Wolves are in advanced talks with Al-Shabab manager Vitor Pereira to take over as head coach following the sacking of Gary O’Neil last week. The club is eager to make a swift appointment, with the compensation fee of around £800,000 for the former Porto and Olympiakos boss not seen as an obstacle. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Over 500 Dana Air staff protested in Lagos, blocking the company’s entrance over their sacking and unpaid April salaries. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) withdrew Dana Air’s operating licence after a runway skidding incident, leading to an ongoing safety and economic audit. Dana Air laid off its staff, attributing the decision to the audit … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has allegedly arrested a former Managing Director of the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), Aliyu Abdulhameed. Abdulhammed’s arrest was confirmed to Daily Trust by sources within and outside the NIRSAL. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters To Electricity Union, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has sacked all media aides seconded to the office of the deputy governor. Those affected were press secretary to the governor, Kenneth Odusola; special assistant to the governor (new media), Okunniga Oladipupo; and special assistant to the governor (Photography), Abayomi Samson Adefolalu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: … Read more
Kano Governor sacks Hajj Centre officials and demolishes hotel, citing the need to remove illegal structures and preserve the city’s master plan. Interim officers are appointed to coordinate the ongoing operations for the 2023 Hajj, replacing the former officials. The demolition of the hotel and other structures marks the start of the government’s efforts … Read more
Man Utd takes decision on sacking Solskjaer after 4-2 defeat to Leicester. United has only lost two of its eight league games and has won half of them. Ekohotblog reports that following Saturday’s humiliating 4-2 loss to Leicester City, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under increasing pressure. The Norwegian signed a contract extension in the summer … Read more