Human rights lawyer Effiong Inibehe has called on Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), to step back from defending President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Inibehe made this statement in response to Pastor Adeboye’s remarks crediting his prayers for preventing the naira’s collapse to ₦10,000 per dollar. Adeboye also commended … Read more
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu is determined to change the fortunes of Nigeria, regardless of the challenges confronting the country. Shettima said this on Saturday in Abuja at a one-day retreat for presidential aides and heads of units in his office. According to him, the nation’s economy is on the path … Read more
The Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has urged the newly appointed Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications Daniel Bwala to seek forgiveness from Vice President Kashim Shettima. Ndume said Shettima’s emergence as Tinubu’s running mate made him leave the All Progressives Congress, APC, because he is a Muslim. … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has dismissed recent reports alleging the imminent removal of its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari. Speaking to The Punch on November 15, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, described the speculation as baseless and urged the public to disregard the claims. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications, State House. Others appointed on Thursday include three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies. The new appointees, as announced by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, include Mr Olawale Olopade, Director-General, National Sports Commission; Dr … Read more
On Thursday, the military high command gathered to honor the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on November 5 after a brief illness. His remains were transported from Lagos to Abuja, marking the beginning of a solemn farewell attended by top military personnel, family, and notable dignitaries, including Lagos … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has restated that his vision to boost the country’s economy is progressing as planned. Tinubu stated this through the National Security Adviser (NSA) at the opening of the 24th Comptroller-General of Customs Conference in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of NNPC Limited, has signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Lagos, to supply natural gas for power generation and as feedstock for the refinery. The agreement was executed by NGML’s Managing Director, Justin Ezeala, and Dangote Group’s … Read more
National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has issued a firm warning against any actions that obstruct security efforts under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, pledging a zero-tolerance stance on threats to national safety. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking at the Comptroller General of Customs Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Ribadu underscored the government’s commitment to rooting … Read more
Out of 38 directors competing for permanent secretary positions in the Federal Civil Service, half have failed to pass the qualifying examination. In October, the Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), initiated the selection process to fill vacant permanent secretary roles across eight states. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja Nigeria after attending the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The summit focused on the current situation in the Middle East. The presidential air plane touched ground at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport at about 8 O’ clock this Tuesday evening. He was received on arrival … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has called on leaders and stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to set aside their differences and work together to reclaim the state from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general election. Tinubu’s message was delivered in Ibadan by Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, during the … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned opposition parties in Nigeria against drawing conclusions from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat in the recent presidential election, stating that President Bola Tinubu remains well-positioned for victory in the 2027 elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday depart Nigeria for Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Tinubu will attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current situation in the Middle East. The scheduled trip was made public by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday. The Summit will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024. The statement … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Dr. Afis Agboola as the Provost and Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, for a second term of four years. The approval, communicated by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, was made official through a letter (Ref. No. PRES/BI/SGF/138/90/MH/B) … Read more
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Finance, Musa Sani, says President Bola Tinubu is taking his time before presenting the 2025 budget to the National Assembly in order to prevent lapses. Sani stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, insisting that it is not yet late for the President to present the 2025 … Read more
Senator Sani Musa, representing Niger East Senatorial District, commended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to end the fuel subsidy in Nigeria, calling it a major positive development for the country. In an interview with Channels TV on Friday, Musa praised the subsidy removal as a necessary move, noting it was made with the nation’s best interests … Read more
Residents of Ruga, a community along Airport Road in Abuja, protested on Friday against the recent demolition of their homes, which was ordered by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. The minister had launched a task force, known as “Operation Sweep,” to clear Ruga and other areas within the city as part of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved a major policy change, granting ministers of state full authority to oversee the agencies and departments under their control. Under the previous system, permanent secretaries were responsible for sending files related to their respective departments and agencies to senior ministers for final approval. This structure limited the decision-making power of … Read more
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has pledged to deliver a minimum of 20 hours of daily electricity supply to urban and industrial areas in Nigeria by 2027, contingent on improved funding for the country’s oil and gas sector. Olu Verheijen, the Special Advisor to the President on Energy, shared this goal during the African … Read more