EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kaduna-based Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Tuesday, sought government’s permission to approach and have talks with bandits who abducted about 287 schoolchildren from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The Islamic cleric insisted that dialogue was the way to go, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Right And Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced that it will sue the Nigerian Senate for what it termed the unlawful suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi. The right group, which described the embattled senator as a whistleblower, announced its decision in a post on its official X account shortly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the formation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission, as well as the appointment of Head of Service and ten Permanent Secretaries. The development was announced in a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday by the Director of Press … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dayo Mobereola as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Mobereola’s appointment is for a renewable term of four years. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Senate Suspends Senator Abdul Ningi Over Budget Padding Allegations EFCC Presents Additional Evidence … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently engaged in closed-door discussions with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and other key lawmakers at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. This high-level meeting, taking place on Tuesday, comes against the backdrop of recent tensions in the Senate following the suspension of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, submitted the 2024 budget for the Federal Capital Territory Administration to the House of Representatives for consideration and passage. However, the specific estimates of the budget were not disclosed in the President’s letter, which was read during the plenary session on the floor of the House. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday appealed to the governors of the various states to ensure they pay the wage awards to workers in their respective states. Speaking during the commissioning of projects in Minna, Niger State, the President said if the wage awards are paid, it would go a long … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi on Friday threatened to revoke the multi-billion Naira Benin-Sapele-Ologbo road reconstruction project, if the contractors, Levant Construction Company, fails to comply with the scope and specification of the work. This was contained in a video made available on Saturday by the Special Adviser to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate on Saturday denied reports from some media platforms that it padded the 2024 appropriation budget by well over N4 trillion. Reacting in a statement made available to Senate Correspondents, Senate Committee Chairman on Media and Publicity, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, questioned the motives of those spreading falsehoods despite … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has disclosed that consultations and engagements regarding reopening land borders are ongoing. Adeniyi made this known on Saturday at an interaction session with the Kongolam border community members in Mai’adua Local Government Area of Katsina State. Reacting to agitation for reopening … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has suspended the implementation of the recently enacted Expatriate Employment Levy by the Federal Ministry of Interior, as administered by the Nigerian Immigration Service. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National President, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, Dele … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Veŕheijen , has asserted that the federal government reserves the right to pay fuel subsidy to soften the hardship that has ravaged the country in the aftermath of removal. Recall that global financial organisations including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has condemned the kidnap of female Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno and students in Kaduna State. This online media platform gathered that bandits, on Thursday, attacked the Government Secondary School and LEA primary school in Kuriga, Kaduna State, whisking away no fewer than 280 students, pupils and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that communities in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State were invaded by gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday, resulting in the loss of 16 lives. This online media platform reports that this development occurred just within the past 24 hours following attacks by rival militia groups on the Gbagir … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon Akor Prince Nna, the lawmaker who represents the ward of former Governor Nyesom Wike in Obio/Akpor Local Government in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has resigned. The lawmaker revealed that he is backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the ongoing power tussle in the state. Editor’s Picks ‘Fake News’ … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the re-appointment of Dr. Vincent Isegbe as the Director-General of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS). The re-appointment is for an additional five-year term in office. Editor’s Picks FULL LIST: FG Inaugurates Committee To Implement Oronsaye Report UCH Doctors Protest Assault, Commence Three-Day Strike Reps … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government of Nigeria has inaugurated the Committee to oversee the implementation of the suggestions in Oronsaye report and White Papers concerning the reorganization and streamlining of Federal Government parastatals, agencies, and commissions. Akume outlined the general guidelines of the Committee as follows: “Review current mandates to understand the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate, on Wednesday, resolved that the leadership of the National Assembly will meet with President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurity in the country. This follows a motion of urgent importance raised by Senator Emmanuel Udende on the killing of over 50 people in fresh attacks in no less … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Pan-Yoruba social political group, Afenifere, has declared that the blueprint for restructuring Nigeria is ready, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no excuse not to implement it, having been elected on the group’s platform and ideology. The Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo, disclosed this on Tuesday while … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Bauchi State Governor Isa Yuguda has contradicted President Bola Tinubu’s previous statement regarding the elimination of fuel subsidy, asserting that the federal government continues to subsidize petroleum products. This revelation adds to the ongoing discussions surrounding the economic implications of subsidy removal in Nigeria. President Tinubu had announced the cessation … Read more