Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has sacked the Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Adamu Kibiya, and his Special Advisor on Youth and Sports, Aliyu Yusuf, for threatening judges presiding over the governorship elections petition tribunal in the state. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, the newly nominated Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is a financial and development expert with over 30 years of experience in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new CEOs for the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA). Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Zacch Adedeji, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on revenue, has been appointed acting chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). 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 Governments … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has sent a fresh list of Commissioners to the Ogun State House of Assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS G-20 Recap: Tinubu Woos Three Major Countries In Drive For Local Investment, Wealth Creation NDLEA Intercepts Meth, Skunk Consignments Concealed In Tomato Pastes, Clothes Why Passengers Must Arrive … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has said the number of workers in Nigeria’s healthcare sector is inadequate for a burgeoning population. Pate spoke on Saturday while addressing journalists after a three-day briefing with departments and agencies under the ministry. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject … Read more
Eko Hot Blog Federal Government has secured a $163 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to boost wheat production in Kebbi and Jigawa states. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Monday when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Sheikh Abubakar Giro in Argungu, Kebbi State. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate and the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, have presented their roadmap to improve the health sector. The duo made the presentation at the weekend during a 3-day Ministerial Briefing organised by the Federal Ministry … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said the new administration is collaborating with all relevant stakeholders in the health ministry to fix the country’s ailing healthcare system. Alausa made the statement during a 3-day Ministerial Briefing organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Africa is home to some of the longest-serving leaders in the world. This article lists the top 10 longest-serving African leaders, both elected and monarchs. The list is based on the length of time each leader has been in power, as of March 8, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Leave … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that military rulers of Niger have accused French President Emmanuel Macron of “blatant interference” in the country’s domestic affairs. In a statement on Friday, the junta said Macron’s recent comments backing ousted President Mohamed Bazoum were “unacceptable” and “constitute a violation of Niger’s sovereignty.” EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some Bayelsa State citizens have reportedly forced their way into a warehouse where palliatives were kept to be distributed to some group of persons. The warehouse located along Isaac Boro Expressway in Yenagoa, the state capital, was raided on Sunday. According to SaharaReporters, the people were angered due to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has raised teams to begin the verification of the accounts and assets of governors, ministers and other appointees of President Bola Tinubu. The Chairman of CCB, Prof. Isah Mohammed, said the Bureau had made asset declaration a precondition for the ministerial screening by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu on Sunday charged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike to ensure the Abuja metro line is completed as soon as possible. President Tinubu gave the charge while speaking at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reportedly received an alert over a looming massive flooding on the banks of River Benue. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the alert in a letter dated August 21. Editors Pick Minister Of Art Musawa Breaks Silence On NYSC Controversy Nigerian Migration Patterns: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, on Sunday confirmed that she is a corps member. Musawa revealed this amidst the call for her removal following her active status in the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC). Editors Pick NFF Sacks Peseiro As Super Eagles Coach Subsidy Palliatives: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Saturday, donated N36.4 million as palliatives to all the National Youths service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the Northeast state. Zulum, during his visit to the Orientation Camp, assured the corps members of safety at their temporary orientation camp in Maiduguri, the state capital. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has revealed the prominent presence of cartels and cabals within Nigeria’s power sector. However, he assured that these challenges would be addressed professionally. Adelabu made these statements at a reception organized in his honor by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, stating that these … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted an invitation to meet with the United States President, Joe Biden, on the sideline of the United Nations General Assembly meeting. Aguri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement after a meeting between … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that he leadership of the House of Representatives has set aside N150 million for each member to carry out projects in their constituencies, totalling N54 billion. A member of the Green Chamber, who pleaded for anonymity, made this known during an interview with The Punch on Friday. The lawmaker said the … Read more