The National Examinations Council (NECO) has confirmed the full payment of allowances to all 72,138 examiners it hired as ad-hoc staff for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). In response to rumors suggesting that the council intentionally withheld payments, NECO clarified that delays were caused by incorrect bank details submitted by some examiners, temporarily … Read more
The Benue State Government has dismissed rumors of plans to pay state civil servants a ₦40,000 minimum wage, instead of the ₦70,000 minimum wage signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that social media in the state was abuzz with speculation that Governor Hyacinth Alia, in a recent meeting with workers, … Read more
The family of the late Nigerian gospel singer, Aduke Ajayi, popularly known as Aduke Gold, has spoken out regarding the cause of her death. This follows the circulation of a viral video suggesting that Aduke Gold had passed away due to complications from fibroid surgery. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – … Read more