The Chairman of the Edo State Committee on Recovering Government Vehicles, Mr. Kelly Okungbowa, announced on Friday that over 200 government vehicles are unaccounted for, with three already recovered within 24 hours of the committee’s inauguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that addressing journalists in Benin City, Okungbowa revealed that the recovered vehicles—found in a private residence—include … Read more
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has officially launched the distribution of 21,924 bags of rice under the Federal Government’s food security programme to alleviate economic hardship in the state. Speaking at the Katsina People’s Square on Sunday, Radda emphasized that the initiative primarily targets vulnerable groups, including women and youth, across all wards and … Read more
Lagos and Borno state officials confirm they have not yet received the 20 truckloads of rice promised by the federal government for distribution to vulnerable citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Bisola Olusayan, and Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Director-General, Muhammad Saidu, confirmed on Thursday that their states have not … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has instructed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to distribute food palliatives to residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The directive was conveyed on Wednesday by the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmoud, during an emergency meeting with stakeholders. Mahmoud stated that the purpose … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chris Ngige the former minister, has expressed optimism that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will seize the governorship in the 2025 election, potentially marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat Bayelsa Government Investigates ‘Marriage’ Between 4-Year-Old And … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid claims of Christmas and New Year rice handouts worth N200 million from President Bola Tinubu, discordant statements have emerged from within the Senate. While Adeyemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, vehemently denied the claims, a Senate source confirmed the initiative, stating that deliveries are … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has submitted a report to the Federal Government indicating a possible increase in pension stipends for federal civil service retirees next year. The proposed raise is expected to benefit pensioners under both the new and previous pension schemes of the Federal Government. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that a new minimum wage will be implemented starting April 1, 2024. This information was revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Idris Mohammed, during an interview with Punch in Abuja. The current minimum wage of N30,000 is set to expire … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Government on Tuesday announced that it has officially rolled out 19 buses as part of efforts to cushion the harsh effects of the petroleum subsidy removal by the Federal Government, adding that over N25 million was spent to put the buses in good shape. A statement signed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has opened up on the reason the state government has not started sharing palliatives. According to the governor, his government has refused to begin distribution because of the need to effectively plan and embark on sustainable action that would secure the state economy. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Government has beefed up security around storage facilities following reports of planned looting of palliatives kept in warehouses. The state had received 3,000 bags of rice from the Federal Government and is said to be awaiting 14,516 more bags of rice and 3200 MT of maize before … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE In an interview with journalists recently, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa in the Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye stated that “no one can sit on the throne as a monarch nowadays without having good money”. According to the first class monarch, “gone are those days when people … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than six states have commenced the distribution of the Federal Government’s palliatives package to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Recall that the federal government on Thursday announced the release of an N180 billion palliative package to states to cushion the impact … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of of Lagos State has announced Palliatives measures to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal. The governor rolled out the palliatives at a media briefing on Monday. He ordered a 50 percent reduction on buses owned by the state government, with effect from Wednesday, and a … Read more
Amidst the laudable proposition to distribute of N8,000 to 12 million impoverished Nigerians as palliatives cushioning the effect of subsidy removal, we must consider the forte of such move beyond the surface. As we explore the intricacies of this approach, it dawns upon us that the mere act of conferring N8,000 in cash to those … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that anger has been mounting following the decision by the National Assembly to set aside N70bn for its members from the N819bn federal supplementary budget passed by the legislature last week. The lawmakers defended this allocation, claiming that the N70bn was intended to support “the working conditions of National Assembly members.” … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have thumbed down the N500bn palliative proposed by President Bola Tinubu, stating that it is grossly inadequate to assuage the hardships confronting workers sequel to the fuel subsidy removal. They are demanding a 300 per cent salary increase to enable … Read more
For decades, the topic of subsidy in Nigeria has been a contentious issue, eliciting heated debates and causing economic ripples. The subsidy regime, primarily focused on petroleum products, has long been perceived as a means to alleviate the burden on the masses. However, recent developments and changing global dynamics call for a reevaluation of this … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that State governors have pledged to complement the federal government’s initiatives aimed at providing relief to Nigerians. Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State said this at the weekend in Lagos after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. He said the successful implementation of the succour pledged by the federal government to … Read more
The Edo and Kwara State Governments have implemented measures to mitigate the effects of fuel subsidy removal. They have introduced free Wi-Fi services in public places and ministries to ensure uninterrupted internet access for workers. Additionally, the governments have deployed buses to support the transportation needs of students and workers in public tertiary institutions. EKO … Read more