SERAP challenges salary hike Says move hurts citizens Takes case to court The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to court over its plan to raise salaries for political office holders. According to a professional report by Eko Hot Blog, the rights group is asking … Read more
Kaduna Assembly commits to programme-based budgeting for 2026. UNICEF conducts training to enhance lawmakers’ budgeting skills. Focus on child development sectors: education, health, water, and social protection. The Kaduna State House of Assembly has announced plans to implement programme-based budgeting in the 2026 fiscal year to better address citizens’ needs. According to Eko Hot Blog, … Read more
Higher passport fees cannot stop unofficial payments. Applicants face system glitches and rely on middlemen. Reforms underway, but corruption persists. Despite increasing passport fees, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) acknowledges that applicants still encounter unofficial charges and exploitation, highlighting ongoing challenges within the system. According to Eko Hot Blog, insiders including serving and retired NIS … Read more
Minister Stresses Commitment to Rule of Law Idris Denies Accusations of Political Witch-hunt FG Refutes Allegations Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government is using anti-corruption agencies to target political opponents. The denial came after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using … Read more
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of deceiving Nigerians about the actual state of the country and his administration. Speaking on BBC Hausa’s Gane Mini Hanya program, Lamido, a prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), criticized President Tinubu’s loan requests, claiming they contradict the government’s narrative to … Read more
VeryDarkMan’s Car Purchase Sparks Backlash Over Missing ₦180 Million VeryDarkMan Faces Criticism Over New Car Amid Fund Theft Allegations Mercedes-Benz Purchase Raises Questions After Missing NGO Funds Rumors have emerged on social media about VeryDarkMan’s alleged purchase of a multi-million naira Mercedes Benz AMG, following claims that ₦180 million had been stolen from a ₦200 … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described allegations that the Assembly spent ₦17 billion on constructing a gate as baseless and laughable. The claim, made by a self-proclaimed group called the Lagos State Anti-Corruption Coalition, also sought an investigation into the purported expenditure. Addressing the allegations during plenary, Obasa … Read more
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has recommended excluding the National Examination Council, University of Ibadan, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, 21 other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from the 2025 budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this recommendation follows the repeated failure of these MDAs to provide accountability for previous … Read more
The Okemagba Development Association (ODA) held its maiden presidential gala at the association’s house in Eredo, declaring its commitment to closely monitor the activities of Epe leaders to ensure transparency and accountability in governance. On Sunday, December 15, 2024, ODA members convened at Okemagba House for a grand presidential gala to officially flag off the … Read more
The House of Representatives is deliberating a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution, proposing the creation of a dedicated account for all borrowed funds, grants, and credits received by the Federal Government. Sponsored by Mansur Soro, representing Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency, Bauchi State, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of borrowed … Read more
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to provide detailed records on oil production, crude sales, and other upstream petroleum operations in the country. This mandate was issued during a joint session of the House Committee on Finance and the Committee on National Planning, held in Abuja on Friday … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, seeking his intervention in the institution’s 57th inaugural lecture scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the petition, ASUU called for the cancellation of the lecture, citing alleged irregularities surrounding … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for successfully recovering a massive estate in Abuja, previously owned by a former top government official accused of corruption. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the forfeited estate, located on Plot 109, Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma District, spans 150,500 square … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, to publicly disclose the names of companies and contractors that received over N167 billion from 31 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without delivering any projects. … Read more
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the federal government to prioritize transparency and accountability in managing Nigeria’s vital oil resources. This comes as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially resumes production after undergoing rehabilitation. Reacting to the development, the former governor of Anambra State took to … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The newly established State Assets Verification Committee will be tasked with assessing the state’s assets and liabilities during Obaseki’s tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has urged women who have had children through IVF or surrogacy to openly share their experiences. During a TikTok live session, Aiyeola emphasized that the role of medical assistance in these processes should not be downplayed. She stressed the importance of honesty and transparency in personal testimonies, encouraging women to share … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined the rationale behind submitting the National Social Investment Programme Agency (Establishment) Amendment Bill 2024 to the National Assembly. In letters sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Tinubu explained that the bill seeks to establish the National Social Register as the primary tool for identifying … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the appointment of new, credible leadership at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with short tenures to combat corruption and restore public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University in Connecticut, USA, Obasanjo delivered a keynote address titled “Leadership Failure … Read more
Scores of protesters gathered at the headquarters of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Monday, demanding the resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari. Led by Civil Society Organizations, the demonstrators criticized Kyari’s leadership, citing escalating fuel prices, persistent shortages, and economic hardship as reasons for his removal. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike … Read more