ASUU Rejects Universities Commission’s Curriculum

ASUU

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities has rejected the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards prepared by the National Universities Commission. The union said it was nightmarish, a threat to quality university education, and an erosion of powers of the university Senate in Nigerian universities. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s … Read more

‘For Maximum Productivity:’ Lagos Trains Staff On Self Awareness In Workplace

Lagos Permanent Secretary, Office of the State Auditor-General, Mr. Adewuyi Moshood Adewale, speaking at the training programme for staff

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Office of the State Auditor-General has organised a two-day training programme on “Self Awareness in the Workplace” for the support staff in the State Auditor-General’s Office. Speaking at the commencement of the programme held at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary, Office of the State … Read more

INEC: Why I Kicked Against Mahmood’s Replacement – Amaechi

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Amaechi rejected the reappointment of INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, citing his lack of capacity to conduct credible elections. Amaechi alleged that the police compromised the process by taking sides with a party in the Rivers governorship election. The Rivers State government paid the salaries of INEC staff in the state for over a year, and … Read more

2023 Elections: INEC Ad-hoc Staff To Swear Oath Of Neutrality Before Polls

INEC

INEC ad-hoc staff are expected to swear an oath of Neutrality before polls. According to the INEC Chairman, the commission is aiming to conduct the fairest election ever in Nigeria. Mahmood pointed out that the INEC staff have no alliance with any party or candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that all ad-hoc staff engaged to … Read more

“Pursue Your Passion Without Hesitation” – Eko Hot Blog CEO Makes Passionate Appeal At Staff Retreat

Eko Hot Blog held its first-ever annual staff retreat in Epe during the weekend. The company’s Chairman and CEO, Otunba T.J. Abass, appealed to the staff to pursue their passion. He also thanked his employees for their work so far. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman and CEO of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba T.J. … Read more

LASUSTECH Staff School: Teachers Responsible for Student’s Death?

The LASUSTECH International Staff School has cleared the air on a student’s death. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Staff School of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has reacted to the death of one of its students, Abdurahman Dauda. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria Must Encourage Local Refineries To Get Rid Of … Read more

Twitter Launches $8 Monthly Subscription Service With Blue Tick

Twitter has launched an $8 monthly subscription service with its signature blue tick. Eko Hot Blog reports that Twitter has launched a subscription service allowing users to buy blue-tick verification for a monthly fee of $7.99 (N3,515). EDITOR’S PICKS UNICEF To FG: Do Everything Possible To Rescue Children Abducted In Katsina Terrorists Release Children Abducted … Read more

Lagos Traffic Radio Enjoins Staff To Embrace Teamwork

The General Manager, Lagos Traffic Radio, Tayo Akanle has urged members of staff of the station to embrace teamwork and rededicate themselves to their statutory duties in the quest to deliver on its mandate. EKO Hot Blog reports that Akanle gave the advice on Thursday at the Monthly Staff Forum of the Station, emphasising the … Read more

Education District I Organises Merit Award To Celebrate Staff

In a bid to encourage professionalism and reward outstanding performance of both teaching and non-teaching staff, the Lagos State Education District I has celebrated the hard work of its teachers and members of staff who had contributed to the advancement of education in the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the event held … Read more

Suspects Arrested Over Plan To Kidnap Staff Of Private University

Police have arrested two suspects over plan to kidnap staff of private university in Oyo   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oyo State Police Command has said two suspects were arrested over attempts to kidnap staff of a private university in the state   EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State … Read more

Nigeria Closes Embassy In Mexico, As 6 Test Positive For COVID-19

The Nigerian Embassy in Mexico has been closed over fresh outbreak of Corona virus   EKO HOT BLOG reports that due to a new COVID-19 epidemic, which has infected six members of the diplomatic staff, the Nigerian Embassy in Mexico has issued a seven-day closure.   The Nigerian ambassador, Mr. Adejare Bello, gave the order for … Read more

Deceased Lagos SUBEB Staff Families Get N179m Insurance Benefits

LASG pays N179m insurance benefits to families of deceased staff …Recall that Lagos State Government had in Y2021 paid the sum of N597.4 million as insurance benefits to 159 beneficiaries of deceased staff of SUBEB. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Sultan Urges Muslims To Watch Out For Crescent Of Dhul-Hijjah  Give Your House To Yahoo Boys, Spend … Read more

JUST IN: Polytechnic Suspends Staff Uploading Tinubu On WhatsApp Status

Tinubu: Bauchi Polytechnic suspends female staff over alleged partisanship …her postings violated the Public Service Rules that prohibit civil servants from engaging in partisan politics. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Senator Teslim Folarin Becomes Asaaju Olubadan Of Ibadanland JUST IN: 20 Giant Cats Eat Up Owner At Home Lagos To Partner NGOs, Civil Society Groups On Development … Read more

LAWMA Staff Arrested For Faking His Own Kidnap To Defraud Co-Workers

Detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department Lagos, have arrested Rafiu Rahaman, a Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Agent in Lagos for faking his own kidnap. …Rahaman’s accomplice aged 32 who demanded N5m ransom but got N150,000 after extensive negotiation has equally been arrested EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu Drop Hints On His Preferred Running Mate … Read more

EFCC Creates Channel To Track Staff Misconduct

Track Staff Misconduct

The economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has established an anti-graft agency to track staff misconduct EFCC made this announcement via her official page on social media (Twitter)   EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna : Again, IGP Patrols Abuja-Kaduna Expressway Return APC In 2023 General Election, Lawan Begs Nigerians 3 Foods That Can Help Repair Your Kidneys … Read more

Newly Married National Assembly Worker Slumps, Dies On Staircase

Newly married National Assembly worker has slumped and died on staircase. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul Olajide Abayomi, a staff of the National Assembly, slumped on Monday while walking down the National Assembly staircase. Eyewitnesses said Abdul Olajide Abayomi, 34, tripped and fell on the upper rung of the staircase while ascending the second … Read more

Shortage Of Lecturers Hits Polytechnics

Shortage of lecturers has hit polytechnics. EKO HOT BLOG reports that shortage of lecturers is presently gradually grounding the country’s polytechnics, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and rectors of federal polytechnics, have said. They said federal polytechnics were facing the serious challenge of the dearth of requisite academic staff following the government’s embargo … Read more

Court Remands Hotel Staff For Stealing Guest’s T-shirt

Court has remanded an hotel staff for stealing guest’s t-shirt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a magistrate court sitting in Surulere on Thursday remanded a 21-year-old hotel worker, Ismail Idris, who pleaded guilty to stealing from a guest and his employer. Chief Magistrate M. I. Dan-Oni ordered that the defendant be remanded in Ikoyi Correctional … Read more