Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has revealed that northern governors require more time to consult on President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms. He explained that this was the reason they advised the President to withdraw the bills for further discussions. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday, Governor Zulum clarified that the northern governors … Read more
PDP Governors support Rivers State Governor Fubara in his conflict with predecessor Wike, emphasizing the need for wider stakeholder consultation to ensure peace. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have taken a firm stand on the ongoing political crisis between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Minister … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said a total of N160 billion was budgeted for the Consumer Credit Scheme and implementation of the Student Loan Scheme in the 2024 budget. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, made the disclosure on Thursday at a press briefing in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not consult him before shortlisting his name as a member of its national campaign council in Bayelsa State. Recall that the APC had purportedly named Wike as a member … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received class of 1999 governors at State House, Abuja on Wednesday. This is the latest of the efforts by President Tinubu to promote national unity by meeting politicians from different political divides since his inauguration on May 29. The presidency had last week explained why President … Read more
Former Senator Shehu Sani has responded to former Governor Nyesom Wike’s comments about potential appointments from President Bola Tinubu. He noted that Wike is more focused on appointments than members of the ruling party. Wike expressed that if offered an appointment by Tinubu, he would consult his wife and friends. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more