SERAP challenges salary hike Says move hurts citizens Takes case to court The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to court over its plan to raise salaries for political office holders. According to a professional report by Eko Hot Blog, the rights group is asking … Read more
The Federal Government and opposition parties clashed on Tuesday following criticism of the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration by Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The PDP and NNPP sided with the governor’s view that Nigerians are struggling under the weight of Tinubu’s economic reforms. However, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris defended the reforms, … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the federal government’s student loan program, disbursed through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), arguing that it should be replaced with grants for the children of the poor rather than loans. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed his concerns on Thursday during an appearance on Channels … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to combating hunger and poverty while advocating for Nigeria’s inclusion in the G20 as a step toward addressing global challenges. Speaking at the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tinubu expressed his administration’s determination to lead discussions on sustainable development, energy transition, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, to participate in the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit, just days after returning from the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the trip in a statement on … Read more
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended his controversial efforts to reduce the number of beggars in Abuja, stating that some individuals could be serving as informants for terrorists. In October, Wike launched a “war on beggars” to prevent the capital from becoming “a city of beggars,” a move that drew criticism, particularly from … Read more
Guinea’s junta leader, Mamady Doumbouya, has elevated himself to the rank of army general as the West African nation observed the anniversary of its armed forces. Doumbouya, 43, came to power in September 2021, ousting President Alpha Conde, who had previously appointed him to lead an elite unit responsible for protecting the president from such … Read more
The United Nations (UN) has projected that an additional 7 million Nigerians will face hunger by August 2025, as the country grapples with one of its most severe food crises. According to a joint report released by the Nigerian government and the UN. on Friday, approximately 33 million people are expected to experience food insecurity … Read more
During his speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly Debate, President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima, highlighted 21 critical global issues that demand immediate attention from world leaders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu emphasized the pressing need to tackle poverty on a global scale, while also urging leaders to address … Read more
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in New York to represent the country at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President). Shettima touched down at John F. … Read more
Femi Falana has called on the government to engage with aggrieved Nigerian youths protesting against poverty and high living costs, urging them to stop disrupting the protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has asked government officials to engage the aggrieved Nigerian youths amid the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. Angry Nigerians had … Read more
Eko Club International has distributed food palliatives in Epe. Eko Hot Blog reports that Eko Club International, a renowned socio-cultural organization, visited Epe, Lagos State, on Saturday to distribute food palliatives aimed at alleviating the ongoing hardship within the community. The distribution took place at key locations, including Thani Oladunjoye Old People Care Centre, the … Read more
Governors from 9 northern states attended a peace summit in the US The trip aimed to find lasting solutions to insecurity challenges Governor Dikko Radda says they now have a better understanding of the issues Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent development, the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, has stated that he … 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
Nigeria faces a multitude of crises, a suffocating blend of economic hardship and escalating insecurity. This dangerous mix is evident in the recent kidnapping of over 280 pupils and teachers from schools in Kaduna state. While the safe return of these victims remains the most pressing concern, this horrific event compels us to analyze the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to review and adjust the removal of fuel subsidies, highlighting subsidies as essential tools for socio-economic stability and growth. NECA also urged the Federal Government to implement measures to enhance the business environment in the country. This statement … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in response to the sudden withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the regional bloc has expressed its readiness for a “negotiated solution.” This development comes after the military regimes of the three Sahel nations announced their immediate departure from the group. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the last general elections, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian youths to actively work against the entrenched corruption and criminality in various levels of government. In a statement released on his social media handle on Saturday, Obi encouraged young Nigerians not to be … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu says poverty is not a shameful thing but it is unacceptable in Nigeria under his leadership. Tinubu spoke on Tuesday at the 55th International Conference, Exhibition and Emerald Anniversary of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, with the theme, ‘Sustainable HR, Business and National Development.’ … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has said poverty is not a shameful thing for Nigerians, stressing that it is just not acceptable. The president stated this on Friday at the closing ceremony of a three-day retreat for ministers, presidential aides, and other cabinet members, which took place in the State House … Read more