The Lagos State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended the chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon, with immediate effect. The suspension was announced in a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Eromosele Ebhomele. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student … Read more
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have arrested Shizzer Joy Nasara Bada, the former Commissioner of Finance and Accountant General under Nasir el-Rufai’s administration in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Bada was reportedly apprehended on Sunday at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos while attempting to leave … Read more
NCAA denies claims acting Director-General approved N250 million vehicle purchase. Official calls allegations “outrageous,” confirms no such purchase made. NCAA emphasizes commitment to transparency and accountability in financial dealings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially refuted claims that its acting Director-General, Chris Najomo, approved the purchase of a N250 … Read more
EFCC reveals recovery of N30bn in investigation involving former NSIPA CEO and suspended Minister, Betta Edu. President Tinubu’s suspension of Edu and Shehu follows allegations of financial mismanagement. Scrutiny extends to 50 bank accounts as EFCC intensifies probe, with over N30 billion already recovered. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Embattled ex-Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, is currently in the process of vacating the official CBN Governors’ quarters in Lagos, amid unfolding legal challenges and fresh accusations against him. According to reliable sources from The Nation, Emefiele was seen moving his personal belongings from the residence … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Eighteen out of the 26 members of Ogun state House of Assembly have on Tuesday impeached the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo. According to a member of State House of Assembly, Oluomo was impeached for alleged embezzlement of funds, high-handedness and related offences. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Veteran Fuji Musician, Kollington … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Women Affairs Minister, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has threatened to sue the United Nations (UN) over alleged financial mismanagement. This was disclosed on Monday while addressing a press conference in Abuja. The minister claimed that the UN had been receiving monies from donors on behalf of Nigerians. “I stand here as the … Read more