The Presidency has dismissed assertions by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, that President Bola Tinubu is an accidental leader. Instead, it insists Tinubu is a well-prepared reformer whose administration is driving significant changes across the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement responding to Bishop Kukah’s remarks, the Special Adviser to … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.” Thanks be to God! Well, we are not here to look into the costs and benefits of this new addition at a … Read more
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly opposed the idea of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, becoming the next governor of Lagos State. This comes in response to recent endorsements of Seyi as a potential successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 elections by various groups. In … Read more
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has criticized the proposed tax reforms by President Bola Tinubu, stating that the initiative is detrimental to the interests of the northern region. In a communiqué signed by NEF convener Professor Ango Abdullahi and released on Saturday, the forum expressed strong opposition to the Tax Reform Bill, currently under consideration … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has sought senate’s confirmation of Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff, COAS. This is contained in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja, saying that the president’s move was in accordance with the laws of the country. “President Bola Tinubu has sent a letter … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has re-emphasized his commitment to solving the reccurring clashes between farmers and herders that have resulted to loss of several lives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that violence between farmers and herders over access to water and land in several Nigerian states has put food production at risk. According to an Amnesty International … Read more
A Former Director-General of the Labour Party, LP, presidential campaign, Doyin Okupe, says the 2023 LP candidate, Peter Obi could not have won the election. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Okupe, who resigned from LP after the polls has continuously praised Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in Lagos on Thursday, Okupe said President Bola Tinubu legitimately won … Read more
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, represented by Chief of Staff Alhaji Shehu Sagagi, handed over 76 minors arrested during the October 1, 2024, #EndBadGovernance protests to their parents on Thursday. The minors, who had been held in detention and later treated for various ailments at Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, were reunited with their families during … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that his administration’s economic reforms have weakened Nigerians’ purchasing power, but he assured that efforts would be made to prioritize social investment programs to assist the most vulnerable members of society. This statement was made by President Tinubu during a courtesy call from the Managing Director of the International Monetary … Read more
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2b) loan request following a voice vote in favour of the proposal. The approval came after the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, led by Senator Wammako Magatarkada (APC, Sokoto North), presented its report. This loan request, submitted by the President on Tuesday, is part … Read more
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former spokesman of Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, has identified President Bola Tinubu as the major cause of the party’s problem. Sowunmi said Tinubu has no business appointing Nyesom Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, without consulting with the elders of PDP. Featuring on Channels … Read more
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refuted claims that he was barred from entering the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. The allegations were made by independent journalist Jackson Ude, who posted on his verified X handle that Wike was blocked from the Villa during Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to … Read more
The senator representing Ondo South in the National Assembly, Jimoh Ibrahim, has urged President Bola Tinubu to borrow ‘good money’ and invest in infrastructure. Ibrahim, who gave this counsel on Tuesday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the current administration should borrow what he described as good money. The lawmaker stated this in defense … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has hailed the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Tinubu described the alliance as pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty. He made this statement on Monday at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala has called for patience over Tinubu’s policies, saying they will pay off in the long run. Bwala stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today, stressing that his principal means well for the country despite the harsh effects of Tinubu’s policies. According … Read more
Daniel Bwala, the newly appointed Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications (State House), has formally assumed his duties. Photographs obtained on Monday show Bwala engaging with the State House Press Corps as he commenced his role. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, has sharply criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo, claiming Nigeria’s democracy suffered significant setbacks under his leadership. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time, (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by Amb. Breno Costa in the Ministry of External Relations … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his re-election at Saturday’s Ondo State Governorship election. This is contained in a statement by the president’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday in Abuja. The President congratulated Aiyedatiwa and other candidates of the 17 political parties for the maturity and sense of purpose demonstrated during the … Read more
The Nigerian presidency disclosed on Sunday that Nigeria and India have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership, particularly in the areas of economic growth, defense, health, and security. This announcement followed bilateral talks between President Bola Tinubu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more