Governor Adeleke signs ₦427 billion 2025 budget into law. Assembly increases budget by ₦37 billion from initial proposal. Ministries tasked with ensuring effective budget implementation. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has signed the ₦427 billion 2025 appropriation bill into law. The signing ceremony took place on Monday at the Exco Lounge, Governor’s Office, in the … Read more
Edo State University renamed to Edo University, Iyamho. Government pledges compensation for past land grabs. Legal actions planned to ensure justice and harmony. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved renaming Edo State University, Uzairue, to Edo University, Iyamho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday … Read more
DSS arrested Kaduna activist Mahdi Shehu over a misleading video. The video alleged a French military base, sparking national security concerns. Legal proceedings are expected as Shehu faces accusations of incitement. Popular Kaduna-based activist and political commentator Mahdi Shehu has reportedly been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations of spreading a … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering a policy to withdraw and destroy Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) that have remained uncollected for a decade. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that this recommendation was part of 208 proposals generated from INEC’s review of the 2023 general elections. The decision follows the ongoing issue of unclaimed PVCs, … Read more
Jigawa Governor loses son in car crash a day after his mother’s death. Abdulwahab dies in crash while returning from Kafin Hausa to Dutse. Governor Namadi urges prayers as family and state mourn the loss. The family of Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, is in mourning following the tragic death of his eldest son, Abdulwahab … Read more
Deji Adeyanju criticizes police for defying court order to release Speed Darlington. Speed Darlington remains in custody despite unconditional bail granted by Federal High Court. Activist calls police actions a disrespect to the judiciary and rule of law. Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised the continued detention of rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly … Read more
The Yoruba self-determination movement is in mourning following the death of Mrs. Julia Olubusola Akintoye, wife of its leader, Professor Banji Akintoye. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Akintoye family confirmed her passing in a statement on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. According to the family, Mrs. Akintoye peacefully departed in the early hours of the … Read more
FG subsidizes road transport on 144 routes nationwide for Christmas travel. Tinubu assures safe and affordable travel during the festive season. Government’s efforts aim to ease travel burdens and support holiday travelers. President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Federal Government is subsidising transportation costs across Nigeria as part of efforts to alleviate hardship during … Read more
Tinubu’s first presidential media chat airs tonight at 9 p.m. Broadcast will be on NTA and FRCN nationwide. All stations directed to connect for nationwide coverage. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first Presidential Media Chat is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024. The broadcast will be available on the Nigerian Television … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has canceled all his official engagements in Lagos today as a mark of respect for the victims of recent stampedes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 10 people, including children, lost their lives in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has signed an Executive Order raising the retirement age for academic staff in state-owned tertiary institutions to 65 years, subject to meeting eligibility requirements. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made on Friday by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Muhammad Bello, during a news briefing. He explained that … Read more
Four people, including three police officers and a female suspect, tragically died in a road accident in Ore, the administrative headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the crash occurred on Thursday when a speeding trailer driver lost control, crossed the road median, and collided with a police van … Read more
The naira strengthened against the dollar on the parallel foreign exchange market on Wednesday. Bello, a Bureau de Change operator at Garki, Abuja, confirmed to EKO HOT BLOG that the naira traded at N1,660 per dollar, improving from N1,675 on Tuesday, marking a gain of N15. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant … Read more
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged ministers and heads of federal government agencies to be ready to defend their respective allocations within the 2025 budget proposal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akpabio made this statement on Wednesday following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presentation of the ₦47.9 trillion 2025 budget proposal to a joint session … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has approved the promotion of 1,419 junior officers across various ranks, recognizing outstanding performance in the 2024 promotion exercise. The promotions, encompassing both General Duty and Support Staff officers, were ratified during the 10th Management Meeting held on November 29, 2024, under the leadership of Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), … Read more
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised concerns about the ongoing abuse and mutilation of the naira notes in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Sunday, Igbokwe informed the relevant authorities that Nigerians continue to throw naira notes on the ground and walk on them during social events … Read more
At least 20 people are feared dead after a boat capsized on the River Benue on Saturday, December 14. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred while the boat was ferrying passengers from Ocholonya in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State to Odenyi in Nasarawa Toto LGA of Nasarawa State, following activities … Read more
The Nigerian Army has yet to confirm or release a statement regarding the deaths of two leaders from the Okuama community in Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports reported that the President-General of Okuama, Pa James Oghoroko, and the community’s 81-year-old treasurer, Dennis Okugbaye, died while in military custody within six days of each other. … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu for allegedly failing to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to work with anti-corruption agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suit aims to investigate claims of over ₦57 billion in public … Read more
There is renewed hope for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, revealed that significant progress has been made through high-level negotiations with key authorities to secure his freedom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kalu shared this optimistic … Read more