President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that reliable sources indicate that today’s meeting may be the final session for the year, with discussions expected to include preparations for the presentation of the 2025 … Read more
Following allegations of homosexuality that circulated widely online, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa. An internal memo dated October 28, 2024, and signed by RCCG National Overseer Pastor Sunday Akande, outlines the decision to temporarily relieve the ministers of their duties while an … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is set to announce measures to reduce governance expenses, following the recent appointment and reassignment of ministers in his cabinet. In an interview on ARISE TV, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that despite the addition of seven new ministers, the administration is committed to significantly … Read more
Months after facing growing pressure to reshuffle his cabinet, President Bola Tinubu dismissed five ministers on Wednesday, made new appointments, and reassigned others to different portfolios. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to Drive Economic Growth BREAKING: APC … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is anticipated to unveil a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle this week following a closed-door meeting with Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser on Policy Coordination. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to Drive Economic Growth BREAKING: APC Sweeps … Read more
Strong indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu has completed the selection process for his reshuffled cabinet. Multiple sources within the Presidency have revealed to Saturday Punch that the president has finalized the names and roles of both retained and dropped ministers. The much-anticipated announcement is expected to take place on Thursday night, following Tinubu’s … Read more
Ahead of an anticipated cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Tinubu has demanded fresh performance reports from his 46 ministers, as lobbying intensifies behind the scenes. Sources from the Presidency revealed that political godfathers and ministers are scrambling to secure their positions amid growing speculation of an imminent shake-up. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has announced that a cabinet reshuffle is imminent and has urged his ministers to actively engage with the media to promote the initiatives of their respective ministries. Speaking at a press conference held at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is poised for a significant cabinet reshuffle this week, aimed at injecting fresh perspectives and renewed energy into his administration. A high-ranking source within the presidency revealed to the Sunday Tribune that the president’s decision is driven by a need to address performance concerns that have stagnated the cabinet’s progress. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Daniel Bwala claims President Tinubu will soon reshuffle his cabinet following criticisms about the administration’s accessibility and effectiveness. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former spokesman for the Atiku Abubakar/Ifeanyi Okowa presidential campaign in the 2023 election Daniel Bwala, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu will soon reshuffle his cabinet. Bwala made this revelation in … Read more
Presidential Adviser stated that President Bola Tinubu is not currently considering a cabinet reshuffle as the government marks one year in office. Tinubu has requested ministers to present their scorecards, which started last week, instead of planning a lavish anniversary celebration. Onanuga noted that the ministers have only been in office for about nine months … Read more
Tinubu chaired the FEC meeting in Abuja on Monday. Attendees included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, and other top officials. The meeting, the fifth since January, is anticipated to address pressing national issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu chaired the Federal Executive Council meeting at … Read more
In a bid to navigate the storm of economic hardship and crisis plaguing the nation, the Federal Government has recently implemented a bold decision: a ban on foreign travel for ministers for the next few months. This decisive move is expected to yield substantial financial savings, a crucial step in alleviating the burdens weighing down … Read more
President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to support locally made products to maintain the recent improvements in the naira’s value. The Tinubu administration implemented measures like ceasing petrol subsidies and unifying foreign exchange rates to combat currency volatility. Special Adviser Ajuri Ngelale emphasized the need for collaboration with the Central Bank and reporting of activities devaluing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has banned foreign trips for officials of the Ministry. The Minister, in a statement dated March 21, 2024, which was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Emmanuel C. Meribole, disclosed that the ban is in compliance with the earlier … Read more
Federal Government implements three-month ban on public-funded foreign trip for MDAs. President Tinubu’s directive aims to save over N5 billion quarterly in government spending. Only essential trips approved by the president will be allowed during the moratorium period. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government stands to save over N5 billion every quarter through a … Read more
President Tinubu ordered an end to the fuel subsidy regime on his first day in office. The gains from the subsidies have led to an increase in federal government allocation to states. Onibon disagrees with this model and has suggested a different one. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has raised concerns regarding the repeated summoning of his appointees by the National Assembly. saying such actions may impede their ability to effectively execute their core responsibilities. The President stated this during the Iftar (Ramadan fast-breaking) event in Abuja on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks Tinubu Places Three-Month … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has banned ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials from embarking on public funded foreign trips. The ban will last for three months in the first instance and will take effect on April 1, 2024. Editor’s Picks CBN Clears $7 Billion Foreign Exchange Backlog, Boosts Market … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a legal luminary, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has advised President Bola Tinubu to reduce the number of his ministers to 10 or 12. Agbakoba, who insisted that the president does not need 48 ministers,urged Tinubu to merge some ministries and scrap others. The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) … Read more