Nigeria invests $22.5M in Shelter Afrique for affordable housing units. Minister Fashola announces the investment at the 42nd AGM and Symposium of Shelter AfrFasholaique in Abuja. The investment is a boost for Shelter Afrique, which supports the development of the African real estate and housing sector. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works … Read more
The tribunal warns against sensationalism and time-wasting tactics during the presidential election petition hearing. The five-member panel of Justices of the Court of Appeal will hear and determine all five petitions challenging Bola Tinubi’s victory. The court emphasizes the importance of focusing on the substance of the case during the 2023 presidential petition hearings. EKO … Read more
Pastor Adeboye of RCCG has called on President-elect Tinubu to fix Nigeria from the problems the country is facing He urged Nigerians to pray for the new administration’s success and support it to do the right thing. Adeboye emphasized that God’s grace and tenacity are needed to address the problems hindering Nigeria’s progress. EKO HOT … Read more
The Nigerian Government borrowed $800 million from the World Bank to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal but postponed the removal and still has the loan. CISLAC, an advocacy group, urges the government to return the loan due to the worsening debt crisis and reckless spending. The group calls for financial watchdogs to monitor … Read more
Atiku Abubakar has congratulated King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, on their coronation as King and Queen of the United Kingdom. The coronation was attended by world leaders and notable icons across the world and watched by millions on television. Atiku looks forward to further strengthening the longstanding friendship and partnership between Nigeria … Read more
Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s President-elect, has sent a congratulatory message to King Charles III of England on his coronation. The event took place on May 6th, and was a grand occasion that captured the attention of the world. Tinubu applauded the King’s lifelong crusade for sustainability and biodiversity, urging him to continue pushing for these initiatives … Read more
Notable figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku, Osinbajo, and current governors, gathered to honour the late father of Bayelsa State Senator Duoye Diri. The ceremony took place at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Sampou, Kolokumokokuma, Bayelsa State. The event highlights the importance of education as a foundation for growth, development, character and leadership qualities. EKO HOT … Read more
Ekweremadu, his wife, and a medical doctor were found guilty of conspiring to harvest a market trader’s kidney for the senator’s daughter. Ekweremadu was given a 10-year sentence, while his wife received a four-and-a-half-year sentence. Reno Omokri has appealed to President Buhari to intervene for a royal prerogative of mercy for Ekweremadu. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Federal Government has successfully repatriated all Nigerians stranded in Sudan. Two batches of evacuees have been brought back home safely. The FG assures the public that priority will continue to be given to women, children, and the ailing ones among them. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Federal Government announced today through the … Read more
The House of Representatives orders INEC to clean up its voters’ register due to irregularities. There are millions of fictitious voters whose names appear on the INEC voters’ register, along with dead voters, according to a motion moved by a lawmaker at Thursday’s plenary. The lawmakers have directed INEC to conduct public enlightenment and delete … Read more
Shehu Sani, an ex-lawmaker from Kaduna Central, has vowed to fight for democracy in Nigeria once again. The Citizen Action Movement is calling for urgent action to protect the country’s fragile democracy as the new government’s inauguration approaches. Sani warns that APC’s history of disputing election results could threaten Nigeria’s democracy. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Mallam Garba Shehu spoke about the possible outcome of the 2023 Presidential election if Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi had won. He stated that an opposition victory would have endangered both the careers of APC leaders and the successful implementation of the Buhari administration’s programs. Shehu emphasized the importance of the Tinubu/Shettima victory for … Read more
A Nigerian student named Lotanna Azuokeke has broken a record in his school by scoring 99 marks in Mathematics in the just concluded 2023 UTME. He scored an overall 337 score in the examination, including 88 marks in Chemistry, 86 in Physics and 64 in the English Language. This score broke the previous record of … Read more
Yakubu has urged Nigerians to accept the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal when it is delivered. The hearing of the election petition tribunal is set to begin on May 8th, and Gowon stated that the judiciary plays a pivotal role in the unity of the country. Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi had contested … Read more
The EFCC has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a case brought by Festus Keyamo against Atiku, while the ICPC also wants the court to ignore Keyamo’s suit. Keyamo filed the suit seeking an order for the EFCC, ICPC, and CCB to investigate and prosecute Abubakar. The case was based on claims … Read more
Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, has assured that he will leave legacy projects across Nigeria during his tenure as the country’s leader. Tinubu commended Wike for a job well done in Rivers and reassured of his promise to work evenly for the country. Tinubu thanked supporters and pledged to leave lasting marks in Nigeria while … Read more
Press freedom, is it a right or a privilege that the government or the authorities can have rights to allow violations on or not? In Nigeria, press freedom violations have become a common trope that the authorities somehow have justified. This gives the country a ranking made by AMDF to classify Nigeria as the highest … Read more
A bill has passed second reading in the Senate to establish the National Centre for Christian Education. The sponsor of the bill, Senator Binos Yaroe, believes that the centre will address past problems caused by inappropriate religious practices. The bill was referred to the Committee on Education for further legislative input after it passed its … Read more
The Senate has raised the retirement age for judicial officers in Nigeria from 65 to 70 years. The bill was passed during the plenary session and transmitted for presidential assent. The move seeks to ensure uniformity in retirement age and pension rights of judicial officers in superior courts of records. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has fixed Monday, May 8 for the hearing of the petitions challenging Bola Tinubu’s victory. The legal battle between candidates disputing the outcome of the 2023 presidential poll will commence on May 8. The APC legal team is ready to defend the party’s mandate in the court. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more