In every generation, there are leaders whose work transcends their office, leaders who embody the struggles and hopes of their people. For Nigeria, one of such figures is Abike Dabiri Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. Her role is as demanding as it is emotional, constantly pulling her into … Read more
Shettima Lauds Tinubu’s Political Will in Driving Economic Reforms Highlighted the President’s recent trip to Brazil, which produced five MOUs Urged NES to provide practical solutions to Nigeria’s economic challenges Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s determination to diversify Nigeria’s economy, describing him as a leader with the political will to take … Read more
Australian teenager Bianca Jones has become the fourth tourist to die in a suspected mass poisoning incident in Laos. The 19-year-old’s family confirmed her death to the media on Thursday. Earlier, the US State Department reported the death of an American man in the popular tourist destination of Vang Vieng. Two Danish women, aged 19 … Read more
Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, a distinguished diplomat and former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has passed away at the age of 81. The revered diplomat reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday, though the exact cause of his death has not been disclosed at the time of this report. A native of Katsina … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in seven new ministers during a ceremony held at the Council Chambers in Abuja. The newly appointed ministers include Nentawe Yilwatda as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi as the Minister of Labour & Employment; Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State Foreign … Read more
The Finnish government has announced that it has begun addressing the complaint lodged by the Nigerian government against Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen. Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, revealed this during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Valtonen stated that Ekpa’s case is currently before Finnish courts, confirming that the matter has … Read more
Over 200 Chinese firms have expressed interest in investing in Nigeria, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, during the China-Nigeria Business Forum in Beijing. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian government has announced that over 200 Chinese firms have expressed interest in investing in the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s upcoming visit to Qatar is set to proceed as planned,” confirmed Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, addressing uncertainties surrounding the visit. Editor’s Pick: Edo State Lights Up With Celebration As Dr. Azena Takes The Win For Governorship Ticket Gladys Oluwatoyin Unveils Scholarships, Business … Read more
In November 2018, President Buhari appointed Dabiri-Erewa as the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM. However, the Senate delayed the confirmation of her appointment until May 2019. The president is asking the upper legislative chamber to consider her reappointment four years later. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Abike Dabiri-Erewa for a second term … Read more
Presidential, national assembly, governorship, and house of assembly elections recently held in Nigeria. There have been numerous fake and debunked reports about the elections. Omole, therefore, urged the international community not to fall for cheap lies. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince Ade Omole, Director, Diaspora Directorate overseeing the foreign affairs of President-elect Bola Tinubu, … Read more
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, has been invited by the House of Representatives for questioning, on issues bothering on the continued maltreatment of Nigerians in the Diaspora, especially United Arab Emirates. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, told newsmen over the weekend, during the commissioning of a Sports and … Read more
Federal Government has announced that 265 Nigerians will arrive in Lagos from Dubai on Wednesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement on Tuesday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Ferdinand Nwonye, said the Emirates Airlines tasked with the transport is scheduled to arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. Over 4,000 Nigerians are waiting … Read more
Over 637 Europeans were evacuated from Benin Republic and Nigeria on Thursday, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has stated the reason for the evacuation, citing the familiarity “with the health system in their various countries and so prefer to go to the various countries.” Earlier, people had speculated as to what had … Read more