Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled his new official portrait ahead of today, May 29th inauguration for the second term in office. According to a statement released on Sunday and signed by his media adviser, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the new portrait, which is expected to be hung … Read more
Buhari has signed 3 new bills into law a few hours before Inauguration. The outgoing President assented to the National Assembly Service Pensions Board bill which will administer the pension scheme for personnel of the service. He also also assented to the Federal Road Safety Commission Training Institutions (establishment) bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu’s Family has debunked rumours of alleged plans to disrupt Monday’s inauguration. Prince Emmanuel Kanu spoke on behave of the family, stating that they had no hand in such plans. Recall that the IPOB has been seeking Kanu’s release for months, as the detained leaders suits in custody of the DSS. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The House Of Reps members are set to meet today. The message was passed in a notice to members and journalists. The Senate had an emergency plenary on Saturday to consider and approve some economic bills EKO HOT BLOG reports that The House of Representatives is billed for an emergency sitting today at 1 p.m. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on Saturday submitted their Asset Declaration Forms to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Sanwo-Olu’s Media Adviser, Gboyega Akosile, made the disclosure in a statement. EDITOR’S PICKS Supreme Court Delivers Verdict On PDP’s Suit Against Tinubu, Shettima … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal Government has declared Monday, May 29, 2023, as a work-free day for all workers in the country. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in a statement on Friday issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Shuaib Belgore. The minister said the work-free day is to … Read more
Buhari took Tinubu on a tour of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The tour comes a day after the president conferred the National Honour of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) on his successor and gave him handover documents. Tinubu is set to become the president of Nigeria on May 29. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Aisha Hanan celebrates her father, outgoing Buhari, on social media, praising him as a silent achiever. President Buhari concluded his second term by inaugurating projects and jokingly mentions seeking refuge in Niger Republic if needed. He emphasizes the importance of establishing relationships with neighboring countries for security and prosperity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aisha … Read more
Tinubu is currently absent as Dangote warmly welcomes President Buhari to the inauguration of the Dangote Petroleum refinery in Lagos. The refinery aims to position Nigeria as a key player in the global petroleum sector and is set to produce various refined products. Despite Tinubu’s absence, President Buhari commends Dangote’s efforts and the timely availability … Read more
Security has been enhanced in Abuja ahead of Tinubu’s inauguration. Intelligence operations are ongoing to gather information and ensure a smooth transition. Surrounding areas of the inauguration venue will be cordoned off, and foreign heads of state are expected to attend the event. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the scheduled inauguration of President-elect … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that young people, including students, in the Epe Division of Lagos State, on Sunday, displayed their scientific skills with a robotic competition. The competition was part of a slate of events designed to celebrate the second term inauguration of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Transition Council has released the official portraits of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima. The council also released the official logo (pictured above) for the inauguration ceremony Saturday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Presidency Battle: Is APC About To Relive Another Saraki-esque Drama? Razor on Fuel … Read more
The Presidency has explained that President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent move from the official presidential residence to the Glass House is a routine part of the transitional process. The outgoing president vacates the official residence ahead of the inauguration to prepare the building for the incoming president. The change of abodes for the President and First … Read more
The Labour Party’s Lamidi Apapa faction has rejected calls for interim government. They stated that Tinubu’s inauguration has no bearing on the ongoing legal dispute over the presidential election. The faction maintains that the Nigerian Constitution and Electoral Act do not allow for a vacuum and only death or incapacity can prevent the president-elect from … Read more
Ikuforiji is a former speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. He presided over the assembly between December 2005 and June 2015. He is an ally of President-elect Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, is set to appear on TVC News to … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu won a second term in office in the March 18 governorship election in Lagos and is set for inauguration. He secured a total of 762,134 votes, winning by a margin of more than 450,000 votes. His nearest challenger, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, of the Labour Party received 312,329 votes. Eko Hot Blog reports that a … Read more
The Plateau State Governor-elect, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has constituted a Transition Committee ahead of his inauguration on May 29th, 2023. The committee was inaugurated on April 25th, 2023 in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The State PDP Campaign Council has also been dissolved before the inauguration of the transition committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Tinubu left Nigeria on March 21 for France and Saudi Arabia to undertake rest, according to his team. His return to the country sets the stage for his swearing in as president later next month. He has appointed his transition committee, which is in charge of the smooth transfer of power from President Muhammadu Buhari. … Read more
Bola Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, is expected to return to the country after spending one month in Paris, France. Tinubu left Nigeria on March 21, 2023, to rest and plan the transition programme ahead of his inauguration on May 29. His media team hinted that upon his return, he would hit the ground running … Read more
Tight Security has been deployed in Osun as Atiku and others prepare to attend Adeleke’s Inauguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh information has emerged that various security operatives have deployed thousands of its men to ensure safety in Osun State ahead of the inauguration of the incoming governor, Ademola Adeleke. This online media platform … Read more