The US has written to the FG and Lagos Govt over EndSARS panel report. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States government has written to the Federal Government and the Lagos Government over the conclusion of work by the Lagos State Panel for victims of SARS related abuses and other matters. Recall that the … Read more
ASUU has given FG ultimatum over failure to fulfil demands. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government an ultimatum of three weeks over failure to fulfill lingering demands. Recall that the Federal Government had signed a memorandum of understanding with the unions last year and … Read more
FG has been dragged to UN over raid on Justice Odili’s house EKO HOT BLOG reports that a human rights group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr. Diego García-Sayán, UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, to “put pressure on the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to conduct a … Read more
The FG has increased price of electricity meters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has increased the cost of both single-phase and three-phase electricity meters beginning from November 15, 2021. This was announced in a circular dated November 11, 2021, issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and addressed to managing directors, all … Read more
The FG has given fresh update and revealed why Twitter ban is yet to be lifted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has given fresh update and revealed why the Twitter Ban is yet to be lifted. While responding to a question from a participant at Nigeria International Partnership Forum in Paris, 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
FG has announced the commencement of the N-Knowledge Programme. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has announced the commencement of the N-Power, N-Knowledge programme in the six geo-political zones of the country including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The minister … Read more
FG has flagged off the construction of N21bn VIP Clinic in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the construction of the State House Clinic Presidential Wing has on Monday been flagged off by Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. The inauguration of the State House Clinic, this online news platform understands, is coming … Read more
FG has again extended the NIN-SIM linkage deadline. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has again extended the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to the end of 2021. The latest development was made known via a joint statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, and … Read more
Universities are set to embark on strike as SSANU and NASU gave FG a two-week ultimatum. EKOHOTBLOG reports that academic activities in universities across Nigeria may once paralyse following a disagreement between various unions over the sharing formula of the just-approved N22.127 billion for payment of earned allowances for the university staff. This online newspaper … Read more
Aggrieved NLC members and residents have again blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were on Wednesday stranded as aggrieved residents and members of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to protest against the deplorable condition of the highway. The protest is coming after the expiration of 21 days ultimatum … Read more
FG has listed Diezani buildings, jewellery, bras and other items for sale. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has begun the process for the valuation of property belonging to several politically exposed persons, including the embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. This online news platform gathered that Diezani property located in highbrow Banana Island Foreshore … Read more
An Abuja High Court had in September restrained the Federal Government from retrying the former governor EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja, to order a fresh trial in an alleged ₦7.1billion laundering charge against the former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. The … Read more
It said the prevalent insecurity challenges threatening Nigeria’s survival and development, could tear the nation to shreds EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 17th All Nigerian Editors Conference has urged the Federal Government to confront issues that have given rise to different secessionist agitations. This was part of the resolutions reached at the end of … Read more
…the lawmakers resolved to work out legislative frame works to complement the efforts of the Federal Government to fight insecurity… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the State Legislators of Nigeria, an umbrella body of the Speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly have called on the Federal Government to declare activities of bandits and … Read more
FG has disclosed the identities of those killed by Nnamdi Kanu in abroad. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has blamed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is on trial for treason, for the murder of Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late Director-General of the National Agency … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to #ENDSARS hijacking allegations by FG. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has described the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami’s recent statement about his client as “falsehood”. It would be recalled that Malami had in Abuja on … Read more
FG: Nnamdi Kanu Liable for Murder of Akunyili’s Husband, Gulak, 175 Others Malami said FG also established that Kanu is not alone in his subversive activities. Ekohotblog reports that the Federal Government said Friday evening that several countries were assisting the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and that … Read more
Sunday Igboho has reacted to terrorism allegations preferred against him by FG. EKOHOTBLOG reports that popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, well known as Sunday Igboho, has reacted to reports that he has links to a terror financier, Abubakar Mohammed Surajo, who is currently in prison in the UAE. Recall that the Attorney General … Read more
FG has revealed how Nnamdi Kanu hijacked #EndSARS Protests and killed security agents. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has said that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, took advantage of the #EndSARS protests in 2020 to create mayhem leading to the death of several security agents in the country. The Attorney-General … Read more