Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday appealed to the governors of the various states to ensure they pay the wage awards to workers in their respective states. Speaking during the commissioning of projects in Minna, Niger State, the President said if the wage awards are paid, it would go a long … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their failure to account for the alleged missing N40 trillion federal allocations meant for local governments in the states and the FCT. This online media platform … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, held a meeting with Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of the Progressives Governors’ Forum. The meeting took place at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday night met in Abuja. This online media platform reports that the agenda of the meeting was not made available to journalists. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat Bayelsa Government Investigates ‘Marriage’ Between … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asserted that Nigeria’s federal and sub-national governments have a mutual responsibility to ensure the country’s peace and stability. Tinubu made this known in a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday after the meeting with the Governors at his … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the Edo governorship election will be held on September 21, 2024. The political space is crowded with over 20 aspirants seeking to succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki, whose second term will end on November 12, 2024. Three leading parties, the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that eminent Nigerians, including the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima yesterday stormed Iperu for the annual Akesan Day festival. The colourful event also witnessed attendance by Governors Abdulrahaman Abdulrasaq (Kwara), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, Senators and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the sacking of the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has been greeted with criticism, amidst claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is planning to run a one-party system in Nigeria. This online media platform understands that the sacking of Mutfwang was the third experience of the opposition in four … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, and Kogi State Governor-elect Usman Ododo have outlined their plans following their weekend victories. Diri, expressing gratitude, promised inclusivity and unity, pledging to be the governor for all. Uzodimma, in his acceptance speech, urged opponents to join him in serving … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reacted to the political crisis in Rivers State. The Chairman of the forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, while addressing newsmen after the emergency meeting of PDP Governors commended President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the political … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to support the administration of President Bola and all state governments in their efforts to birth a new, prosperous Nigeria. The governor’s plea was contained in his Independence message issued on Saturday by his Chief … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 10th Senate led by Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday confirmed Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Cardoso was nominated by President Bola Tinubu on the 15th of September, 2023 as the Governor of the apex bank for a term of five years. This online … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that six state governors and seven ministers will be part of President Bola Tinubu’s 17-man delegation to this year’s United Nations General Assembly in New York from September 18 to 26. For his first appearance at the annual gathering as Nigeria’s President, Tinubu will be accompanied by Governors Hope Uzodinma of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there is palpable fear across the country, especially in political circles, as the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal gets set to deliver judgment on petition. Several governors returned by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the March 18 poll are in court following petitions by their opponents who felt cheated. The … Read more
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday claimed that governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nominated people for appointment in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The former governor of Rivers State made this claim during an interview on Channels … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has raised teams to begin the verification of the accounts and assets of governors, ministers and other appointees of President Bola Tinubu. The Chairman of CCB, Prof. Isah Mohammed, said the Bureau had made asset declaration a precondition for the ministerial screening by the … Read more
Local government, often referred to as the third leg of the tripod in a federal system of government, holds a pivotal role in shaping the very fabric of societies. Beyond the grandeur of national policies and the governance of states, local governments stand as the closest interface between citizens and their governing bodies. This tier … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday evening met with governors of states that share boundary with Niger Republic. The meeting was part of consultations by the President on the situation in Niger. The governors who met the president at Aso Rock are Ahmed Aliyu (Sokoto), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Mai … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that as efforts to install a successor of the removed national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, gather momentum, some former governors within the party are pushing for one of them to take up the mantle of leadership of the party. It was gathered that the ex-governors met … Read more