Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Friday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the 1350 Megawatts (MWh) Gwagwalada Independent Power Plant (IPP) belonging to NNPC Limited in Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony, the president assured that the federal government will remove all distribution bottlenecks. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji Alausa, The Epe-born Nephrologist On … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, says his mobile phones were not stolen at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Tuesday. Obi, who spoke through his media aide, Tai Obasi, told the Punch that the phones, believed to have gone missing, were in the custody … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that West African countries’ military Chiefs have arrived in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, for an emergency meeting over the recent military juntas in the Republic of Niger. This online media platform understands that the meeting is currently being held at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. While some of the military chiefs … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that protesters on Wednesday morning pulled down the first gate of the National Assembly complex in Abuja and forced their way into the premises. Earlier, the protesters led by the leaders of the organised labour, Joe Ajaero of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Festus Osifo of the Trade Union Congress asked … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has met with his personal doctors in a hospital in Abuja. Kanu’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor made this known in a tweet on Sunday in which he revealed that the meeting between his client and his personal doctor took … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar held a closed-door meeting on Saturday with some of his allies in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in order to prevent former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike from hijacking the leadership of the party, a source has claimed. This online media platform … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that following the hike in the pump price of petrol on Friday, fuel queues have resurfaced in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. Premium motor spirit which sold for N537 per litre in the nation’s capital as of last night was reviewed upward to N617 in some parts of Abuja on Tuesday morning. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a startling turn of events, operations at Port Harcourt International Airport came to a halt as wide-body aircraft were grounded on Thursday and Friday. It was learnt that inadequate fire risk preparedness, leaving authorities grappling to ensure the safety and security of both passengers and aircraft. This unexpected turn … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and Nigeria’s Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, met in Abuja on Saturday. This online media platform understands that the duo came into each other at a wedding ceremony attended by political associates and notable dignitaries in the country. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received class of 1999 governors at State House, Abuja on Wednesday. This is the latest of the efforts by President Tinubu to promote national unity by meeting politicians from different political divides since his inauguration on May 29. The presidency had last week explained why President … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to emerge as the next chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Recall that Tinubu leaves Abuja on Saturday ahead of the Sunday meeting of the heads of state of the regional political and economic bloc. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that A 4-storey building of a hotel in Dape, Life Camp, Abuja has reportedly collapsed, trapping more than 20 persons. The hotel is said to be owned by Summit Villa hotel services. According to eyewitness reports, the hotel, which includes an underground section, has trapped over 20 individuals. Details Shortly…. Click … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday departed Lagos State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This online media platform reports that Tinubu, a former Lagos State Governor, was in the South-West State for the Sallah holiday. NEWS FLASH President Bola Tinubu Departs Lagos for Abuja.🎥 @MDanwahab pic.twitter.com/Kl0ha4zEyN — NTANetwork … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Trademore Estate along Airport Road in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on Friday, was submerged by flood following hours of heavy rain. According to FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) led by Dr. Abbas Idriss, no fewer than 116 houses were affected by the flood that followed the torrential rain but no life … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has called on judges in the country to desist from corrupt practices such as accepting gifts. The CJN made the call while swearing in six new judges of the National Industrial Court in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Retires … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has recently met with former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, at the state house in Abuja. This meeting marks their first interaction since Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29. The agenda of their discussion remains undisclosed at this time. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with … Read more
Former president Goodluck Jonathan has shared details of his meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja. President Tinubu also met with government officials including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Hope Uzodimma. Jonathan discussed continental and subcontinental issues with Tinubu as the ECOWAS mediator for Mali and Chair of the … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Hope Uzodinma are meeting President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Akpabio was elected as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. He secured 63 votes, defeating his rival who received 46 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and chairman of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Students Loan Bill into law, fulfilling one of his electoral promises. The law aims to assist indigent students in accessing federal government loans for their education. The announcement was made by the President’s media team in Abuja, led by Mr Dele Alake, a member of the Presidential Strategic Team. … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has rejected an application by Peter Obi to interrogate INEC regarding the technology used in the February 25th general elections. Obi had requested INEC to provide answers to key questions about the functionality test and glitches during the election. However, the tribunal has dismissed the application, stating … Read more