Eko hot blog reports that the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has announced the launch of its annual bursary awards for tertiary institution students. This initiative, led by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, aims to support the educational pursuits of deserving students while alleviating financial burdens on their families. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Epe Local Government, led by Executive Chairman Hon. (Princess) Surah Animashaun, is organizing a free health screening for Epe residents to curb the spread of tuberculosis (TB). The event is scheduled for November 6 and 7, 2024, at the Epe Local Government Secretariat. Residents will receive free services, including blood pressure … Read more
The Nigerian Senate is set to begin screening seven individuals nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ministerial positions next Tuesday. EO HOT BLOG reports that the ministerial nominees for Senate consideration and approval include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Dingyadi (Labour & Employment), Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (State Foreign Affairs), and Dr. … Read more
The Federal Government has released the list of shortlisted candidates for the next phase of the Federal Fire Service recruitment exercise. This was disclosed on Tuesday through a statement by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Post UTME screening exercise for the 2024/2025 Academic Session at Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, continues to draw significant attention as the third day of the process sees a remarkable turnout of prospective students. Since the screening commenced on August 13, 2024, a growing number of candidates, many accompanied by their parents, have … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos State, will commence its Post-UTME screening exercise on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The screening, taking place on the university campus, will continue over several days, offering prospective students the chance to gain admission for the 2024/2025 academic session. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares ‘FG’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that In an exclusive interview with Pulse, beloved Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon shed light on a surprising revelation about his alternate career path. Despite his fame on the silver screen, Okanlawon confessed that if it weren’t for acting, he might have pursued a different calling altogether. EDITOR’S PICKS: Hoodlums Vandalize BUA … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Judicial Council (NJC) may on Friday forward the names of 11 successful candidates for the position of Supreme Court justices to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment. It also gathered that 22 priority and reserved candidates were shortlisted and screened on Tuesday at the Committee Room of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the senate has begun the screening of three ministerial nominees submitted to the red chambers by President Bola Tinubu yesterday. The nominees are Abbas Balarabe, Jamila Bio Ibrahim and Ayodele Olawande. Ibrahim and Olawande were appointed by President Tinubu as minister of youth and minister of state for youth in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Tuesday, September 26, resumed plenary after its six weeks annual vacation. Senate president, Godswill Akpabio led a procession of principal officers into the chamber at about 11.40 a.m. after which he said the opening prayers. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the name of the immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, was on Monday missing from the list of the ministerial nominees confirmed by the Senate. Also missing on the list was the name of Senator Abubakar Danlandi from Taraba State and former Nexim Bank Managing Director, Stella Okotete (Delta … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has adjourned its sitting for later following the uproar which greeted the screening of the ministerial nominee from Delta State, Festus Keyamo. This online media platform earlier reported that there was mild drama on the floor of the Senate on Monday as lawmakers disagreed over the screening of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has fixed Monday, August 7 for the screening of former Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo as well the new representative from Kano State, Mariga Mahmud. The decision was taken on Saturday after the lawmakers screened five nominees, including Lola John (Lagos), Ishak … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has begun the screening of the last batch of ministerial nominees today (Saturday) sent by President Bola Tinubu. Recall that the President had on Wednesday, through his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, sent an additional list of 19 nominees to complement the previously sent 28 ministerial … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has arrived at the National Assembly for his ministerial screening. Wike arrived at the National Assembly with his wife and some followers. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: ECOWAS Imposes No Flight Zone On Niger Republic … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that documentation for all 28 ministerial nominees has commenced. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate) Senator Abdullahi Gumel comfirmed this development on Friday. Editors Pick Russia Signs Military Deals With 40 African States JUST IN: NEMA Receives Final Batch Of Stranded Nigerians From Sudan Troops … Read more
The Senate has begun the screening of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Eko Hot Blog reports that this followed two motions to that effect moved by the Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir, on the floor of the Senate at 11:35am. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As Masquerades Invade Church, Flog Pastor, … Read more
Over 53,000 women have been examined for Cervical Cancer EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 200 health workers drawn from 60 public health facilities including the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), 15 General Hospitals and 44 Primary Health Care Centres have been trained to provide breast and cervical cancer screening for citizens … Read more
Kwara Assembly receives four more commissioner nominees for screening, confirmation EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kwara State House of Assembly on Wednesday received names of four additional Commissioner nominees for screening and confirmation from Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. The Commissioner nominees are Abdulmalik Bashir Mopelola Risikatullahi, from Asa Local Government, Adamu Jemilat-Baki, from Baruten Local Government, … Read more