Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reshuffled his cabinet, abolished the Chief of Staff (CoS) position, and dismissed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Bichi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made on Thursday during a press briefing by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
The Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) has ordered the closure of all magistrate courts in Cross River State, effective Monday, December 9, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the directive was issued in a notice on Sunday by the association’s state chairman, Godwin Onah, and secretary, Solomon Abuo. They stated that magistrates across the state … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has overturned the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI), barely hours after it was made public. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the initial announcement, delivered by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, had highlighted Danfulani’s credentials, including a Bachelor’s … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the death of esteemed Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, whose passing at the age of 84 was announced on Friday by Alfa Aribidesi of At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah. In a statement issued by the presidency, Tinubu paid tribute to Sheikh Bello’s lifetime devotion to serving Allah … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers, including 10 Assistant Superintendents, four Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents, and one Superintendent. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that PSC sanctioned the demotion of 19 senior officers, comprising one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain steadfast despite the political challenges confronting his administration. Addressing the ongoing tensions between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Jonathan described the challenges as opportunities for growth, likening them to battles that prepare one … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Finance, Olawale Edun, and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, to publicly disclose the names of companies and contractors that received over N167 billion from 31 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) without delivering any projects. … Read more
The Senate on Thursday, received a request from President Bola Tinubu seeking confirmation for the appointments of four nominees to the Police Service Commission. The nominees are: Deputy Inspector General of Police (rtd) Buba Ringim, Hon. Justice Adamu Paul Galumje JSC (rtd.), Christine Ladi Dabup, and Abdulfatah Muhammed. In a letter read by Senate President … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has identified poor timing as a key factor contributing to opposition against the proposed tax reform bills. Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, Ndume acknowledged that while the bill could have good potential, introducing it at this time would be problematic due to the current public … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution will convene a national dialogue on local government autonomy on Monday, December 2, 2024. Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu, announced this on Thursday during a meeting at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after his tenure ends. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the case on October 31 following a motion by Gbenga Femi Akande, Sanwo-Olu’s counsel, to discontinue the proceedings. Hadiza … Read more
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello appeared at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday regarding allegations leveled against him by the anti-graft agency. Bello arrived at the EFCC office in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by his legal team. This follows a November 14 hearing where the EFCC requested … Read more
The Presidency has dismissed assertions by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, that President Bola Tinubu is an accidental leader. Instead, it insists Tinubu is a well-prepared reformer whose administration is driving significant changes across the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement responding to Bishop Kukah’s remarks, the Special Adviser to … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The newly established State Assets Verification Committee will be tasked with assessing the state’s assets and liabilities during Obaseki’s tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday inaugurated eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and Tutors-General, urging them to uphold integrity and foster collaboration to maintain Lagos as a hub of innovation, development, and inclusivity. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Lagos House, Ikeja, with the governor emphasizing the importance of their leadership roles in … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated that Lagos has long upheld local government autonomy, emphasizing its importance in fostering grassroots development. He made this statement on Friday while receiving representatives of the Association of Ex-Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria, led by its President, Albert Ashipa, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. EDITOR’S … Read more
Former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticized the House of Representatives for rejecting a bill proposing a six-year single term for the President and governors. The bill, sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere and 33 others, sought constitutional amendments to sections 76, 116, 132, and 136 of the 1999 Constitution to establish a single term for … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has suspended its National Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, over an unauthorized statement suggesting that the North would back a northern presidential candidate in 2027. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement … Read more
A bill proposing a six-year single term for the office of the president and state governors has failed to pass in the House of Representatives. The bill, introduced by Honourable Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to amend the Constitution to establish a single six-year term for the president and state governors, and to introduce a rotational system … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since assuming office, has placed significant focus on shaping the image of his administration, appointing numerous media aides to manage public communication. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Thursday, President Tinubu added Daniel Bwala, a former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, to his growing media team, bringing the total number of … Read more