Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Kennedy Ohanenye, revealed on Wednesday that she was dismissed less than two weeks after Nigerians donated over ₦200 million to support projects she initiated in the ministry. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ohanenye explained that the projects she planned, including mobile courts and rescue initiatives for young street hawkers, were … Read more
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reshuffled his cabinet, abolished the Chief of Staff (CoS) position, and dismissed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Bichi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made on Thursday during a press briefing by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly appointed ministers, accompanied by their families, arrived at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday to participate in an official swearing-in ceremony. The event follows the Senate’s confirmation of the nominees last week, marking the latest developments in Tinubu’s extensive cabinet reshuffle. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears … Read more
Seven newly confirmed ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet are set to be sworn in following their Senate approval on Wednesday, which came after a five-hour screening. Among those approved are Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, now Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Development; and Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of … Read more
The Senate is scheduled to commence the screening of seven ministerial nominees announced by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. This follows President Tinubu’s earlier request to the Senate for confirmation of the new nominees. Shortly after their nomination last week, he reached out to the upper chamber, urging lawmakers to consider and confirm the seven … Read more
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the recently dismissed Minister of Women Affairs, has reiterated her unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, declaring him destined to restore Nigeria despite her exit from the cabinet. Kennedy-Ohanenye’s comments followed President Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, which resulted in her removal along with four other ministers. In a statement issued on Saturday, she … Read more
In a significant move to enhance government efficiency, President Bola Tinubu dismissed five ministers on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The decision, announced in a statement by the presidency following the Federal Executive Council meeting, represents a strategic shift within Tinubu’s administration. Since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, ministerial dismissals have regularly marked changing … Read more
Fresh details have emerged regarding the dismissal of five ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting the specific factors that led to their removal. The former ministers—Prof. Tahir Mamman (SAN), Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Lola Ade-John, and Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo—were dismissed on Wednesday in what the presidency described as a move to … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is set to announce measures to reduce governance expenses, following the recent appointment and reassignment of ministers in his cabinet. In an interview on ARISE TV, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that despite the addition of seven new ministers, the administration is committed to significantly … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has replaced Betta Edu, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, with Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda. The change comes after Edu was suspended in January following the discovery of an unauthorized transfer of N585.2 million into the private bank account of a civil servant responsible for managing grants for vulnerable Nigerians. … Read more
Months after facing growing pressure to reshuffle his cabinet, President Bola Tinubu dismissed five ministers on Wednesday, made new appointments, and reassigned others to different portfolios. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to Drive Economic Growth BREAKING: APC … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is anticipated to unveil a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle this week following a closed-door meeting with Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser on Policy Coordination. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to Drive Economic Growth BREAKING: APC Sweeps … Read more
Strong indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu has completed the selection process for his reshuffled cabinet. Multiple sources within the Presidency have revealed to Saturday Punch that the president has finalized the names and roles of both retained and dropped ministers. The much-anticipated announcement is expected to take place on Thursday night, following Tinubu’s … Read more
Ahead of an anticipated cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Tinubu has demanded fresh performance reports from his 46 ministers, as lobbying intensifies behind the scenes. Sources from the Presidency revealed that political godfathers and ministers are scrambling to secure their positions amid growing speculation of an imminent shake-up. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has announced that a cabinet reshuffle is imminent and has urged his ministers to actively engage with the media to promote the initiatives of their respective ministries. Speaking at a press conference held at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, amidst reports of an impending cabinet reshuffle. Before the meeting began, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, praised President Tinubu for his dedication to democracy, citing the recent free and fair … Read more
There are strong indications that President Bola Tinubu may abolish the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation as part of a major cabinet reshuffle. According to sources within the presidency, this shake-up could involve merging or splitting various portfolios, along with the possible dismissal of some ministers. Facing increasing pressure from both internal and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly planning to reshuffle his cabinet ahead of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations on October 1. Sources within the presidency revealed to BusinessDay that this move is in response to mounting criticisms of the administration’s handling of the economy. Insiders suggest that several key ministries may be impacted by the reshuffle, including … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is poised for a significant cabinet reshuffle this week, aimed at injecting fresh perspectives and renewed energy into his administration. A high-ranking source within the presidency revealed to the Sunday Tribune that the president’s decision is driven by a need to address performance concerns that have stagnated the cabinet’s progress. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Daniel Bwala claims President Tinubu will soon reshuffle his cabinet following criticisms about the administration’s accessibility and effectiveness. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former spokesman for the Atiku Abubakar/Ifeanyi Okowa presidential campaign in the 2023 election Daniel Bwala, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu will soon reshuffle his cabinet. Bwala made this revelation in … Read more