Oyo Sharia court inauguration, set for January 11, 2025, postponed indefinitely. Announcement made by Imam Daud Igi Ogun, emphasizing Islam’s message of peace. Postponement follows public criticism of the event in the predominantly Yoruba region. An Islamic group, the Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, has announced the indefinite postponement … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for October 24, to November 28, 2024. The decision followed a four-hour meeting of party stakeholders at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears … Read more
FG postpones commencement of train services on Port Harcourt to Maiduguri rail line. Minister for Transportation cites unforeseen challenges for delay during inspection visit. Revised timeline set for April, with plans to extend rail line to critical seaports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has announced a postponement in the commencement of train services … Read more
Boat Regatta is a festival celebrated in the riverine areas of Nigeria, including Lagos and the Niger Delta Region. The festival is always staged when the water level is high and during the rainy season to ensure that boats can float with the high wave of the water. This year’s edition in Lagos does not … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that The much-anticipated launch of Nigeria’s student loan scheme faces yet another setback as concerns over disbursement methods cause a postponement, leaving many eager students and parents in limbo. Editor’s Picks: BREAKING: Access Bank Appoints New Chairman Weeks After Wigwe’s Death “No Dime” – Tinubu Speaks On Ransom Payment For … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Igala group, Kogi East Elders Council (KEEC), has called for the postponement of the November 11 governorship election in the state. The council, in a statement on Thursday by its Secretary of Political Committee, Alphonsus K. Alhassan, said the election should be postponed due to the violence and killings … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Court has refused to halt a petition challenging President Tinubu’s eligibility. The petition was filed by the Allied People’s Movement (APM). The APM has requested a postponement until June 26 to secure a document from INEC to support its case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a turn of events on … Read more
The House of Representatives has announced a postponement in the resumption of plenaries. The lawmakers were expected to resume plenary on May 9th but the date has been shifted to May 16th, 2023. The shift in date is to allow the legislators to partake in the ongoing induction program of the 10th National Assembly. … Read more
The NPC has noted that the election Postponement may affect the 2023 census. Recall that the INEC postponed the Governship and House of Assembly elections to March 18. The Census is scheduled to take place on March 29. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the postponement of the 2023 governorship and state assembly elections may affect … Read more
Political parties in Nigeria have urged the INEC to stick to its election timetable despite concerns that the naira crisis and cash shortage may impact mobilization and logistics for the polls. The parties emphasized that a shift in the INEC’s schedule would not be logical. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in charge of the FCT had … Read more
Postponement A Brazilian judge on Saturday called off the league match between Palmeiras and Flamengo due to be played on Sunday. This was after at least 16 players from the Rio club as well as the team coach tested positive for COVID-19. Flamengo said it only had nine outfield players and three goalkeepers available for … Read more
