President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted the National Governing Board of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointments into the National Governing Board of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Those appointed are: Ambassador Fatima Balla Abubakar as Chairman; Prince Oyekunle Oyewunmi, President’s Nominee; Mrs. Binta Muaza, President’s Nominee, … Read more
State Governors has signed an agreement with JUSUN And PASAN to enhance autonomy. State Governors, Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), and Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) have finally agreed on modalities of full financial autonomy for various arms of government at the state level. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige made … Read more
Prince Kassim Afegbua has asked the PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus to resign. Ex-spokesman and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kassim Afegbua has asked the party’s National Chairman, Uche Secondus to resign. This followed the defection of the Governor Cross River, Benedict Ayade from PDP to All Progressives Congress (APC). EkoHotBlog reported that … Read more
VP Osinbajo at national breakfast prayer has said that a new Nigeria will emerge after the cloud passes. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says a new Nigeria is in the making, and that it is covered by a cloud that will eventually pass. He said there is a need for collective prayers, faith, hope and action, adding … Read more
Federal Govt has assured Nigerians that there’s no plan to hike petrol pump price. The federal government has assured that despite the huge burden of under-recovery, it has no plan to increase the price of premium motor spirit (petrol) to reflect current market realities. A statement signed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, … Read more
House of representatives speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has welcomed Governor Ayade’s defection to the APC. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed joy over the defection of the Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the party is opened to all. READ ALSO: … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has told it’s members to remain united in cross river’s state. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally reacted to the defection of the Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, urging its members in the State to remain calm … Read more
Nigerian Senate has said it is monitoring all funds donated and allocated for the fight against COVID-19. The Senate says it is monitoring all funds donated and allocated for the fight against COVID-19 and urged Nigerians not to shun the vaccine. The chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe, stated at a press conference … Read more
Deputy Speaker Bassey has said that the governor’s move has crumbled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Deputy Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly, Joseph Bassey, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the defection of Gov. Ben Ayade. READ ALSO: LG Poll: Makinde Calls For Peaceful Polls, Massive … Read more
Senate spokesman has asked Malami to resign for rubbishing Buhari’s government. Ajibola Basiru, spokesman of the senate, says Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), is “rubbishing” the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Basiru said this in reaction to comments credited to the AGF. On Wednesday, Malami said the resolve to ban open grazing by … Read more
Seyi Makinde has called for peace during the Oyo State local government election holding on Saturday. Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, called for peaceful and coordinated polls during the local government election holding on Saturday. The governor, who stated this in Ogbomoso during the official presentation of flags to candidates of the People’s … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country from France. President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja from France where he attended the African Finance Summit. Bashir Ahmad, presidential spokesman, announced his arrival via a post on his Twitter page. The president departed the country on Sunday to participate in the African Finance Summit organised … Read more
Olu of Warri palace has denied reports that a specific date for the coronation of the Olu-designate. The Olu of Warri palace has denied reports that a specific date for the coronation of the Olu-designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, has been scheduled. The palace also debunked announcing an official date for the final funeral rites of … Read more
Yoruba socio political group, Afenifere has described Buhari’s shoot-at-sight order as reckless, undemocratic. The Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has criticized the shoot-at-sight order by the Inspector General of Police, describing it as reckless and undemocratic. The organization in a statement by its acting leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Thursday said the order endangers the fate of … Read more
The opposition party, PDP has described Gov Ayade’s defection to APC as regrettable, unfortunate. South-South zonal chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Dan Orbih, has described Thursday’s defection of Cross River Governor Ben Ayade to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as regrettable and unfortunate. Orbih said it was a shame Ayade would leave … Read more
Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State has suggested death penalty for bandits for threatening the security of Nigeria. Oluwo of Iwo, Osun State, South-West, Nigeria, Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has suggested death penalty for bandits and other gunmen arrested for threatening the security of Nigeria. Mr Akanbi made this suggestion at a farmer-herder summit held in Iwo … Read more
DMO has said that the Buhari’s $6bn loan request was part Of 2021 budget and not new as widely speculated. Debt Management Office (DMO) has said that $6 billion (N2.34 trillion) loan request of President Muhammadu Buhari is already captured in the 2021 budget. EkoHotBlog reported earlier that Buhari had asked the national assembly to … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to enhance fiscal stability. President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to enhance Nigeria’s fiscal stability, stressing the fact that Nigeria is more of a gas country than a crude oil country. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, Buhari made this known during his meeting with Total’s Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Pouyanné, … Read more
KEDC has restored power supply to Kaduna. The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has restored power to Kaduna State following the suspension of the 5-day warning strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday. Details Shortly.
Sanwo-Olu is set to partner with the czech republic on agriculture, Transportation and Technology. Lagos state Governor, Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu is set to partner with czech republic on Agriculture, Technology and business. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on his Twitter page, he said: “I received the Ambassador of Czech Republic, Mr. Marek Skolil and the Deputy Head … Read more