Otunba T.J Abass 
The Senate has approved the reappointment of Abike Dabiri as NIDCOM Boss. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has given its official confirmation to Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s second term as the Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). The Senate’s confirmation of Dabiri-Erewa’s appointment comes in response to President Muhammadu Buhari’s … Read more
President Buhari has commissioned the new Customs Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has officially commissioned the national headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service. The impressive edifice, estimated to have cost a staggering N19.6 billion, was unveiled just a day after the President inaugurated the Dangote Petrochemical Refining Company. … Read more
Seun Kuti has been ordered back to prison as Court adjourned assault proceedings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the trial of Seun Kuti, the renowned Afrobeat musician, has been rescheduled to Wednesday after an adjournment was granted at the Chief Magistrates Court in Yaba, Lagos State. The absence of Chief Magistrate Adeola Olatubosun led to … Read more
Ganduje has directed all political appointees to resign ahead of the May 29th handover. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as part of the preparation to leave office after the completion of his eight years tenure, the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has ordered all Public Officers to hand over the affairs of their … Read more
The USA has disclosed the names of top-level representatives to attend Tinubu’s inauguration. The awaited inauguration is slated to take place on May 29 in the Nigerian capital of Abuja. The Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Honorable Marcia L. Fudge will lead the delegation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Dangote has announced the market entry date for the first product of its refinery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Business mogul Aliko Dangote on Monday said the first product of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals “will be in the market before the end of July, beginning of August this year”. This announcement was made … Read more
ASUU has reelected Osodeke as its National President for another term. The reelection means Osodeke will continue to serve as the national president of ASUU for the next two years. Speaking to journalists while en route to Abuja after the National Delegates Conference, Osodeke expressed his satisfaction with the successful outcome of the event. EKO … Read more
Bandits have been issued a quiet notice by Orsu Monarchs in Imo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a decisive move, the traditional rulers of Orsu Local Government Area in Imo state have formally demanded the immediate departure of the bandits who have unlawfully settled within their jurisdiction. The monarchs also pleaded with Governor … Read more
Senate has ordered Works Ministry to repay N692m for suspected fraudulent contracts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has ordered the Federal Ministry of Works to refund into the nation’s purse a whopping sum of N692 million allegedly spent on fictitious contracts as contained in the 2018 report of the Auditor General for the … Read more
Resident Doctors have called off its nationwide strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike. President of the association, Dr Orji Emeka Innocent, journalists on Sunday evening that the doctors would resume by 8am on Monday. The NARD president said, “progress made will be … Read more
NDLEA have arrested a Notorious Drug Lord and his accomplices with N567 million worth of Drugs. The arrest and confiscation took place at the SAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos. The illegal narcotics shipment, totalling 30.10 kg, has an estimated worth of N567 million on the black market. EKO … Read more
A Court has mandated Buhari Government to provide a detailed report on the $460m Chinese loan expenditure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari has received a court order from the Federal High Court in Abuja, requiring them to provide a detailed report accounting for the disbursement of a $460 million … Read more
El Rufai has declared his determination to continue sacking workers and razing down houses until the conclusion of his tenure. El Rufai stated this during a book launch in Kaduna on Saturday. The book was written on him and his administration in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State … Read more
Operation Commanders of the Army pay a visit to troops stationed on the frontline, urging them to bring an end to the reign of Boko Haram. The commander charged them to ensure total eradication of the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. Chibuisi made the charge when he was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Nautical training … Read more
The Kano Government has stepped forward to address the controversy surrounding the leaked phone call between Ganduje and Masari about President-elect Bola Tinubu. The government described the leaked phone conversation as misleading and deceitful. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Government has condemned the “mischievous” efforts made by social media and online publications in … Read more
After confirming the sighting of the new moon, the Sultan of Sokoto has officially declared Sunday as the commencement of Dhul-Qadah 1444AH. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially announced that Sunday, May 21, will mark the commencement … Read more
The EFCC has issued a warning, stating that there is a planned mass exodus of high-profile politicians and corrupt governors from Nigeria before May 29. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to the general public regarding the purported intentions of certain governors and politicians implicated … Read more
Ahead of Kogi gubernatorial election, the Deputy Publicity Secretary of the APC has defected from the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary and a member of the National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has departed from the party and tendered his resignation. According … Read more
Kano Court Denies Nullifying Alex Otti’s Election EKO HOT BLOG reports that A Federal High Court in Kano has dismissed reports that it nullified the election of Dr Alex Otti as Abia State Governor-elect. The court said it only nullified the election of the candidates for Kano Labour Party(LP) that contested during the 2023 General … Read more
Governor Abiodun mourns death of Subomi Balogun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ogun State Dapo Abiodun has mourned the death of the Olori Omo Oba of Ijebuland and founder of FCMB Group, Otunba Subomi Balogun. Balogun, a foremost banker, lawyer, and entrepreneur, was reported to have died at the age of 89 … Read more