A 25-year-old woman, Aisha Abubakar, has been arrested by the Kaduna State Police Command for supplying ammunition to bandits in Katsina State. Aisha, who was paraded alongside other suspected criminals at the Police Command headquarters, confessed to receiving ₦50,000 per trip to deliver the ammunition to the Bandits. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum Wage: Labour Warns Governors … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio affirmed that the Senate would approve the purchase of a presidential jet if necessary, while denying any current request and dismissing speculations as anticipatory blackmail. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday declared that if there is a need for the purchase of a presidential jet for … Read more
The Senate extends the 2023 supplementary budget implementation period to December 31, 2024, following an expedited bill passage. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has extended the life cycle of the 2023 supplementary budget from June 30 to December 31, 2024. On Thursday, the Red Chamber suspended all its rules and expedited the passage … Read more
NGF assures improved minimum wage amid ongoing negotiations with organized labour. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum has assured Nigerians and organized labour that ongoing negotiations will lead to an improved minimum wage. Initially rejecting the Federal Government’s proposed N62,000 minimum wage, citing potential borrowing to meet salary obligations, the governors face … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, has departed Nigeria for a business trip to Europe, as announced by his media adviser. Eko Hot Blog reports that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, has departed Nigeria for a business trip to Europe. This information was disclosed on Wednesday … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing on the suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as APC National Chairman to July 5, allowing parties to respond to counter-affidavits. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the hearing of a case seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje, the … Read more
Governors of the thirty-six states will meet today to discuss the proposed new minimum wage, having previously rejected the federal government’s ₦62,000 proposal due to financial constraints, while labor unions demand ₦250,000. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors of the thirty-six states have scheduled an emergency meeting for today, Wednesday, to address issues related to … Read more
The Federal Executive Council deferred the decision on the new minimum wage memo due to the involvement of multiple stakeholders including local governments, states, the federal government, and labour unions. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has deferred the memo on the new minimum wage. This online media platform learned that … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio denies reports that the Senate approved the purchase of new aircraft for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima, calling it false and the work of propagandists. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted claims that the 10th Senate suggested procuring new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has conducted a minor reshuffling of the state executive cabinet, reassigning commissioners to different ministries with immediate effect. Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has executed a minor reshuffling of the state executive cabinet. This was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement by the governor’s … Read more
Videos of Davido and Chioma’s wedding venue and preparations have surfaced online, generating mixed reactions as fans eagerly await their wedding today. Eko Hot Blog reports that videos of the wedding venue and preparations for Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife Chioma Rowland have surfaced on social media. Davido and … Read more
Women from the Ipo community blocked the entrance to Port Harcourt airport, stranding passengers and causing traffic congestion in a protest demanding citizens’ rights. Eko Hot Blog reports that Women from the Ipo community in Rivers State blocked the entrance of the Port Harcourt airport on Tuesday, leaving several passengers stranded. The women, who arrived … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed the naira abuse case against Cubana Chief Priest, who was cautioned and discharged. Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal High Court in Lagos State has struck out the naira abuse case against celebrity bartender Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. This follows his arraignment by … Read more
APC Lagos State Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi was attacked by aggrieved party members from Alimosho Local Government over leadership disputes, but was rescued by police Eko Hot Blog reports that a report has indicated that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State is currently engulfed in a crisis over leadership issues in Local Government Areas … Read more
FEC meets to address the ongoing minimum wage disagreement between government and labour Eko Hot Blog reports that today’s crucial meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is set to address several pressing issues affecting Nigeria, with a particular emphasis on resolving the ongoing minimum wage dispute. Following the last session held on May 13th … Read more
Southern governors unanimously support establishing state police to enhance local security control and effectiveness. Eko Hot Blog reports that Southern governors have advocated for state police, asserting it will provide them with greater control over security decisions in their states. They argue that local officers, who understand the terrain and language, are better positioned to combat crime … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu expressed deep concern on Monday over the escalating insecurity in the North-West region, highlighting its broader implications for the entire country. Speaking at a two-day summit titled ‘Regional Cooperation for Securing Lives and Livelihoods in North West Nigeria’ in Katsina, organized by the North-West Governor’s Forum in … Read more
Senator Isah Jibrin confirmed that the Senate’s investigation into the ₦30 trillion Ways and Means loans from the CBN is ongoing, dispelling rumors of abandonment. Senator Isah Jibrin, Chair of the Senate committee investigating the ₦30 trillion Ways and Means loans obtained by the Federal Government from the Godwin Emefiele-led Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima’s mother-in-law, Maryam Abubakar-Albishir, passed away in Kano on Sunday and will be buried on Monday according to Islamic customs. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima’s mother-in-law, Maryam Abubakar-Albishir, passed away in Kano on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness. The announcement was made by the vice president’s spokesperson, … Read more
ANPA and MDCN signed an MoU to secure WFME accreditation for Nigeria’s medical education, aiming to enhance healthcare standards and integrate diaspora physicians into the local system. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a landmark development for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) and the Medical and Dental Council … Read more