One fatality and seven injuries reported. The building was still under construction when it collapsed. Rescue operations are ongoing as investigations begin. A building collapsed in Dutse, Jigawa State, on Monday, killing one person and injuring seven others. The structure, which was under construction at the time, suddenly fell, trapping several workers inside. According to … Read more
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticized the Nigerian government for its response to the stampedes across the country, accusing officials of being out of touch with the realities faced by everyday Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a post on X, Ezekwesili expressed frustration with the outrage directed at philanthropic individuals and … Read more
The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) report no formal response from the government regarding their ongoing strike over unpaid salaries. SSANU and NASU launched an indefinite strike on Monday, citing four months of unpaid salaries, which has … Read more
Another boat accident has occurred in Zamfara State, claiming the lives of four children. This tragic incident happened just a week after a similar accident in the Gummi area of the state, where at least 40 people died. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: Stop Hiding Behind Opposition—APC Urges Zamfara … Read more
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed sorrow over a “loss of lives” following an attempted jailbreak at Makala Prison, the largest correctional facility in the country, on Monday. Details about the attempted escape from the prison in Kinshasa remain unclear. Government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya, who is currently in Beijing with President Felix … Read more
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq urges protesters to be patient, assuring that President Tinubu’s government is working on strengthening the economy and improving citizens’ welfare. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appealed to protesters across the country for patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Governor assured that the government … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu, through Commissioner Gbenga Omotosho, urges #EndBadGovernance protesters to end their demonstration, assuring that the government has heard their demands. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the #EndBadGovernance protesters to end their ongoing demonstration. Speaking through the state Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotosho, at Ojota Park on the … Read more
Minister Mohammed Idris stated that there is no need for planned protests as the Tinubu government is addressing the concerns of aggrieved Nigerians, including food distribution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced on Monday that there is no longer a need for the planned protests. According to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid ongoing efforts to tackle the country’s economic, social, and political challenges, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged the organizers of the proposed nationwide protests to engage in dialogue rather than resorting to disorder. In a statement issued by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director of Press, the NOA revealed that … Read more
Nigerian youths plan nationwide protests from August 1-10, 2024, to highlight severe hardship and call for policy reversals, gaining momentum particularly in the North. Eko Hot Blog reports that Government officials are on edge and police are on high alert as Nigerian youths plan nationwide protests from August 1-10, 2024, to highlight the severe hardships … Read more
103 Nigerian citizens were deported from Turkey and arrived in Abuja on June 28, 2024, greeted by various government agencies; they claim unfair treatment in Turkey. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 103 Nigerian on Friday citizens arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. They were deported from the Republic of Turkey, … Read more
Presidency Denounces New York Times’ Report, Says Tinubu Inherited Dead Economy. The government defends recent policy measures, such as ending the fuel subsidy and unifying exchange rates, as necessary steps to stabilize the economy and restore confidence. The Presidency highlights positive developments like trade surplus, foreign investment, and efforts to control inflation, particularly food prices, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities and Allied Institutions (NASU) are set to begin a nationwide strike today (Monday) to protest the withholding of their four months’ salary. Muhammed Ibrahim, the National President of SSANU, confirmed on Sunday that both unions … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abductors have issued a chilling threat, indicating that the over 286 students and staff members of the Joint Government Secondary and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, who were kidnapped a few days ago, may face fatal consequences within twenty days. This online media … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Minna, the capital of Niger State on Monday morning blocked main roads in the city to protest the high cost of living. Women and young people were among the demonstrators heard shouting protest songs while police officers and other security personnel observed the situation. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the midst of escalating economic challenges, a groundswell of dissent has swept across the nation, uniting parents, lecturers, and students in protest against the soaring tuition fees adopted by a majority of universities in the country. This unsettling development has raised concerns about a potential wave of student dropouts … Read more