President Bola Tinubu met with All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on Wednesday under the umbrella of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the meeting, held at the Aso Rock Villa, was led by PGF Chairman, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, and Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State. The discussions focused … Read more
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has expressed sadness at the petrol tanker explosion that killed 105 persons in Majia town in Jigawa State The NGF, in a statement on Wednesday in Ilorin by its Chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, noted that the circumstances surrounding the incident were worrying, stressing that there was need for caution. “The … Read more
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has declared Monday, October 7, 2024, a public holiday for teachers in the state in celebration of World Teachers’ Day. The announcement was made through a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Moddibo Kawu, to acknowledge the vital role teachers play in … Read more
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a delegation of party governors to the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was to formally introduce Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor of Edo State, to the President. EKO … Read more
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq urges protesters to be patient, assuring that President Tinubu’s government is working on strengthening the economy and improving citizens’ welfare. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appealed to protesters across the country for patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Governor assured that the government … Read more
Nigeria Governors’ Forum reaffirms commitment to security and discusses health sector improvements amidst plans for a nationwide protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing security and protecting lives and property at the sub-national level. This statement comes amidst growing tension over a planned nationwide protest … Read more
President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, and several governors are holding a closed-door meeting in Abuja, following discussions with labour leaders about the new minimum wage. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has begun a closed-door meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima and several governors in his office at the State House, Abuja. The … Read more
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has reached an agreement with the Federal Government to immediately halt deductions from state accounts for local government obligations. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has confirmed this decision and stated that the deducted funds will be reimbursed to the states. In addition, a new leadership has emerged through consensus, … Read more
A Kaduna businessman has been appointed as Kwara Monarch by the State Governor. On Friday, AbdulRazaq gave his approval for the appointment of Buhari Adeniyi as the new Onijagbo of Ijagbo in Oyun LGA. Buhari Adeniyi will succeed the former Onijagbo of Ijagbo, Oba Salaudeen Fagbemi Adeyeye, who died in December, after a keen contest. … Read more
Adebara has taken the oath of office as the Chief Judge of Kwara State. Kadi Abdullateef Kamaldeen also took the oath of office as Grand Kadi of the state’s Shariah Court of Appeal. AbdulRazaq extended his congratulations to the two newly appointed judicial officers and urged them to uphold their constitutional oaths in the discharge … Read more
The Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, KWASU, Professor Mustapha Akanbi, is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Akanbi died on Sunday night after an illness. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos State Gets Automobile Hub In UNILAG, To Begin Manufacturing Of Cars Popular Global Gospel Concert, ‘The Experience’ Returns To Lagos Stadium What Lagos Govt Told … Read more
The control and oversight of the Kwara Hotels should return to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology (BIT), as it did before it was placed under Harmony Holdings Ltd., according to a decision made by the Kwara State Executive Council. Eko Hot Blog reports that the interventionist choice is a move to salvage the … Read more
Details of Tinubu’s Closed-Door meeting with Jonathan have been revealed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more information has emerged on the meeting between Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC on Tuesday night in Abuja. The ex-Lagos State Governor visited Jonathan in the company of his … Read more
Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sponsored the youngest commissioner in Nigeria abroad for studies Joana Nnazua Kolo who was the state’s former commissioner for youths and sports is now in the United States for postgraduate studies Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sponsored Nigeria’s youngest commissioner abroad for post … Read more
Kwara state governor has appointed a special adviser on poverty alleviation He also appointed a special adviser on person’s living with disability Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed two new special advisers; SA poverty Alleviation and SA on PLWD. The Governor appointed Mr. Abubakar Sadiq Seko as Senior Special Assistant … Read more
Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed an arabic education board The board is to be chaired by Professor Moshood Mahmoud Ekohotblog reports that Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed a seven-person Board of Arabic Education, comprising top Muslim scholars, academics and community leaders versed in the subject matter. The Arabic board is to … Read more
Kwara governor approves N30 million worth of scholarship for students This will cover the tuition of students from rural areas participating in the 2021 edition of Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship (CELF). Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved N30 million for students from rural areas participating in the 2021 edition of Countryside … Read more
PDP chieftain in Kwara state has challenged governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to an integrity test Says the governor should reveal the faces of the purported 3000 women who defected from PDP to APC in Ibagun ward Ekohotblog reports that a PDP chieftain in Kwara state has challenged the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on an integrity test … Read more
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq mourns Ex NAN MD Describes the late Chief Jide Adebayo as a model worthy of emulation Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the Omu Aran community and the media practitioners on the death of former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Chief Jide … Read more
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has introduced KwaraLEARN Says it’ll revolutionize basic education Ekohotblog reports that Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday signed an MOU introducing KwaraLEARN, the administration’s flagship public education transformation programme designed to improve learning outcomes for primary school pupils across the state. In a statement released by the Chief Press … Read more