‘American Countries Are Ready To Invest In Nigeria’ – Blinken Said After Meeting Tinubu

Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, disclosed on Tuesday that American countries are ready to invest in Nigeria. Blinken stated this in Abuja while addressing the press after his meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa. Editor’s Picks  US Secretary Of State, Antony Blinken Arrives … Read more

US Secretary Of State, Antony Blinken Arrives Nigeria, Visits Tinubu

Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Tuesday, arrived in Nigeria. Upon arrival in Nigeria through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the top American official departed for the Aso Rock Villa to meet President Bola Tinubu. His visit represents the highest-ranking official from the Joe Biden Administration to … Read more

Tinubu Initiates Move To Reconcile Kwankwaso, Ganduje

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, in a bid to reconcile him and his successor, Abdullahi Ganduje It was gathered that the president met with the former Governor of Kano State inside the president’s office … Read more

UNILORIN Expels Popular Postgraduate Student Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Management of the University of Ilorin has expelled one Mr Mathew Adeboye Balogun (aka Plato) with Matriculation Number: 14/25OD062. Mr Balogun, a Master’s student, Department of Councillor Education, Faculty of Education of the university, was expelled after being found guilty of allegation of sexual molestation committed against vulnerable students … Read more

JUST IN: Tinubu Gives Fresh Directive On Student Loan Disbursement

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed the management of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to expand its focus area by extending interest-free loans to Nigerian students interested in skill-development programmes. According to Press Statement issued by the special Adviser to the President On Media And Publicity Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu issued … Read more

Makinde Meets Tinubu, Presents Report Of Ibadan Explosion

Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented a report of the Ibadan explosion to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. It was gathered that Makinde presented the report to the President over the weekend. Editor’s Picks Family Of Dowen College Tragedy Victim Sylvester Oromoni Announces Funeral … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu Approves N683 Billion Intervention Funds For Public Universities, Others

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of N683,429,268 billion as the 2024 Intervention Funds for public tertiary education institutions in the country. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday through the official X handle of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media  Center @PBATMediaCenter. According to the release, the … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Committee On Ajaokuta Mill’s Revival, Others

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has authorized the formation of an inter-ministerial committee dedicated to executing three major steel development projects in Nigeria, including the revival of the long-dormant Ajaokuta Steel Mill. This development was revealed by the Minister of Steel Development, Shauibu Audu, following a meeting with President Tinubu at the … Read more

‘It’s Private’ – Fubara Coy On Details After Meeting Tinubu In Aso Rock

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, met with President Bola Tinubu on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, marking a notable political engagement. Governor Fubara arrived around 5:35 p.m. and proceeded directly to the President’s office. After the meeting, which concluded around 6:30 p.m., Governor Fubara interacted with journalists but … Read more

APC Governors Pledge Unwavering Support For President Tinubu’s Policies

Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have promised their continued support for the policies and leadership of President Bola Tinubu. The Governors who met in Abuja on Wednesday under the auspices of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) said they believe in the drive of the … Read more

BREAKING: President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM).

The appointments, which were announced in a statement on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale, are subject to the confirmation of the individuals by the Nigerian Senate.

President Bola Tinubu

Below is the list of those appointed and their offices.

Jalal Arabi — Chairman (In Office)

1. Aliu Abdulrazaq — Commissioner, Policy, Personnel, & Finance

2. Prince Anofi Elegushi — Commissioner, Operations

3. Professor Abubakar A. Yagawal — Commissioner, Planning & Research

ZONAL REPRESENTATION

1. Dr. Muhammad Umaru Ndagi — North Central

President Bola Tinubu

2. Abba Jato Kala — North East

3. Sheikh Muhammad Bin Othman — North West

4. Tajudeen Oladejo Abefe — South West

5. Aishat Obi Ahmed — South East

6. Zainab Musa — South South

7. Professor Musa Inuwa Fodio — Jama’atul Nasril Islam

8 Professor Adedimeji Mahfouz Adebola — Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs

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We Are Re-engineering Nigeria For The Good Of Everyone – Tinubu

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu says his administration will not stop working tirelessly to revamp the nation’s economy and create viable opportunities for young people to meaningfully participate in an inclusive, labour-intensive economy where businesses can thrive. President Tinubu made the declaration at the State House in Marina, Lagos State, on Wednesday, during … Read more

National Assembly Prepares to Pass 2024 Budget as 541 MDAs Conclude Defence

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly gears up to finalize the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget as various government agencies complete their budget defence sessions. Senate Appropriations Chairman, Senator Adeola Solomon, expressed readiness to receive and evaluate sub-committee reports, aiming for a budget passage by Saturday EDITOR’S PICKS Appeal Court Dismisses Binani’s Case, Affirms Fintiri … Read more

Presidency Reveals Tinubu’s Motive For Intervening In Rivers Crisis

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale has declared that the President has no political motive for intervening in the political crisis which rocked Rivers State. He stated that the interest of the President is to see peace prevail in the oil-rich state adding … Read more

Ministerial Position: Lalong’s Replacement Should Be From Plateau – APC Chieftain Tells Tinubu

Lalong's Replacement

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former member of the House of Representatives, Alphonsus Komsol, has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint a new minister from the Plateau Central Senatorial Zone to replace the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, to ensure equity. Lalong recently received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral … Read more

Tinubu Celebrates TY Danjuma At 86

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former Minister of Defense, General Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd), on his 86th birthday anniversary. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu lauded Danjuma, who once served as Chief of Army Staff, for his many philanthropic ventures. He … Read more

Lalong Speaks On Resigning As Tinubu’s Minister, Joining Senate

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, is uncertain whether to assume his new role as a senator or continue as a minister. It would be recalled that the Court of Appeal in Abuja recently overturned the election of Napoleon Bali of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Plateau … Read more

President Tinubu Announces Four Fresh Appointments

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of four (4) new members of the National Council on Privatization (NCP), representing the private sector in the Council. This was made known in a statement on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Those … Read more

FG Yet To Release Withheld Salaries Of University Lecturers – Report

ASUU Student Loan Grants

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has yet to release the withheld salaries of university lecturers, workers, and other employees of federal polytechnics and colleges of education despite the waiver granted by the President, Bola Tinubu. Tinubu in October approved a partial waiver of the no-work-no-pay order on striking members of the Academic … Read more

Senate Reveals Sectoral Allocations In N27.5 Trillion Budget For 2024

2024 Budget

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has disclosed the sectoral allocations for the 2024 fiscal year’s N27.5 trillion budget. This follows President Bola Tinubu‘s budget presentation to the National Assembly, which was marked by controversy due to limited details. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Takes Action to Tackle Soaring Cooking Gas Prices Tinubu Is God’s … Read more