Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a significant shift from the planned agenda, President Bola Tinubu has deferred the Democracy Day celebration to June 12. This announcement came during his arrival at the National Assembly complex in Abuja for a joint special sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: CJN Summons … Read more
All does not appear to be well within the presidency media team. President Tinubu’s top spokespersons, Ajuri Ngelale and Bayo Onanuga, can’t publicly agree on their principal’s schedule. The spokespersons released conflicting statements on the president’s schedule for May 29. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has reiterated his promise to deliver some ongoing major projects before President Bola Tinubu’s one year in office on May 29. Wike, who made this promise yesterday after inspecting some major projects in Abuja, said he was working day and night … Read more
June 12 is yearly set aside to commemorate the election of the late MKO Abiola as president in 1993. In 2018, the immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari declared June 12 as Democracy Day in honour of the late Abiola whose election was annulled. Eko Hot Blog has compiled a list of happy democracy day messages … 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
Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate has expressed his determination to stay focused despite the inauguration of rival, Bola Tinubu going ahead. According to Obi, Tinubu’s inauguration only serves as a strength for him. Taking to Twitter sphere, he explains that he does not intend to waiver in the cause he champions. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The President-elect Bola Tinubu has made frish promises to Nigerian ahead of this Inauguration. Tinubu assured Nigerians that he would deliver, and there would be no room for excuses. He also promised to live up to expectations and tackle any challenge his administration may face. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect of Nigeria, Asiwaju … 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
Peter Obi the LP candidate and has spoken on Tinubu’s Inauguration. According to the LP candidate, the handover would strengthen him, rather then be a weakness. He also urged his supporters not to give up, and keep working for Nigeria’s growth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has … Read more
Prioritize tackling security issues after May 29, Anglican communion tells President-elect. The Kutigi Diocese in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State, ahead of May 29 inauguration, has called on President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize tackling the prevalent issues of killings, kidnappings in the country. Bishop Kolo also criticized the recent increase in … Read more
Nigerians may have reservations on President Buhari administration, but the outgoing President is quite proud of his achievements. According to the President, he brags about his improvement on the infrastructure of the country during his eight years of service. He revealed this on his verified Twitter handle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that with just 48 … Read more
Court sanctions politician for trying to halt Inauguration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has imposed a fine of N40 million on former presidential candidate Chief Ambrose Albert Owuru for filing a frivolous suit to halt the inauguration. Owuru was ordered to pay a fine of N10 million each to President … Read more
Following calls to question the integrity of May 29 by perceived members of the opposition, APC Presidential Campaign Council’s Director of the defunct Diaspora Directorate, Ade Omole has called security agencies to action. In Ade Omole’s statement, he calls for arrests to be made on any opposition member who makes inciting remarks to question the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that with only 17 days remaining until the scheduled inauguration of President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a group of five residents from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has filed a lawsuit at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court seeking an order to halt the ceremony. The plaintiffs, identified … Read more
Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje opens up on the handing over of power in Kano State after his tenure as governor elapses. According to the governor, he is unsure of which political party he will be handing over power to. The APC continues to dispute the results of the election in court, prompting Ganduje’s statement. EKO HOT … Read more
The Military has sent a fresh warning to politicians who are plotting to scuttle Tinubu’s inauguration. The military stated that its officers would be on standby to forestall any unwanted happening in the country. Maj. Gen. Musa Danmadami gave the warning on Thursday during the bi-weekly press briefing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Military … Read more
Nigeria’s President-elect Bola Tinubu set to make his return to the country today ahead of the May 29 inauguration. The news was revealed through the Director of Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga on Twitter. The president-elect has been on vacation in France since March 21 according to the APC Presidential campaign train. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Defence headquarters announces its readiness to tackle threats of attacks during the May 29 handover ceremony. Nigerian troops have eliminated 53 criminals and arrested 269 in the last two weeks, including terrorist collaborators, oil thieves, and criminal herdsmen. In addition, more than 125 abductees have been rescued by Nigerian troops in fighting raids. EKO … Read more
By Abiodun Komolafe A call has gone to the Federal Government of Nigeria to jettison any plan for an interim national government and begin arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the acclaimed winner of the February 25, 2023 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu And The Noise Of Interim Government: The Rule Of Law … Read more