The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2b) loan request following a voice vote in favour of the proposal. The approval came after the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, led by Senator Wammako Magatarkada (APC, Sokoto North), presented its report. This loan request, submitted by the President on Tuesday, is part … Read more
Ousted Vice-Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK, Awka, Anambra state, Prof Bernard Odoh says President Bola Tinubu was wrong to sack him. The Vice-Chancellor, in an interview on AriseTV on Thursday, said since he was not appointed through a press release, he cannot be removed through a press release. On November 20, Tinubu dissolved … Read more
Chairman of the House Committee on Livestock, Hon. Wale Raji, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s inability to meet its domestic livestock consumption needs, citing significant foreign exchange losses due to heavy reliance on imports. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Committee in Abuja on Wednesday, Raji pledged to spearhead reforms aimed at revitalizing … Read more
Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised Nigerians who consistently try to prevent others from paying their tithes. Adeyanju’s remarks followed a statement by Becky Enenche, wife of Paul Enenche, founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, who warned that any Christian who neglects to pay their tithe “will go back to square one.” The … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has called on the National Assembly to enact a bill barring politicians above 70 from contesting for presidential, governorship, and other elective positions ahead of the 2027 elections. The demand was made at the 2024 Annual Meeting and National Youth Conference in Abuja by the party’s National Youth Leader, Kennedy Ahanotu, … Read more
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the removal of companies that failed or refused to update their annual returns from its register. According to a statement shared on the Commission’s X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, the affected companies are considered dissolved from the date of publication. A detailed list of these companies is … Read more
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has strongly opposed a recent directive from the Federal Ministry of Education concerning the alleged dissolution of its Governing Council and the removal of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Benard Odoh. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had reportedly approved the directive, which authorized the Ministry to … Read more
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed purchasing crude oil from the United States, marking a significant step in its efforts to boost production and refine capacity. This follows a three-month pause in foreign crude imports as the refinery prioritized domestic supplies. Bloomberg reports that a shipment of two million barrels of WTI Midland crude from … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, plans to visit its Abuja headquarters. Bello is facing multiple charges of money laundering, including allegations of laundering N80 billion and an additional 16 counts involving over N110 billion. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News … Read more
Governors under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are held a physical meeting at the Forum’s secretariat in Abuja, addressing pressing national concerns. EKO HOT BLOG reports that initially scheduled for 8:00 AM, the meeting experienced delays as only a handful of governors arrived on time. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence … Read more
The House of Representatives on Wednesday called for a minimum of N500 billion recapitalisation threshold for the 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country if they must remain in business. The call is coming amidst concerns that a number of the distribution companies in the country have low financial capacity to make the necessary … Read more
The apex Northern socio-cultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has said they will support a Northern candidate during the 2027 general election. ACF also declared they will back Northerners who will be seeking political offices. This was stated by the National Chairman of ACF, Mamman Mike Osuman, while speaking during Forum’s National Executive Council (NEC) … Read more
Nigeria’s three tiers of government shared a total sum of N1.411 trillion as allocation for the month of October, 2024, from a gross total of N2.668 trillion. This was announced by Mohammed Manga, FCIA Director, Information and Public Relations, on Wednesday. He made the disclosure after the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), November 2024 meeting … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has stressed the need to educate the people on the importance of self-defence in the North due to the prevailing insecurity. The ACF Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, SAN, stated this at the ACF National Executive Committee, NEC meeting on Wednesday. Osuman emphasized the urgent need for collective action to address … Read more
The Federal Government has announced the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. This follows grave breaches of the laws governing the university and disregard for lawful directives from the Federal Ministry of Education. This decision was necessitated by findings that the Chairman of the Governing Council unilaterally appointed a … Read more
Saudi Arabia has executed 101 foreigners this year, marking a record-breaking surge in the use of capital punishment that rights groups have condemned as excessive. Among those executed were 10 Nigerians, as reported by the official Saudi Press Agency and human rights organizations. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
The Federal Government has announced changes in the leadership of the Governing Councils of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL). The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated that the reassignment of the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils aims to enhance national cohesion and improve governance in … Read more
Miss Universe 2024 runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina, has announced her decision to leave the world of pageantry, citing personal reasons and traumatic experiences during her journey. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking in a recent interview with Silverbird TV, Adetshina shared her struggles, revealing that she almost withdrew from the Miss Universe competition. She emphasized her desire … Read more
The Senate has invoked Section 157 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, to remove Yakubu Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) due to what it described as unacceptable acts of misconduct. According to the Senate, Umar’s actions were unbecoming of a person holding such a sensitive position, and his … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially presented the Certificates of Return to the newly elected Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami. The ceremony took place on Tuesday at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, with prominent figures in attendance, including the National Chairman of the ruling All … Read more