President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria’s economy is gradually making a rebound, attributing the progress to sustained reforms being implemented by his administration across various sectors. The President stated this in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Thursday in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the All Nigerian Editors Conference. Speaking through the Minister … Read more
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, says President Bola Tinubu did everything possible to save Taoreed Lagbaja, late chief of army staff, who eventually died after battling an undisclosed ailment at the age of 56 years. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that while Lagbaja was away on medical treatment, Tinubu promoted Oluyede to the … Read more
Nigeria is in mourning following the sudden death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday in Lagos after a brief illness. His death comes less than a year after his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant loss to the nation’s military leadership. Lagbaja’s death is the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled the Federal Executive Council meeting till another date to be announced. Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night. This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, as well as to the Nigerian Armed Forces, following the general’s passing. As Commander-in-Chief, President Tinubu expressed deep regret in announcing General Lagbaja’s death at the age of 56. A statement from Bayo … Read more
An ex-presidential spokesman, Doyin Okupe, had said that Nigerians are being unfair to President Bola Tinubu. Okupe stated this when he featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday. The former Director General of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign, said going Tinubu’s estimation of the reforms of the current government, the President is doing exceedingly … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has completed the necessary documentation to release individuals detained in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protests, including minors facing treason charges. Sources indicate that these detainees are scheduled to be released at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. SaharaReporters confirmed late … Read more
A former Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign council, Doyin Okupe, has said that the South West will no longer watch people insult President Bola Tinubu. According to him, Tinubu is the apple in the eyes of the people of the South West and must not be spoken about disdainfully. He stated this while … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has stated he would never disparage Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), due to a deep sentimental attachment and involvement in Obi’s political journey. Appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Okupe expressed his commitment to supporting Obi, saying, “I cannot hate Peter Obi; … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of minors aged 12 to 16 who were facing treason charges for their involvement in the August hunger protest. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform Bill From … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in seven new ministers during a ceremony held at the Council Chambers in Abuja. The newly appointed ministers include Nentawe Yilwatda as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi as the Minister of Labour & Employment; Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State Foreign … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has discharged and acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, of the charges that led to his removal from office in 2019. This ruling comes nearly six years after Onnoghen was suspended by former President Muhammadu Buhari, just 29 days before the presidential election. decision to suspend Onnoghen … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will swear in seven newly-appointed ministers on Monday. This is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga on Sunday in Abuja. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will swear in the new seven ministers tomorrow Monday. The Ministers are Dr Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs … Read more
A former presidential spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe, on Friday lambasted the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and oil marketers over the controversy trailing fuel pricing. Okupe asked the stakeholders in the oil sector to stop making President Bola Tinubu look bad before Nigerians. In a statement titled: ‘Dangote Refinery, NNPCL, Oil Marketers and the … Read more
The newly appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff, Major General Olufemi Oluyede, formally took over command today, Friday, November 1, 2024, in an official handover ceremony at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in … Read more
The Special Adviser to the President Bola Tinubu on Public Communications and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari would not have emerged President without the role Tinubu played in the 2015 general elections. Recall that before becoming President in 2015, Buhari ran unsuccessfully for presidency in the 2003, 2007 and 2011 … Read more
The senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, says as President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, he declared a massive strike to force the Lagos state government under Bola Tinubu to pay above the N5,000 minimum wage. Oshiomhole said he fought some government policies under President Olusegun Obasanjo to ensure the dignity and … Read more
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, says President Bola Tinubu was well aware that some of his policies are causing serious hardship in the country. He, however, noted that the President had never at any occasion told anyone it was going to be easy, but insisted that there is light at the end of the tunnel. … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden has commended President Bola Tinubu for releasing an executive of Binance Holdings, Tigran Gambaryan who was on trial in Nigeria for alleged money laundering and currency speculations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar told journalists at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday that the two leaders also discussed areas … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is currently in a meeting with members of the crude oil and refined products sales in the local currency implementation committee. The committee was led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, to the State House, Abuja for the meeting. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more