President Donald Trump has pushed back against claims that he has “ceded the presidency” to billionaire Elon Musk, who has taken an unusually prominent role in the transition to the White House. Trump made the comments during a speech in Arizona on Sunday, following Musk’s involvement in helping the president-elect derail a budget bill negotiated … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has called on Panama to lower fees for use of the Panama Canal or return control of the waterway to the United States, accusing the Central American nation of imposing “exorbitant prices” on American shipping and naval vessels. “The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair,” Trump told supporters at … Read more
Donald Trump has announced Linda McMahon, co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and a long-time ally, as his nominee for education secretary. McMahon, who served as the Small Business Administration chief during Trump’s first presidency, has been a prominent supporter of Trump, contributing millions of dollars to his campaigns. In a statement on Truth Social, … Read more
The Presidential Air Fleet (PAF) incurred expenses totaling N19.43 billion from July 2023 to September 2024, with N13.55 billion spent in 2024, covering 66% of the year’s budget allocation. Most funds went towards “Forex Transit Funds” for foreign exchange needs during international engagements, including fuel, maintenance, and operational services abroad, officials said. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has expressed his intention to run for president in 2027, but only if President Bola Tinubu does not seek a second term. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Kalu emphasized his qualifications and readiness for the role. … Read more
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a significant reduction in the salaries of legislators and executive members by 30% and 40%, respectively. This proposal was discussed during an interactive session on Monday, led by Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man … Read more
The Nigerian Government has published the budget performance report for President Bola Tinubu’s first quarter. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Government has published the budget performance report for the first quarter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, covering June to September 2023. According to SaharaReporters, no budget performance reports had been published since President Tinubu … Read more
The Presidency has denied allegations by Peter Obi that the Tinubu administration plans to run four budgets within a fiscal year, calling the claims misinformation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has dismissed claims by the non-profit organization BudgIT that President Bola Tinubu’s administration plans to run four budgets within a fiscal year. The Senate … Read more
Federal Government implements three-month ban on public-funded foreign trip for MDAs. President Tinubu’s directive aims to save over N5 billion quarterly in government spending. Only essential trips approved by the president will be allowed during the moratorium period. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government stands to save over N5 billion every quarter through a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has warned the federal government and the political class to be careful not to provoke Nigerians to mutiny. This online media platform gathered that Falana, on Thursday in Abuja during the National Symposium organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, with the theme: “Nigeria … Read more