Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has assured Nigerians that they will soon witness the positive results of the President’s efforts upon his return to the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Saturday after a two-week vacation abroad. Speaking to journalists at the airport, Gbajabiamila explained … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a strong warning to prominent Nigerians and corporate organizations, threatening to revoke Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) for land in Abuja’s Maitama District due to outstanding payments. The FCTA has given a two-week deadline for 3,273 allottees to settle their dues. In a notice titled “Demand Notice for … Read more
The Sports Complex at Rep. Wale Raji’s alma mater, Epe Grammar School, is nearing completion. Eko Hot Blog reports that that the newly constructed sports complex on the premises of Epe Grammar School is nearing completion. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Is There Flood On Third Mainland Bridge? PHOTOS: Iyalode Of Epe Omolewa Olaosebikan Laid To … Read more
Ikuforiji has joined other political bigwigs in Lagos State to visit President Tinubu at its residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has paid a Sallah homage to President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS FLASHBACK: Rams Were Also Out Of Reach In 1999. When … Read more
The Randle substation was facilitated by former Surulere representative, Gbajabiamila. The substation is expected to boost electricity supply in Surulere. After the commissioning of the plant during the weekend, it is ready for operation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a crucial meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, convened with National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, key ministers, and the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso, to deliberate on the pressing issues of food … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, met behind closed doors with the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and some ministers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday, over food security and protests in some states. The meeting, which began at about 05:30 pm, also had … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that top officials in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, are currently in an emergency meeting at the Presidential Villa. The meeting, convened under the banner of the Presidential Committee on Emergency Food Intervention, comes amidst growing concerns about food insecurity … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Fuad Kayode-Laguda, a financial expert and public servant has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination for the upcoming House of Representatives by-election in Surulere Federal Constituency 1. His candidacy was confirmed following his victory in the party’s primary election, which took place at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University of Health and Medical Sciences, a brainchild of Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has launched. According to a statement issued by the minister’s office on Wednesday, the launch is part of a comprehensive set of initiatives that he planned. Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Chapter of the National Council Of Women’s Societies Nigeria (NCWS), on Thursday, presented awards of excellence to influential women in society. The ceremony, which held at the Oromiyan Hall, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, also featured the induction of new executives. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Well-Deserved Victory’ — Sanwo-Olu Congratulates … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the organised labour has rejected the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, as the head of the Federal Government’s team that will negotiate with the labour unions on subsidy removal palliatives. The labour leaders made the decision during a meeting with the Senate leadership on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a list of 28 ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. The list includes former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi; former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai and presidential spokesman, Dele Alake. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the battle for the chairmanship and membership of important standing committees within both the Senate and the House of Representatives is heating up. Notably, lawmakers eager to lead these committees are sidestepping Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker, Mr. Tajudeen Abass. Instead, they’re focused on securing the approval of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, to be named principal private secretary (PPS) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The development was contained in a report by TheCable on Wednesday morning, EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The Central … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University (LASU) has conferred honorary doctorate degrees to eminent personalities in and outside the state. The conferment took place at LASU’s 26th convocation ceremony held at the university’s Ojo campus on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Hajj 2023: Lagos Airlifts Final Batch Of Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia, Urges Them … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Just a little over a year ago, on June 8, 2022, Uju Ken Ohanenye, the only woman among the 23 presidential aspirants of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) withdrew from the contest in favour of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. For many Nigerians especially women who represent half of the population, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to appoint 20 special advisers. The approval comes a little over week after the president was sworn into office. EDITOR’S PICKS Church Member Accuses Lagos Prophet Marcus Tibetan Of N65m Land Scam NLC Suspends Planned Strike Over Fuel Subsidy Removal, Sets … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended the strike which was planned to commence on Wednesday over the removal of the petrol subsidy. The congress announced the suspension of the proposed nationwide strike and mass protest after a meeting of its leadership and President Bola Tinubu on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff. The development was announced in a statement issued by Director of Information in the Presidency, Abiodun Oladunjoye on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: A Ticking Time Bomb Crying … Read more