Nigerian government has expressed the desire to deepen economic cooperation with Equatorial Guinea to advance their common interests. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and his Equatorial Guinea counterpart, Obiang Mbasogo disclosed this on Friday in a statement jointly signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar and his counterpart from that country, Simeon Angue. … Read more
The federal government has announced plans to establish 10 oncology and diagnostic centers across Nigeria and retrain 120,000 health workers. President Bola Tinubu made this announcement on Friday during the launch of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)-Healthcare Expansion Programme. The President emphasized that the initiative aims to enhance the health and social well-being of … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned 170 Units of apartments, delivered by Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, LCDA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apartments ,in Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights, were delivered by the council in collaboration with the private sector (Ostia Homes and Sterling Bank). Speaking at the inauguration, Sanwo-Olu, who commended … Read more
Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, a Chinese firm, has released one of the seized Nigerian presidential jets. The aircraft was initially confiscated due to a court order in favor of Zhongshan, which secured the right to hold three Nigerian presidential jets until the country paid the $74.5 million awarded against it. On Friday, the … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, for a three-day official visit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he landed at the Presidential Wing of Malabo International Airport at approximately 2:07 pm and was welcomed by the Prime Minister, Manuela Roka Botey. This visit is at the invitation of President … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) will convene on Friday, August 16, to select a successor for the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who is set to retire on August 22 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. A reliable source within the Supreme Court, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the NJC … Read more
Former presidents and former state governors have passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari, Goodluck Jonathan, who attended the Council of State meeting on Tuesday physically, and all other former presidents who attended virtually, passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill into law, as announced by Senator Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja. Earlier in March, President Tinubu introduced a bill titled: ‘A Bill for an Act to prescribe the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja for Equatorial Guinea on Wednesday, August 14, for a three-day official visit in response to an invitation from President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. EKO HOT BLOG states that Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced the visit in a statement on Tuesday. President … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has initiated discussions with the Senate leadership to reinstate Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip, just a month after his removal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, was relieved of his position following his repeated public criticisms of President Bola Tinubu and the … Read more
The federal government has deployed over 10,000 Agro Rangers across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to bolster food security nationwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this initiative, reported by an online media platform, is aimed at safeguarding farmlands, protecting farmers from increasing attacks, mediating conflicts between farmers and herders, and preventing the destruction … Read more
Tinubu has approved the appointment of new governing councils for federal universities and other tertiary institutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of governing councils for federal universities and other tertiary institutions in the country. This was announced on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and … Read more
Tinubu asks for patience and admits delays in addressing fuel subsidy impacts. President begs Nigerians to have faith in his ability President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with his administration, assuring them that the country is on the brink of a new era. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu appealed to … Read more
The federal government assures financing the new ₦70,000 minimum wage will be feasible, with plans to increase crude oil output to 2 million barrels per day. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has assured there will be no difficulties in financing the new ₦70,000 minimum wage signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. The … Read more
President Tinubu approved the appointments of new heads for seven agencies and programmes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven Nigerians to head strategic agencies and programmes under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. A statement on Tuesday by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri … Read more
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has set targets for Dr. Adeleke Adeshola Kaka, the new acting Medical Director for the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Epe, Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the minister spoke on Tuesday while presenting Kaka’s appointment letter to him. President Bola Tinubu had … Read more
Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) accuses Nigeria Customs Service of continuing to collect import duties on food items despite President Bola Tinubu’s executive order to suspend such duties. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Importers Association of Nigeria (IMAN) has raised concerns over the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) continuing to collect import duties on food items, … Read more
The Presidency clarified that President Bola Tinubu accomplished his goal of cultivating 500,000 hectares of land, defending against criticism of his new plan to cultivate 10 million hectares. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu accomplished his plan to cultivate 500,000 hectares of land in line with the administration’s food … Read more
Abia, Anambra and Bayelsa states governors asked protesting youths to adhere to President Bola Tinubu’s call for dialogue EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and his counterparts in Anambra and Bayelsa states, Charles Soludo and Duoye Diri respectively, have taken the same path with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by calling on … Read more
SSNANU and NASU suspend proposed industrial action over the onging protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU have suspended their planned indefinite strike in the wake of the ongoing nationwide protests against hardship and bad governance. EDITOR’S … Read more