APC Backs Fubara as the consensus candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election. Joe Korka-Waadah emphasizes the decision aims for continuity, stability, and unity through a new political movement. Stakeholders are rallying around Fubara, with the possibility of him being the sole candidate in 2027. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
Didn’t Believe I’d Last A Year In Office – Fubara. He revealed facing challenges aimed at frustrating his administration but pledged not to betray the trust of the people. Fubara promised improved governance in the coming years under his watch. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, expressed disbelief at his one-year tenure during … Read more
The Presidency denied reports that President Bola Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday. The Office of the President was not involved in planning the event, calling the report false. Special Adviser Ajuri Ngelale emphasized President Tinubu’s commitment to good governance and noted the inauguration of strategic projects nationwide. EKO … Read more
Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi advocates eliminating State Electoral Commissions. Fagbemi criticizes governors for exploiting constitutional gaps to undermine local government autonomy. He highlights sections of the 1999 Constitution that give governors undue control over local governments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has called for the elimination of State … Read more
Let’s come to the issues of recruitment and selection. All over the world, leadership is what changes history. Think of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, led by leftist revolutionary Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, aka, Vladimir Lenin, and come to terms with the fact that followership are just extras in a movie! EDITOR’S PICK ‘It Could Become … Read more
President Tinubu pledges infrastructure development and policy implementation for North Central. Tinubu urges APC unity at North Central Zonal Stakeholders Meeting. APC National Chairman highlights party reforms at North Central gathering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that his agenda for the people of the North Central is to build infrastructure … Read more
Nigeria Has Turned The Corner, Worst Is Behind Now Us – Tinubu. He stresses the importance of governance being transformative and meeting citizens’ criticneeds. These points are conveyed during a meeting with Yoruba Leaders of Thought at the State House in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu emphasized the need for a more … Read more
There is a problem about the institutional framework in which the Nigerian state as presently constituted is based. To have democracy, good governance and credible elections, there must be institutional reforms and great accountability in government. The three are interwoven, only that we tend to think that democracy is all about elections. In any case, … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the multi-billion Naira Bauchi Government House. The project, awarded in 2022, includes an international conference center, office complexes, a mosque, a clinic, perimeter fencing, a fire station, and banquet halls, costing about N6 billion. Shettima emphasized the project’s role in enhancing administrative capacity and governance in Bauchi as Nigeria shifts … Read more
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen urges Ganduje to form reconciliation committees to unite aggrieved party members nationwide. Tajudeen emphasized the need to reintegrate dissatisfied members to benefit the party and improve governance. He also called for efforts to address the high turnover rate of National Assembly members, advocating for the re-election of competent APC members in 2027. … Read more
Lagos Commissioner for Environment Pays Tribute Describes Soyannwo as “Refined Gentleman” Seeks Fortitude for Family, Friends, and State Government Eko Hot Blog reports that in the wake of the passing of Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo, the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Honourable Commissioner for Environment in Lagos State, has … Read more
NIMC uncovers syndicate issuing fake NIN, arrests suspects, undergoing prosecution. Syndicate operated sophisticated scam, masquerading as NIMC employees, defrauding Nigerians. NIN database enrollment exceeds 107.34 million, importance for security and governance emphasized by NIMC DG. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) declared on Friday that it has unearthed and is actively … Read more
Calls for Reconciliation Over Confrontation Criticizes Acting Party Chairman’s Impeachment Call Deems New Speaker Election Unconstitutional Eko Hot Blog reports that in a stern warning, prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Okoi Obono-Obla, has urged Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara to prioritize reconciliation over political posturing. Obono-Obla, a former presidential aide, cautioned that “playing to … Read more
President of the Africa Fintech Network (AFN), links regulatory issues for Nigerian fintechs to their dynamic business models. Recent CBN directive halting customer onboarding by fintechs like OPay and Kuda Bank is due to suspicions of crypto trading exploitation. Aina emphasizes the need for innovation-friendly policies and improved corporate governance for sustainable fintech growth in … Read more
CIPM Honors Lagos Governor with Best Leadership Award Institute Recognizes Lagos as Pioneer of HR Management in Public Service Head of Service Represents Governor at Prestigious Award Ceremony Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) honored Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He won the Best Leadership Award at the MEGA Award … Read more
Wike Swears In New Chief In 3 Abuja Communities The appointments took effect on different dates in April and May 2024. The FCT Administration emphasizes cooperation with the Chiefs to enhance local development. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sanctioned the appointments of Joseph Danfulani Narai, … Read more
Protesters storm EFCC demanding reopening of investigations into former Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle. Court dismisses Matawalle’s suit over official vehicles, siding with Zamfara State Government. EFCC vows to pursue corruption cases, assures protesters of logical conclusions. Protest, EFCC, Corruption, Investigation, Matawalle, Court Ruling, Official Vehicles, Zamfara State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Protesters stormed the … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu Emphasizes Public-Private Synergy Launches 30th Anniversary Logo of NESG Calls for Leveraging Digital Technologies for Broader Reach Eko Hot Blog reports that during the Nigerian Economic Summit Group’s (NESG) 30th Anniversary Public Lecture and Founders’ Forum, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu addressed the significance of synergy between the public and private sectors. Editor’s Pick Admiring … Read more
Uzodimma appoints himself as interim Commissioner for Lands. Swearing-in ceremy inaugurates 24 Commissioners, 19 Special Advisers. Governor emphasizes significance of oath of office. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Hope Uzodimma, has taken the unprecedented step of appointing himself as the interim Commissioner for Lands in the state. This move, according to the … Read more
The Democratic Front (TDF) criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for offering advice to President Bola Tinubu. TDF rebuked PDP’s attempts to unite its fragmented structures instead of addressing its aftermath. They defended Tinubu’s economic policies against PDP’s doubts. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Democratic Front (TDF) has rebuked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more