A seven-member panel was set by Edo State’s Chief Judge to investigate misconduct allegations against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. This followed a resolution by the state House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Shaibu. The proceedings began on Wednesday with representatives from the House of Assembly and Shaibu present. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Week 18 Pool Fixtures for Sat 4 Nov 2023 – UK 2023/2024 – Pool Agent (UK Football) can be accessed below EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 18 pool fixtures are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2022/2023 from the pool agent. Week Number: 18 Season: UK 2022/2023 Match Date: Sat 4 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Timothy Osadolor, has advised the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode Ariwoola, not to be part of the panel of the Supreme Court that will review the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) judgment. Recall that PEPC had … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, has said the Federal Government will set up a formal negotiation team between the Parent-Teacher Association and other relevant stakeholders to meet on the recent increase in tuition fees for schools across the country. Speaking at a news conference in commemoration … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government of Nigeria has taken punitive action against the Secretariat of the Advertising Standard Panel (ASP) over the emergence of the ‘All Eyes on The Judiciary’ billboard in Abuja. A statement on Tuesday by the Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that to end the frosty relationship between Igbo and Yoruba in Lagos, Governors Hope Uzodimma (Imo) and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) have set up a committee to broker peace. In a communique issued at the end of a meeting between Lagos State government and South-East governments, it was agreed that a … Read more
The Conversation Africa has put together a panel featuring INEC, EFCC and other experts to discuss corruption in Nigeria’s 2023 elections. The panel aims to address the role of corruption in the last election, highlight lessons learned for future elections and examine women’s participation in politics. Tinubu won the previous presidential election defeating Atiku Abubakar … Read more
Kogi has asked Dangote to present proof of acquisition for its Obajana Plant. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State government has asked the management of Dangote Group to present its proof of acquisition for the Obajana Cement Company. EDITOR’S PICKS Govt Seals Off Dangote Cement Factory Govt Uncovers ‘Satanic’ Plot By Dangote To … Read more
Magu has said he’s a victim of corruption fighting back. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has described his ouster from the anti-corruption agency as corruption fighting back. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Fraud: EFCC Chairman, Magu Suspended EFCC: Why I Ordered Probe Of … Read more
LASU Visitation Panel Tours Epe Campus, Visits Traditional Rulers,Others EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State University, LASU, Visitation Panel on Thursday visited the Epe Campus of the University. This online media platform gathered that the visit was an assessment tour of facilities of the campus as part of its facts finding mission to … Read more
Lagos Govt has rejected recommendation of EndSARS panel. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has rejected one of the recommendations of the panel it set up to probe police brutality. The panel, which was inaugurated last year, submitted its report to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu two weeks ago. The Government accepted 11 of … Read more
Buhari has broken silence and spoken on EndSARS panel report. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has finally spoken on the the report of the Lagos judicial panel of inquiry on police brutality. Buhari, who made this known during a meeting with Mr Antony Blinken, United States Secretary of State, said so many … Read more
The 9-man judicial panel of Inquiry was inaugurated on October 19, 2020 by the Lagos State Government EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Judicial Panel on restitution for victims of SARS-related abuses and other matters has held its valedictory sitting after 131 proceedings. Chairman of the panel, Justice Doris Okuwobi, who read out … Read more
Since its inauguration and commencement of sitting, the panel has heard and concluded 37 petitions while 109 petitions remained unheard necessitating the request for an extension of time. The tenure of the Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and other matters has been extended for another three months. The … Read more
The leadership of the House of Representatives have intended to create new rules in a move to prevent the recurrence of the embarrassment caused by the recent and ongoing activities of its panels. Ekohotblog gathered that the House will get new rules, modalities and terms of reference when the National Assembly resumes. It was gathered … Read more
The Federal Government has set up a Presidential Joint Board Audit Investigation Panel to probe alleged N3.4 billion financial infractions levelled against the suspended Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Adebayo Somefun and three other directors. The suspended directors are: Jasper Ikedi-Azuatalam, Executive Director (ED), Finance and Investment; Mrs Olukemi Nelson, … Read more