Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has commissioned the new office complex (headquarters) of the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN). The minister commissioned the building at a ceremony on Thursday. The CHPBRN regulates the training and practice of Community Health Practitioners … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has yet to convene the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting 44 days after the inaugural cabinet session held on August 28. The FEC, which is chaired by the President, is the executive cabinet that determines the policies and programmes of the Federal Government and serves … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in 38 new commissioners and special advisers. The swearing-in ceremony held on Wednesday afternoon at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Promise Fulfilled’ — Hakeem Shittu Hails Eredo LCDA Chairman For Building New Classrooms At UPE Primary School Eredo LCDA … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Monday, embarked on the inaugural ride on the Blue Rail Line, which is expected to commence operations immediately. The governor led officials of the state government and other stakeholders as the first passengers on the train, which departed from Marina at 9:00 a.m. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly yet to move into his official residence at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, six weeks after taking over power from former President Muhammadu Buhari. While Tinubu is yet to occupy his residence, the President is using his private conference room, office … Read more
Hon. Madami Garba Madami, the Member-elect for Chikun State constituency in the Kaduna State House of Assembly, has died from an undisclosed illness. He was unable to attend the State Assembly’s inauguration due to his illness. Madami was a former chairman of Chikun local government council, a former Commissioner in the State, and won … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has recently met with former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, at the state house in Abuja. This meeting marks their first interaction since Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29. The agenda of their discussion remains undisclosed at this time. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with … Read more
Tinubu will make his first official broadcast in celebration of June 12 on Monday. According to George Akume, the celebration would be held low-key, after the celebration of the inauguration. Akunme noted that the activities lined up for celebration were the press briefing and the President’s address to the nation by 7am on Monday. EKO … Read more
By Tunde Odesola From football to jollof rice, and other sundry striving like music and acting, I love the healthy rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana. But truly, Ghanaians know which is the giant of the two countries just as Nigerians know that the tattered singlet of Musa at the gate is worthier that the starched … Read more
Nigerian welcomes newly elected leaders in its May 29 inauguration ceremony. Photos from the event across the Nigerian states where governors were sworn-in are gathered in this post. The May 29 ceremony also sees Nigeria welcome a new president in Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on May 29, President Bola Tinubu and Vice … Read more
The Inauguration of Bola Tinubu also welcomed the swearing in of new governors in some states of Nigeria. In this post, we list out the number of governors that were sworn in into individual states. Among these newly sworn-in governors were ten incumbents who were reelected for another term. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as … Read more
Rt Hon Muktar Betara Aliyu congratulates President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima Kashim and 28 new governors. He expresses optimism in their leadership capabilities to take Nigeria to greater heights. Betara aligns his policy focus with that of the leaders, centered around security, unity, development, youth and women empowerment, and national restructuring. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commenced his second term in office with an elaborate inauguration ceremony held at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square. The inauguration procession kicked off as Governor Sanwo-Olu embarked on a tour of the square in an open-air motorcade, eliciting chants of “Sellable” from the enthusiastic crowd. The inauguration ceremony at Tafawa Balewa Square … Read more
Stage Collapsed during the Governorship swearing in in Kano The incident caused slight commotion in the ceremony. Thankfully no one was injured. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a shocking turn of events, the stage collapsed today during the highly anticipated swearing-in ceremony of Governor Yusuf Abba, his deputy, and the acting chief judge. The … Read more
Twitter has removed Osinbajo’s verification tag just minutes after handover. The Former vice president passed on the batten to Kashim Shettima. Tinubu and his vice is expected to resume office today and new appointment made soon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Popular microblogging platform, Twitter, on Monday removed the verification tag attached to the former … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has taken the oath of office as the 16th president of Nigeria. He took the oath around 10:35am on Monday morning at the Eagle Square, Abuja, in presence of his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and other officials. “I, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, do solemnly swear … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that with just about a few hours to the inauguration of Nigeria’s next president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the order of programme for the event has been released. The programme details the handover activities of the outgoing president, Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Woos Labour Party, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has arrived the Eagle Square, the venue of his inauguration as the 16th president of Nigeria. Tinubu, who arrived the venue around 9:45am, five minutes ahead of schedule, was spotted wearing a white attire and a green cap designed with his signature style. Earlier, Vice President-elect Kashim … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice-president-elect on Monday, May 29, 2023. Tinubu, 71, takes office, two months after being declared winner of the keenly contested February 25 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu … Read more
The Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria, is set to host the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 16th President of Nigeria. Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima will also take his oath of office at the same venue. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu Promises … Read more