Oyo Sharia court inauguration, set for January 11, 2025, postponed indefinitely. Announcement made by Imam Daud Igi Ogun, emphasizing Islam’s message of peace. Postponement follows public criticism of the event in the predominantly Yoruba region. An Islamic group, the Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, has announced the indefinite postponement … Read more
The Senate on Wednesday officially declared the seat of Governor Monday Okpebholo vacant and called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize a bye-election to fill the position. Okpebholo, who represented the Edo Central Senatorial District, vacated his seat after being elected and inaugurated as the Governor of Edo State last month. Senate … Read more
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed to the White House on Wednesday by outgoing President Joe Biden in a traditional transition meeting. The Oval Office meeting followed a fiercely contested election season, during which Biden exited the race in the summer after a challenging debate with Trump. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced the formation of a Committee to investigate the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki over its failure to swear in 14 elected lawmakers for the 7th Edo State Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okpebholo revealed this decision during his inaugural address as the newly elected governor of … Read more
Botswana inaugurated its new president, Duma Boko, on Friday, marking a historic shift in leadership after his decisive election victory ended nearly six decades of rule by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Duma Boko, 54, took the oath of office in the capital’s national stadium before thousands of supporters, with dignitaries from neighboring countries Madagascar, … Read more
Senior Advocate of Nigeria( SAN), Afam Osigwe, has officially taken his oath of office and been inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Osigwe will lead the association, alongside other newly sworn-in national officers, for the next two years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he succeeds the immediate past president, Yakubu … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria this evening from France, unless there are last-minute changes to his plans. Upon his arrival, Tinubu will oversee the inauguration of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria this Friday. Sources close to the Presidency told WESTERN POST that Tinubu, who traveled … Read more
President Bola Tinubu leaves Lagos for South Africa to attend President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration, with plans to return after the ceremony. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu departed from Lagos at 11:06 a.m. on Tuesday for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has joined Sanwo-Olu to commission a landmark Sickle Cell Care Centre at LASUTH. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has joined prominent Lagos State officials, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to inaugurate the new Sickle Cell Care Centre at the … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has commissioned a new Nursing Hostel at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has inaugurated the new nursing hostel at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? Fallout After Nigeria’s … Read more
Tinubu mandated a comprehensive review of the recently announced governing boards for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The review follows public backlash and aims to ensure compliance with the federal character principle, addressing issues such as unequal nominations among states. The inauguration and retreat for the nominees are scheduled for May 31, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
President Bola Tinubu to attend the inauguration of Chad’s President-elect Mahamat Déby in N’Djamena. Déby’s election victory was affirmed by Chad’s Constitutional Court earlier this month. Tinubu’s departure from Abuja for N’Djamena is set for Thursday, May 23, according to his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate Abuja Light Rail on May 27. $15 million spent on project rehabilitation; successful delivery attributed to President Tinubu’s support. Inauguration part of FCT Week; other projects include VP’s residence, expressway, and world press conference on administration’s achievements. EKO HOT BLOG reports that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announced that President Bola Tinubu … Read more
EFCC Launch Radio Station, Declare War Against Fake News. Minister Mohammed Idris and EFCC Chairman express strong support for the initiative. The radio station aims to counter false narratives and biased portrayals of EFCC’s activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its determination to tackle the dissemination of … Read more
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a left-wing pan-Africanist, inaugurated as Senegal’s youngest president following recent election victory. Faye, aged 44, assumed office without prior elected experience, succeeding former president Macky Sall. His presidency marks notable milestones in Senegalese politics, including being the first opposition candidate to win in the first round and openly admitting to a polygamous … Read more
Tinubu inaugurated the new intra-city metro line on Thursday. The Red Line rail is the second intra-city rail line in the state after the inauguration of the Blue Line last year. The Red Line rail is expected to move 250,000 passengers daily when fully operational. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress In Kogi State, Senator Smart Adeyemi has revealed that he couldn’t attend the inauguration of Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo because he has been engaged outside the country at the ECOWAS Parliament’s first extraordinary session for 2024. In a statement signed by his … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is set for the inauguration of the 37-man Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage. The committee is to recommend a new National Minimum Wage for the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge In Lone Accident Tinubu Deploys 140 Officials To Monitor Performance Of Ministers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has inaugurated the National Health Research Ethic Committee to regulate health research and ensure that it meets all ethical criteria as part of the Ministry of Health’s four point agenda. The Director of Information in the Ministry of Health, Deworitshe Patricia, disclosed the development in a statement. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, for the first time after emerging winner in the 2023 presidential election. This online media platform gathered that the duo met in Owerri during the swearing-in of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, for a second term. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON: … Read more