The Presidency has emphasized that Nigeria’s economic significance and population size position the country as a strong candidate for admission into the G20 economic group. In a statement released on Monday, the Presidency highlighted that President Bola Tinubu’s participation in the G20 Summit in Brazil serves as an opportunity to advocate for Nigeria’s inclusion in … Read more
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, is set to arrive in Abuja from Lagos on Thursday. Upon arrival, his remains will be honored with a guard of honor and a red carpet procession, with top military officials in attendance. The body will then be transferred to an ambulance … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Nigeria on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian leader to the country in 17 years. Invited by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prime Minister Modi’s visit is set to reinforce the strategic partnership between India and Nigeria, with a focus on expanding cooperation in energy, … Read more
The Federal Government’s Committee on Local Government Autonomy has concluded its work and signed a technical document supporting financial independence for local governments, which will soon be presented to President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ … Read more
The Nigerian Army has outlined the burial arrangements for the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away at the age of 56 after a brief illness. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army’s spokesperson, shared the details on Tuesday in a post on X (formerly Twitter). EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget to the National Assembly during the first week of December, sources indicate. This timeline was clarified by the Senate Committee on Finance, led by Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), who stressed that the decision on when to present the budget remains exclusively with the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha as Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) for a second five-year term. The reappointment was officially communicated in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, acknowledging Prof. Mustapha’s outstanding contributions … Read more
Former Department of State Services (DSS) operative Seyi Adetayo has urged swift action following the emergence of a new terrorist group, Lakurawa, cautioning Nigerians that the nation is facing a war-like threat. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Adetayo likened Lakurawa to established terror groups such as ISWAP, Boko Haram, and … Read more
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed all police officers across the country to wear black bands throughout the seven-day mourning period in tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. The presidency confirmed on Wednesday that Lagbaja, aged 56, passed away after a battle with an undisclosed illness. … Read more
The newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has outlined a new vision for the nation’s sports sector, emphasizing a shift from merely participating in competitions to strengthening domestic sports development. This approach aims to fully unlock the sector’s potential to contribute to the national economy, aligning with President Bola Ahmed … Read more
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South in the National Assembly, has urged Minister of Finance Wale Edun, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and other economic managers to stop misleading President Bola Tinubu. Ndume made this statement in response to the Federal Government’s plan to increase the country’s tax regime. He expressed concern that … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed rumors regarding an increase in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices at its retail outlets. In an interview with Daily Post on Tuesday, NNPCL spokesperson Olufemi Soneye clarified that he is unaware of any rise in fuel pump prices, countering claims that the cost per litre had … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to develop an independent super grid across the states to enhance power reliability. Following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu disclosed that the President has directed the acceleration of repair efforts to restore electricity in northern Nigeria, which has recently experienced widespread … Read more
The Senate is scheduled to commence the screening of seven ministerial nominees announced by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. This follows President Tinubu’s earlier request to the Senate for confirmation of the new nominees. Shortly after their nomination last week, he reached out to the upper chamber, urging lawmakers to consider and confirm the seven … Read more
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the recently dismissed Minister of Women Affairs, has reiterated her unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, declaring him destined to restore Nigeria despite her exit from the cabinet. Kennedy-Ohanenye’s comments followed President Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, which resulted in her removal along with four other ministers. In a statement issued on Saturday, she … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon Tajuddeen Abbas were among the dignitaries who attended the wedding fatiha of Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje’s daughter in Abuja. The wedding ceremony between Fauziyya Danjuma Goje and Aliyu Ahmed Abubakar took place at the National Mosque, Abuja, following … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Mallam Shehu Dikko as Director-General of the National Sports Commission on Wednesday has sparked a mix of reactions, with Nigerians expressing both optimism and scepticism on social media. The announcement, made through a presidential statement following the Federal Executive Council meeting, was part of a series of eight significant actions … Read more
The Nigerian Army has officially retired 15 senior officers from its Artillery Corps, marking a notable transition in its leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the retirees include 11 Major Generals and four Brigadier Generals, all of whom played pivotal roles in providing artillery firepower support to frontline forces throughout their careers. The retirement ceremony … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Sweden for a two-day working visit focused on enhancing trade and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Sweden, according to his spokesman. In a statement released Wednesday, Stanley Nkwocha announced that the Vice President was accompanied by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar, Minister … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has hailed Wahid Oshodi’s election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) as a significant achievement for Nigeria. Oshodi, a former Lagos State Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development, was unanimously elected at the ATTF’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It … Read more