Presidency clarifies Tinubu did not introduce a new 5% fuel tax. Surcharge dates back to the 2007 FERMA Act, not Tinubu’s reforms. Levy will fund road infrastructure but excludes household energy products. The Presidency has dismissed reports that President Bola Tinubu introduced a new 5% surcharge on fuel products, insisting that the provision has existed … Read more
Tinubu Departs Abuja for 10-Day Working Vacation in Europe. The 10-day working vacation will be spent in France and the UK. He is expected to return to Nigeria after completing official and personal engagements. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Europe to begin his 2025 annual leave. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s Excess Crude … Read more
Why I’ve Not Appointed Ambassadors Yet – Tinubu Tinubu noted that the process of selecting qualified candidates is complex and requires careful consideration “I still have ambassadorial positions to fill, and many people are interested” – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the challenges and delays surrounding the appointment of Nigerian ambassadors, Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has berated Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi over his comments regarding recent tragedies in Anambra and Oyo States. In a post on his X handle, Dare accused Obi of exploiting the unfortunate incidents for political gain, describing his … Read more
President Donald Trump has pushed back against claims that he has “ceded the presidency” to billionaire Elon Musk, who has taken an unusually prominent role in the transition to the White House. Trump made the comments during a speech in Arizona on Sunday, following Musk’s involvement in helping the president-elect derail a budget bill negotiated … Read more
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has announced his candidacy for president of the country’s football association, aiming to “restore the prestige” of the national team. The 48-year-old, who earned 98 caps for Brazil, will challenge current Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues for the role. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This development follows the conclusion of Haliru Nababa’s tenure, who served in the role since his appointment on February 18, 2021, by former President Muhammadu Buhari. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
The Presidency has dismissed claims that the Tax Reform Bills are being rushed through the National Assembly, emphasizing that the process reflects over 14 months of rigorous work. Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, stated on Monday that more than 80 professionals across the country contributed to the reforms, … Read more
The President General of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Yerima Shettima, has stated that the northern region has not yet reached a collective decision on whether to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027. This comes after the suspended National Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Mamman Osuman, reportedly declared that … Read more
The Presidency has dismissed assertions by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, that President Bola Tinubu is an accidental leader. Instead, it insists Tinubu is a well-prepared reformer whose administration is driving significant changes across the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement responding to Bishop Kukah’s remarks, the Special Adviser to … Read more
In a major legal reprieve for President-elect Donald Trump, the judge in his criminal hush money case has delayed sentencing indefinitely, allowing him to focus on his upcoming presidency. Trump, convicted in May on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records to hide an alleged affair with a porn star during the 2016 election, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially appointed Daniel Bwala as the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, replacing Ajuri Ngelale, who previously held the position. Bwala confirmed his appointment while addressing State House correspondents on Monday, clarifying the roles of media advisers within Tinubu’s administration. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth … Read more
President Bola Tinubu promoted Acting Chief of Army Staff Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede to the rank of Lieutenant General on Tuesday, decorating him with his new insignia at a brief ceremony held at the State House in Abuja. In a statement, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, conveyed that the President’s decision recognized Oluyede’s … Read more
The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Ajayi, has removed Adeboyega Fasasi from his role as Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Reliable security sources confirmed this to Daily Nigerian over the weekend, revealing that Fasasi has been replaced by Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a deputy director currently enrolled … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja following a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate Ajayi On Super Eagles’ Win Over Libya EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Presidency has urged Nigerians to remain calm and patient as President Bola Tinubu’s administration continues to implement economic reforms. This appeal was made by Delu Bulus-Yakubu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, during her address marking the 2024 International Poverty Eradication Day in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: … Read more
The Presidency has clarified that there is no vacuum in leadership despite President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima being out of the country. Shettima departed today for an official visit to Sweden, while President Tinubu is currently on a working vacation. In response to inquiries from journalists regarding who is in charge during … 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
President Bola Tinubu is poised for a significant cabinet reshuffle this week, aimed at injecting fresh perspectives and renewed energy into his administration. A high-ranking source within the presidency revealed to the Sunday Tribune that the president’s decision is driven by a need to address performance concerns that have stagnated the cabinet’s progress. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
As frustrations rise over the recent spike in petrol prices, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded that the federal government reverse the hike and return prices to ₦617 per litre. The NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, stated that the government’s decision contradicts an earlier agreement reached during negotiations. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more