PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu Joins Ex-Virginia Gov Terry McAuliffe, Others At 2023 Induction For Governors

R-L: Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State making his presentation during the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) 2023 Induction programme for governors, with him: Engr Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State; Mr Terry McAuliffe, the 72nd Governor of Virginia and Mr Donald Duke, former Governor of Cross Rivers State, at the Presidential Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja, on Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Governor Sanwo-Olu won reelection as Lagos governor in the March 18 governorship election. He is set to be sworn in for another four years in office. Nearly two weeks before his inauguration, he was in Abuja for an induction ceremony. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, joined his fellow … Read more

President Buhari To Extend Stay In London For Dental Care

Buhari appoints Garba Baba Umar

  President Buhari will spent an extra week in London, UK, where he is receiving dental care based on the advice of his dentist. He was initially in the UK to attend King Charles III’s coronation and participate in the Commonwealth Summit. The dental procedure is expected to be completed within five days.  EKO HOT … Read more

JUST IN: Buhari Unveils Nigeria’s Agenda 2050

Buhari has unveiled Nigeria’s Agenda 2050. The unveiling took place on Wednesday in Abuja. The development comes nearly three months after the National Economic Council endorsed the Agenda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has launched Nigeria Agenda 2050, which seeks to elevate the country’s real GDP growth by seven per cent, establish … Read more

No 2023 Census Till Further Notice As Buhari Approves Postponement

The 2023 census had been scheduled to hold nationwide between May 3 and 7, 2023. But some people resisted the move, calling for its postponement. The Buhari-led federal government agreed with the sentiments in favour of a postponement. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and … Read more

May 29: Joe Igbokwe Laments Igbo Marginalisation In Tinubu’s Transition Committee

Joe Igbokwe has expressed discontent over Igbo absence in Tinubu’s transition committee. Tinubu had submitted a list of thirteen people to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. Igbokwe was in a state of disbelief that Igbos were excluded from Tinubu’s transition committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the exclusion of Igbos … Read more

Tinubu Unveils 13-Member Committee For Presidential Inauguration [Full List]

Tinubu

Tinubu has formed a 13-member committee for the purpose of organizing the presidential inauguration. Tinubu announced the newly made appointments in a letter directed to Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Tinubu’s inauguration as president is set to occur on May 29, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Asiwaju … Read more

JUST IN: APC Makes U-Turn, Reverses Suspension Of Boss Mustapha

APC has reversed the suspension of SGF Boss Mustapha. Godabawa ward had on Wednesday announced the suspension of  Mustapha from the party over alleged anti-party activities. Reacting on Thursday, APC’s Secretary in the state, Dr Raymond described the suspension as unconstitutional, null and void. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Adamawa chapter of the All … Read more

Buhari Unveils 2023 Presidential Transition Council

President Buhari has unveiled the 2023 Presidential transition council. The council is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha. The President made this known via his verified Twitter handle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the expiration of his tenure on May 29, President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday … Read more

SERAP Sues Buhari Over Failure To Probe ‘Missing Ecological Funds’

SERAP has sued President Buhari over failure to probe ‘missing trillions of ecological funds’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued President Muhammadu Buhari over the failure of his administration to probe the spending of trillions of ecological funds at all levels—federal, state and local governments from 2001 … Read more

How N35 Billion COVID-19 Fund Was Shared To 37 Hospitals – Report

N35 Billion COVID-19 Fund

Investigations have revealed how FG disbursed the N35.7 billion Covid-19 fund to 37 hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that an investigation has unveiled how the Federal Government disbursed N35.74 billion to 37 of its 55 hospitals from the COVID-19 Intervention Fund at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic … Read more

BREAKING: Buhari Inaugurates 3 New Permanent Secretaries [Full List]

Buhari has inaugurated three new Permanent Secretaries.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated three new Permanent Secretaries to fill some vacant positions in the Federal Civil Service. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: 5 Tertiary Institutions Suspend Strike, Set To Resume Academic Activities JUST IN: Tears As 16 Passengers Killed, 4 … Read more

Strike Can Be Resolved In 48 Hours – ASUU Replies Buhari

ASUU

While the ASUU president sees the President’s action as a welcome development, he is of the opinion that giving such a directive is not new He believes the government is still unserious with the lingering strike by the university lecturers, stressing that it does not require such a long timeframe to resolve the issues. EDITOR’S … Read more

[BREAKING] 2023: Buhari Orders Emefiele, Other Appointees To Resign

Buhari Orders Emefiele, Other Appointees To Resign All ministers affected are to hand over to ministers of state where they exist or to the permanent secretary. EDITOR’S PICK ‘I’m Forced To Pay DSTV Bills For My Fellow Inmates’ — Abba Kyari Cries Out From Prison 2023: 5 Things I Will Do As President Of Nigeria … Read more

Reviewed COVID-19 Travel Protocol To Take Effect From Monday

COVID-19

The new protocol stipulates that inbound passengers to Nigeria who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to carry out a COVID-19 PCR test…  Also, fully vaccinated passengers arriving in Nigeria will not be required to carry out Post-arrival PCR tests EDITOR’S PICK:  Vaccinated Travellers Arriving Nigeria No Longer Required To Take COVID-19 … Read more

Vaccinated Travellers Arriving Nigeria No Longer Required To Take COVID-19 Test – FG

COVID-19

Passengers who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated are still expected to take a COVID-19 PCR test 48 hours before departure Such passengers will be expected to pay for their PCR tests through the Federal Government’s travel platform EKO HOT BLOG reports that fully vaccinated travellers coming into Nigeria will no longer be required to take … Read more

NYSC Batch ‘A’ Stream II Call-Up Letter Is Out, How To Print NYSC Call-Up Letter

NYSC

NYSC Batch ‘A’ Stream II call-up letter is out, see how to print NYSC Call-Up Letter online below.     Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC call up letters for 2022 Batch ‘A’ Stream I & II Prospective Corps Members is now available for printing online.     This is to inform all … Read more

NYSC 2022 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course To Commence March 18

NYSC  2022

National Youth Service Corps, NYSC  2022 Batch ‘A’  Stream II Orientation Course will commence on March 18, 2022.     Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the date for the commencement of the 2022 Batch ‘A’  Stream II Orientation Course for prospective Corps members.     Management of the Scheme, … Read more

BREAKING: Buhari, 19 APC Govs Agrees To Swap Offices, Reveals New Zoning Formula

APC Zoning Formula

Following the emergency meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and 19 governors elected under the APC at the presidential villa Abuja on Tuesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has agreed on a zoning formula that will swap offices held between north and south. EKO HOT BLOG reports that by the arrangement, all offices that were occupied … Read more

BREAKING: Reps Summon SGF, Finance Minister Over Corruption In MDAs

Reps Summons SGF

The House of Reps Committee investigating the incessant corruption rocking various department heads has resolved to summon the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, heads of Ministries, Department, and Agencies (MDAs). The House is seeking clarification of the high level of corruption rocking the MDAs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the committees … Read more

Avoid Unimportant Trips To Curb Rising Tide Of COVID-19 Infections – SGF

COVID-19

…he reminds all on the need to continue to adhere to all Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs)…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has asked Nigerians to avoid unnecessary travels in order to spread the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the country. He also called on … Read more