Residents of Festac Town, Lagos, have filed a petition with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over alleged violations of the rule of law by officials of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). Through their lawyer, Mr. Adetayo Bello, the residents accused the FHA of continuing demolitions in Festac Extension, 6th Avenue, despite a valid court … Read more
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to introduce tolling on several major highways across Nigeria following the completion of construction and renovations. During an inter-ministerial press briefing in Abuja, held in conjunction with the 64th Independence anniversary celebrations, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, highlighted that the Lagos-Ibadan expressway is one of the primary projects … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu supports a part-time legislative system for state and federal lawmakers to reduce expenses and improve public confidence in the government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has voiced his support for implementing a part-time legislative system for both state and federal lawmakers. The former … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said Nigerians do not trust the political parties in the country because of impunity and lack of accountability. Akpabio stated this on Tuesday at an event organized by the Kukah Centre, with support from European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN), in Abuja. … Read more
Kano APC condemns structure demolition as “barbaric.” Urges affected individuals to seek legal remedies, parents to advise against destructive actions, and security agencies to restore public confidence. The party assured support during challenging period. EKO HOT BLOG the All Progressives Congress in Kano State has strongly criticized the ongoing demolition of structures by the government … Read more
The challenge of the 2023 Presidential Election outcome at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its standard bearer, Atiku Abubakar, has sparked up a debate on live broadcasting of the proceedings. In a motion on notice filed by their team of lawyers, the PDP and Atiku are requesting … Read more