The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, on Wednesday night held an in-person meeting at the Forum’s Secretariat in Abuja. It was gathered that fifteen governors, mainly of the All Progressives Congress, APC, were present at the meeting as of the time of filing this report. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, of the Labour Party, LP, and … Read more
Governors under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are held a physical meeting at the Forum’s secretariat in Abuja, addressing pressing national concerns. EKO HOT BLOG reports that initially scheduled for 8:00 AM, the meeting experienced delays as only a handful of governors arrived on time. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence … Read more
Becky Danladi of TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja, claimed the title of overall winner at Africa’s inaugural indoor golf championship held in Abuja on Saturday. Organized by Olusegun Runsewe, President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), the event saw participation from over 150 lady golfers at the Golf and Health Signature venue. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 36 Governors of the Federation have said there is a need to address the connection between food inflation, naira depreciation and rising insecurity in the country. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) made this known in a communique signed by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, and issued … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Leadership Retreat of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has concluded on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The retreat was organised for first and second term Nigerian Governors in Kigali, Rwanda, from 24 to 26 August 2023, under the invitation of Paul Kagame, … Read more
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has reached an agreement with the Federal Government to immediately halt deductions from state accounts for local government obligations. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has confirmed this decision and stated that the deducted funds will be reimbursed to the states. In addition, a new leadership has emerged through consensus, … Read more
State Governors are set to meet today to discuss economy recovery and security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has fixed a Teleconference meeting for Tuesday, November 22, 2022. This online media platform gathered that the Director-General of the forum, Asishana Okauru, made this known in a statement in Abuja on … Read more
Paris Club Refund: NGF Describes Malami’s Action As Fraudulent, Self-Serving EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has criticized the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, describing his recent claims and actions as fraudulent and self-serving over the $418m Paris Club refund. The Chairman of … Read more
Simon Lalong has revealed how he emerged director-general of Tinubu’s campaign organisation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, has explained how he emerged as the director-general of the campaign organisation of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End … Read more
According to him, the NGF looks forward to working with Adeleke and is committed to providing him with outstanding services, in line with global best practices The governors wished the governor-elect God’s guidance, strength, direction, and wisdom to deliver on his mandate to the people of Osun State EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack: NGF Donates … Read more
Nigerian Governor’s Forum, NGF rewards victims involved in Kaduna train attack with 50m El Rufai says bandits are currently hiding somewhere in Niger State EDITOR’S PICK APC Holds Emergency NEC Meeting Wednesday Motorist Esapes Death As Container From Trailer Falls On His Car In Lagos Bandits Shot Two Years Old baby On Her Private Part … Read more
Fayemi disclosed that he has already taken a position on whether to run for the office of the president in 2023 or not He, however, stated that it was not the right time to make his position known to Nigerians EDITOR’S PICK Rejection Of UTAS Will Prolong Strike Action – ASUU Osun 2022: Oyetola, Adeleke … Read more
The NLC want autonomy for the judiciary, local governments and State Houses of Assemblies He said Governors should grant autonomy to other tiers of government in line with the recent amendments to the constitution EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injury Insecurity: Nigerians Leave Their Homes Unsure Of Returning – Wole Soyinka … Read more
The association also called on the federal government to take steps towards curtailing medical brain drain EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has asked the Federal Government to expedite action on payment of omitted 2020 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) to its members before the 2021 fiscal year runs … Read more
Fayemi had said all governors met and discussed issues of national importance, including removal of subsidy… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Thursday said it will engage the organised labour unions on the removal of fuel subsidies in the country. Governor Kayode Fayemi, NGF Chairman, made this known while briefing … Read more
Nigerian governors have reacted to Buhari’s rejection of electoral bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reacted to the President Muhammadu Buhari’s rejection on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 The NGF Chairman and Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi who spoke to State House correspondents on Tuesday after a meeting with … Read more
Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) Convocation Lecture Delivered By Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi Protocols Mr Chairman, Provost, Management, Graduands, Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to be here today to deliver the sixth convocation lecture of this great Institution and to be part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of this historic and … Read more
Governor Fayemi states that all state governours in the country are in support of policing at local level Nothing can stop multi-level policing in Nigeria …Says governors buy diesel, vehicles, others for federal police …Allays fear of possible abuse EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said that all state … Read more
This was contained in a statement titled, “NGF Presser,” signed by the Head, Media and Public Affairs of the Nigeria Governors Forum, in Abuja, on Tuesday. Nigerian Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) will be holding their 33rd Teleconference meeting to discuss pressing national issues. The focus of the meeting will … Read more
The Forum called on the country’s security organisations to do all it could to fish out all those involved and bring them forward to face the full wrath of the law… The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has condemned in strong terms the killing of 23 travellers at Rukuba Road, in Jos North Local Government Area … Read more