Eko Hot Blog reports that some former Niger Delta warlords have held a stakeholders meeting on how to combat the current economic crisis in the economy, particularly in the Niger Delta region. The meeting was held at the residence of Senior High Chief Bibopere Ajube, at Agadagba-Obon, Arogbo, in Ese-Odo Local Government Area (LGA) of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in the nine months leading up to September 30th, 2023, the three tiers of government recorded a total income of N1.05 trillion from exchange rate gains deposited into the Federation Account. This surge was prompted by a 71% depreciation of the naira during that period.reports that, in the nine months … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that starting next year, the Abia State Government has warned that it will make every effort to enforce the state’s prohibition on street trade, particularly in Aba, the state’s commercial hub. While briefing reporters on the results of this week’s State Executive Council meeting, which was chaired by Governor Alex Otti, the … Read more
Despite the abundant resources and vibrant population that characterize the Nigerian landscape, the age-old monster of insecurity continues to raise its ugly head. Security challenges cast a long, haunting shadow over the nation’s dreams. Amidst the fiery grip of insurgency in the Northeast, and the haunting echoes of reprisals on the Plateau, Nigerians find their … Read more
The Lagos State Physical Planning and Building Control Appeals Committee has presented the progress report of its activities in the last three years to the state government. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins, who received the committee’s report, said that the Appeals Committee was a … Read more
The Governor Of Niger state has sacked Abdullahi Arah, the Director General, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger has approved the immediate termination of the appointment of the director-general, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Abdullahi Arah This was stated in a statement signed by the Secretary … Read more
Kogi Govt has dragged EFCC to court and demanded N35bn. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been dragged to court by the Kogi State Government as earlier threatened over the N19.3bn bailout fund allegedly hidden in a secret account by the state government. The EFCC said the money … Read more
The communique indicated that total revenue distributable for the month included gross statutory revenue of ₦477.504 billion, VAT of ₦166.228 billion The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of ₦696.965 billion as federation allocation for the month of August. Oshundun Olajide, a Deputy Director of Information at the Office of Accountant General … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo as the Chairman of the health sector reform committee. President Muhammadu Buhari has given consent to the setting up of a Health Sector Reform Committee to kickstart the development and implementation of the Health Sector Reform programme for Nigeria; in collaboration with the State Governments and … Read more
Three medical doctors have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 in Nasarawa State. The Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Dr Bulus Umaru confirmed this to newsmen on Friday. Dr Bulus Umaru said, “three gynaecologists and two auxiliary staff have contracted the coronavirus in the course of their work of dealing with patients. “The doctors are now … Read more
29 COVID-19 patients who tested negative of the virus have been discharged. The Lagos State Government on Friday disclosed that the Coronavirus patients were discharged from the Gbagada, Lekki and Agidingbi Isolation Centres, according to the Lagos State Ministry of Health on its twitter page. READ ALSO: Adesina AfDB: 15 Ex-African Leaders Send Warning Message … Read more
The Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development headed by Dr. Idris Salako on Wednesday sealed at least 20 buildings in various stages of completion in Isheri-North GRA for not being able to produce on-demand Planning Permits authorizing construction of the buildings. Dr. Idris Salako said during a routine compliance monitoring of the area that … Read more
The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Enugu State chapter, has said that normal services will resume in churches in the state on May 10. The council said that this was part of the agreements reached with the state government on Thursday. A statement issued in Enugu by Most. Rev. Christopher Ede, the state Chairman of … Read more
Borno Corpers are set to protest the non-payment of the state NYSC allowance and the “governor’s discrimination,” NewsOne Nigeria report. According to reports some serving members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, are yet to receive the state’s N10,000 monthly allowance despite the promises by the Borno State government … Read more
The environs of Ilorin, Kwara State capital was in disorder after residents of the state violated social distancing and the mandatory use of face mask on Monday. This is coming after the state government on Monday relaxed the lockdown order placed on the state. Following the directives of the state government to relax the lockdown, … Read more
Banks in Lagos generally opened for business on Monday but with many of them not ensuring that their customers kept to the physical distancing rule set by the authorities. Ekohotblog recalls that the Lagos State Government while giving guidelines for the residents of the state to adhere to during the gradual easing of the lockdown … Read more
Mavin boss, Don Jazzy has applauded actress Funke Akindele-Bello after she owned up to her mistake after her faceoff with the Lagos state government for breaking social distancing order. Recall that the actress and her hubby, JJC Skillz, were arraigned before an Ogba Magistrate court by the state government for holding a house party in … Read more
The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has commended the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for taking proactive steps to protect Rivers people from coronavirus. In a Government House press statement by Simeon Nwakaudu, the Special Assistant to Governor Nyesom Wike said the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Rivers and Bayelsa State Chapter also praised … Read more
As a result of the rising number of Coronavirus cases in the country, the Jigawa State Government has extended the two-week workers’ stay at home order to 21st April 2020. The State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, made this know in a press briefing at the state Government House in Dutse, the Jigawa state Capital … Read more
It was an unusual scenario on the streets of Lagos as most churches were under lock and key while others reduced the number of worshippers in compliance to the directive of the Lagos state government to churches, mosques and places of social gatherings to ensure that over 50 persons do not gather at once. The … Read more