EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has disclosed that talks were at an advance stage between Nigeria and the United States of America on the resumption of direct flights from Houston. Keyamo, in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, also said efforts … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke will on Monday appear before a Southwark Crown Court judge to answer bribery charges and allegations of corruption from the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA). Recall that the embattled Diezani had earlier this month appeared before a Westminster Magistrate Court, from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Tinubu Government has submitted a warrant of arrest and request for the urgent extradition of the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke. This online media platform gathered that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), submitted the request to the Crown Prosecution Services … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government, on Friday, flagged off the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), with seven conversion centres across Nigeria. This online media platform gathered that multiple conversion centres would be established by the government across the country in the next two weeks. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Assembly Approves Nominees For … Read more
In a nation brimming with potential, the hope of a brighter future for Nigerian students has dimmed once again. The Federal Government’s promise of a Student Loan Scheme, intended to provide a lifeline to struggling students, has fallen by the wayside, leaving countless young minds in a state of uncertainty and anxiety. As we approach … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha to serve as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Monday night in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has applauded today’s judgment rendered by Judge Robin Knowles of the Business and Property Court in London, awarding a landmark victory to the Federal Government of Nigeria over a firm known as Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) Limited. This was contained in a press statement issued on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir of Daura, HRH Umar Farouk Umar, has visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. The monarch paid a courtesy visit to the former Nigerian leader on Monday, October 9, 2023. See photos of the visit below. Click to watch our video of the week
EKO HOT BLOG the spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz has reacted to the press conference of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. Naija News had reported that Atiku during the press conference held in Abuja accused President Tinubu of forgery. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Slumped During Ministerial Screening … Read more
Eko Hot Blog Nigeria has successfully remained off the list of nations with unsafe waters for the second consecutive time since the implementation of the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, commonly known as the Deep Blue project. This achievement underscores Nigeria’s remarkable progress in improving the safety of its waters, which were once … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Southern African country, Malawi, now ranks ahead of Nigeria in Africa, with the cheapest price of one gigabyte (1 GB) of mobile data. Editor’s Pick Kevin McCarthy Ousted As U.S. Speaker In Historic Votes They Have Destroyed The Economy In Kano – Ganduje Condemns Market Demolitions 11-Year-Old Arrested For Shooting … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed a new Head of the Nigeria National Office in the person of Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut. Dangnut is to take over from Patrick Areghan, who recently concluded his tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions As Lady … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reversed all the gains made by the country’s founding fathers. The opposition party further stated that Nigeria has been returned to a state of bondage by the ruling party. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that all the thirty-six state governors in Nigeria have been dragged to court over their failure to render accounts of the N72 billion so far released to them by the Federal Government to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal in the country. According to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, addressed Nigerians in commemoration of the country’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. In a national broadcast, the president reminded Nigerians of Nigeria’s strength, urging citizens to love and cherish the country. He revealed steps his administration has taken so far to stem the rise of inflation. The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned school principals in the Southeast against mobilizing their students for the October 1st Independence Day celebration. Speaking via a statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB stated that those who go against their directive would have themselves to blame. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja from New York, USA, where he attended the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and then Paris, France, where, sources say, he had been observing a short break. Tinubu’s convoy arrived at his official residence in the Aso Rock Villa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has spoken out on the recent spate of coups in which democratic governments were overthrown in some African countries. According to him, the jubilations that followed the military coups will not last long but it shows the need for African countries to rejig their … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State says it is set to hold a “unique” shopping festival in December that will “stamp its authority as the choice tourist destination” in Nigeria. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture in the state, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, made the disclosure during the visit of the organisers of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has assured world leaders that the most populous black nation in the world is fully committed to Universal Health Coverage. The minister spoke on Thursday as Nigeria’s representative at a United Nations (UN) General Assembly High-Level Meeting on … Read more