Sani slams El-Rufai over Tinubu nepotism claims. Accuses El-Rufai of marginalizing Southern Kaduna. Criticizes silence during Buhari’s tenure. Former Senator Shehu Sani has criticized ex-Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai over his recent comments on alleged nepotism at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG learned that … Read more
The “Ounje Ibeju” food pack distribution, an initiative led by Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa’s administration, concluded with a resounding success on December 26, 2024, at the Community Primary School, Iberikodo. Ekohotblog reports that the program aimed to alleviate economic hardship and spread festive cheer, leaving a lasting impact on residents of Ibeju-Lekki. During the event, … Read more
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has assured Nigerians that the company’s recruitment process will be transparent, inclusive, and fair. Addressing job applicants at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Centenary Resource Centre in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday, Kyari reaffirmed the company’s commitment to a merit-based employment process. EDITOR’S … Read more
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has stood by his decision to inscribe “Jesus loves you” on his Rainbow armband, explaining that it was meant as a message of “love, truth, and inclusivity.” Despite receiving a warning from the Football Association (FA) after writing “I love Jesus” on his armband before Saturday’s match against Newcastle, Guehi … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to reinstate a controversial military policy targeting transgender service members when he takes office in January 2025. Sources suggest the executive order, expected on his first day in office, will mandate the discharge of all transgender personnel from the United States military, potentially affecting around 15,000 individuals. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that Nigerians will need to pay for the new multipurpose national identity card, citing limited government revenue and the need to ensure production for only those who truly require it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking at a two-day roundtable for journalists in Lagos, Dr. Peter Iwegbu, Head … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Association of Anambra State Women with Disabilities (AASWOWD), an umbrella organization representing various clusters of women with disabilities, has expressed deep concern over the discrimination and barriers they encounter when attempting to access healthcare services in Anambra State. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells … Read more
Lagos government is set to engage Epe residents at a consultative forum for planning the state’s 2025 budget. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, recently kicked off its sixth Budget Consultative Forum. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest – Sanwo-Olu Lekki-Epe Corridor: … Read more
Nigeria’s Vice President appeals to senators-elect to support Akpabio and Jibrin for Senate President and Vice President. He emphasizes the need for a Southern Christian candidate over a Northern Muslim and calls for unity and inclusivity in governance. The Vice President said he is ready to kneel down to beg the incoming senators to elect … Read more
Buhari calls for the incoming administration to prioritize Nigerian welfare while emphasizing unity to achieve this goal. At the 2023 Presidential Inauguration Lecture, African leaders urge the new government to promote inclusivity. The lecture highlights the importance of private sector empowerment, youth empowerment, and deepening democratic values in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President … Read more