I Will Never Take Our Bond for Granted – Shettima to Tinubu Kashim Shettima expressed his deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu Appreciate countless Nigerians from every walk of life who have felicitate with Jim ok his birthday Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed his deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, vowing never to take … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the country is moving forward regardless of critics of his economic policies. Tinubu disclosed this during his maiden media chat aired on Monday from Lagos. This comes as the president insisted that the country is on a path of recovery despite economic hardship. Speaking on the 2025 … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said he has no intention to prune down the size of his cabinet. Tinubu disclosed this in his first Presidential Media Chat on Monday. This comes amid calls for the president to downsize his cabinet, which includes over 50 ministers. However, while fielding questions during the media chat, Tinubu explained that … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said that the borrowing envisaged in the 2025 budget was targeted at providing critical infrastructure. The President, in his maiden media chat, said the country had a serious infrastructure shortage. “We have to put money on the long-term matching projects, we don’t have the short-term funds to manage long-term projects. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says he has confidence in the security architecture of Nigeria. The President said this during his maiden media chat on Monday. “It is very unfortunate that we have had wanton killings in the past. I remember when I jumped into the campaign. I had to stop the campaign to pay condolence visits … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has urged all political stakeholders and the electorate in Ondo State to uphold peace and fulfill their civic responsibilities without fear during Saturday’s governorship election. Tinubu made the call in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps … Read more
Akinwumi Ambode, the ex-Lagos Governor, has quietly reentered the political scene, stirring up curiosity and interest. Since his exit in 2019, he has laid low, keeping his reputation intact. During his time as Governor, the soft-spoken political technocrat never got tangled in unnecessary political drama. He simply focused on governance, smoothly stepping into the big … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Temitope Ajayi, the senior special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on media, has commented on the humiliation faced by his principal amid the academic record controversy. He emphasized that this issue should not be compared to whether or not President Tinubu graduated from Chicago State University in the U.S. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in his Independence Day address to the nation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a heartfelt message, emphasizing his commitment to understanding the plight of Nigerians. With the words, “I have a heart that feels and eyes that see,” President Tinubu acknowledged the challenges faced by the citizens due to recent … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conduct a post-elections review for the just-concluded 2023 polls from July 4 to August 5, 2023. In a statement on Thursday by the commission’s spokesman, Festus Okoye, the electoral umpire said the review will commence with a meeting of the Resident Electoral Commissioners … Read more
As Nigeria prepares for the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the country’s 16th president, there are key things you need to know. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that ahead of the inauguration, Nigerians have called on the president-elect to take quick actions to tackle critical issues in the country’s economy, security, fuel subsidy and … Read more
Peter Obi has lined up 50 witnesses to testify and tender evidence that the 2023 presidential election was rigged. He has requested seven weeks to present his case before the court due to hiccups encountered at the INEC while awaiting documents he had requested. Obi challenges Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the presidential election. Eko Hot … Read more
Tinubu, the President-elect is set to return to Nigeria after visit to France. He will attend the official opening of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, which is the world’s largest single-train refinery. Tinubu was reported to have engaged with investors and other allies in France to market investment opportunities in Nigeria. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the … Read more
Lamidi Apapa has revealed his plans if invited for ‘reconciliation talks’ with Tinubu. Apapa stated that he will consult with the party’s executive before making any decision to meet with Tinubu. The Labour Party is experiencing a leadership tussle between the Abure and Apapa factions, leading to a clash at the Presidential Election Petition Court … Read more
The PEPC has again adjourned Atiku’s petition challenging Tinubu’s victory. The hearing has been rescheduled to Friday. Justice Haruna Tsammani adjourned the case in order to hear more pre-hearing testimony on the petition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja has further adjourned the petition of the candidate … Read more
LP has called for the cancellation of the 2023 presidential election due to controversy over the 25% of votes in Abuja FCT. The LP wants the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, to be sworn in until a substantive president is elected. The party and its candidate are hoping that the election will be declared null and … Read more
The Presidency has explained that President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent move from the official presidential residence to the Glass House is a routine part of the transitional process. The outgoing president vacates the official residence ahead of the inauguration to prepare the building for the incoming president. The change of abodes for the President and First … Read more
The hearing of Atiku’s petition challenging Tinubu’s victory has been adjourned by the tribunal to May 18th. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja has adjourned the joint petition filed by the PDP and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, which challenges the outcome of the 2023 presidential election, for further … Read more
Tinubu has responded to Atiku’s request for the proceedings of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja to be aired live. Atiku and the PDP had urged the court to grant permission for proceedings to be televised, but Tinubu has yet to confirm his position on the request. The court has adjourned further pre-hearing … Read more
Asiwajua Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, has paid tribute to the late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua, who died 13 years ago. Tinubu promised to emulate Yar’Adua’s leadership style, characterised by good governance, democracy, and selfless service. Yar’Adua’s legacy lives on as Tinubu prepares to take the reins of leadership in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more