The NCMM is responsible for the preservation, promotion, and development of Nigeria’s cultural heritage. Established in the 1940s, the commission manages all National Museums and Monuments in Nigeria. President Tinubu has appointed a new director for the agency. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Olugbile Holloway is the new Director-General of the National Commission for … Read more
President Tinubu expresses confidence in APC’s success in the Edo guber election. He pledges unwavering support during an event in Abuja. Tinubu commends party leadership in Edo, especially praising Senator Adams Oshiomhole. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised for success in the upcoming Edo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not continue to import food as his administration strives to invest in agriculture to boost food production in the country. The Nigerian leader made this remark on Friday, during a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This was made known in a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Mrs. Umar is the first woman to be … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy in Enugu to a full-fledged University. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dayo Mobereola as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Mobereola’s appointment is for a renewable term of four years. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Senate Suspends Senator Abdul Ningi Over Budget Padding Allegations EFCC Presents Additional Evidence … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has categorically denied the potential for a cabal to dominate the administration of President Bola Tinubu, addressing concerns that have lingered in the public discourse. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, provided this assurance during an appearance on TVC News Sunday Politics, where … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has implemented policy directives aimed at enhancing the investment climate and positioning Nigeria as the primary investment hub for the oil and gas sector in Africa. This information was disclosed in a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Ngelale emphasized … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not lifted its visa ban on Nigerians, contrary to speculations that it has done so. Some media reports on Tuesday evening had claimed that the UAE had announced the restoration of visa services for Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Shameless Bloody Serpent’ – Akeredolu’s Wife Lambasts … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed new members of the management team of the FGN Power Company Limited. The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday. He said the appointments were approved in recognition of the critical role of power supply in driving enterprise and industrial … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap to serve as the Comptroller-General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. He said the appointment is effective from March 1, 2024. DCG Nandap will … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari to serve as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed the development in a statement Tuesday evening. He said the appointment is pending Bakari’s confirmation by the Senate. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Presidency has made a firm declaration that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will maintain a no-tolerance stance towards any form of corruption, especially in the ongoing investigation of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and its Social Investment Programmes. This commitment was articulated by the Special Adviser to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office. The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed the minister’s suspension in a statement on Monday, saying the decision is with immediate effect. Edu has been embroiled in fraud allegations in the past few … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced waivers on transport fares for interstate road travellers during Christmas and New Year. Tinubu said the federal government will bear 50 per cent of the transport fares for interstate road travellers during Yuletide. The president added that train rides will be absolutely free beginning on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former Minister of Defense, General Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd), on his 86th birthday anniversary. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu lauded Danjuma, who once served as Chief of Army Staff, for his many philanthropic ventures. He … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has yet to release the withheld salaries of university lecturers, workers, and other employees of federal polytechnics and colleges of education despite the waiver granted by the President, Bola Tinubu. Tinubu in October approved a partial waiver of the no-work-no-pay order on striking members of the Academic … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, met his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, and Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, separately, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Presidential Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a post via his official X handle. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Takes Action to Tackle Soaring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new Executive Commissioners to serve in the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday evening. He also disclosed that Tinubu had approved the redeployment of one current Executive Commissioner, … Read more
Traditionally, statements from Aso Rock are often taken by the media and Nigerians as statements of fact. However, the present administration has betrayed this expectation thrice in less than two weeks with at least three different misleading statements. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Nigeria Committed To Universal Health Coverage, Tunji Alausa Tells World Leaders At UNGA 78 … Read more