Fresh crisis is looming as UAE barred Nigerian travellers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates agencies, National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have suspended entry for passengers from Nigeria and three other African countries. The other countries are Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. … Read more
The Federal Government has shut down Glo network EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has shut down Globacom (Glo) facility in Wuse 2 Abuja over a N4.7bn debt. The exercise was led by the Director General of NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu, and was supervised by the … Read more
Govt has declared another public holiday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sindh government on Tuesday announced a public holiday on Monday, December 27, a notification said. Read Also: BREAKING: FG Declares Three Days As Public Holidays According to the notification by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, the day will be observed as a … Read more
Govt has banned use of charcoal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nasarawa State Government has banned the use and sales of charcoal in the state to protect the environment. This was revealed by Mr Aliyu Agwai, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, while addressing newsmen on Saturday in Lafia. He said that … Read more
The Lagos Govt has closed case against Baba Ijesha. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government has closed its case against Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha, who is facing trial at an Ikeja Special Offences Court over allegations of defilement. Mrs Olayinka Adeyemi, the Lagos State Director of the Directorate of … Read more
Hon. Segun Agbaje has reacted to allegations of mismanaging and converting government properties to personal use. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon Segun Agbaje, the former Chairman of Epe Local Government aspiring to fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 Lagos State House of Assembly Elections for Epe Constituency I, … Read more
Kogi Govt has dragged EFCC to court and demanded N35bn. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been dragged to court by the Kogi State Government as earlier threatened over the N19.3bn bailout fund allegedly hidden in a secret account by the state government. The EFCC said the money … Read more
Monarchs have fled as gunmen abducted two and set palaces ablaze. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was panic on Sunday as gunmen abducted two traditional rulers in Okigwe, Imo State, and set their palaces ablaze. Other traditional rulers are said to have gone into hiding. It is a continuation of what appears to be … Read more
Govt has declared Monday as Public holiday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Government of Kenya has announced December 13 as a public holiday The Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang’i made this known in in a press statement dated Thursday, December 9. Read Also: Italy-Based Nigerian Nabbed With 72 Wraps Of Cocaine, Loses €4000 “In line … Read more
Osun Govt has taken a new action against the foreign herders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Government has said it has put in place a formidable surveillance team to prevent invasion of foreign herders searching for pastures during the dry season in the state. The chairman of the state committee on peaceful … Read more
By Bamidele Balogun The Honourable Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle, has assured labour Unions in Lagos State that the State Government will do all that it could to make Public Servants in the State comfortable. She gave the pledge yesterday at the meeting of Lagos State Public Service Joint Negotiating Council. … Read more
The Lagos Govt has shut down schools over fatal death of students. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government on Wednesday shutdown government schools around the Ojodu-Berger area following a fatal accident which killed several students on Tuesday. Part of the schools shut are Babs Fafunwa Millennium Junior Grammar School, Ojodu Junior Grammar … Read more
The government has declared Tuesday, November 16 as public holiday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Anambra State Government has declared November 16 public holiday to honour their first President of Nigeria, late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe. This was contained in a statement on Monday by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C Don … 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
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has dragged the Kenyan Government to court over their role in his repatriation to Nigeria. Kanu instituted a legal case against the Kenyan Government through his legal team, EkohotBlog reports. The Special Counsel to the IPOB leader, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed this in a tweet on … Read more
The micro-blogging platform, Twitter, has disclosed that its discussion with the Nigerian government on the restoration of its services in the country have been respectful and productive. Twitter spokesperson in a statement issued on Monday evening said the company will continue to engage with the Nigerian government to discuss ways to resolve the issue. The … Read more
The truth is that NARD fails to tell Nigerians that their colleagues who are owed salaries are the ones illegally recruited. Chris Ngige the Minister of Labour and Employment, has refuted reports that some doctors have not been paid their salaries. Ngige made this disclosure while at the meeting of the presidential committee on … Read more
20 Villages Lack Secondary Schools In Asa LGA Of Kwara State – Says ENetSUD A Civil Society Organization in Kwara State, ENetSUD says 20 villages lack access to secondary schools. EkohotBlog reports that the organization made this discovery in their “Citizens Enlightenment and Mobilization Mobilization Program (CEMP)”, The Director of Community Service’ Abdukareem Eyitayo said … Read more
FG has warned residents over the selling of government lands by land-grabbers in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that prospective buyers of land in Lagos State have been warned to verify all lands with state and federal government agencies in order not to fall victim to land-grabbers. The Federal Controller of Housing in Lagos State, Margaret … Read more