President Bola Tinubu on Monday said his administration was determined to satisfy the yearnings of Nigerians on transportation. The President made the remark while inaugurating 30 hybrid CNG buses donated by Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) to the Federal Government on Monday in Abuja. “It is a great joy for me … Read more
The Senate has dismissed allegations that it was involved in determining its salaries or receiving special fiscal packages from the Presidency. Senate Spokesman, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, in a statement on Sunday, in Abuja, described the allegations as “sordid and telltale assertions.” EDITOR’S PICK Drama as Woman Tears Husband’s International Passport Upon Arrival at Lagos Airport … Read more
Deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Mr. Philip Agbese, has said that the present 10th Assembly was different from former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s era. Agbese stated this on Sunday while reacting to the Obasanjo’s statement, who said that members of the National Assembly fix their salaries. EDITOR’S PICK Drama as Woman Tears Husband’s International … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says airstrikes by the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites. This is according to a statement by NAF’s Director, Public Relations and Information, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Sunday in Abuja, Gabkwet said that 10 overhead tanks and several gallons of illegally refined products were … Read more
The Federal Government says it has established an online feedback mechanism to enable Nigerians, especially people at the grassroots, air their opinions and contribute to governance. Mrs Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu, on Community Engagement, North Central, disclosed this during a town hall meeting with the people of Niger, on Sunday … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has recovered multi-billion-naira worth of cocaine concealed in heavy duty automobile pivot shafts, and Ghanaian fabric, Kente in a courier firm in Lagos. Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, August 11, said this was among other such recoveries in a … Read more
The Ogun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it has carried out a sensitization programme on the dangers of illicit drug trafficking and consumption among youths in the state. The command’s Narcotics Commander, Mr Tijjani Rabe, said this on Saturday in Abeokuta. Rabe said that more than 3,000 pupils and students … Read more
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, says the 107km Enugu-Onitsha road is one of Nigeria’s worst roads, describing the slow pace of work by the contractors handling the dualization project as disappointing. Umahi stated this at a meeting he held with MTN, the Enugu State Government and representatives of the contractors: messers RCC Ltd … Read more
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olabode George, has expressed worry over the confusing reports about Nigeria’s oil sector, urging the Federal Government to tell Nigerians the truth about the industry. EKO HOT BLOG reports that George also faulted the decision of the Federal Government to sell crude oil to the … Read more
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd. is partnering with the Federal Government to roll out locally assembled Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles in the country. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr Innocent Chukwuma, said this while addressing State House correspondents after a visit to President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja. … Read more
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has urged political leaders to collaboratively strengthen the judiciary, uphold the rule of law, and protect the principles of democracy. Ganduje gave the advice on Thursday in Abuja, at the first Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) roundtable with the theme: ‘The Role of the … Read more
The Department of States Services, DSS, has refuted reports claiming that its officers had raided the headquarters of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, in Abuja. The denial comes following Wednesday’s allegations by the NLC, that the Service had sent armed men to its office, and that they had carted away some documents. According to the … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has destroyed terrorists’ Improvised Explosive Devices, IED, factory at Grazah, a location deep in the Mandara Hills in Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Thursday in Abuja. Gebkwet said … Read more
Nigerian government warned foreign powers against meddling in her internal issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to foreign countries against meddling in the nation’s internal affairs. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, issued the warning on Wednesday while briefing members of the Diplomatic … Read more
Tinubu has appointed governing councils of Federal Colleges of Education. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved appointments to the governing councils of two federal colleges of education, Ajuri Ngelale, his spokesman, said in a statement. Ismaila Gadaka, becomes Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal College of Education (Technical), Yauri, … Read more
Information Minster said President Tinubu did not come to cause hardship of make life difficult for Nigerians EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the Tinubu administration’s primary focus is not to impose hardship on Nigerians but to correct poor policies and dysfunctional choices that have historically … Read more
The National Orientation Agency said poverty would increase if the petrol subsidy is returned. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to map out survival strategies amid the economic fallout of the removal of petrol subsidy by the President Bola Tinubu administration. EDITOR’S … Read more
The presidency faulted Atiku over his comments on #EndBadGovernance protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has tackled former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger and economic challenges. In a statement late Tuesday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga asked Atiku to act like opposition figures … Read more
President Tinubu approved the appointments of new heads for seven agencies and programmes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. A statement on Tuesday by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri … Read more
A Civil Society Organization frowned at calls for military intervention in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group, under the auspices of the Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council, has frowned at calls for a military takeover in the country. Vice President of the Group, Balarabe Rufai, who addressed newsmen after an emergency meeting … Read more