Funding Issues Affecting Local Government Autonomy – Speaker Abbas

Tajudeen Urges Ganduje

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has identified inadequate funding as a key factor hindering local government autonomy in Nigeria. He expressed these concerns at a National Dialogue on Local Government Reform and Constitutional Amendment held in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tajudeen, represented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie … Read more

Senator Abba Moro Flags Off Reconstruction of Otukpo-Obi-Oju Road in Benue

Senator Abba Moro, the Senate Minority Leader and representative of Benue South District, has officially launched the long-awaited construction of the 51km Otukpo-Obi-Oju Federal road, which has been in disrepair for years. The road, a crucial link between the Igede-speaking people of Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), passes through the local government … Read more

Tinubu Instructed Me to Meet Your Every Request – Wike Tells Abuja Residents

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has instructed him to meet the needs of Abuja residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wike made this statement on Wednesday during the launch of the rehabilitation of the 10-kilometer Aguma Palace-Radio Nigeria-New Market Road in the Gwagwalada Area … Read more

Autonomy: Labour Calls for One-Year Recruitment Freeze for LGs

Telecom Tariff NLC Protest

The Organized Labour, which includes the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), has put forward a proposal for a staff redistribution, placement, and auditing exercise. This initiative aims to determine the accurate number of local government workers, primary school teachers, and pensioners across … Read more

Edo Decides: Tensions Rise as Obaseki Storms INEC During Collation Delays

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in the early hours of Sunday, prompting protests from supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG gathered that accompanied by security aides, Obaseki entered the office of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for a closed-door meeting that lasted over … Read more

PDP, APC Clash Over Supreme Court Ruling on Local Government Autonomy

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) exchanged criticisms on Sunday regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants autonomy to local governments. The PDP described the Supreme Court judgment as potentially problematic, while the APC labeled the PDP as an enemy of the people, accusing them of obstructing the … Read more

NYCN Eredo Witnesses Historic Transition: Dawn Of A New Era For Youth Leadership

NYCN Eredo

Historic transition in NYCN Eredo marks a pivotal shift in youth leadership. Newly elected executive, led by Comrade Adekunle Olusegun Abiodun, poised to steer towards a brighter future. Outgoing Coordinator Emeritus lauded for facilitating seamless transition, emphasizing historical significance of the event. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant development heralding a new era for … Read more

JUST IN: Terrorists Attack Kaduna Community

kaduna students

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the early hours of Saturday, terrorists launched a new assault on the Dogon-noma community in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This attack occurred just three days after the tragic events where one person was killed, and eight women were abducted in the Banono Angwaku community within the … Read more

Senator Tambuwal Appoints 64 Aides To Drive Constituency Development

Tambuwal

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, has approved the appointment of 64 aides across the local governments in his constituency. Tambuwal, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Development, announced the appointment of Constituency and Local Government Aides for the Sokoto South Senatorial District … Read more