Eko Hot Blog reports that the Organised Private Sector (OPS) has stated that it is difficult to accept the recently released unemployment report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), saying the methodology needs to be reviewed to reflect realities. Against the expectations and calculations of Nigerians on the rise in the unemployment rate, NBS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared its readiness to sign an indemnity agreement for the Federal Government for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation also said that nothing would gladden the hearts of Igbo people than the unconditional … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (FMHADMSD) Sadiya Farouq has been indicted by the National Executive Council (NEC) of robbing the poor through the National Social Investment Program, as the Federal Government begins verification of the National Social Register. NSR is an information system that supports the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday said African countries have a better chance of overcoming economic and security challenges by looking inward for solutions and walking the talk on all of its pledges and agreements. The President Tinubu stated this while receiving Letters of Credence from three envoys at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, said on Monday that Nigeria as a developing country, cannot move forward without the government eradicating poverty and investing in education. According to Jianchun, investment in such, including food, housing and security, is the bedrock of a prosperous country. The Chinese envoy gave … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a new directive to food and drug manufacturing companies. The agency said going forward it would no longer renew the licences of food and drugs manufacturing companies if they do not have a Post Marketing Surveillance. Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dele Alake on Monday revealed why President Bola Tinubu appointed him as the Minister of Solid Minerals Development. There had been speculations that Alake would be assigned to the Information and Communication Ministry. Editors Pick I’m Not In Abuja To Fly PDP Or Any Party’s Flag – Wike Gov Makinde … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the new Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he is not in office to fly any party’s flag. Wike, the immediate-past Governor of Rivers State, said he will only fly the Nigerian flag and ensure the nation’s capital returns to the dreams of the founding … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani has announced the downward review of current fees in state-owned tertiary institutions. This was made known in a press statement issued on Monday by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Muhammad Lawal Shehu. Editors Pick VP Shettima To Represent President Tinubu At … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has sworn-in the first batch of the ministers-designate. The ceremony kickstarted by 10 am at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa in Abuja. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola. The first set include: Attorney General of the Federation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister-designates have arrived at the Conference Centre of the State House Presidential Villa in Abuja for their inauguration by President Bola Tinubu. This is as seen in a video posted by obtained by this news medium on Monday morning. It would be recalled that ahead of today’s inauguration ceremony, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former national spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena has declared that recent happenings regarding ministerial nominations might be an indication that President Bola Tinubu is not fully in charge of his government. Nabena submitted that it is a wrong signal for some ministerial nominees to be … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of three Ministers. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Engr. Abubakar Momoh has been redeployed from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The Federal Ministry … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives has summoned the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, to appear before its Committee. The Chairman of the Ad hoc Committee on the Non-remittance of the National Housing Fund (NHF) and the utilisation of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) claimed that the federal government was secretly paying subsidy on petrol to maintain the current pump price. Presently, petrol sells for between N568 and N617 in different parts of the country, and the ex-depot price of petrol stood at N580 per litre … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that there would be consequences for his actions against the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. This news medium reported on Thursday that President Tinubu had scrapped the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has assured Nigerians that the 10th National Assembly was taking measures to nip the recent spate of attacks in the bud and prevent any further resurgence. According to a press statement signed by Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Special Adviser on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) and its adoption nationwide. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Ngelale said the approval is in furtherance of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate release of a car loan for primary school teachers across all zones in Oyo State. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan by the Coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Jacob Dairo. Editors Pick DSS Arrests … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have reacted to the Federal Government’s N5 billion fuel subsidy removal palliative to state governments. It would be recalled that the Federal Government approved N5 billion for each state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to enable them to … Read more