Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nominations for membership of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOPADEC) and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). EKO HOT BLOG reliably gathered that the governor confirmed the nominations are effective immediately. The secretary to the state government, Musa Ikhilor also … 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
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated three individuals to fill vacancies on the board of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the nominations aim to strengthen the Bureau’s oversight functions. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Trump made the announcement on Thursday in a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter). In his statement, Trump expressed confidence that the Kennedy-led HHS will play a pivotal role … Read more
The Senate is scheduled to commence the screening of seven ministerial nominees announced by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. This follows President Tinubu’s earlier request to the Senate for confirmation of the new nominees. Shortly after their nomination last week, he reached out to the upper chamber, urging lawmakers to consider and confirm the seven … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Honourable Ojukaye Flag Amachree as the new Director of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly established Energy Security Directorate within ONSA will be responsible for coordinating energy policies, protecting critical infrastructure, managing data, providing security coordination, offering risk … 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