EKO HOT BLOG reports that the details of the meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and a delegation from Chevron Corporation have emerged. President Tinubu, on Tuesday, met with the delegation led by President of Chevron International Exploration and Production, Clay Neff, at the State House in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives Fresh Update … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has met with stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. The meeting, which took place on Monday at the Governor’s office in Akure, the state capital, brought all the contending forces within the party together. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria will hold its first policy meeting for the year on February 26th and 27th. This is according to a tentative MPC meeting calendar posted on the website of the apex bank on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Uzodimma’s Inauguration: Tinubu Meets Obasanjo In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, held a meeting with Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of the Progressives Governors’ Forum. The meeting took place at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the importance of cooperation for economic growth in West Africa, noting that the lack of collaboration between Nigeria and Benin Republic has hindered shared development. During a meeting with Benin Republic’s President, Patrice Talon at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu pointed out the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, met with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) counterpart, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Dubai. The Presidential Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a post via his official X handle. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Takes Action to Tackle Soaring Cooking Gas Prices … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some loyalists of the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, have turned down President Bola Tinubu’s peace moves in the political crisis rocking the state. There are claims that the loyalists are not pleased with the outcome of the meeting that was held in Aso Rock last week. This online media … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has reportedly waded into the feud between Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Recall that prominent elders and traditional rulers in the state had appealed to President Tinubu to intervene in the political crisis to avert looming anarchy. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Assembly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the scheduled meeting between the organised labour and Federal Government today, over the 30-day ultimatum to meet the demands of the former as contained in a signed Memorandum of Understanding, has been postponed. A top official of the Nigeria Labour Congress, who spoke with Journalist said the meeting will now … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is determined to change the weak narrative of the country’s economy and bring about a transformative government. This online media platform reports that Tinubu made this known during a meeting with the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Sunday. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over the third Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of his administration. The FEC meeting, which began around 2:00 p.m., is taking place at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Fani-Kayode Demands Arrest Of Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Over Controversial Comments … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting has been set to hold on Mondays. Recall that the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari held its FEC meetings every Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP BoT Demands Resignation Of Anyanwu As National Secretary INEC Makes U-Turn On Manually Results Transmission Of Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, met Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting, Governor Alia said he came to brief the President on the state of affairs in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has concluded its National Executive Council meeting on the new wage award for civil servants. This online media platform had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu on Sunday announced the new wage award to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on Premium Motor Spirit, popularly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Friday ignored the emergency meeting of the Federal Government. This online media platform had earlier reported that the Federal Government fixed the meeting to avert the planned nationwide strike starting on October 3. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the meeting between the Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to avert an imminent nationwide strike action ended in a deadlock. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, and the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, met with the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has been invited to a meeting by the Federal Government over its planned strike. This online media platform gathered that the meeting was scheduled for Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has explained why they shunned the meeting with the Federal Government over increasing hardship and suffering across the country caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. This online media platform recalls that the NLC had refused to attend a last-minute reconciliatory meeting with FG before … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chairman of UBA Group and Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu is considering him as the substantive governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is coming after a supporter of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Imran Muhammad, via a post on the microblogging … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said he encouraged the first lady Remi Tinubu on the Renewed Hope Initiative during his recent visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Sanwo-Olu also noted that he praised the First Lady for empowering women and other vulnerable groups in society. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST … Read more