EKO HOT BLOG reports that Presidency and the All Progressives Congress, on Monday, knocked the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, following his allegation that the Supreme Court rewarded illegalities by upholding the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25 presidential poll. Atiku, who addressed a press conference in Abuja on Monday, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following intense lobbying by the Presidency and the Senate leadership, lawmakers will today (Wednesday) screen Olanipekun Olukoyede as the new chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). President Bola Tinubu had, in a letter on Tuesday to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, asked for the clearance of Olukoyede as … Read more
Olukoyede takes over from the suspended EFCC boss, Bawa. The president also appointed a new secretary for the commission. He tasked them to justify the confidence reposed in them. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ola Olukoyede as the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The presidency … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has commenced moves to transfer the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) from Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to the Presidency. The Red Chamber on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to NSIPA Act 2023, sponsored by Senate Leader, Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is reportedly tension among some officials in the Presidency over the content of the report of Jim Obazee, a Special Investigator examining the books of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), ahead of the submission. This online media platform recalls that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had appointed Obazee … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has announced that he is embarking on a voluntary retirement from the state’s civil service. He said his retirement is effective from September 30, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Musibau Sumonu Installed As Ilagbe of Egbaland As Wife Gets Faderera of Egbaland Title Celebration … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has said the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu was aided by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, who parted ways with his erstwhile colleague, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar. The Nobel Laureate said this, according … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu-led government on Tuesday confirmed that Nigerian government officials and those of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are finalising agreements on visa ban lift. This is coming after President Tinubu met with Sheik Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, his UAE counterpart. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: Atiku’s Camp Calls For … Read more
Eko Hot Blog Reports that Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Sanwo-Olu, Jubril Gawat, said the spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, Ajuri Ngelale is not doing enough. Editor’s Pick Atanda Deborah: Police Nab 10 Suspects Over Killing Of FUOYE Student On School Premises ‘Tinubu’s Electoral Victory Never In Doubt’ – Deputy Speaker Kalu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidency has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not be afraid to sack any of his recently inaugurated ministers and other appointees who fail to perform. This online media platform gathered that the Senior Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, stated this on Monday during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has berated Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State over his recent comment on the performance of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Obaseki, while speaking with journalists in Benin City on Wednesday, described the federal government’s palliative concept as deceptive and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has filed a petition in a US court seeking to obtain more information about President Bola Tinubu’s academic records at Chicago State University. Atiku’s petition argues that Tinubu’s claims about his educational qualifications are false and that he is not eligible to be president of … 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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has said he made an effort to reduce the fleet of cars in his convoy aimed at reducing the cost of governance but was advised against such a decision. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, made this known on Monday while revealing the details of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a presidency source has revealed that President Bola Tinubu‘s ministerial nominees screened and cleared by the Senate might resume office by the third week of August. According to The Punch, the source said, “It won’t be earlier than upper week (August 14 – 18) because I know it’s not on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has denied nursing any plan to accept a ministerial position from President Bola Tinubu. According to Fayose, he is not interested in any ministerial appointment. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing At Airport LP Member Claims Tinubu Is Copying … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has confirmed that he worked for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. Fayose, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) added that he worked totally against the party’s candidate, Atiku Abubakar. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has expressed disappointment with the Federal Government for discrediting the European Union’s (EU) report on the 2023 General Elections. In its final report on the Nigerian elections, the globally acclaimed body said trust in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government has rejected the European Union’s conclusions on the 2023 general elections, calling them “preposterous and unconscionable.” The EU EOM had criticized the handling of the elections, saying that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to deliver on its promise of a transparent and inclusive democratic process. … Read more
Moghalu criticizes Emefiele for presidential bid, deems him unfit as CBN governor. Moghalu disapproves of Emefiele’s performance at CBN, cites poor core mandate outcomes. Emefiele suspended by Tinubu, arrested by DSS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu, has said the suspended Governor of the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin … Read more