NLC, federal workers say ₦70,000 minimum wage is no longer realistic. States like Imo, Lagos, and Rivers have already raised minimum wages above the national benchmark. NLC warns of worsening hardship unless urgent wage review is done. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal government workers have called on the Federal Government to immediately revisit … Read more
Mr. Gregory Maduakolam, an Assistant Editor-in-Chief at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Owerri Office, who was abducted on Thursday, has been released. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Maduakolam confirmed his release in phone calls to some colleagues around 11:51 pm on Saturday, revealing that his family had paid an undisclosed ransom to secure his … Read more
An Ex-Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtrd), says poverty, unemployment and weak governance were some of the contributory factors heightening insecurity in the Sahel region. Abdulsalami stated this at the first News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)annual lecture on Thursday in Abuja. He added that climate change, environmental degradation among other factors had provided fertile … Read more
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) students will begin second semester lectures on Wednesday, Nov. 2, following their return on Thursday, Oct. 27. Eko Hot Blog reports that after eight weeks of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) industrial action, the university is set to resume classes (ASUU). EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked … Read more
According to the Federal Fire Service, from January to October 26, fires in Cross River destroyed property worth more than N8 billion. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was revealed by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Thursday by Mrs. Olumayowa Olomola, the Federal Fire Service’s commanding officer for the Calabar Command. … Read more
ASUU President Speaks On Court Order To Halt 7 Months Strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it is waiting for its lawyers for professional advice, following the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) order restraining it from continuing with strike. The President of the Union, Emmanuel … Read more
The police in Lagos, on Friday, said it arrested two employees of a transport company for allegedly assaulting a policeman on duty. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Public Relations Officers (PRO) in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Friday in a statement. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly … Read more
The Federal Government has ordered all Nigerian flags to fly at half-mast for Queen Elizabeth EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has ordered that all flags in the country and missions abroad be flown at half-mast on Sept. 11 and Sept. 12, to honour the death of Queen Elizabeth 11. EDITOR’S PICK UK … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says that 22,500 children died from air pollution in the state in 2021. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the figure was 75 per cent of 30,000 people who died in 2021 in the state due to the bad environment. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End … Read more
Edo have fixed date for local elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that local elections in Edo State would take place on 14 January 2023, according to the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). The commission announced this on Friday in Benin via a notice signed by Emmanuel Abebe on behalf of its chairperson. … Read more
Coroner has blamed government agencies for Ikoyi building collapse EKO HOT BLOG reports that a coroner’s inquest has indicted government agencies for the Ikoyi building collapse. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security Agencies On Vigilance Level Lagos Gets Special Operations Team To Boost Enforcement Activities Lagos To Partner UNHCR On Empowering … Read more
Lagos revenue agency has unveiled whistleblower channel EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), through Deloitte, a leading professional firm, on Friday unveiled its whistle-blowing tip off channels to drive transparency, accountability and general public inclusivity in the affairs of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that … Read more
Aminu Tambuwal’s Commissioner has defected to APC EKO HOT BLOG reports that Retired Col. Garba Moyi, the Sokoto State Commissioner for Careers and Security Matters, has defected to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) (APC). This was said in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja by Malam Bashar … Read more
An individual has been arrested by Police in Lagos over clash at Oyingbo EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police in Lagos State have arrested one person in connection with the clash that happened on Friday at Oyingbo area of the state The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the … Read more
Lagos residents urged to stop clogging drains ….FERMA explains rehabilitation efforts EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) on Sunday appealed to residents of Ikorodu in Lagos … Read more
2 bodies recovered from Lagos boat accident – NEMA …recovery operations are still ongoing,” Farinloye said. EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS Court Orders Ex-Presidential Candidate To Pay Ex-Wife €15M After Divorce EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 52-year-old man … Read more
Man bathes sleeping wife with boiling water …Isaac woke up around 3:00 a.m., boiled water which he used to bathe me while I was sleeping in the bedroom. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers BREAKING: Nationwide Blackout As National Grid Collapses Burna Boy: IGP Directs Lagos CP To Investigate … Read more
Ondo State government, says a total of 34 persons have died of Lassa Fever in the state from January to date ….Special adviser to the governor notes that the state recorded 227 confirmed cases in six Local Government Areas (LGAs) during the period EDITOR’S PICK: [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President … Read more
The minister accused the media of not being factual in their report of security agents in the fight against insecurity. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has accused media houses of portraying Nigeria in bad light before the international community. According to the minister, Nigeria is experiencing image problems due to unflattering reports … Read more
Gov Oyetola Attacks Sunday Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, Others. EkohotBlog reports that the Governor of Osun State; Gboyega Oyetola, on Sunday berates those agitating for Yoruba nation and Biafra Republic. The Governor noted the agitations for secession is being championed by “unserious” people. Read Also: APC Chairmanship Bid: Akume Launches Campaign Office In Abuja He revealed … Read more