EKO HOT BLOG reports that the wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, has charged Nigerians not to wait for the government to do everything for them. Mrs Tinubu stated this on Wednesday during a meeting with the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) in her office at the State House, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS You Are … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the ministerial portfolios unveiled on Wednesday by President, Bola Tinubu. This online media platform recalls the full list of the ministerial portfolios under the Tinubu government was released with the name of former Rivers governor, Wike listed as the FCT Minister … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that there will be no increase in the pump price of petrol. The National Public Relations Officer of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chief Chinedu Ukadike, had asked Nigerians to expect a fuel price hike soon as a result of forex … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians have been charged by the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo to prepare themselves for potential “miracles or shocking” outcomes from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT). Ohanaeze noted that despite the high expectations of the public, the 2023 presidential election turned out with disappointment. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘You … Read more
The first thing public analysts and foreign governments want to talk about after coups is how they are bad and worse than the worst versions of democracy. But these talks are usually an escape from reality. They avoid talking about what gave life to these illegal actions because it’s convenient to do so. Pray tell, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, has accused the All Progressive Congress (APC) of stealing the mandate freely given to his party by Nigerians. Abure stated this on Sunday in Lagos at the inauguration of the Local Government Areas, LGAs, and Caretaker Committees, and the unveiling … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a recent picture of the immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has caused mixed reactions on social media, particularly on the micro-blogging platform, Twitter. This online media platform gathered that a former aide to the ex-president, Bashir Ahmad on Thursday, shared a new picture of Buhari on his X … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has averred that politicians and the elites are behind the use of ethnic bigotry to divide Nigerians. This online media platform gathered that the former governor of Anambra State made this known on Saturday, July 29, during … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has asked Nigerians to join the Labour Party (LP) and clean up the politics of Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Loses Mother Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Approves Mass Burial Of 103 EndSARS Victims She made … Read more
For decades, the topic of subsidy in Nigeria has been a contentious issue, eliciting heated debates and causing economic ripples. The subsidy regime, primarily focused on petroleum products, has long been perceived as a means to alleviate the burden on the masses. However, recent developments and changing global dynamics call for a reevaluation of this … Read more
Below are six Nigerians who shared their plans to break records in different fields of endeavours: Chef Dammy Chef Damilola Adeparusi aka Chef Dammy started her 120-hour cook-a-thon at 12am on Friday, June 9 at an apartment in the community in Oye Local Government Area. The student of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) incredible 120-hour … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to “sacrifice a little more,” saying he feels their pains as the effects of the fuel subsidy removal bite harder. He made the plea during his Democracy Day National Broadcast on Monday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS READ: Full Text Of President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day … Read more
On Monday morning, President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians in a Democracy Day National Broadcast. In the address, he focused on various issues, including the importance of democracy and the significance of the June 12, 1993, election which is the basis for the commemoration of Democracy Day on June 12. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Your Pain’ … Read more
The Nigerian government has been unfriendly towards cryptocurrency trading in the past. It had always warned that crypto assets are risky investments. The government took its most significant step against crypto trading today by banning the largest exchange in the world from operating in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission … Read more
George Akume, the newly sworn-in Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), expresses commitment to working with President Bola Tinubu and serving the interests of Nigerians. Akume, who previously served as the minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, assures Nigerians of his dedication and promises not to disappoint. The ceremony took place at … Read more
The Coalition of Oodua Self-Determination Groups supports Tinubu’s decision to remove fuel subsidy and The group urges Nigerians to do the same, emphasizing that Nigeria cannot afford to continue budgeting trillions of naira on subsidy alone. They believe the funds allocated to subsidy can be better utilized to address various deficits and improve the quality … Read more
APC USA chairman assures Nigerians of palliatives planned by President Tinubu after fuel subsidy removal, urging patience. NLC opposes the removal and plans nationwide strike. APC USA chieftain supports removal, expects President Tinubu to mitigate impact in the coming months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman APC USA, Prof. Tai Balofin on Sunday in … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the PDP, has criticized President Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy without providing palliatives or consulting the affected sectors. Atiku expressed his dissatisfaction during the PDP Retreat for Elected Officials. The decision led to panic buying and a significant increase in pump prices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Kazeem Akinpelu is a 27-year-old resident of Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos state. He works as a software developer in Lekki, a highbrow area in Lagos state. Every work day, Kazeem leaves his home by 5a.m and gets to his office on or before 7a.m. He pays a total sum of 1,200 … Read more
The NLC has criticized the NNPCL for releasing a new pump price for fuel. They described it as “an ambush” and accusing the government of putting pressure on the people. The NLC urges the government to withdraw the pricing template and allow for open discussions between all parties involved. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more