How Osinbajo Confronted DSS Over Sowore’s Detention Journalist Richard Akinnola detailed the incident in his new book. Akinnola also revealed behind-the-scenes efforts on El-Zakzaky’s case. A new book has shed light on how former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, confronted the Department of State Services (DSS) during the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari over its … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu listed initiatives driving economic growth in Lagos at the AfriCaribbean Business Forum. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has illustrated how “a set of locally envisioned economic ideas” transformed Lagos to be the most viable state in Nigeria. The governor spoke on Thursday when he delivered the closing speech … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s former Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, spoke extensively on collaboration when he addressed world leaders at the inaugural Future Resilience Forum (FRF), which was held in London on the 10th of October, 2023. According to Osinbajo, it is imperative for the global North to engage in a collaborative manner … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has been appointed chairman of the board of directors for Climate Action for Africa (CAP-A). Osinbajo made this known in a post via his X handle, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, former vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa and Rwanda President, Paul Kagame on Friday were named peace icons in Africa by an international peace-based organisation, Peace Ambassador Agency Worldwide. Others on the list include Kenyan President, William Ruto, … Read more
Bode George has been a known and persistent critic of President Tinubu for many years. During the presidential campaign, he said he would leave Nigeria if the president won the February 25 presidential election. However, the PDP chieftain has changed his tune since the president won the election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bode George, … Read more
Twitter has removed Osinbajo’s verification tag just minutes after handover. The Former vice president passed on the batten to Kashim Shettima. Tinubu and his vice is expected to resume office today and new appointment made soon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Popular microblogging platform, Twitter, on Monday removed the verification tag attached to the former … Read more
SERAP reinvokes the assets declaration drama once more as it calls on President Buhari and officials in political offices to declare their assets. This was from a letter dated Sunday April 15, 2023 that was signed by the deputy director of SERAP, Kolawole Oluwadare. The organization urged public officials to comply with the code of … Read more
Tinubu was declared winner of Nigeria’s presidential election on Wednesday. Messages of congratulations have continued to pour in for him. Vice President Osinbajo has also offered his congratulatory message. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated President-elect Bola Tinubu on his electoral success in the 2023 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS Issues … Read more
Osinbajo has expressed concern over the rising scarcity of New notes. The Vice President voiced his concern after he met with several FinTech ecosystem participants and investors. Osinabjo advised authorities and banks to send more FinTechs and money agents to the hinterlands. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday expressed worry … Read more
Vice President Osinbajo met with a delegation of the EU election observation mission on Monday. He spoke about the significance of an effective cashless policy. The country’s number two citizen also sought more scrutiny from the national judicial council on electoral offences. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has backed the enactment … Read more
APC has revealed why Osinbajo has been absent from Tinubu’s campaign rallies. The Vice President has not been seen campaigning for his party’s candidate since the flagged off. Ngige had stated that he would remain neutral for next month’s election as major presidential candidates are close to him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives … Read more
The FEC approved the fund at its meeting on Wednesday. The fund is expected to kick-start the local assembly of training aircraft in Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation broke the news of the new funding. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.29bn for the assembling of Hungarian Magnus light … Read more
APC has released a list of APC Youth Campaign Council. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled members of the Tinubu /Shettima Youth Campaign Council. The APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, unveiled the youth campaign council, tagged ‘Jagaban’s Army’, via his Twitter page on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Rita … Read more
Osinbajo was in charge of the FEC meeting in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over the Federal Executive Council at the State House, Abuja. The meeting kick-started with the National Anthem following the arrival of Osinbajo at 10:05 am. The opening prayers were said … Read more
Osinbajo has left Abuja on a visit to Vietnam. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, departed Abuja on Saturday (today) for a three-day visit to Vietnam. The VP’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, noted in a statement released today that Osinbajo would visit the Asian country for … Read more
Osinbajo, NSA, and others are expected to speak at the Editor’s Conference. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo is expected to lead the cast of panelists at the 18th All Nigeria Editors Conference holding in Owerri. The conference is slated to begin on Thursday, 10th November, and span till … Read more
Tinubu has said he has nothing against Osinbajo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said he has nothing against Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Announces Date To Introduce Redesigned Naira Notes 2023: “I’ll Remain On My Own” – Ortom Rules … Read more
Buhari has directed the SGF and ministers to start preparing transition documents ahead of the 2023 general elections that would usher in a new administration. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to continue with the quarterly review process and assessment of ministries … Read more
Tinubu Moves To Replace Adamu As Osinbajo, Amaechi, Snub Campaign EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly begun moves to remove and replace the National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu. It was gathered that Tinubu and Adamu have been … Read more