Commissioners

Tinubu Chairs FEC Meeting Amidst National Challenges

May 13, 2024. by Praise Ben

Tinubu chaired the FEC meeting in Abuja on Monday. Attendees included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, and other top officials. The meeting, the fifth since January, is anticipated to address pressing national issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu chaired the Federal Executive Council meeting at … Read more

Rivers: Fubara Govt Addresses Departure Of Commissioners From Cabinet

Apr 25, 2024. by Praise Ben

Fubara Govt Addresses Departure Of Commissioners From Cabinet Resignation letters highlight issues of integrity, lack of consultation, and ongoing political conflict within the state government. The rejection of redeployment and resignation come amidst efforts for peace, highlighting challenges in governance and service delivery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that four commissioners serving under Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration … Read more

BREAKING: Ondo Governor, Aiyedatiwa Dissolves State Executive Council

Jan 24, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council. The decision, effective immediately, was disclosed in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on January 24, 2024. Editor’s Picks FG Sets To Cash In $1 Billion From Sale Of Five Power … Read more

Revealed: How Governor Fubara Considered Resignation Amid Rivers Crisis

Dec 17, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Coordinator of South-South Leadership Forum, Anabs Sara-Igbe, has revealed that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara contemplated resigning before the political turmoil in the state intensified. Sara-Igbe noted that it was the persuasion of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders that convinced Fubara to stay on. EDITOR’S PICKS New … Read more

Ogun: Abiodun Swears In 20 Commissioners Without Portfolios

Oct 13, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Friday swore in 20 commissioners and 22 Special Advisers without assigning portfolios to them. He inaugurated the cabinet in Abeokuta, barely five months after he was sworn in as the governor of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Atiku Petitions BBC Over Report On Tinubu’s … Read more

Retreat: Sanwo-Olu Charges Cabinet Members On Strict Enforcement Of State Laws

Sep 17, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged newly inaugurated cabinet members and Permanent Secretaries to ensure strict implementation and enforcement of all state laws for Lagos residents to live in a sane, safe and secure society. He urged the new members of the State Executive Council to hit the … Read more

Lagos Physical Planning Commissioner Declares Zero Tolerance For Building Collapse

Sep 14, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide and Special Adviser, e-GIS and Urban Planning, Dr. Olajide Babatunde assume office

Eko Hot Blog reports that the newly appointed Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide has said that transparency in the built sector and zero tolerance for building collapse would be his watchwords. He made this known after he assumed office amidst high expectations from stakeholders of the ministry. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Swears In 37 New Commissioners, Special Advisers In Lagos (Full List And Portfolios)

Sep 14, 2023.Sep 13, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, speaking at the event

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in 38 new commissioners and special advisers. The swearing-in ceremony held on Wednesday afternoon at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Promise Fulfilled’ — Hakeem Shittu Hails Eredo LCDA Chairman For Building New Classrooms At UPE Primary School Eredo LCDA … Read more

Lagos GAC Intervenes In Row Over Confirmation Of Commissioners, Meets Sanwo-Olu, Obasa

Aug 31, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, and GAC members

The Lagos executive and legislative branches have been at loggerheads for about a week. The row was as a result of the legislature’s failure to confirm some commissioner nominees. The situation has spurred reports of a rift between the governor and lawmakers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making … Read more

Lagos Muslim Community Takes A Swing At Sanwo-Olu For Uneven Distribution Of Commissioner Nominees

Aug 9, 2023.Aug 8, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has continued to take knocks over the list of commissioner nominees he submitted to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

‘No One-Man Show:’ Lagos Govt Reacts To Criticism On Lack Of Commissioners

Jul 8, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has dismissed insinuations that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is running a one-man show due to the lack of a cabinet more than 30 days after his inauguration. The governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, reacted to the criticism in a statement on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need … Read more

11 Commissioners Reportedly Dump PDP, Declare Support For Tinubu, APC In Taraba

Feb 10, 2023.Feb 9, 2023. by Praise Ben

Over 11 Commissioners have reportedly dumped PDP to join the ruling party in Taraba. Tinubu is expected to hold his rally in the state very soon. The defecting commissioners would be received into the APC by President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taraba State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has witnessed … Read more

Buhari Swears-in 6 INEC Commissioners

Feb 23, 2022. by Damilare Abass

Buhari Swears-in 6 INEC Commissioners Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, administered oath of office to the six newly appointed national commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commissioners, INEC. The brief ceremony which took place at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja, was witnessed by the President of the Senate, Dr. … Read more

IGP Decorates Husband, Wife As Commissioners Of Police

Jan 15, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

IGP has decorated husband and wife as commissioners of police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba on Friday decorated Kehinde Longe and his wife, Yetunde Longe as Commissioners of Police. It was learnt that the couple were among those promoted by the Police Service Commission recently alongside 15 other … Read more

Police Commission Promotes Six Commissioners, Two AIGs, 7,207 Others

Dec 22, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Police Commission has promoted six commissioners, two AIGs and 7,207 officers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to the next rank of Deputy Inspectors-General. The commission also approved the promotion of six Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and … Read more

BREAKING: Buhari Nominates 12 National Commissioners For INEC, NPC

Dec 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Buhari has nominated twelve (12) national commissioners for INEC and NPC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammdu Buhari has nominated six National Commissioners and one Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He also nominated five nominees as Commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC). Read Also: BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New Minister, … Read more

BREAKING: Governor Makinde Swears-In Seven Commissioners In Oyo

Aug 6, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The latest development is coming five weeks after Governor Makinde sacked 17 Commissioners in Oyo State.. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has on Friday sworn in seven commissioners in the state. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier reported that Governor Makinde forwarded the names of the commissioner-nominees to the Oyo State … Read more

JUST IN: Governor Makinde Re-Appoints Seven Former Oyo Commissioners

Aug 3, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Governor Makinde has re-appointed seven immediate past Commissioners in Oyo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has forwarded the list of seven immediate past Commissioners who are set to be re-appointed to the State House of Assembly. The latest development is coming five weeks after Governor Makinde … Read more

Why I Sacked Commissioners In Oyo ― Makinde

Jun 30, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with effect from Tuesday, June 29, 2021.” The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained the reason behind his decision to sack commissioners in the state. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier on Tuesday reported that Makinde sacked his … Read more

BREAKING: Makinde Sacks Commissioners, Special Advisers In Oyo

Jun 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced the sacking of Commissioners and Special Advisers in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has dissolved the State Executive Council. The executive council comprises Commissioners, Special Advisers, among others. It was gathered that Makinde informed the cabinet members of … Read more