EKO HOT BLOG reports that two years after the launch of the first locally assembled electric vehicle in Nigeria, only about 200 units have been sold. This has raised doubts about the government’s target of increasing the percentage of electric vehicles in Nigeria to 7.50% by 2025. The government has said that it is committed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government has dismissed any fears of a military coup in Nigeria, saying the country has fully embraced democracy and that the country’s democratic institutions were becoming stronger. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this following the latest coup in Africa. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Government has approved N854 million for the Auren Zaurawa Mass Wedding Initiative and N700m for the payment of school fees for 7,000 indigenes studying at Bayero University Kano (BUK). This was approved on Wednesday at the state executive council meeting due to the country’s economic crisis. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has directed the Department of State Services (DSS), the Police, and the Amotekun Corps to join in the search for the kidnapped Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Paul Omotoso, and two others. This online media platform reports that the governor, in a statement … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that about 25 states in Nigeria suffered a shortage fall in internally generated revenue and struggle with cash crunch in the first quarter of 2023. Data obtained from the budget implementation by The Punch report of each state showed that 25 states earned N182.26bn in Q1 2023. This was a shortfall of 3.07 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu’s administration inherited 38 uncompleted road projects worth N979bn from the Muhammadu Buhari government. The projects were identified through an analysis of the 2023 budget and cross-checked with the national monitoring and evaluation platform, EYEMARK, which was launched by Buhari in December last year. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu … Read more
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the payment of NECO fees for 55,000 students of public schools. The governor urged the students to work hard and reciprocate the gesture by getting good results. The governor also assured the people of the state that his administration is coming up with policies and programs to … Read more
The NLC has suspended its nationwide strike planned for Tuesday in protest of fuel subsidy removal. This decision was made because the government has shown willingness to engage in dialogue and provide reasonable measures to alleviate the impact of its policies. NLC expressed the need for the government to adhere to the country’s laws and … Read more
Kano APC condemns structure demolition as “barbaric.” Urges affected individuals to seek legal remedies, parents to advise against destructive actions, and security agencies to restore public confidence. The party assured support during challenging period. EKO HOT BLOG the All Progressives Congress in Kano State has strongly criticized the ongoing demolition of structures by the government … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the PDP, has criticized President Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy without providing palliatives or consulting the affected sectors. Atiku expressed his dissatisfaction during the PDP Retreat for Elected Officials. The decision led to panic buying and a significant increase in pump prices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Labour Party chairman Barr. Julius Abure, has criticized the current leadership in Nigeria, stating that the country deserves better. The party has taken the matter to the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, seeking justice for the disputed 2023 Presidential Election. The Labour Party aims to provide a government that can effectively manage the country, address … Read more
As Nigeria prepares for the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the country’s 16th president, there are key things you need to know. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that ahead of the inauguration, Nigerians have called on the president-elect to take quick actions to tackle critical issues in the country’s economy, security, fuel subsidy and … Read more
The Nigerian government issues fresh directives to candidates who applied for recruitment into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Applicants are directed to check their application status on the board’s portal, print their invitation letter and proceed for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled to hold on Thursday, 18th … Read more
Northerners express their intent to withdraw support for the government and APC over leadership roles in the National Assembly and ministerial appointments A roundtable discussion organized by the Democratic Research Institute highlights the North’s stake in government and demands for equitable development. The North demands a fair share of political and economic opportunities, citing their … Read more
Pastor Adeboye of RCCG has called on President-elect Tinubu to fix Nigeria from the problems the country is facing He urged Nigerians to pray for the new administration’s success and support it to do the right thing. Adeboye emphasized that God’s grace and tenacity are needed to address the problems hindering Nigeria’s progress. EKO HOT … Read more
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has criticized the resident Doctors for threatening to go on strike if their demands are not met within two weeks. The resident doctors demand better welfare, pay and an increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure. The government warns that it will not pay any doctor who … Read more
NUPENG has demanded that local refineries be functioning before any plan to remove fuel subsidy is made. NUPENG expressed disappointment in the government’s failure to make the three national refineries operational before contemplating the removal of the subsidy. The union is not against the removal of the subsidy but insists that local refining must be … Read more
Peter Obi has demanded that the Nigerian government take extraordinary measures to address insecurity in the country. He made this call while condemning the killing of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State and the abduction of residents in Zamfara State. Obi is urging government and all stakeholders to take urgent action against the rising … Read more
The Kaduna State Government had imposed a 12-hour curfew in Sabon Garin Nasarawa-Tirkaniya following a clash between local hunters and gangsters. The curfew has been lifted and the military and police continue to patrol the area to ensure peace is maintained. Residents are urged to avoid activities that may disrupt public peace. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Buhari has hailed Nigerians over the concluded elections. The President believed Nigerians played their path by defying vote buying and building a stronger democracy. Buhari also stated that Nigerians have finally realized their power, and are utilizing it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, narrated how he told the electorate to collect … Read more