Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his failure to probe the grim allegations that $3.4 billion loan obtained by Nigeria from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to finance the budget and respond to COVID-19 is “missing, diverted or unaccounted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government, yesterday, warned that proven cases of sabotage of its efforts would not go unpunished as it was prepared to take big decisions against sabotage. The government maintained that it would go ahead with its ongoing reforms in various departments and agencies for the growth and development of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Olayinka Oladunjoye as a federal commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC). The swearing-in ceremony preceded the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which is currently ongoing at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Oladunjoye was a former commissioner of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Qatar has agreed to host the business and investment forum proposed by Nigeria during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the Arab nation on March 2, 2024. A leaked memo on Saturday had showed that Qatar declined the proposed investment forum, citing the unavailability of Mohammed Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the country’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday received former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon. This news medium gathered that the Tuesday’s meeting is the first meeting between the duo since President Tinubu assumed office as President in May last year. While details of the meeting remains unknown, it was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to review and adjust the removal of fuel subsidies, highlighting subsidies as essential tools for socio-economic stability and growth. NECA also urged the Federal Government to implement measures to enhance the business environment in the country. This statement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate payment of State House electricity debt to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The directive to pay the debt, according to a press release signed by President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, follows the reconciliation of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved a major leadership changes in health and social welfare sector. This was contained in a press statement issued on Thursday by the special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The State reads: “In furtherance of his determination to bring world class … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a fresh round of protests has broken out in Suleja, the commercial nerve centre of Niger State which is only a few kilometres away to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The angry Nigerians stormed the streets on Wednesday, according to photographs obtained by SaharaReporters, calling on the President Bola Tinubu-led … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending two weeks in France on a private visit. Recall that the President had on Wednesday, 24th of January departed Abuja for Paris, France. In a statement by the special Adviser to the President On Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, is currently appearing before the House of Representatives to speak on the state of the economy. As of the time of filing this report, Cardoso is appearing before the lawmakers during plenary in Abuja and he is briefing them on the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has met with the wives of state governors in Abuja The meeting, which was held in the Aso Rock Villa, discussed ways for intervention in agriculture, health, education and empowerment in 2024. Monday’s meeting is the first of it’s kind in 2024. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that 1,500 Central Bank of Nigeria staff members are set to resume at its Lagos office after being redeployed from the headquarters. According to PUNCH, a source at the apex bank revealed that the plan, though heavily criticised, was still in motion, and affected staffers would be resuming on Friday. “Yes, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has faulted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for not showing empathy over the recent explosion in Ibadan. Governor Makinde criticized Atiku while receiving the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi. Obi was on a condolence visit to him in his office … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has alleged that some insiders may be responsible for the lingering security crisis in the country particularly the ravaging kidnapping for ransom. The organisation called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, to urgently convene a community/stakeholders meeting to tackle the increasing insecurity in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that over the weekend, Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, issued a directive for the immediate arrest of traders who persistently conduct business on the newly completed section of the Aba axis of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, currently undergoing total reconstruction. Additionally, the former Governor of Ebonyi State expressed concerns over … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Engineer Fidet Okheria, has revealed that the long-awaited Kano-Lagos Express Train Service is set to resume operations soon, signaling a new era in railway transportation in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday night in Abuja, Engineer Okheria disclosed that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has berated those condemning the federal government’s decision to relocate some departments and units of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos. The vice president insisted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ would … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday in France, received a Nigeria Football token. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Saturday. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Usman Ododo Sworn In As Governor Of Kogi State Gunmen Abduct Oyo Park Management … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will drop any minister who performs woefully and doesn’t not deliver on his or her mandates. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala-Usman, said this at the opening of a retreat in Uyo, the Awka Ibom capital, on Wednesday. Editor’s … Read more