Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is set to visit South Africa to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. This trip follows his recent state visit to France. In a statement issued on Sunday, December 1, by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and … Read more
Nigeria’s exports to France soared to over N3.9 trillion (approximately $2.4 billion) in the first half of 2024, securing France’s position as Nigeria’s top export destination among individual countries. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s total exports for the same period amounted to around N38.5 trillion ($24 billion). This robust … Read more
Four months after the Supreme Court ordered the Federal Government to pay monthly allocations directly to the accounts of Nigeria’s 774 local government councils, the directive remains unimplemented. In July, the apex court ruled that local government allocations must bypass joint state-local government accounts managed by state governments. However, the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the justifications offered by some state chapters for not joining the planned nationwide strike, emphasising that workers’ welfare must take precedence. Speaking to Punch, NLC National Treasurer Akeem Ambali confirmed that the union had instructed all affiliate unions to prepare their members for industrial action in states that … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strike scheduled for December 1 is in danger of collapsing as multiple state chapters have declared they will not participate. The strike was meant to protest delays in adopting the N70,000 minimum wage approved by President Bola Tinubu in July. Several states, including Lagos and Rivers, have already surpassed the … Read more
The National Population Commission (NPC) has dismissed online reports claiming its chairman, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, announced 2025 as the date for Nigeria’s next population and housing census. In a statement issued by Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba, the Acting Director of Public Affairs, the NPC clarified that no official date has been set for the … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to submit the list of ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for screening and confirmation in the coming days. The list, which will include ambassadors and high commissioners to represent Nigeria in various countries and multilateral organizations, is anticipated to be sent to the Senate in early December. This … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a three-day state visit to France, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. The announcement was made in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu honours invitation for a state visit to France,’ … Read more
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has clarified that his decision to withhold presenting his Certificate of Return to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, was not an act of disrespect. Aiyedatiwa, who won reelection in last Saturday’s governorship election, received his Certificate of Return on Wednesday at the … Read more
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, has emphasized that he would never be in a position to compete with or undermine Bayo Onanuga. Bwala made this statement on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program. He referred to Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since assuming office, has placed significant focus on shaping the image of his administration, appointing numerous media aides to manage public communication. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Thursday, President Tinubu added Daniel Bwala, a former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, to his growing media team, bringing the total number of … Read more
A delegation from the Nigerian Army, led by Major General Kamal Yusuf, announced on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu has ordered a state burial for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. This announcement was made during a condolence visit to the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, at his palace in … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday called for an end to Israeli hostilities in Gaza, condemning the “immeasurable suffering” inflicted on Palestinians by the prolonged conflict. Speaking at the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tinubu urged for an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing the severe humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. Addressing leaders gathered to discuss … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday called for an end to Israeli hostilities in Gaza, condemning the “immeasurable suffering” inflicted on Palestinians by the prolonged conflict. Speaking at an extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tinubu urged for an immediate halt to violence in the region, underscoring the grave humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. … Read more
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), clarified that there is no legal prohibition in Nigeria against prosecuting minors, addressing misconceptions following the recent arraignment of minors and other protesters on treason charges. Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of the Law Corridor’s new office in Katampe, Abuja, Fagbemi … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has promoted Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Olufemi Oluyede to the rank of Lieutenant General. This promotion, confirmed by sources at the Presidential Villa, was announced on Tuesday and follows Oluyede’s recent appointment as Acting COAS. If confirmed by the Senate, Oluyede will assume the role permanently, officially replacing Lt. General … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly appointed ministers, accompanied by their families, arrived at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday to participate in an official swearing-in ceremony. The event follows the Senate’s confirmation of the nominees last week, marking the latest developments in Tinubu’s extensive cabinet reshuffle. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears … Read more
The media team of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the administration’s scorecard for October, showcasing progress on various initiatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made via the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre’s account on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. The scorecard reflects President Tinubu’s strides toward achieving his Renewed Hope … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) to temporarily lead the Nigerian Army. This interim appointment follows the absence of the current COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is overseas receiving medical treatment. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, canceled his trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Samoa. EKO HOT BLOG reported that President Bola Tinubu had appointed Shettima to represent Nigeria at the upcoming summit. However, on Thursday night, the presidency announced the trip’s cancellation after a foreign object struck the vice president’s … Read more