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Betta Edu: EFCC Grills Senior Humanitarian Affairs Ministry Officials

Jan 11, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have questioned several civil servants over the financial scandal rocking the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. This online media platform reports that the EFCC is investigating the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, ex-minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq, … Read more

Betta Edu: She Is Innocent Until Proven Guilty – APC Replies Atiku

Jan 10, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his statement on the scandal surrounding the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Recall that Atiku, while applauding President Bola Tinubu for suspending Edu, had insisted that she should not have been appointed as … Read more

Atiku’s Ally Reacts To Betta Edu’s Suspension, Hails Tinubu

Jan 8, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Bwala, has reacted to the decision of President Bola Tinubu to suspend his humanitarian affairs minister, Betta Edu. Reacting to the development in a tweet on Monday, Bwala who is a strong ally of the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar … Read more

Fake Certificates: NUC Released List Of Universities Under Investigation (Full List)

Jan 7, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant move to uphold educational standards, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Ministry of Education, has announced the suspension of the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates issued by universities in the Republic of Benin and Togo. This decision, made last Tuesday, comes in the wake of a … Read more

Tinubu Will Ensure Return Of Bayelsa Oilfield Taken Under Buhari – Minister

Jan 4, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, recently reassured the Bayelsa State Government of the potential return of the revoked licence for OML 46, also known as Atala Oilfield. This assurance came during Lokpobiri’s visit to Governor Douye Diri at the Government House in Yenagoa. In a statement from … Read more

Tinubu’s Minister Seeks Support For Ailing Zack Orji

Jan 3, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has appealed to Nigerians to support renowned Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, who recently underwent brain surgery on January 1, 2024. During her visit to Orji at a private hospital in Wuse on Tuesday, Musawa expressed her sympathy to the … Read more

50% Slash: Over 163,000 passengers Benefited From FG Transport Subsidy – Minister Reveals

Jan 2, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has said over 163,000 passengers benefited from the Federal Government subsidised inter-state trips for the end-of-the-year festive period. Alake, who is the Chairman of the Committee on the Implementation of the End of Year Transportation Subsidy Programme of President Bola Tinubu, disclosed this … Read more

Why I Chose Senator Position Over Ministerial Role – Lalong

Dec 21, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has said being a Senator was his first choice after he served his tenure as the Plateau State Governor. Lalong stated this on Wednesday in Abuja after his swearing-in as the Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. … Read more

Labour Minister: Tinubu Accepts Lalong’s Resignation After Executive Council Meeting

Dec 18, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong. The former Governor of Plateau State, following his resignation, will proceed to the National Assembly as Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial. This online media platform recalls that he won seat, and it was affirmed by … Read more

Lalong Set To Resign As Minister, Join Senate

Dec 13, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour and Employment Minister, Simon Lalong is expected to leave his ministerial position to assume a Senate seat, barring any last-minute change. Following a Court of Appeal ruling affirming his win in the Plateau South Senatorial election, there are indications that Lalong is poised to join the Senate. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

Refurbish Nigerian Refineries Back To Stardard – Ex Minister Tells Tinubu’s Govt

Dec 8, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Nigerian minister, Olu Falae has advised the President Bola Tinubu-led government to repair and sell off non-functioning refineries. Making this call while appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday, the former finance minister argued that the government was not capable of running the refineries. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins … Read more

‘2024 Budget Will Bring Tangible Improvements To Lives of Nigerians’ – Minister

Dec 2, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris-Malagi, on Saturday, expressed optimism that the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion will mark a transformative era in the country upon passage by the National Assembly. President Bola Tinubu had, on Wednesday, presented the first full-year budget of his administration to a … Read more

Minister Lalong Celebrates Court Victory In Plateau South Senatorial Election

Nov 8, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has reacted to his declaration as the winner of the Plateau South Senatorial election by the appeal court. The Minister who revealed he is currently out of the country described the development as fantastic news, adding that it is a win for … Read more

Why Tinubu Appointed Wike As Minister – Shehu Sani

Oct 26, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former lawmaker representing the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday, revealed why President Bola Tinubu appointed Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. According to Sani, Tinubu appointed Wike as minister because the President does not want to betray the former Rivers State Governor for … Read more

FCT Minister Reveals N8 Billion Monthly Wage Bill

Oct 18, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has put the administration’s monthly wage bill at N8 billion. Wike noted that the FCT budget for next year would take into account the concerns raised by various stakeholders and unions. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP BoT Demands Resignation Of Anyanwu As National … Read more

JUST IN: Former Minister, Bello Yusuf Is Dead

Oct 13, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yusuf, also a former senator from 1999-2007 died in the early hours of Friday in Kano at the age of 76. A family friend of the deceased, Alhaji Hussaini Dalhatu confirmed the death. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In 30 Days’ – Wole Soynika Dares Accusers IPOB: Troops … Read more

FG Fixes Date To Begin Conditional Cash Distribution To 15 Million Households

Oct 9, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said it would launch the conditional cash transfer programme for 15 million households on October 17, 2023. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, made this known when she was featured on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence … Read more

Revenue Allocation Commission Reveals Tinubu And Ministers’ Salaries

Sep 18, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) on Sunday revealed the monthly salary earned by President Bola Tinubu and ministers. According to the Chairman of the commission, Muhammed Shehu, political officeholders do not earn outrageous salaries. Shehu had earlier said the salaries of politicians, judicial and public office holders … Read more

I Appointed Wike As My Special Adviser Not Just FCT Minister – Tinubu

Sep 15, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nyesom Wike, is not just the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) but his adviser. This online media platform understands that the President stated this when received the high-powered 62-man delegation from Rivers state, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Group … Read more

Wike Speaks On Petitioning EFCC To Probe Former FCT Minister, Bello

Sep 9, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has distanced himself from reports alleging he petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate his predecessor, Muhammed Bello for allegedly embezzling funds allocated to the FCT. This comes after some online platforms alleged that Wike petitioned EFCC to … Read more