My NGO Was Hacked, ₦160m Went Missing – VeryDarkMan

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Social media personality and activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has revealed a major financial loss following a hacking incident targeting his NGO’s account. In a video posted on Instagram on Friday, VeryDarkMan shared that over ₦180 million was stolen from the NGO’s account after hackers redirected the funds to an unknown account. … Read more

LASG Partners with Women’s Groups for Social Change

Lagos State Government has emphasized the crucial role of collaboration between the government and women-focused NGOs in addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by women in the state. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Bolaji Cecilia Dada, made this clear during an interactive meeting with representatives from women-focused NGOs in Lagos. The meeting, held … Read more

INEC Seeks Election Observers AHead Of February By-election

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has invited civil society organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) interested in observing the February rerun and by-election to apply via an online portal on or before January 17. INEC said this in a notice issued by its acting Director of Electoral Party Monitoring (EPM), … Read more

‘Provide Portable Water To FCT Communities’ – NGO Begs Wike

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  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a non-governmental organisation Leader Joe 1808 Foundation has called on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to prioritize the provision of fresh water supply to communities in Abuja. The Acting Executive Director, Leader Joe 1808 Foundation, Mr. Success Ikponnwossa, made the call at the unveiling of the … Read more

‘Politicians, Public Officers Should Be Placed On Minimum Wage’ – Group Tells Tinubu

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NGO YRC demands placing politicians, including President Tinubu, on minimum wage to address inequality. They also seek a minimum wage increase to N200,000 per month and an unemployment allowance. The group criticizes the proposed 114% pay rise for political office holders and calls for immediate minimum wage negotiations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a non-governmental … Read more

WAPA Strengthens Ties With Women-Focused Civil Groups

In a bid to strengthen the partnership with women-focused Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on various initiatives that promote women’s safety and empowerment.   Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has organised an interactive forum themed: “Know Your Government”, aimed at informing the public of the laudable … Read more

2023: Tinubu Is The Solution To Nigeria’s Problems – NGO

NGO says Tinubu is answer to Nigeria’s problems   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nobel Youth Development for Peace said it threw its weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, in the 2023 general elections because he is the answer to Nigeria’s problems. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court … Read more

Lagos Commissioner Bags Award Of Credence

Mrs Cecilla Bolaji has bagged award of credence   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Cecilia Bolaji Dada, has been awarded an honorary Award of Credence by the Fight Against Corruption Organisation (FACO), a Non-Governmental Organisation focused on strategies and advocacies to curb reprehensible activities that constitute a … Read more

Akwa Ibom Man Allegedly Throws 1-Year-Old Son Into Bush, Says He’s Possessed By Demonic Powers (Photos)

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An Akwa Ibom dad allegedly tossed his one-year-old son into a bush during heavy rainfall, claiming he is possessed by demonic powers.    EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Akwa Ibom dad allegedly tosses his 1-year-old son into a bush during heavy rainfall, and claims the infant is possessed by demons.   However, the one-year-old … Read more

Group Launches Human Right Initiative For Rights Of Less Priviledged And Women

• NGO launches human rights initiative for the vulnerable groups and women • the initiative that will seek to address the issue of poverty eradication, creative research, social injustices, promotion and  protection of human rights of the less privileged EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: APC Announces 18 Sub-Committees Chairpersons To Elect 2023 Presidential Candidate [FULL LIST] … Read more

Court Throws Out Case Challenging Atiku’s Nigerian Citizenship Status

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The NGO had in 2019 dragged the former Vice President before the court over alleged circumstances surrounding citizenship status The body wants Atiku disqualified from the 2019 Presidential race EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out a suit challenging former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s citizenship status. Justice … Read more

NGO Parleys With Children With Disabilities, Parents In Kaduna

Humanity: NGO parleys with Children with disabilities, parents in Kaduna EKO HOT BLOG reports that an NGO, Mimfad Autism Developmental and Other Disabilities Support Initiative (MADODSI), organised an interactive session with children with disabilities and their parents in Kaduna with the aim of eliminating stigma with the People living with a disability. Chief Executive Officer … Read more

Food Security: NGO Partner States Trains Farmers To Fight Malnutrition

By Abdullahi Alhassan Kaduna. A Non governmental organization, called Global Alliance for improved Nutrition,(GAIN).has organize a one day stakeholders forum with the aim of finding ways of providing farmers necessary knowledge of producing Nutrients food crops,and connect the farmers with food chain distributors. Speaking during the Lunching of the project in Kaduna the Senior Project … Read more

NSCDC Arrests Two Human Traffickers In Lagos

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NSCDC has arrested two human traffickers in Lagos State.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has confirmed the arrest of two suspected human traffickers in the Badagry area of the state. According to the the Public Relations Officer, Lagos NSCDC, Abolurin Oluwaseun, the operation was carried out over … Read more

Kajuru Unrest: NGO Appeals To Religious Leaders To Spread The Gospel Of Peace

A Non-Governmental Organization known as Global Peace Foundation Nigeria, GPFN, has appealed to Christian and Muslim leaders in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state to play critical roles by preaching love, forgiveness, and tolerance to their members toward restoring peaceful coexistence in the area. The appeal became imperative following the continuous attacks and unrest, … Read more

Naira Marley Reveals Plan To Open Non-Profit Charity

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It is no longer news that we are in a time of need particularly with the effect coronavirus pandemic has had on our economy, with this, many celebrities including citizens has one way or the other been helping the vulnerable members of the society. Nigerians singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, has also … Read more

LASG Partner NGO To Distribute Sorghum, Maize To Livestock Farmers In Epe Division

Lagos State Government partners with Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI), an NGO, to distributes maize and sorghum to livestock farmers to mitigate hardship amidst COVID-19 pandemic. It is also to boost Livestock industry in the state and avert food scarcity for the livestock’s. According to Dr Olayiwola Onasanya, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos Ministry of Agriculture … Read more

Epe Division LG, LCDAs’ Partners CNI To Campaign Against Incessant Rape In The Area

Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI), an NGO partners with Epe Division Local Government and Local Council Development Areas to fight against incessant rape in the ancient community. The LG and LCDAs’ includes: Epe Central, Eredo and Ikosi-Ejirin. The campaigners, with T-shirts and placards condemning rape and violence against girls, marched through the streets of Epe, Eredo, … Read more