The Department of State Services (DSS) has expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Adeola Ajayi as the new Director General of the agency. In a statement released in Abuja by the DSS Spokesperson, Peter Afunaya, the agency extended its best wishes to the outgoing DG, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, for his future … Read more
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a seven-day warning strike, set to begin at midnight on Monday, August 26, 2024. This nationwide industrial action is in protest of the ongoing captivity of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a member of NARD who has been held hostage for over eight months. EDITOR’S PICKS Dangote, Elumelu, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to promote the rule of law, adhere to the principles of separation of powers, and tolerate dissenting views within the ambit of the laws of Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made a strong commitment to advancing legal and judicial reforms in Nigeria during the opening … Read more
The federal government has enlisted three of Nigeria’s top business magnates—Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group; Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings; and Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc—to lead renewed efforts in combating malaria through the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC). Established in 2017 and inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari on August … Read more
A Federal Court in Abuja has ordered the freezing of bank accounts belonging to thirty-two individuals and companies associated with the recent 10-day #EndBadGovernance Protest. This action, pending investigation and prosecution, was ordered by Justice Emeka Nwite, who also directed the banks to apprehend anyone transacting with these accounts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Adejuwon Soyinka, the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa and an investigative journalist, after briefly detaining him at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka was arrested early Sunday morning upon his arrival from the United Kingdom on a Virgin Atlantic flight. The DSS did not immediately … Read more
Investigative journalist Adejuwon Soyinka has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka, who serves as the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, was detained on Sunday upon his arrival from the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soyinka was picked up … Read more
The Ministry of Education has addressed concerns over an alleged increase in school fees for federal government secondary schools, known as Unity Schools. A memo purportedly from the ministry, circulated on social media, claimed that new students would be required to pay school fees, while existing students would have to pay over ₦300,000. EKO HOT … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an increase in passport fees, effective September 1, 2024, explaining the rationale behind the decision in a recent update. EKO HOT BLOG notes that NIS cited four primary reasons for the fee hike, which has generated varied responses on social media. According to the service, the increased fees … Read more
In a recent kidnapping incident, a heavily pregnant Lagos woman traveled over 334 kilometers to deliver a ransom for her husband’s release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the victim, an oil magnate, was abducted by a six-man armed gang at his dredging site in Ajah, Lagos, and taken to a remote creek in Ondo State. EDITOR’S … Read more
Armed robbers have raided a radio station in Oyo State, stealing equipment worth millions of naira. EKO HOT BLOG reports indicate that the robbers targeted Ajilete 92.1 FM, located in the Gambari area of Ogbomoso, and injured the station’s security guard during the attack. Ajilete FM is one of the stations under the Broadcasting Corporation … Read more
Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board granted asylum to at least 1,467 Nigerians who applied for refugee protection between January 2023 and March 2024. This raises the total number of successful asylum claims by Nigerians to 11,370 from 2012 to the first quarter of 2024, according to data from the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration … Read more
The leadership of the National Assembly has approved the appointment of Bashir Abubakar as the new Chief Public Complaint Commissioner of the Federation, in alignment with the legal framework established by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC). This decision was made to ensure adherence to the provisions outlined in the PCC Establishment Act. In addition to … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has secured court approval to detain 124 individuals arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest for an extended period of 60 days as investigations continue. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued this ruling in response to ex-parte motions filed by Ibrahim Mohammed, counsel for the Inspector-General of Police … Read more
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a stark warning, stating that the abduction of Nigerians by bandits will continue unless the government and security agencies take decisive action against insecurity. Obi made these remarks while reacting to the recent release of 8 corps members by bandits in Zamfara State and the police … Read more
Around 100 former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) employees have filed a lawsuit against the apex bank at the National Industrial Court, seeking compensation for damages. The employees were among the 200 staff members dismissed in May under the Yemi Cardoso administration as part of a reorganization effort. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests … Read more
Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto condemned the ongoing persecution of Christians in Northern Nigeria and criticised the lack of accountability for these crimes. He expressed frustration that despite the repeated violence against the church, no one has been prosecuted for these acts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kukah made these … Read more
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen Y.D. Ahmed, announced the successful rescue of a prospective corps member, Solomon Daniel Bassey, who was abducted in August 2023. During a press briefing at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, Brig Gen Ahmed stated, “On August 22, we rescued the last corps … Read more
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has received an additional N50 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This follows the Federal Government’s earlier injection of N60 billion into the fund EKO HOT BLOG reports. Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND’s Director of Corporate Communications, announced this development on Friday in Abuja. The release of … Read more
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) issued a warning on Friday regarding rising water levels in the River Niger, advising Nigerians to prepare for potential impacts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement signed by the Director General, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, NIHSA explained that as of August 22, 2024, the dams had not released … Read more