EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The newly appointed Deputy Corps Marshal, Bisi Kazeem, is to represent the southwest geopolitical … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that all the thirty-six state governors in Nigeria have been dragged to court over their failure to render accounts of the N72 billion so far released to them by the Federal Government to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal in the country. According to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that not less than a hundred Nigerians have signed a petition demanding justice and transparency in the ongoing presidential electoral tribunal proceedings. The move comes amidst the delay in delivering judgment on the petition filed against President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Official Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, has emphasized the administration’s dedication to a free press. Ngelale who spoke with reporters on Tuesday, stated that the primary objective of Tinubu’s administration is to foster transparency, ensure public office holders’ accountability, and make the presidency more accessible to the public. … Read more
The recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to include customers’ social media handles as part of the customer identification process has sparked both praise and concerns. While the CBN aims to strengthen Customer Due Diligence (CDD) regulations and combat fraudulent activities, there are valid apprehensions regarding privacy infringement and its potential impact … Read more
Civil Society Organization, Accountability Lab, has called on Tinubu to surpass his predecessor, in addressing corruption in Nigeria. They urged him to prioritize transparency, citizens’ engagement, and accountability. The organization emphasized that President Buhari’s anti-corruption efforts suffered setbacks, leading to a loss of credibility. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Civil Society Organization, … Read more
El-Rufai firmly denies any wrongdoing, stating he has never misappropriated funds or acquired lavish properties during his tenure. He challenged his predecessors to prove their innocence and refuted claims of corruption. El-Rufai highlighted his administration’s focus on accountability and quality, ensuring that funds are used for the benefit of the people. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Lai Mohammed, has recently inaugurated the Advertising Offences Tribunal in Abuja. The tribunal aims to ensure equity, fairness, and professionalism in the advertising industry. The establishment of the tribunal is a significant move towards promoting transparency, accountability, and credibility in Nigeria’s advertising sector. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bid to promote ethical standards … Read more
The challenge of the 2023 Presidential Election outcome at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its standard bearer, Atiku Abubakar, has sparked up a debate on live broadcasting of the proceedings. In a motion on notice filed by their team of lawyers, the PDP and Atiku are requesting … Read more
Enugu State Governor-elect, Dr Peter Mbah, has inaugurated a 60-man Transition Committee ahead of the May 29 handover. The committee includes internationally-recognized technocrats, good governance, transparency and accountability advocates, financial and management experts, entrepreneurs, as well as tech and innovation specialists. The Transition Committee’s primary objective is to help articulate and fine-tune the incoming administration’s … Read more