The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved a marginal increase of 0.05% in workers’ emoluments for the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) will review reports on the establishment of state police during its meeting today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The session, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, aims to deliberate on findings and recommendations from committees tasked with evaluating the feasibility of state policing as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s … Read more
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has raised concerns over the proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly, warning that financially weaker states might struggle to survive if the reforms are passed and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday gave the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Adamawa, Kwara, and Kebbi states a one-week deadline to submit their positions on the proposed creation of state police. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo … Read more
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is set to withdraw the Tax Reform Bills recently presented to the National Assembly following significant backlash, especially from northern governors and traditional rulers. The opposition is largely centered on changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT) distribution model, which many northern leaders argue would disproportionately impact their region. According … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday advised President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the proposed Tax Reform Bill from the National Assembly to enable further consultations and consensus-building. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde revealed this decision while briefing State House correspondents after the 144th NEC meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reinforced his influence in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis as the National Working Committee (NWC) endorsed the Rivers State congresses. The NWC, under the leadership of acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, reached this decision during a meeting held at the PDP national headquarters, … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) has set a deadline of September 9 for four states to submit their reports on the establishment of state police. All 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are required to provide comprehensive reports for review. States that fail to meet the deadline will be subject to NEC’s decisions … Read more
PDP NEC fails to discipline members involved in anti-party activities. Wike expected to be named on the list of those opposed to Atiku Abubakar. NEC appointed Udom Emmanuel as chairman of disciplinary committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has failed to take disciplinary action against … Read more
PDP NWC to present report on anti-party activities to NEC, including involvement of Nyesom Wike. Discussion on the future of acting National Chairman Umar Damagum also on agenda. 52 members of National Caucus Committee expected to attend, focusing on reconciliation and disciplinary issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples … Read more
16 state governors back state police to tackle Nigeria’s security issues. Federal police overwhelmed by rampant crime, leading to calls for state-level security. Regional security outfits like Amotekun face effectiveness challenges due to lack of federal support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, 16 state governors have supported … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has concluded its National Executive Council meeting on the new wage award for civil servants. This online media platform had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu on Sunday announced the new wage award to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Timothy Osadolor, has advised the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode Ariwoola, not to be part of the panel of the Supreme Court that will review the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) judgment. Recall that PEPC had … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has appreciated the leaders of the party for their visit to his Abuja residence. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), accompanied by photos, the NNPP National leader commended the party’s chairmen and the NEC members for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Vice President (VP), Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, chaired the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This online media platform learnt that journalists were barred from the meeting and were only stationed outside waiting to be briefed on the outcome. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed its National Caucus and National Executive Committee meetings for August 2 and 3, 2023. The party’s Acting National Secretary, Barrister. Festus Fuanter, made this known in a statement he signed and issued Friday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee, Timothy Osadolor, has called on the leadership of the party to expel the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. This online media platform gathered that speculations have emerged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu might appoint Wike as a … Read more
Tinubu meets with oil marketers over fuel subsidy removal Directs NEC to fast-track palliatives and intervention programs Marketers pledge no fewer than 100 high-capacity buses to FG Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Economic Council (NEC) led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, to begin the process of working … Read more
The National Economic Council has suspended the removal of the fuel subsidy that was earmarked to foresee the end of the Muhammadu Buhari administration. This, according to the council, is due to provisions for subsidy already been made for June in the budget. However, NEC mulls over June ending to kickstart its plans for fuel … Read more
The Labour Party’s factional chairman, Bashir Apapa, has declared the National Executive Committee meeting of the party illegal and suspended several party officers. Apapa claims that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the party, is not qualified to rule Nigeria due to his involvement in gross disobedience to the Federal High Court order. The party … Read more