Eko Hot Blog reports that President Tinubu has appointed new service chiefs and named former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, as his new National Security Adviser (NSA). This is contained in a statement Monday evening by Mr. Willie Bassey, Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the race for principal offices in the 10th Senate has started, following the successful inauguration of the 10th National Assembly. Recall Godswill Akpabio (South-south) emerged as Senate President and Barau Jibrin (North-West) as his deputy. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Monday, June 19th, 2023 Abbas Appoints Epe Lawmaker Wale Raji As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has pleaded with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike not to stay away from him even if he crosses over to the other side of the political divide. Fubara said this during a thanksgiving reception for Wike on Sunday at his private residence on Ada-George … Read more
Eko Hot Blog Reports that the immediate past Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed some life-threatening scenarios he kept as secrets during his eight-year tenure. The former Governor, in a special Thanksgiving service on Sunday organised by his family at the St. Peters Deanery, Rumuepirikom, Obio-Akpor, revealed that he was poisoned at the secretariat of … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has hailed President Bola Tinubu over moves to restore sanity in public institutions. Recall that few weeks after Tinubu resumed office as President, there has been some ministerial cleansing from the suspension of CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele to the removal of Abdulrasheed Bawa … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Asari Dokubo, a former leading agitator in the oil-rich South-South region has vowed to render every support needed for President Bola Tinubu’s government to succeed. Dokubo made the vow on Friday while speaking with journalists shortly after his meeting with the president at the State House, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Senator Abdulaziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State has cried out, saying he was betrayed by his colleagues in the contest for the 10th National Assembly Senate President. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, Yari who contested but lost the Senate Presidency seat to the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has been re-elected as the Speaker of the 10th Assembly. Ogundoyin, representing Ibarapa East State Constituency was reelected as Speaker on Wednesday, following the proclamation of the 10th Assembly for commencement of legislative duties by Governor Seyi Makinde. … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that some youths are currently protesting at the Force Headquarters over the crisis rocking the Nasarawa Assembly. TRecall youths recently protested over the suspension of the inauguration of the seventh Assembly by Governor Abdullahi Sule following alleged security threats in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 June … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that former Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has officially resigned from his position in the House of Representatives in order to assume the role of Chief of Staff to the President. Gbajabiamila’s resignation was tendered during a session on the floor of the house, the speaker Tajudeen Abbas read aloud the letter. EDITOR’S PICKS Major … Read more
Gbajabiamila to focus on task of serving as Chief of Staff Recall President Tinubu recently appointed Gbajabiamila as CoS Eko Hot Blog reports that Femi Gbajabiamila is to formally resign as a Lawmaker on the floor of the House of Representatives today. Recall Gbajabiamila was on Friday, June 2nd appointed as Chief of Staff by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has handed over the reins of government to his deputy, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He submitted a letter to the State House of Assembly requesting a 21-day leave to undergo medical treatment overseas. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 June 12: 100 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the inauguration of members-elect in the Ogun State House of Assembly initially scheduled for Monday, July 13, was postponed. This online news platform gathered that many of the Assembly members-elect had prepared food and other entertainment for their supporters and constituents in anticipation of the inauguration. Speaking to journalists at … Read more
…Congrats Abass, Kalu emergence as Speaker, DS Eko Hot Blog reports that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State has congratulated Senator Godswill Akpabio on his election of the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. Governor Sanwo-Olu also extends his congratulatory message to the newly elected Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, who currently represents … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Borno State House of Assembly has elected Abdulkarim Lawan as Speaker of the 10th Assembly. Hon. Lawan was the immediate past Speaker of the 9th Assembly and had been presiding over the House since the 6th Assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 June 12: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tajudeen Abbas has emerged as speaker of the House of Representatives. Tajudeen Abbas, who is the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won on the floor of the Senate after its inauguration. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 June 12: 100 Happy Democracy Day Message … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, expressed his concerns about the state of democracy in the country, stating that it remains constrained despite the end of military rule in 1999. He called on Nigerians to unite … Read more
In the spirit of June 12, Eko Hot Blog brings you a list of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s achievements since he moved to Aso Rock. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was sworn in as the President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023, following his victory in the February 25 presidential elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral … Read more
Aregbesola says he is back to full-time politics, ready to devote his time He commended the Osun State government for keeping the state safe Says his welcome ceremony was a peaceful one Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola said he is back and ready to devote his time … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the immediate transfer of governorship election petition tribunals for Ogun and Nasarawa States to Abuja for safety and guarantee of justice. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made the call at a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Ologunagba condemned attacks … Read more