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Benue APC Caucus Dismisses Reports Of Internal Divisions, Affirms Akume’s Leadership

Apr 15, 2024. by Praise Ben

Benue APC Caucus dismisses reports of internal divisions, affirming George Akume’s leadership. Statement clarifies amid rumors of rifts between Governor Hyacinth Alia and Senator Akume. Caucus labels claims of factions as baseless, urging unity under Akume’s leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly Caucus has dismissed allegations of … Read more

Channel Gains From Fuel Subsidies To Power, Industrialisation, Nosiru Onibon Urges Tinubu

Mar 22, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

President Tinubu ordered an end to the fuel subsidy regime on his first day in office. The gains from the subsidies have led to an increase in federal government allocation to states. Onibon disagrees with this model and has suggested a different one. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the … Read more

Details Of FEC Meeting Presided By Tinubu Emerge

Mar 14, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, chaired the weekly Federal Executive Council FEC meeting. This gathering took place within the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as reported by this online media platform. In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to … Read more

Federal Government Annouces Payment Of January Salary

Feb 1, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Accountant General of the Federation has announced that federal workers can expect to start receiving their January salaries from Thursday evening, addressing the concerns over the recent delay in payment. The delay was attributed to a technical glitch encountered on the Government Integrated Financial Management System (GIFMIS) platform, which … Read more

Tinubu Attends Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary Military Parade (Photos)

Oct 1, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Sunday attended a military parade as the special guest of honour in commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary celebration. The military parade was held at the court of the Presidential Villa, Abuja and was attended by some top government functionaries including the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, … Read more

PDP In Disarray As Akume Plots Defection Of G-5 Governors To APC

Jul 3, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Deliberations have reportedly commenced that would see the five aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders under the aegis of the G-5 dump the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election. The G-5 is made up of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and former governors … Read more

‘I Will Not Disappoint’ – Akume Assures Tinubu, Nigerians

Jun 7, 2023. by Praise Ben

George Akume, the newly sworn-in Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), expresses commitment to working with President Bola Tinubu and serving the interests of Nigerians. Akume, who previously served as the minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, assures Nigerians of his dedication and promises not to disappoint. The ceremony took place at … Read more

George Akume Biography: All You Need To Know About New SGF, George Akume

Jun 2, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

George Akume Biography and all you need to know about George Akume’s profile can be accessed here Eko Hot Blog reports George Akume biography comprises of George Akume profile, date of birth, political career, and hobbies. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: A Ticking Time Bomb Crying Out For Quick Government Intervention Why We Hiked Fuel Price … Read more

APC Convention: Chairmanship Aspirants Ignore Buhari, Reject Adamu As Consensus Candidate

Mar 26, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

APC Chairmanship aspirants snub Buhari, reject Adamu as consensus candidate ahead of the convention. The convention is billed to hold today after it was postponed several times by the caretaker committee of the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a few hours to the national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), there are … Read more

APC Convention: Five Aspirants Purchase Chairmanship Forms

Mar 17, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The APC convention is expected to have about 4,000 delegates from across the country where new national executives will be elected The Convention is slated to hold on March 26, 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that so far five aspirants have purchased forms for the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship Expression of Interest and Nomination … Read more

Ortom Asks Buhari’s Minister To Provide Evidence For His Claim Against Him

Aug 30, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The aide to Ortom, in the statement, described the press conference as “one in a series of an organised smear campaign against” his principal. The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari’s Minister for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affair, George Akume, to provide evidence to back his claim that he sponsors … Read more

Buhari Minister, APC Leaders Call For State Of Emergency In Benue

Aug 30, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The party leaders condemned what it described as the Benue governor’s “penchant for verbally attacking” the President Muhammadu Buhari (retd), without regard for his age and office. President Muhammadu Buhari Minister for Special Duties, George Akume, and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have called on the Federal Government to … Read more