Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has assured Nigerians that they will soon witness the positive results of the President’s efforts upon his return to the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Saturday after a two-week vacation abroad. Speaking to journalists at the airport, Gbajabiamila explained … Read more
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has disclosed that the average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased from N6,430.02 recorded in August to N6,699.63 in September 2024 This is contained in the Bureau’s “Cooking Gas Price Watch’’ for September 2024 released on Friday in Abuja. According to the report, the September price represented a … Read more
Former Minister of Information, Jerry Gana, on Thursday refuted claims that members of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s cabinet encountered evil spirits during their time at the State House. Gana made this statement during a press conference to announce the upcoming four-day International Conference of the African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) in Abuja, scheduled to begin … Read more
Senators on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following rumors of an alleged plan to impeach him. The vote came amid reports that some senators were plotting to remove Akpabio from office. Speculation surfaced on Wednesday through online media, suggesting that the presidency had deployed a significant number of Department … Read more
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the game was earlier scheduled to take place in Libya by 8 pm after the first … Read more
As Nigerians face the challenge of widespread hunger, the Federal Government has outlined the necessary documents required to access a subsidised 50kg bag of milled rice, priced at N40,000. To qualify, citizens must present their National Identification Number (NIN), a valid ID card, and an ATM card for both registration and payment. Once these steps … Read more
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has stood by her husband, President Bola Tinubu, amid growing economic challenges in Nigeria, insisting that he should not be blamed for the current situation. Her comments come as Nigerians struggle with rising prices, particularly after the removal of the fuel subsidy, which saw petrol prices skyrocket from ₦198 to ₦1,030 per … Read more
Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called on the United Kingdom to pressure the Nigerian government for her husband’s release. Nnamdi Kanu has been detained since June 2021, following his arrest in Kenya and subsequent extraordinary rendition during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a strong warning to prominent Nigerians and corporate organizations, threatening to revoke Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) for land in Abuja’s Maitama District due to outstanding payments. The FCTA has given a two-week deadline for 3,273 allottees to settle their dues. In a notice titled “Demand Notice for … Read more
The Federal Government says it is ready to partner with Italian government on science and technology through transformative power of space technology and development to advance the socio-economic development in the country. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, said this when Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Stefano De Leo, visited him in … Read more
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on citizens migrating to countries worse than Nigeria to avoid illegal migration. Dabiri-Erewa, in a video shared via her official X handle, appealed to Nigerian influencers and bloggers to help the federal government warn Nigerians against fleeing to “worse” countries. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has categorically denied claims that a United States District Court granted permission to Louis E. Williams to seize $21 million from Nigeria’s account with JP Morgan. In a statement released on Wednesday, Fagbemi clarified that the false reports originated from an unidentified … Read more
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to be prepared for more flooding along the Niger and Benue rivers and other parts of the country after a severe flood in Maiduguri, Borno State. Speaking to the media in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev said that the release of water … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has deported 400 Nigerians. According to a report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the deportees include 90 females and 310 males. The deported individuals were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja by various federal agencies, including the Office of the National Security Adviser, the National Commission … Read more
The Presidency has affirmed that there were no human rights violations involved in the recent arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement was made in response to allegations of human rights abuses leveled against President Bola Tinubu’s administration by … Read more
The presidency has addressed reports circulating about a yacht spotted flying the Nigerian flag in St. Tropez, a coastal town in France. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that social media claims suggested that a “presidential yacht belonging to the Nigerian government was being used for a vacation in St. Tropez.” However, presidential spokesman for digital and … Read more
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, says the recent increase in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, will worsen the poverty level of workers in the country. President of TUC, Mr Festus Osifo, who said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, stressed that the leadership of the union received the news … Read more
After receiving detailed briefings from his ministers and key officials, President Bola Tinubu is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping today. This meeting marks the formal start of Tinubu’s official visit to China and will include the signing of approximately five Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). The visit will take place at the Great … Read more
The Nigerian government has announced that Monkeypox (Mpox) vaccinations will commence on October 8, 2024. Remi Adeleke, Head of the Public Relations Unit at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), confirmed the start date in a statement released on Friday. The vaccination rollout is scheduled for October 3-6, 2024, to allow for the … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday, met with his Nigerien counterpart, General Moussa Salaou Barmou, in Niamey, Republic of Niger to forge a common goal towards deepening the fraternal bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Niger and exploring opportunities to enhance security cooperation. This is contained in a statement by Defence spokesman, … Read more