EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Government has denied its involvement in an online cash palliative information being circulated on social media. The state government in a press statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Governor, Mr Kayode Akinmade urged the public to disregard such information. EDITOR’S PICKS A … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government will release N4bn to pensioners in March, as part of efforts to inject funds into the economy to cushion the economic hardship in the country. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed this in an interview with Punch. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: Gov Fubara Rewards … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu‘s led government of Lagos State has directed the immediate closure of Mandilas Market for the next 48 hours to allow traders to adhere to its directive for the elimination of illegal makeshift structures constructed on road setbacks within and around the market. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: Gov Fubara … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, hasn’t interfered in his administration since he left government in 2023. “After handing over, you (Buhari) said, ‘I will be far away in Daura but if you need me, contact me. I won’t intrude on whatever you are doing. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State government has denied a report on social media claiming that it owes Nigerian soldiers attached to its multi-agency security task force, Operation Crush. Speaking via a statement, Kazie Uko, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alex Otti, dismissed the report, maintaining that it was false and meant … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in line with the ongoing construction of the Opebi Link Bridge, the Lagos State Government has adjusted the traffic diversion plan for the re-construction of Thomas Ajufo inwards Sheraton Link Bridge axis from Monday, 16th October, 2023 for a duration of 4 weeks. Commissoner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led government of Lagos State has successfully airlifted and returned to the country, three hundred and ten (310) Nigerians who went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel. Governor Sanwo-Olu confirmed the development via his verified X handle on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In 30 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on Sunday condemned the comment of the Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which described supporters of the party as “bandits and terrorists”. NNPP stated that the statement of the court was to tarnish the image of its leaders and members. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State government has ordered the immediate closure of the state polytechnic in Iree for two weeks. This online media platform reports that the government also froze the school accounts with immediate effect. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: ‘Abuja Like Other States’ – Tribunal Dismisses LP’s 25% FCT Votes Claim BREAKING: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that renovation works are currently ongoing at the abandoned Procurement Office of the Edo State government with a new signboard mounted at the entrance of the building showing ‘Office of the Deputy Governor’. The new office is different from the known office of the State’s deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, located directly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, says the Federal Government is planning to re-introduce the National Tax Amnesty Scheme. Oyedele disclosed this during a two-day retreat of the presidential committee in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the spokesman of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has assured that his administration would rejuvenate and reinvigorate the state’s security network, “Operation Rainbow.’’ Plateau established “Operation Rainbow’’ in 2010 as part of efforts to address insecurity in the state. Mutfwang made the declaration at a meeting of the reconstituted Plateau State Elders Forum … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, has reserved judgement in the petition filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) gubernatorial candidate, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, in the March 18 governorship election. Gbagi is challenging the outcome of the election and the eligibility of his rivals in the polls. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rubbished the claims by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that N1 trillion has been saved since his government ended the era of fuel subsidy payment. This online media platform gathered that President Tinubu, during his nationwide broadcast on Monday, declared that not less than … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has lost his appeal against the UK government over his detention in Nigeria. Kanu, who is a British citizen, had filed a lawsuit against the UK government in 2021, arguing that the government had not done enough to help … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State Government says it has discovered 2,300 ghosts in its payroll system and weeded them out, thus saving over N220m on monthly wage bill. The state said the ghost workers were detected following ongoing verification of civil servants in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, promised to address the shortfalls in funding and equipment hindering the operational efficiency of the Armed Forces in Nigeria. He made this promise during the grand finale of the celebration of the 160th establishment of the Nigerian Army held at the Maj. Gen. J.M. Inienger … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that a report claiming President Bola Tinubu nominated him for a ministerial appointment is untrue. This online media platform understands that netizens have been peddling reports purporting that the former governor was part of those who made the awaited ministerial … Read more
The FG has commenced the registration of jobless persons residing in Lagos. The registration is set to take place in all 20 local government areas of Lagos State. The exercise is scheduled to occur from April 17 to April 28, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to reduce unemployment, the National Directorate … Read more
The Kano government has shut down over 100 fake Hospitals and Chemists in one LG in Kano State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over a hundred quack medical facilities and chemists have been shut down in Tudunwada Local Government area of Kano State, including a hospital with a fake surgeon who delivers babies. The shutdown … Read more