The presidency argues that the hunger protest should focus on state and local government accountability rather than targeting the federal government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has countered claims that the ongoing hunger protest is genuinely aimed at addressing bad governance in the country. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement to President … Read more
The Federal Government, through Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi, warned Local Government Area chairmen of imprisonment for mismanaging FAAC funds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has issued a warning to Local Government Area chairmen against mismanaging funds allocated by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), threatening imprisonment for those involved. This warning was delivered … Read more
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has assured residents that his administration is prepared to conduct local government elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that this statement was conveyed on Sunday, in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Tofa, following a stakeholder meeting with the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leadership at Africa House, Government … Read more
“Local government is not just about politics, it’s about people’s lives. – Eric Garcetti At last, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled in favor of Nigeria’s 774 Local Governments (LGs)! May God’s name be praised! Yes, the Supreme Court’s ruling is a significant victory, ordering 20.6% of the federation account allocation to be paid directly … Read more
The Iloko, offspring of Arelu, (Iloko Omo Arelu) are held in awe in Yorubaland. For a people who fought one another in internecine wars that began in 1793 and lasted for almost a century, Yoruba give effusion of reverences to people with unusual bravery. Their reverence for the Iloko however comes from this clan’s queer … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that the national assembly will enforce the Supreme Court’s verdict granting financial autonomy to local government areas (LGAs). Eko Hot Blog reports that the apex court ruled that the federal government should directly pay allocations to local government councils from the federation account and that it could withhold allocations … Read more
The Supreme Court, has in a landmark ruling, granted financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that this ruling prohibited the 36 state governors from keeping or using funds meant for the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Editor’s Picks Border Reopening: Customs React To Tinubu’s Pronouncement … Read more
The House of Representatives urges RMAFC to withhold funds from local governments led by unelected officials. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has directed the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to withhold allocations to local government areas run by unelected officials. This decision follows a motion of urgent public importance by … Read more
Tinubu’s top security officer, Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, has been appointed as the new king of Ilemona Town in Kwara State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Aide-de-camp (ADC), has been appointed the new king of Ilemona Town in Kwara State. As the new king, Lt. Col. Yusuf will … Read more
Ibeju Lekki Local Government Chairman has taken action to mitigate flooding. Eko Hot Blog reports that in response to heavy downpours and increasing flood risks, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, the Council Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, conducted an inspection tour with drainage services officials. The inspection covered critical sites including the military quarters at … Read more
The Federal Executive Council deferred the decision on the new minimum wage memo due to the involvement of multiple stakeholders including local governments, states, the federal government, and labour unions. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has deferred the memo on the new minimum wage. This online media platform learned that … Read more
APC Lagos State Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi was attacked by aggrieved party members from Alimosho Local Government over leadership disputes, but was rescued by police Eko Hot Blog reports that a report has indicated that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State is currently engulfed in a crisis over leadership issues in Local Government Areas … Read more
The NLC and TUC in Rivers State called off a scheduled protest against the police blockade at local government secretariats due to potential violence concerns, urging calm and emphasizing their non-partisan stance. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Rivers State have called off a scheduled protest … Read more
Bauchi Loses Top Commissioner In Tragic Car Crash. The accident happened on Saturday while they were traveling to Jalam’s hometown in Dambam Local Government Area. Jalam was the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bauchi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ahmed Jalam, has died. Jalam and his … Read more
Tinubu urged state governments to prioritize local communities areas Tinubu expressed his concerns during a meeting with the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He highlighted the neglect of grassroots areas and called on ACF leaders to engage with governors to address the urgent needs of local communities. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Lagos State doesn’t want to be included among states stifling local government administration. Hence, it is pushing back against its inclusion in a recent lawsuit targeting LG autonomy. The state says it is a model for how states should deal with local councils. Eko Hot Blog reports that that the Lagos State Government has rejected … 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
Nigeria Has Turned The Corner, Worst Is Behind Now Us – Tinubu. He stresses the importance of governance being transformative and meeting citizens’ criticneeds. These points are conveyed during a meeting with Yoruba Leaders of Thought at the State House in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu emphasized the need for a more … Read more
Soludo of Anambra has dissolved the transition committees of all 21 local government areas. This decision follows the expiration of the transition committee chairmen’s tenure. Party stakeholders have been instructed to nominate new candidates for transition committees. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has dissolved the transition committees of all 21 … Read more
Plateau Bandits Surrender Weapons To State Government . The state government has employed both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to address security challenges. Security agencies have chased out bandits from the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some bandits who have been terrorising communities in Plateau State have voluntarily surrendered their weapons to the state government. The … Read more