EKO HOT BLOG reports that two children have tragically lost their lives in a fire at the Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Borno State. The incident happened on Tuesday (today). However, details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time this report was filed. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap Several … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a recent survey, cement prices in some northern states have seen a decline. As reported by Legit, major cement manufacturers like Dangote, Lafarge, and BUA are selling the product at nearly identical prices. Despite efforts by the Nigerian government to alleviate the rising costs of construction materials, cement remains … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Telecommunication subscribers as well as students applying for the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations yesterday besieged the Alausa, Ikeja enrolment centre of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). They were at the commission’s office in their thousands to enroll for the National Identity … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Karim A. A. Khan, KC, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), to urgently issue a formal ‘preventative statement’ about the ongoing violence, unlawful killings, crimes against children, and other violations of international law in Plateau State of Nigeria. In the letter dated … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, visited Anambra State and commissioned some projects. After arriving in the state, the vice president commissioned some projects, including the Ijele 93.1 FM Radio Station, Phase Two of the SEOF Touch-a-Life Housing Project and the AEMSL Meter Factory, in Anambra State. Speaking during the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has made some observations about the 2023 supplementary budget. It was earlier reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 supplementary budget into law. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s Thaddeus Atta … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has called for the de-escalation of hostilities between Israel and the Islamic terrorist organization, Hamas. This online media platform reports that in the early hours of Saturday, the Palestinian militant group, Hamas launched an unprecedented and offensive attack by infiltrating Israel through land, sea, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that he United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that it has equipped over 1.8 million Nigerian children with learning materials in the past four years, emphasizing the need for the Nigerian government to expand its foundational literacy initiatives. EDITOR’S PICKS UNGA 78: Tinubu Asks World Leaders To Sanction Illegal Smuggling … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Simon Ekpa, the leader of a faction of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) known as auto pilots, has given the federal government an ultimatum to release IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. He said that another 3-weeks civil disobedience over the continued detention of Kanu would continue if his demand is not … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has warned the federal government and the political class to be careful not to provoke Nigerians to mutiny. This online media platform gathered that Falana, on Thursday in Abuja during the National Symposium organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, with the theme: “Nigeria … Read more
NNPC Limited directs oil marketers on new payment plan after fuel subsidy removal by the Nigerian government, with options for order consolidation and cash refunds. Concerns arise over affordability, while predictions point to decreased fuel consumption and potential industry shifts. This development follows the Federal Government’s decision to remove fuel subsidies approximately two weeks ago. … Read more
The Nigerian Government has announced that citizens can now request debit cards from their commercial banks that also serve as national identity cards. This initiative was approved by the Federal Executive Council and aims to address the demand for physical identity cards. The banks will print the cards in partnership with the National Identity Management … Read more
The Nigerian government has filed nine fresh grounds of appeal to oppose the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB. The Supreme Court granted the request of the federal government to include the fresh grounds in its amended notice of appeal. Kanu’s legal team is seeking his release on bail and an accelerated hearing of … Read more
Peter Obi lend his voice to 4000 trapped Nigerian students in Sudan. Obi in a statement on Sunday said he’s sad that Nigerians trapped in Sudan have not been evacuated. The ongoing crisis in Sudan was triggered by conflicts between rival generals on April 15, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party Presidential flagbearer in … Read more
The Nigerian government has commenced the payment of withheld salaries for teachers who benefitted from elongated service tenure. The affected teachers had their salaries withheld from 2021 to March 2023. The payment of arrears and peculiar allowances is confirmed to have started by top officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, Finance, Budget and National … Read more
Nigerian government has stated that it cannot evacuate students trapped in Sudan amidst the ongoing crisis. The situation is deemed too precarious and risky due to the tension and burnt aircrafts at the airport. The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission urges warring parties to consider Juba Peace Agreement as a fundamental mechanism for restoring … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared Simon Ekpa as the greatest enemy of Ndigbo in 200 years. They have urged the Nigerian and Finnish governments to capture him, either dead or alive. Ekpa’s aim is to destabilize the Southeast and lead another civil war against Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apex Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze … Read more
Igbo Lawyers Association has condemned the Federal Government’s claims of treason against Peter Obi. The group is holding an urgent meeting over the matter and urges Obi not to abandon the case. Igbo lawyers are standing with Obi against harassment and threats and calling for recognition and rightful positions for the Igbo in Nigeria. EKO … Read more
Lawan has stated that Cattle Business is not getting the needed support from the Nigerian government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Ahmad Lawan has argued that the cattle-rearing business has not got the kind of support and attention it should get from the government in Nigeria. Lawan submitted that the sub-sector has the … Read more
Court Announces Date To Hear Kanu’s ‘Extraordinary Rendition’ Case Against Buhari’s Govt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, a lawyer to the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday announced that the Federal High Court, Umuahia, Abia State, will hear his client’s “extraordinary rendition” … Read more