Eko Hot Blog reports that Tajudeen Abbas has emerged as speaker of the House of Representatives. Tajudeen Abbas, who is the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won on the floor of the Senate after its inauguration. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 June 12: 100 Happy Democracy Day Message … Read more
Ex- Milan president, Silvio Berlusconi is dead Silvio Berlusconi died on Monday, June 12 He is survived by five children and wives Eko Hot Blog reports that former AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi is dead. Silvio Berlusconi (86) reportedly died on Monday, June 12 at the San Raffaele hospital in Milan. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria … Read more
FG raises alarm over deadly virus called, Anthrax Warns Nigerians to abstain from eating Ponmo The disease has claimed some lives in neighboring countries Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Nigeria has declared the consumption of ponmo dangerous, alerts the public about an Anthrax outbreak in neighboring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of Secret Service (DSS) has arrested the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The arrest comes shortly after President Bola Tinubu suspended the embattled CBN governor. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, June 10th 2023 Why IPOB Banned Lawyer, Ejimakor, Others From Visiting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 10th National Assembly will be inaugurated on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. This is according to an announcement, signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Sani Tambawal, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Thursday, June 8th 2023 President Tinubu Directs NEC To Mitigate Impact Of Subsidy Removal … Read more
Police seal Nasarawa House of Assembly complex over leadership tussle Complex sealed to avert breakdown of law and order Recall the 7th assembly scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa House of Assembly complex has been sealed by the state’s police following the election of two speakers for the … Read more
Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole was murdered on Monday night. He was a Prof. Social and Environmental Forestry at U.I Eko Hot Blog reports that unknown gunmen shot and killed Professor Opeyemi Ajewole, a lecturer at the University of Ibadan (UI). SP Adewale Osifeso, the Oyo State police command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident on Tuesday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmaker representing Agege Constituency 1 has been re-elected Speaker of the 10th Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The election took place moments ago amidst celebration at the emergence of Mudashiru Obasa. https://www.instagram.com/p/CtJZ-AGtTbl/ EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 6th 2023 Shehu Sani … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa State government has postponed the inauguration of the Seventh House of State Assembly earlier billed for Tuesday, indefinitely. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Ibrahim Musa, the acting Clerk of the House. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 6th 2023 Shehu Sani Speaks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide strike from next Wednesday. The union announced the industrial action on Friday, following a meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja over the fuel subsidy removal and subsequent hike in the pump price of petrol. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced an emergency National Executive Council meeting following the increment in the fuel price. According to The Punch, the meeting has in attendance executive members of the affiliate unions of the congress. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Woos Labour Party, NNPP As Senate Presidential Candidate Campaign … Read more
Calls on security agencies to redouble their efforts Demands for frequent consultations, timely reports Calls for coordinated national security Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked Service Chiefs to work together in order to strengthen the fight against insecurity. Tinubu, who met with the security chiefs in the country for the … Read more
Recall Gbajabiamila earlier denied reports linking him to the appointment. It’s still not clear whether he will get the appointment or not. However, there is no official confirmation yet that he has gotten the job. Eko Hot Blog reports that Olanrewaju Smart Wasiu, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Speaker of the House of … Read more
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
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
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
The Labour Party has reacted to the removal of Alex Otti as the Abia State Governor-elect. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party has responded to the recent ruling by a Federal High Court in Kano that nullified the election of Dr. Alex Otti as the Governor-elect of Abia State. Justice M.N. Yunusa presided … Read more
Despite recent humiliation, the factional Leader of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa stormed Tribunal on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lamidi Apapa, the factional leader of the Labour Party (LP), has once again made his appearance at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. Apapa was captured seated comfortably, attentively listening to the ongoing proceedings within … Read more
The PEPC has again adjourned Atiku’s petition challenging Tinubu’s victory. The hearing has been rescheduled to Friday. Justice Haruna Tsammani adjourned the case in order to hear more pre-hearing testimony on the petition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja has further adjourned the petition of the candidate … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted an unspecified number of NYSC members in Rivers State. The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the abduction to journalists on Wednesday. At the time of filing this report, it remains uncertain how many corps members are being held captive by the kidnappers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of National … Read more