FG To End Corruption In Government Contracts, Says AGF

Eko Hot Blog reports that The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, says Federal Government has put in place measures to deter corruption in negotiation and execution of contracts. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After … Read more

Presidency Retracts Claim Of Tinubu As First African President To Ring NASDAQ Bell

Eko Hot Blog The Presidency has issued a retraction regarding its previous assertion that President Bola Tinubu was the first African leader to ring the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) bell. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After Meeting … Read more

We’re Committed To Transforming Nigeria’s Expanding Population Into Economic Gains – Shettima

Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is determined to turn Nigeria’s growing population into economic dividends. Shettima spoke on Friday at the opening of a two-day retreat for the leadership of the national assembly in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom state. The vice-president said by 2050, Nigeria would be the … Read more

2023 Kogi Guber Poll Will Be the Most Peaceful Ever, Says Yahaya Bello

Eko Hot Blog reports that Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Friday assured that the state’s governorship election billed for Nov. 11 would be the most peaceful ever held in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After Meeting Naira Marley … Read more

Zamfara Government Calls Emergency Meeting After University Student Abduction

Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has summoned an emergency security meeting following the recent abduction of students of the Federal University Gusau. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After Meeting Naira Marley Umahi Reveals How Tinubu’s … Read more

Wike Revokes 165 Plots Of Land In Abuja

Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has approved the revocation of 165 plots of Land in the serviced Districts of the Federal Capital City over non-development. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After Meeting … Read more

Imoke And Udoma Affected As Wike Revokes Abuja Lands

Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima

Eko Hot Blog reports that a significant number of prominent individuals, including figures like former Senate Chief Whip Udoma Udo Udoma, ex-Cross River Governor Senator Liyel Imoke, and others, have been impacted by the decision of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to revoke ownership of several lands in Abuja, the … Read more

FG Working To Avert Indefinite Strike By labour — Lalong

Eko Hot Blog reports that Simon Lalong, minister of labour and employment, says the federal government is working with organised labour to avert an indefinite strike. Lalong spoke to journalists at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday, after meeting with Vice-President Kashim Shettima. The labour had threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over the … Read more

Governor Approves Monthly Allowance Of N103,000 For Medical Students

Eko Hot Blog reports that The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has reestablished the bonding agreement for medical students at the College of Health Sciences, Benue State University. Under the renewed bonding agreement, the state government is committed to providing monthly allowances of N103,000 to all medical students at the institution until their graduation. … Read more

UNGA: Nigeria To Address World Leaders On Illicit Financial Flows, Assets Return

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu will address world leaders today at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In his speech, he is expected to highlight Nigeria’s efforts towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), tackling climate change, and ensuring international peace and security. He will also raise the issue … Read more

Full List: President Tinubu Appoints 18 Aides In VP’s Office

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed 18 aides, including special advisers and senior special assistants, to serve in the office of Vice President Kashim Shettima. Here is the full list of the appointees: Special Advisers Rukaiya El-Rufai, NEC and Climate Change Tope Kolade Fasua, Economic Matters Aliyu Modibbo Umar, General … Read more

Nigeria’s Sports Minister Hails Amusan, Brume On Diamond League Success

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Sports Minister, Sen. John Owan-Enoh, has congratulated Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume for their outstanding performance at the 2023 Diamond League in Oregon, U.S. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain Rivers DPO Wanted Mohbad Laid To … Read more

Fuel Subsidy: Tinubu Govt Begins Meeting With NLC

Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has begun in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain Rivers DPO Wanted Mohbad Laid To Rest Amidst Tears (Video) The meeting is … Read more

Buhari’s Conscience: Secrets Of His Leadership To Be Revealed

Eko Hot Blog reports that a book detailing how the conscience of former President Muhammadu Buhari shaped his style of leadership will be released on Monday. The book, titled “Conversation with Muhammadu Buhari’s Conscience,” was written by Paul Powell. It highlights how Buhari’s conscience shaped his choices on issues such as poverty, insecurity, corruption, and … Read more

Ganduje Announces His Preferred Guber Candidate To Imo Residents

Eko Hot Blog reports that Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the people of Imo to re-elect Hope Uzodinma, the incumbent governor. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster Uniting Rival … Read more

Nigeria And Cuba Sign MoU To Develop Groundbreaking New Technologies

Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria and Cuba sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further enhance collaboration in the field of Innovation, Science and Technology between the two countries. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster Uniting … Read more

This Road Is So Bad, It’s Killing People- Ogun Residents

Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Kenta-Olokuta-Idi-Aba in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have called on the federal and state governments to fix the road that leads to Wole Soyinka Train Station. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In … Read more

Libya Floods: Government Ignored Warnings

Eko Hot Blog reports that Libya is in mourning after a devastating flood killed hundreds of people and left thousands more missing. But as the bodies are still being recovered, many Libyans are furious that warnings about the disaster went unheeded. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy … Read more

FG To Produce 24,000 Passports Daily: Minister Makes Bold Promise

Eko Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government has announced that it plans to produce at least 24,000 passports daily in a bid to completely eradicate the delays that citizens experience in obtaining their passports. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand … Read more

I Can’t See How Traditional Rulers Will Be Boarding Taxis- Wike

Eko Hot Blog reports that minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has donated brand new cars to some traditional rulers in Abuja to help improve security in the territory. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope … Read more

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