President Tinubu appointed Princess Aderemi Adebowale as the Programme Manager of Grown School Feeding. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Princess Aderemi Adebowale as the Programme Manager of Grown School Feeding in the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. This is contained in a statement by the … Read more
Chief of Defence Staff has warned that flying the Russian flag during protests is a treasonable offense. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Mustapha, has issued a stern warning against flying the Russian flag during protests, labeling it a treasonable offense. This comes after several #EndBadGovernance protesters in northern … Read more
President Tinubu held a Security Council meeting to discuss the national security situation, leading to the abrupt cancellation of the scheduled Federal Executive Council meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting a Security Council meeting at the Presidential Villa. Service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, among others, are briefing … Read more
End Hunger protest organizers criticize President Tinubu’s response, announce the fifth day of protests, and call for public support amid clashes and violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the organizers of the ‘End Hunger’ protest in Lagos have announced plans to resume their demonstration at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, on Monday, August 5, 2024, despite … Read more
#EndBadGovernance protest organizers criticize President Tinubu’s address, claiming it justifies violence and dismisses their demands. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest have accused President Bola Tinubu of being out of touch with the needs of the masses in Nigeria. This criticism followed Tinubu’s nationwide address on Sunday, responding to the protest that … Read more
Top stories from President Tinubu’s Nationwide Speech Featuring Calls For Protest Suspension, Ordering Of Farming Equipment And More EKO HOT BLOG reports all the details below: Tinubu Calls For Suspension Of Nationwide Protests President Bola Tinubu has called for the suspension of the ongoing nationwide #endbadgovernment protests. The protest which began on August 1 was … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that the fuel subsidy will not be reinstated, amid the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a nationwide address on Sunday morning, the President acknowledged that the removal of the fuel subsidy was a difficult decision but deemed it essential. He explained that the subsidy had become … Read more
Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, will lead a delegation to President Tinubu to convey the concerns of Kano residents amidst nationwide protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, is set to lead a delegation from Kano State to meet with President Bola Tinubu, delivering a message from the people … Read more
The presidency argues that the hunger protest should focus on state and local government accountability rather than targeting the federal government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has countered claims that the ongoing hunger protest is genuinely aimed at addressing bad governance in the country. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement to President … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has denied allegations that he instructed telecom companies to tamper with networks amid the nationwide protests that began on Thursday. Nigerians using MTN, Airtel, and other networks have experienced difficulties accessing the internet due to unusually slow browsing speeds. EDITOR’S PICK ‘We Couldn’t Make … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State urged protesters to remain patient and assured them that the current economic hardship would be temporary, emphasizing the federal government’s commitment to a better future. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged protesters to remain patient, assuring them that the current phase of economic hardship … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has called for a delay in the #EndBadGovernance protests to allow President Tinubu more time to implement and show results from his policies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has called on organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests to grant President Bola Tinubu additional time to implement and demonstrate the effectiveness of … Read more
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar urges reconsideration of the planned August 1 protest, highlighting positive outcomes of President Tinubu’s reforms and ongoing economic recovery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has expressed his disagreement with the planned nationwide protest scheduled to begin on August 1, urging organizers to reconsider and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to sell crude oil to Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Naira. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a press statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to the president According to Onanuga, the proposal was … Read more
The National Assembly has delayed sending the minimum wage bill to President Bola Tinubu, now expected by Monday, due to pending money bills. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has delayed the transmission of the minimum wage bill, which may now be sent to President Bola Tinubu by Monday. The bill, which underwent second … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urges caution and dialogue ahead of planned protests, emphasizing the need for public safety and peaceful resolutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged citizens planning nationwide protests to exercise caution while expressing their grievances. In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media … Read more
PDP’s Lere Olayinka urges President Tinubu to focus on governance and dismisses the threat of an imagined nationwide protest by Nigerian youths. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lere Olayinka, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to stop being disturbed by what he calls an imaginary nationwide protest. Nigerian … Read more
President Tinubu emphasized the importance of non-violent protests and sustaining democracy during a meeting with the new U.S. Ambassador. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged participating in various protests but emphasized his commitment to non-violence. The President made these remarks while receiving the Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States … Read more
The House and Senate approved the Police Act Amendment Bill to ensure the IGP remains in office until the end of their appointed term, enhancing police accountability and modernizing methods. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Police Act Amendment Bill, allowing the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to remain … Read more
The federal government announced the rescue of kidnapped Kaduna journalists and their family without paying ransom, demonstrating the Tinubu administration’s commitment to combating insecurity. Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has announced that the successful rescue of kidnapped journalists was the result of a combined effort by security agencies, with no ransom paid. Minister of … Read more