Former president Goodluck Jonathan has shared details of his meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja. President Tinubu also met with government officials including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Hope Uzodimma. Jonathan discussed continental and subcontinental issues with Tinubu as the ECOWAS mediator for Mali and Chair of the … Read more
The 9th Senate is holding its final sitting and valedictory session in the National Assembly. The session was postponed to Saturday due to a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and National Assembly members-elect. Vice President Kashim Shettima, Oluremi Tinubu, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, and Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege received their certificates of legislative service. … Read more
Tinubu has urged the 10th National Assembly to collaborate with his administration and support the preferred candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for leadership positions. Ogah, a member of the Labour Party (LP), expressed delight at meeting the President and praised his intelligence and dedication to serving the country. Ogah noted the love, charisma, … Read more
Tinubu has convened a meeting with traditional rulers from all six geo-political zones in Nigeria at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The purpose of the meeting is to seek their support for the removal of fuel subsidy and to educate their subjects on the economic reasons behind the decision. Tinubu has been actively engaging various … Read more
Jaji Unity Group declares Jaji and Tinubu’s relationship surpasses politics. Jaji meets with Tinubu and other aspirants at Presidential Villa to discuss leadership tussle. Group refutes claims of Jaji shunning the meeting, highlights their unwavering alliance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group, under the auspices of Jaji Unity Group, has described the relationship … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has convened a historic meeting with governors from all 36 states of Nigeria under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. The meeting, attended by prominent governors and representatives, is currently underway at the State House in Abuja. This gathering marks a significant moment of collaboration and discussion among key political leaders in … Read more
The National Working Committee of the PDP is meeting today The meeting is to discuss various issues, including the removal of subsidy on petrol, reconciliation within the party, and upcoming governorship elections. The committee will be presided over by the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and details of the meeting are currently unknown. EKO HOT … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has been meeting with former governors Nyesom Wike, David Umahi, and Godswill Akpabio at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Security clearance caused a delay for the former governors. Wike and Umahi previously visited the State House separately, while Akpabio is the preferred candidate of the APC for the Senate President position. EKO … Read more
TUC Demands Reversion to Old Petrol Pump Price and Minimum Wage Increase as Resistance against Subsidy Removal Grows. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the Federal Government to revert to the previous petrol pump price of N194 per litre and increase the minimum wage to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal. Negotiations are … Read more
President Tinubu holds a meeting with Lawan, Gbajabiamila at Aso Rock Agenda remains undisclosed. Multiple contenders emerge for the Senate President position. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President, Bola Tinubu, is meeting Senate President Ahmed Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The online … Read more
The meeting between the Federal Government and Organised Labour over fuel subsidy removal has ended without a consensus. The NLC President demanded a return to the status quo before resuming negotiations, criticizing the removal of subsidy and the lack of conversation on palliative measures. Talks will continue, and the parties hope to reach a … 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
The APC’s National Working Committee has met with Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for the Senate President and Deputy Senate President positions respectively. The purpose of the meeting is to address the crisis arising from the party’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly. Over 40 senators arrived at the … Read more
Buhari is chairing the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ministers, and top government officials. The meeting is expected to consider memoranda from key ministries. The Presidential Transition Committee led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, may also be discussed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Osinbajo presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, which was attended by ministers and other government officials. This is the first meeting held after Bola Tinubu was declared the president-elect of the APC. The attendees discussed various topics, including agriculture, finance, transportation, and the environment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice … Read more
The Nigerian IGP has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the upcoming 2023 elections. The meeting aims to equip senior police officers with practical approaches to curbing electoral violence during the election process. The one-day training seminar, with participants from various organizations, will take place on February 20th in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Emefiele is currently in a meeting with the president. The CBN Governor has been facing a series of allegations including corruption and terrorism financing. Emefiele was part of a delegation of the Arab Bank for Economic Development led by Dr Sidi Ould Tah. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of … Read more
ASUU is set to hold a NEC meeting on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will hold a crucial meeting on Saturday. This online media platform learnt that the governing body of the union would meet to make decisions affecting members’ welfare. … Read more
A pro-Tinubu diaspora group is set to hold an outreach for their friends and families in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria Diaspora Groups, which is backing the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has announced an outreach for their friends and families in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Campaign … Read more
Peter Obi has lashed out at Dino Melaye at a town hall meeting. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, lashed out at a presidential campaign spokesman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dino Melaye, during a town hall meeting on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Let’s Activate Our Refineries; We Don’t … Read more