JAMB has released the results of the 2023 UTME examination. Over 1.5 million candidates registered for the exam, with their results now available via a text message system provided by JAMB. However, some candidates have been disqualified due to absences or ongoing investigations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) … Read more
Bridging the poverty gap takes looking into the case of real estate and housing, says Rev. Hakeem Ogunniran. The founder and CEO of Eximia Realty Company Limited had a lot to say about the case of real estate and its influence on the poverty situation in Nigeria. Suggesting solutions for the incoming government of Bola … Read more
Seyi Tinubu has been implicated in a fraudulently purchased property investigation in London. His offshore company, Aranda Overseas Corp. reportedly paid £9 million ($10.8 million) to Deutsche Bank for the purchase of the North London mansion in 2017. The allegations are part of Nigeria’s biggest corruption scandals, and Tinubu’s wealth has previously come under … Read more
NAFDAC has issued a statement stating that it did not ban Indomie noodles despite concerns over ethylene oxide found in some of its products. NAFDAC stated that it has countermeasures to prevent the importation of these products from affected nations and assured consumers that locally-made noodles are safe. The agency will begin random sampling of … Read more
The Nigerian government has implemented a 5% excise duty tax on mobile telephone services, fixed telephone, and internet services. The tax was earlier suspended due to concerns over excessive and multiple taxation in the telecoms sector. Despite this, the government has proceeded with the implementation of the tax as part of the 2023 Fiscal Policy … Read more
JAMB has rescheduled the UTME exam for candidates who couldn’t sit due to technical issues. The affected candidates will write their exams on Saturday, May 6, 2023, and JAMB has directed them to print their examination notification slips before Thursday. Candidates will be grouped in a central location within their respective states to write the … Read more
135 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to Nigerian Army in Bama Local Government area of Borno State. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai and CJTF storm 12 hideouts, killing 35 fighters. Surrendered terrorists and families handed over for profiling as GOC charges troops to defeat remnant terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the that 135 Boko Haram … Read more
The Vice-President-elect Kashim Shettima has revealed that the incoming president of Nigeria, Tinubu, will treat all genders fairly during his administration. This was disclosed at a book reading event in Abuja where Shettima spoke about Tinubu’s record on gender equality, including appointing the first female deputy governor and chief judge. He also criticized Nigerians’ … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government has explained the reason behind the negotiated sum of $1.2 million for the buses hired to evacuate Nigerians from Sudan due to the ongoing crisis in the country. The clarification was made in a joint statement issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and … Read more
The EFCC has invited Senator Godswill Akpabio for questioning over allegations of N40 billion fraud. Akpabio has been accused of involvement in contract scams amounting to over N86 billion. Despite the ongoing scandal, Bola Tinubu has endorsed Akpabio for the position of 10th Senate President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Minister of Niger … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike met with President-elect Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Wike has endorsed Tinubu and urged Nigerians to support the incoming administration. The details of their conversation behind closed doors have been revealed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the details of what the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike said about the President-elect Bola Tinubu when … Read more
The federal government of Nigeria has not dropped plans to remove fuel subsidy by June 2023. NEC has stated that the fuel subsidy must be removed as it’s not sustainable. The full subsidy removal by June 2023 remains the target as contained in the 2023 fiscal framework and appropriation act as well as the petroleum … Read more
The special adviser to President Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, has stated that Buhari had no knowledge of many political promises made to Nigerians in 2015. According to Adesina, many campaign promises were not officially originated from Buhari, who was then a candidate for the APC. He also blamed economic realities for the … Read more
Aondoakaa has revealed that Tinubu’s dual citizenship not in petitions. Labour Party and PDP omitted dual citizenship claim in Tinubu petition. According to the former minister stated that the citizenship allegation cannot be amended. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Michael Aondoakaa has revealed that both … Read more
Femi Fani-Kayode endorses Orji Uzor Kalu as the next Senate President. He has expressed confidence in Kalu’s leadership, stating that he will be loyal to Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement is coming at a crucial time when the national assembly is preparing for the election of new leaders. EKO HOT … Read more
Nigeria’s total debt stock has reached N46.25 trillion, which has mortgaged the country’s future through heavy obligations. The incoming President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will inherit a daunting economic challenge with no apparent means of repayment for the colossal debt burden. To stabilize the economy and assure young Nigerians of hope in Nigeria, the incoming … Read more
Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, has returned to Nigeria after spending a month-long vacation in France. Upon his arrival, Senator Jibrin Barau expressed confidence in Tinubu’s fitness and readiness to lead. Barau dismissed insinuations that Tinubu’s health condition could pose a challenge to the incoming administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator representing Kano North … Read more
The Nigerian government has commenced the payment of withheld salaries for teachers who benefitted from elongated service tenure. The affected teachers had their salaries withheld from 2021 to March 2023. The payment of arrears and peculiar allowances is confirmed to have started by top officials of the Federal Ministry of Education, Finance, Budget and National … Read more
Bola Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, is expected to return to the country after spending one month in Paris, France. Tinubu left Nigeria on March 21, 2023, to rest and plan the transition programme ahead of his inauguration on May 29. His media team hinted that upon his return, he would hit the ground running … Read more
The Federal Government is finding it hard to rescue Nigerians stranded in Sudan due to the tense atmosphere. The burning of aircraft and violent clashes between Sudan’s army and RSF are frustrating efforts to evacuate Nigerians. The Nigerian mission and humanitarian groups are working to provide aid to stranded citizens as tensions in Sudan escalate. … Read more