The federal government has enlisted three of Nigeria’s top business magnates—Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group; Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings; and Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc—to lead renewed efforts in combating malaria through the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC). Established in 2017 and inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari on August … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) and the creation of the Economic Management Team Emergency Taskforce (EET). The president brought into the economic team major players in the private sector, apparently to ensure a blend and cross-fertilisation of ideas. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The House of Reps probe Aregbesola over the misappropriation of N165 billion put into the Correctional Centres (Prisons) across the country without any improvement under his leadership. The legislators resolved to have its Committee on Reformatory Institutions investigate the allegations and report to the House within 12 weeks for further legislative action. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Tony Elumelu Biography and how he moved from applying for an unqualified job to owning a tier-1 bank. Eko Hot Blog understands that a recent Instagram post of Tony Elumelu displaying some yoga moves generated a lot of comments like “the fittest billionaire in Nigeria,” “Billionaire workout routine,” “fitness goals” and the likes. There is a lot more to the … Read more
Pantami lacked the prerequisite to oversee the ministry of communications Ndudi Elumelu, minority leader of the house of representatives, says Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, public espousal of violent Jihadi has rendered his position as a high-ranking serving cabinet member untenable. Ekohotblog reports Elumelu, while moving a point of order during Wednesday’s … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), has lifted the suspension on the minority leader, House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu and six other members of the House, elected on the platform of the opposition party. The others are Toby Okechukwu, Gideon Gwani, Adekoya Addul-majid, deputy minority leader, minority whip and deputy minority whip of the House … Read more
The House of Representatives says it will commence investigation into the award of N19.2 billion railway rehabilitation contract to a non-existent company. Eko Hot Blog understands that the contract was awarded during tenure of Goodluck Jonathan in March 2011. The resolution to probe the award of the contract was sequel to a motion moved by … Read more
MD of NEDC colluded with minister to withdraw funds illegally – Elumelu MD did not follow procurement law in awarding contracts The house of representatives on Thursday said it had directed it committee on North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to investigate alleged grand larceny in the commission. Minority speaker of the house, Ndidi Elumelu had moved … Read more