DSS Instructs X To Take Down Sowore’s Tweet

Osinbajo Sowore’s Detention

FG says Sowore’s tweet could incite unrest and violates several Nigerian laws. DSS gives X Corp. 24 hours to remove the post or face possible sanctions. Authorities claim the post threatens national security and public peace. The Federal Government has formally asked social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to take down a recent post by … Read more

Tinubu Appoints Dr. Mahmud Mohammed as Upper Benue River Basin CEO

Tinubu Media Chat

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Mahmud Sanusi Mohammed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority. Dr. Mohammed, who hails from Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State, is a distinguished professional with extensive qualifications in disaster management and environmental studies. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

Peloton CEO Resigns, Triggering 15% Staff Layoffs Amid Financial Pressures

Peloton CEO Resigns, Triggering 15% Staff Layoffs Amid Financial Pressures

Barry McCarthy resigns as Peloton CEO, leading to 15% staff layoffs due to financial pressures.  Karen Boone and Chris Bruzzo are appointed as interim co-CEOs, with Jay Hoag as the new chairperson.  Peloton reports Q3 revenue decline, amidst ongoing financial struggles, and aims for debt refinancing.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peloton’s CEO Barry … Read more

Skymax CEO Honored As ‘Nigeria’s Digital Economy Personality

Skymax

– Skymax CEO, Chidi Charles Agukwe, recognized as ‘Nigeria’s Digital Economy Personality’. – The Award highlights Agukwe’s contribution to bridging the digital divide in Nigeria. – His recognition emphasizes Skymax’s dedication to delivering digital access. Eko hot blog reports that Chidi Charles Agukwe, the CEO of Skymax Integrated Network Limited, has been recognized as a … Read more

Let Us Remember Our Days – Atiku, Okonjo-Iweala, Others Mourn Access CEO, Herbert Wigwe

Wigwe

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, has reportedly died following the crash of a helicopter conveying him and five others on Friday night near the California-Nevada border in the United States of America. According to several media reports, others involved in the fatal crash were his wife, … Read more

Tinubu Renews Appointment Of NITT CEO, Bayero Farah

Nasarawa Poly

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Dr Bayero Farah as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) in Zaria, Kaduna State. This online media platform gathered that the spokesperson of the institute, John Kolawale, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints New NSIPA CEO After Shehu’s Suspension

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Akindele Egbuwalo as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Until his appointment, Egbuwalo was the National N-Power Programme manager. Recall that the president had directed the suspension of … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu Sends NIMC DG On Leave, Appoints Acting CEO

NIMC DG

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, to commence 90-day pre-retirement leave. In a statement, Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said the leave is to commence with effect from August 24, 2023, leading … Read more

‘Binance Nigeria Limited Scam Entity’ – Binance CEO Clears Air

Binance

Binance CEO labels Binance Nigeria Limited a scam, issues cease and desist. Securities and Exchange Commission declares Binance Nigeria Limited illegal. President’s administration bans Binance Nigeria Limited, warns investors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Executive Officer of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, has stated that Nigeris’s subsidiary of the global cryptocurrency exchange platform is a … Read more

LAWMA Secures Jail Terms For Environmental Offenders

    LAWMA has secured jail terms for three environmental offenders   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured jail terms of two months imprisonment for three persons that committed various environmental offenses while awaiting judgment for another person for patronising a cart pusher.   EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals … Read more

Lagos To Increase Waste Disposal Bill By 50%

Lagos has proposed a 50 percent increase in waste bill    EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says the authority is proposing a 50 per cent  increase in waste bill  across board for Lagos resident. EDITOR’S PICK  Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security Agencies On Vigilance Level Lagos Gets Special Operations … Read more

Abike Dabiri-Erewa Commiserates With Families Of Nigerians Slain In Canada

Nigerians murdered in Canada, disheartening – Abike Dabiri-Erewa …commiserates with families EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon Yakubu Impeached Over Gross Incompetence APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With BBNaija –Peter Obi’s Running Mate, Datti Tells Supporters EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of … Read more

LAWMA Vows To Punish Environmental Offenders, Destroys Another 600 Carts

LAWMA destroys another 600 carts …vows to punish environmental offenders  EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS Court Orders Ex-Presidential Candidate To Pay Ex-Wife €15M After Divorce EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 600 handcarts confiscated from unlawful cart pushers throughout … Read more

High Cost Of Diesel Hampering Our Operations – LAWMA MD

High cost of diesel hampering our operations – LAWMA …We are assuring Lagosians of our total commitment to rid the environment of dirt EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Firm Announces Annual Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Generated In Lagos JUST IN: LASG Partners ELCA To Produce 128 Young Filmmakers Fresh Graduate JUST IN: Lagos To Demolish Five Structures, … Read more

JUST IN: Again, LAWMA Speaks On Residents Environment

We are committed to a clean environment – LAWMA boss …appeals for waste containerisation EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony JUST IN: My School Certificates Were Stolen In 1990- Tinubu EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the difficulty of diesel scarcity, Lagos Rubbish … Read more

Buhari Creates New Agency, Appoints CEO

Buhari has created new agency and appointed CEO. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a new government agency, the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB). The establishment of the agency followed a request made by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Pantami. Read Also: Reactions As … Read more

GTB Shows Signs Of Sinking Brand As Innoson CEO Moves To Take Over Bank

Innoson CEO

GTB Shows Signs Of Sinking Brand As Innoson CEO Moves To Take Over Bank EKO HOT BLOG reports that Guaranty Trust Holding Company PLC, GTbank, has shown signs of a sinking brand as Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, IVM, CEO, Chief Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, moves to take over the bank over failure to repay debts. Chukwuma says … Read more

Editorial: The Unanswered Rhetorics Of Ikoyi Building Collapse: Who Let This Happen?

Building Collapse

On Monday, November 1, 2021, a development project managed by Fourscore Homes Limited along Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, crashed to the ground, heaping 21 storeys worth of debris on approximately 50 people who were on-site at the time of the building collapse. Eko Hot Blog Perspective on the Ikoyi Carnage  The succeeding days have spun … Read more

How My Brother Died After Winning $125m U.S Govt Contract ― Retina-AI Health CEO

How My Brother Died After Winning $125m U.S Govt Contract ― Retina-AI Health CEO

“He had a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and was a Kaggle Grandmaster, the highest attainable skill level in practical Machine Learning.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that the CEO of Retina-AI Health Incorporation, Mr. Stephen Odaibo, has revealed how his brother mysteriously died in his sleep a week after winning a $125 million (N68,750,000,000) government contract in the … Read more

Breaking News!!! President Buhari Reads Riot Act To Ministers, MDAs, Chief Executives On Relationship With NASS

Buhari To Nigerians: "Embrace Gas As Alternative To Fuel"

President Buhari received in audience the distinguished Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan & Rt. Hon Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, which lasted almost an hour, was characterized by an engaging discussion on key issues of National importance particularly the role of the Legislature … Read more