Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday delivered the 2025 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly. The full text of his speech during the budget presentation is provided below. PRESENTATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR OF THE 2025 BUDGET OF RESTORATION: SECURING PEACE, REBUILDING PROSPERITY TO A JOINT … Read more
The National Assembly has finalised plans to extend the 2024 budget cycle beyond its scheduled timeframe, raising concerns about the timely passage of the 2025 budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that due to the late submission and presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers may be unable to approve it before … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the president unveiled the budget during a session held on Wednesday. He described the 2025 Appropriation Bill as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace and Building Prosperity.” The session was presided … Read more
Holders of Nigerian passports can travel to 45 countries worldwide without needing a visa, as per the latest update on travel options for Nigerian citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that these countries have varying visa requirements. Some offer visa-on-arrival services, while others provide access through Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). This update is crucial for Nigerians … Read more
An Indian woman who claims she was trafficked to Pakistan over two decades ago has finally reunited with her family, 18 months after her grandson identified her in a YouTube video. Hamida Banu, now 75, described the past 22 years as living “like a corpse,” trapped in Pakistan and unable to reach her loved ones. … Read more
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a 29-year-old Uzbek national in connection with the assassination of Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, a high-ranking military figure and head of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Forces, as well as his assistant. The attack occurred early Tuesday outside Kirillov’s residential building in Moscow when a remotely detonated … Read more
The Senate has initiated a move to restore Nigeria’s monetary sovereignty by prohibiting the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this effort aims to ensure that all financial transactions, including salaries, are conducted in naira. The proposed ban would cover not only local workers but … Read more
A major gridlock has formed on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, stretching from Seven Up bus stop in Lagos to Kara Bridge in Ogun State, due to multiple accidents. At Kara Bridge, a truck carrying rolled steel coils and another hauling a container were involved in a crash. Steel coils spilled onto the bridge, blocking traffic, while … Read more
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a youth bank that will offer loans, grants, and other financial products to support young entrepreneurs, fostering innovation and job creation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, made this announcement during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. The minister … Read more
Ademola Lookman’s exceptional performances for Atalanta and the Nigerian national team have significantly elevated his profile in international football. His recent accolade as the 2024 African Player of the Year underscores his growing influence on the field EkoHotBlog can reliably inform. EDITOR’S PICK Man Seeks Justice After Being Shot By Stray Police Bullet Seduction Goes … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reinstated two landed properties previously revoked by the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the family of the late military leader, General Sani Abacha. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the properties, located at No. 9 Abakpa GRA and No. 1 Degel Road, Ungwan Rimi GRA in Kaduna metropolis, … Read more
On Tuesday, the Katsina State Government recognized the remarkable honesty of a woman, Malama Amina Abdulkadir-Yanmama, by rewarding her with ₦500,000 for returning ₦748,320 that was mistakenly sent to her account. The money was meant for the Federal Government’s Home-Grown School Feeding Programme in Katsina State. Editor’s Pick: Bovi Explains Why He Chose Not to … Read more
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has initiated steps to grant a pardon to a young man sentenced to death by hanging in 2010 for allegedly stealing a fowl and eggs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement shared on X.com on Tuesday, Governor Adeleke directed the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to … Read more
The 5th edition of the Epe Division Community Annual Awards (EDCAA) took place on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, at the Lagos Theatre in Epe. The event honored distinguished individuals from various sectors for their exceptional contributions to society. Under the theme ‘Rewarding Excellence,’ the event, organized by the Concerned Nation Builder Initiative (CNI), celebrated the … Read more
The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says like a prodigal son, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State will eventually find his way to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Otti was a member of the All Progressives Congress in 2020 after leaving All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, … Read more
The Lagos State Environment Taskforce has issued a strong warning against street begging, saying it disrupts traffic flow. The agency is determined to stop such activities in the state. During a recent operation on Tuesday, the task force arrested 27 people, including 15 children. The raid targeted specific areas where street begging was common. Editors … Read more
Nigeria’s headline inflation rose to 34.60% in November 2024, marking a significant surge in the costs of goods and services across the country. EkoHotBlog reliably gathered that to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), represents a 0.72% increase from 33.88% in October. The sharp rise in … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit accusing a newspaper and a polling firm of engaging in “brazen election interference” by publishing a pre-election survey that downplayed his popularity. The lawsuit, filed late Monday, targets The Des Moines Register newspaper, its parent company Gannett, and pollster Ann Selzer. Trump claims they intentionally underestimated his support … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nominations for membership of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOPADEC) and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). EKO HOT BLOG reliably gathered that the governor confirmed the nominations are effective immediately. The secretary to the state government, Musa Ikhilor also … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that a critical staff shortage is hampering its ability to perform regulatory duties effectively. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, addressed the issue of inadequate staffing during a press briefing. She emphasized that while NAFDAC is primarily known for … Read more