NARD Holds Emergency Meeting Doctors’ Strike Looms Over Unpaid Salaries Ultimatum to Federal Government Expires The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will hold a National Executive Council meeting today to decide on a possible nationwide strike. The association had previously given a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that its members would stop … Read more
Zaria Floods: Mother, Child, and Motorcyclist Swept Away Jukun said the recovered corpse was identified as Yusuf Surajo, also known as Abba Dangoma confirmed that the deceased sustained a head injury before being buried according to Islamic rites At least three people have been swept away following a heavy downpour in Zaria, Kaduna State. Eko … Read more
Hashim Builds Strong Team for Community Development Councillor Appoints Aides to Serve Constituents Inaugurates 18 Advisers to Drive Local Progress Sunusi Hashim, the Councillor for Kinkiba Ward in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has appointed 18 special advisers to strengthen his administration and improve local governance. Eko Hot Blog reports that the ceremony … Read more
Datti Baba-Ahmed says El-Rufai must be questioned over bandit claims. He dismisses NSA Ribadu’s rebuttal, calls it inadequate and unserious. Baba-Ahmed blames El-Rufai’s policies for Zaria residents’ suffering. Former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that allegations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over government payments to bandits … Read more
Teenager Arraigned for Stabbing Uncle in Kaduna A 19-year-old, Raymond Patrick, was arraigned in a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stabbing his uncle. The incident happened at their home in Narayi, Kaduna, on December 27. Patrick faces charges of assault and causing serious injury. Editor’s Picks: Adebisi Akande Calls for Modernization in Nigerian Education … Read more
The Federal Government is set to arraign five suspected terrorists allegedly linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, at the Federal High Court in Abuja today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspects, arrested by Nigerian security agencies, will face arraignment before Justice Emeka Nwite, a vacation judge, under the supervision of the office … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has signed an Executive Order raising the retirement age for academic staff in state-owned tertiary institutions to 65 years, subject to meeting eligibility requirements. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made on Friday by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Muhammad Bello, during a news briefing. He explained that … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reinstated two landed properties previously revoked by the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the family of the late military leader, General Sani Abacha. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the properties, located at No. 9 Abakpa GRA and No. 1 Degel Road, Ungwan Rimi GRA in Kaduna metropolis, … Read more
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has signed the 2025 budget into law, just 10 days after presenting it to the State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Sustaining Transformation and Inclusive Development,” amounts to N790.4 billion, with N551.5 billion allocated for capital projects and N238.8 billion for recurrent expenses. During the signing ceremony on … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it uncovered $800 million, ₦700 billion in cash, and drugs worth ₦1 trillion at the home of Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that in a brief statement shared on its official Facebook page on Thursday, … Read more
The Kaduna State Government has commenced the implementation of the new national minimum wage, with the lowest-paid worker receiving a gross salary of ₦72,000 in November. Malam Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, countering claims by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) that the state had … Read more
The Federal Government has ramped up efforts to combat the Lakurawa sect by deploying additional military personnel, establishing new formations, and bolstering security measures in affected states, particularly in Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, and Kaduna. This decision follows the sect’s expansion from Sokoto and Kebbi in the North-West to Niger and Kaduna in the North-Central … Read more
The Dokan Karji community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has appealed to the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa and the federal government to deploy the military to their community to end the ongoing kidnappings and killings by bandits. The community made this appeal in a statement by its youth leader, … Read more
The Kaduna State government, led by Governor Uba Sani, presented gifts to 39 individuals—many of whom are minors—who were previously detained by the Federal Government for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest in August. Recently pardoned by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the young individuals were reunited with their families at a formal ceremony held at the … Read more
A female doctor, Ganiyat Popoola, has regained her freedom after enduring 10 months in captivity since her abduction on December 27, 2023. Popoola, who serves as a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, was kidnapped alongside her husband, Squadron Leader Nurudeen Popoola, and her nephew, Folaranmi Abdul-Mugniy, … Read more
The Nigerian Army has officially retired 15 senior officers from its Artillery Corps, marking a notable transition in its leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the retirees include 11 Major Generals and four Brigadier Generals, all of whom played pivotal roles in providing artillery firepower support to frontline forces throughout their careers. The retirement ceremony … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has debunked reports that the party was boycotting Saturday’s local government elections in the state. Mr Edward Marsha, the state PDP Chairman, gave the hint while speaking with newsmen in Kafanchan, headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area. “It is not true that we are boycotting today’s local … Read more
A Prince of Zazzau and son of the recently deceased Emir has tragically died in a road accident in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Umar Shehu Idris, who held the title of Dan Isan Zazzau, passed away following a car crash on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Tuesday afternoon. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has once again rejected allegations of embezzling state funds during his eight-year tenure. The Kaduna State House of Assembly recently indicted El-Rufai’s administration for allegedly misappropriating over ₦423 billion. In response to the accusations, El-Rufai and his allies assert that they are victims of a witch hunt orchestrated … Read more
The Jika da Kolo community in Yadin Kidandan, located in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, is grieving a tragic loss after claiming that over 25 people were killed in a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike intended to target terrorists. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has sparked a significant controversy between the … Read more