President Bola Tinubu, along with top politicians from various political parties, including governors, senators, ministers, business tycoons, and prominent traditional and religious leaders, attended the wedding Fatiha of the children of Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ceremony, held on Friday at the National Mosque in Abuja … Read more
In the first nine months of 2024, 29 Nigerian state governors collectively spent N1.994tn on recurrent expenditures, including refreshments, allowances, travel, and utilities, while facing significant revenue shortfalls, according to findings. The states secured loans totaling N533.29bn and allocated N658.93bn to debt servicing but failed to meet their internally generated revenue (IGR) targets. They generated … Read more
Some federal lawmakers have refuted claims that governors are threatening to deny them re-election tickets in 2027 over their support for President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. This denial follows reports by Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, who alleged that certain governors were pressuring lawmakers to withdraw their backing for the … Read more
A bill proposing a six-year single term for the office of the president and state governors has failed to pass in the House of Representatives. The bill, introduced by Honourable Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to amend the Constitution to establish a single six-year term for the president and state governors, and to introduce a rotational system … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prevent the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the 36 state governors from bypassing the National Judicial Council (NJC) by providing cars and housing for judges. SERAP argues that such actions violate the principles of separation of powers … Read more
Several state governors have indicated their readiness to implement the newly signed ₦70,000 national minimum wage, a significant increase from the previous ₦30,000, which was approved by President Bola Tinubu on July 29, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new minimum wage was introduced after extensive negotiations by the Tripartite Committee, consisting of representatives … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to avoid inciting unrest in Oyo State. Makinde made this appeal in response to Wike’s recent statement, where he threatened to “ignite conflict” against any Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor supporting Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in taking … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, along with the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih, inspected the site of the proposed world-class medical facility in Akodo today. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reinforced his influence in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis as the National Working Committee (NWC) endorsed the Rivers State congresses. The NWC, under the leadership of acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, reached this decision during a meeting held at the PDP national headquarters, … Read more
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has postponed the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting to next week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this decision was influenced by rising tensions between former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike and the PDP Governors Forum. The ongoing political feud between Wike and … Read more
The Federal Government and state governors have agreed to a three-month delay in implementing the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Local Government financial autonomy. The postponement means that Local Governments nationwide will have to wait until October before the new law, which mandates direct payments into their accounts, is fully enacted. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has called on governors in Nigeria to avoid seeing state legislatures as appendages of the executive and instead treat lawmakers as partners in the progress and development of states. Eko Hot Blog reports that the House made the resolutions in commemoration of the 2024 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that its strike action will go on as planned. The union made the declaration after it met governors and National Assembly leaders on Sunday alongside the Trade Union Congress (TUC). EDITOR’S PICKS Win-Win Scenarios: How Nigerians Are The Biggest Beneficiaries Of Atiku And … Read more
Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi advocates eliminating State Electoral Commissions. Fagbemi criticizes governors for exploiting constitutional gaps to undermine local government autonomy. He highlights sections of the 1999 Constitution that give governors undue control over local governments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has called for the elimination of State … Read more
58 Ex-Governors Under Investigation For N2.187 Trillion Misappropriation. Corruption spans 25 years, implicating governors from all zones. Only four convictions amid prosecution challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed ongoing investigations and prosecutions involving 58 former governors across Nigeria, accused of misappropriating a staggering sum of N2.187 trillion … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors have cautioned workers against having overly high expectations from the minimum wage negotiations. They stated that states will only implement sustainable wages but expressed commitment to improving salaries for workers. Editor’s Picks Man Shot Dead During Fuel Queue Commotion In Lagos Senate Clears Air On Minimum Age Requirement For … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governors of the 36 states have united to address the issue of unreliable power supply in the country. According to reports, the Governors have agreed to take action to break the monopoly held by Discos in power distribution. Editor’s Picks Clean Sweep: APC Secures Landside Victory In Latest LG … Read more
Sheikh Kabiru Gombe called on the Nigerian government to assist intending Hajj pilgrims amid a significant increase in 2024 Hajj fare. He expressed concern that the heightened cost might deter many pilgrims. Gombe emphasized the importance of government support, referencing past interventions by former presidents Obasanjo and Jonathan. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sheikh Kabiru … Read more
Niger Republic reopens border with Nigeria in regions of Diffa, Tahoua, Maradi, and Dosso. Instructions issued by Nigerien Ministry of Interior for reopening at 12:00 midnight via radio message on social networks. Enhanced controls and security measures mandated along 1,500-kilometre boundary stretch following reopening. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Niger Republic reopens border with Nigeria in … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that In a bid to confront the rising wave of insecurity, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, recently hosted a high-stakes powwow, bringing together 19 northern governors and service chiefs for a crucial closed-door session. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of … Read more