA Truck, Loot … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, yesterday, dismissed a report of a coup scare in the country, saying it was unequivocally false and a heinous act of disinformation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who made the position of government known, said the report was the figment of the warped imagination … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its protest slated for Wednesday, saying it has achieved “overwhelming success on day one” of the protest. It however said “nationwide action continues tomorrow with simultaneous press conferences across all the States of the federation by the state Councils of the Congress including the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that the ongoing protest aims to compel the Federal Government to halt obnoxious policies that have led to the economic crisis in the country. The Congress lamented that the government’s draconian policies are killing workers and Nigerians in general. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation at … Read more