President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has said that the new presidential jet will save Nigeria huge maintenance and fuel costs, running into millions of dollars yearly. In a post on his X handle on Monday, Onanuga said the aircraft was bought following a recommendation to replace the B737-700(BBJ) after an investigative hearing by the … Read more
The presidency denies reports of President Tinubu addressing Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast regarding the planned protest, clarifying that any such claims are false. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has denied reports that President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast concerning the planned protest. The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on … Read more
The Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting to address the planned nationwide protest on August 1. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday morning in response to a planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s plea to the organizers to postpone the … Read more
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu, responds to Peter Obi’s ₦5 billion defamation threat after alleging Obi’s link to a planned mass protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has responded to Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi over a ₦5 billion defamation … Read more
Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, forgives those spreading lies about him and urges them to help Nigerians suffering from economic hardship instead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, declared on Sunday that he holds no grudges against those spreading lies about him. In a … Read more
The Labour Party denies the Presidency’s claims that Peter Obi and his supporters are behind the planned anti-government protests scheduled for August 1. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party has refuted claims made by the Presidency that its presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, and his supporters are behind the planned nationwide anti-government protest scheduled … Read more
The Presidency clarified that the suspension of import tariffs on certain food items is still under deliberation and no decision has been made yet. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has clarified the confusion regarding the suspension of taxes, import duties, and tariffs for importing certain food items through land and sea borders, including maize, … Read more
The presidency defended the extension of the 2023 Supplementary Budget’s capital section, stating it is necessary to ensure the full implementation of projects hindered by funding issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency on Friday defended the National Assembly’s decision to extend the lifespan of the capital section of the 2023 Supplementary Budget, emphasizing it … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to alleviating Nigerians’ suffering and called on the media and citizens to embrace agriculture and support national leadership. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has confirmed … Read more
Top political stories today feature President Bola Tinubu, his former rivals; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Tinubu In South Africa For Ramaphosa’s Inauguration President Bola Tinubu arrived in South Africa on Tuesday night to attend the inauguration of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidency has refuted reports that the federal government is proposing a new minimum wage of ₦105,000 for Nigerian workers. This was contained in a statement on Thursday evening by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to him, media reports that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidency has on Thursday has declared that some leaked documents on fiscal policy proposals by the federal government, which have gone viral on social media do not reflect the official position of the government on such matters. The presidency, in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to President … Read more
All does not appear to be well within the presidency media team. President Tinubu’s top spokespersons, Ajuri Ngelale and Bayo Onanuga, can’t publicly agree on their principal’s schedule. The spokespersons released conflicting statements on the president’s schedule for May 29. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on … Read more
Presidential Adviser stated that President Bola Tinubu is not currently considering a cabinet reshuffle as the government marks one year in office. Tinubu has requested ministers to present their scorecards, which started last week, instead of planning a lavish anniversary celebration. Onanuga noted that the ministers have only been in office for about nine months … Read more
Bayo Onanuga is reacting to Yahaya Bello’s legal trouble. Bello is standing trial over alleged financial crimes valued at N80 billion. The Kogi governor has been declared wanted by the EFCC. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has taunted an embattled former governor … Read more
President Tinubu’s spokesperson has reacted to the brewing conflict in the Middleast. Bayo Onanuga says the US and UK have a duty to restrain Israel from escalating hostilities. The Nigerian leader’s spokesperson noted that he was speaking in a personal capacity. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian presidency has responded to the allegation that the 2024 budget was padded by the National Assembly with N3 trillion. The presidency’s response is contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information & Strategy, Sunday evening. The response was directed at … 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 the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has reportedly detained two senior executives, an American and a British Pakistani, at Binance. The detention comes amid the Nigerian government’s efforts to rein in speculation on the naira by cracking down on cryptocurrency exchanges. Recall that last week, the … Read more
The Oronsaye report addresses the restructuring of the civil service. President Tinubu ordered the implementation of the report after FEC approval. However, the Tinubu administration is not implementing many parts of the report, according to a list released by the Presidency. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Presidency has released the complete list of … Read more