Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refuted claims that he was barred from entering the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. The allegations were made by independent journalist Jackson Ude, who posted on his verified X handle that Wike was blocked from the Villa during Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to … Read more
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has raised concerns about the hacking of the social media accounts of its Governing Board Chairman, Chiedu Ebie, by fraudsters. According to a statement issued on Monday by the NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, the chairman’s Facebook account was cloned, while his Instagram account was compromised. The … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Dr. Chioma Ejikeme as the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and appointed Miss Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya as her successor. The announcement was made on Monday through a statement by PTAD spokesperson Olugbenga Ajayi, confirming Miss Odunaiya’s appointment as the new leader of the agency. “We … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since assuming office, has placed significant focus on shaping the image of his administration, appointing numerous media aides to manage public communication. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Thursday, President Tinubu added Daniel Bwala, a former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, to his growing media team, bringing the total number of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget proposal, recently approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), to the National Assembly today, Friday, November 15. The federal government has proposed ₦47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, including ₦9.22 trillion in new borrowing, which was approved during the FEC meeting on Thursday at … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Timber Kesiye Wabote, former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), over allegations of misappropriating $35 million linked to the stalled Brass Project in Bayelsa State. The investigation links Wabote to a misuse of public funds intended for a large-scale refinery and … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appointed Musa U. Ikhilor as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Samson Osagie as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health. This announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Prof. Samson Duna as the Director-General of the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) for another four-year term. This announcement was made in a statement by the Deputy Director of Information at NBRRI, Mr. Peter Mashem, on Tuesday in Abuja. Mashem confirmed that Duna’s reappointment was … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha as Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) for a second five-year term. The reappointment was officially communicated in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, acknowledging Prof. Mustapha’s outstanding contributions … Read more
Former Department of State Services (DSS) operative Seyi Adetayo has urged swift action following the emergence of a new terrorist group, Lakurawa, cautioning Nigerians that the nation is facing a war-like threat. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Adetayo likened Lakurawa to established terror groups such as ISWAP, Boko Haram, and … Read more
Senator Sani Musa, representing Niger East Senatorial District, commended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to end the fuel subsidy in Nigeria, calling it a major positive development for the country. In an interview with Channels TV on Friday, Musa praised the subsidy removal as a necessary move, noting it was made with the nation’s best interests … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved a major policy change, granting ministers of state full authority to oversee the agencies and departments under their control. Under the previous system, permanent secretaries were responsible for sending files related to their respective departments and agencies to senior ministers for final approval. This structure limited the decision-making power of … Read more
The Federal Government has appealed to the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) to end their ongoing strike, which has forced public universities across Nigeria to shut down since Monday. Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the outgoing Minister of State for Education, conveyed this appeal … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden has commended President Bola Tinubu for releasing an executive of Binance Holdings, Tigran Gambaryan who was on trial in Nigeria for alleged money laundering and currency speculations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar told journalists at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday that the two leaders also discussed areas … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday, said electricity would be restored to the 17 northern states that have experienced outages due to the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line. Adelabu stated this while addressing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He explained that the power supply disruption … Read more
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has spoken out regarding her recent dismissal, asserting that “lies were told” against her. This statement marks her first public response since her removal by President Bola Tinubu, as Edu maintains her innocence amid allegations of fraud within her former ministry. On her official X … Read more
Fresh details have emerged regarding the dismissal of five ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting the specific factors that led to their removal. The former ministers—Prof. Tahir Mamman (SAN), Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Lola Ade-John, and Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo—were dismissed on Wednesday in what the presidency described as a move to … Read more
The Federal Government has decided to proceed with the money laundering case against Binance Holdings Limited, despite dropping the charges against the company’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Wednesday, authorities withdrew the $35 million money laundering charges against Gambaryan, citing his poor health and diplomatic pressure as key reasons. Gambaryan, an … Read more
Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the newly nominated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has visited former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Bako Lalong. This visit comes after Lalong resigned from President Tinubu’s cabinet, where he served as Minister of Labour, Employment, and Productivity, to take up his new role as a Senator in the … Read more
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent non-profit organization advocating for press freedom globally, has condemned the ongoing detention of four journalists facing cybercrime allegations in Nigeria. On September 20, police in Lagos arrested Olurotimi Olawale, editor of the National Monitor newspaper, and Precious Chukwunonso, publisher of a private news platform. Five days later, … Read more