EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has urged the federal government to consider allowing individuals to legally purchase guns and weapons to defend themselves against bandits. The Governor lamented that the criminals have perfected illegal ways to have access to weapons and the state governments as well as others … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Thursday announced closure of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos starting from midnight of Saturday, Oct. 21 to midnight of Sunday Oct. 22 to carry out repairs. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, in a statement, said the government was ready … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has assured that N-power beneficiaries would start getting paid the backlog of their entitlements as from November. The national programme manager of N-Power, Akindele Egbuwalo who made the disclosure during a meeting with some N-Power beneficiaries in Abuja., however, added that the payments would be done in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting has been set to hold on Mondays. Recall that the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari held its FEC meetings every Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP BoT Demands Resignation Of Anyanwu As National Secretary INEC Makes U-Turn On Manually Results Transmission Of Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government says at least 270 universities are currently seeking license to operate in Nigeria. Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Dr. Chris Maiyaki, stated this at the British Council Insight and Engagement Workshop on Thursday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: NECO Releases 2023 SSCE Results Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has revealed plans for the establishment of an International Anti-Corruption Court, describing it as a paradigm shift in its approach to fighting corruption at the global level. The government said the corrosive impact of corruption on Nigeria’s development, stability, and prosperity could not be overstated. Editors Pick … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has expressed readiness to partner and support the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, as soon as they were ready to raise the standard of services. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who stated this when members of the AON, led by Dr. Abdulmunaf Yunusa, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that It’s been five weeks since President Bola Tinubu recalled ambassadors, but the federal government has remained silent on the next move. This online media platform gathered that even though there are still 21 days before the October 31 deadline for their return, speculations are that the federal government might … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said it would launch the conditional cash transfer programme for 15 million households on October 17, 2023. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, made this known when she was featured on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said that it is not seeking the permission of the Federal Government to bear arms. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Tinubu Pledges 500,000 Jobs As Ajaokuta Steel Nears Completion Homecoming: Sunday Igboho Reveals Plan To Return To Nigeria The Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Saturday announced its intention to negotiate with President Bola Tinubu-led government on a peaceful exit of Biafra from Nigeria through a United Nations-supervised referendum. According to IPOB, the peaceful agitation for Biafra Independence started in 2012 without any violence or criminality. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, on Friday, insisted that President Bola Tinubu-led government is still paying subsidy on petroleum. Osifo, who is also the president of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), made this claim during an interview on … Read more
EKo Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government has initiated investigations into the activities of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, along with DHL, a logistics firm, and the online payment platform OPay. These inquiries follow numerous complaints by Nigerians regarding violations of data subjects’ rights. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that federal government has urged the 19 states affected by spread of diphtheria to reintroduce the use of facemasks. Editor’s Pick FG Sets Up Task Force As Diphtheria Spreads Across 14 States Morocco, Others To Host 2030 FIFA World Cup All Students Will Undertake Drug Test Before Admission – UniAbuja VC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has been asked by the 10th Senate Committee on Gas to send a supplementary budget to facilitate the procurement of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses for mass transit across the country. This news medium had earlier reported that the federal government during a meeting with labour leaders … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria could incur an additional N315 billion in the next six months due to the newly introduced allowance for federal workers. This revelation follows a marathon meeting between the Federal Government and Organised Labour, where a Memorandum of Understanding was signed, leading to the suspension of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Monday held a meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC). This online media platform had earlier reported that the meeting which was held in the Chief of Staff Conference Room, Presidential Villa, Abuja was a move to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has concluded its National Executive Council meeting on the new wage award for civil servants. This online media platform had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu on Sunday announced the new wage award to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government and Labour leaders have reached an agreement for suspension of proposed nationwide indefinite strike after a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Addressing reporters after the 4-hour meeting, the NLC President, Joe Ajaero said the N25,000 announced by President Tinubu in his Independence Day anniversary broadcast … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the removal of the value-added tax (VAT) on diesel for the next month. This news medium understands that the waiver is part of the resolution reached by the federal government and leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) … Read more