EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, on Tuesday made demands from the Federal Government amidst the minimum wage negotiations. This online media platform had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, whom Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented, inaugurated the committee at the council chamber of the Aso Rock … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed the establishment of a presidential committee to probe potential violations of explosive control laws in the country, prompted by the recent explosions in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The Tuesday night explosion in the Bodija area resulted in the tragic loss of two lives, injuries … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated his longtime confidant, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 85th birthday on January 16, 2024. This online media platform gathered that Akande was the governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003 and the first interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo on his re-election. In a statement on Saturday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu commended the government and the people of DR Congo for ensuring the successful conduct of the last elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has said he has a cordial relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Osun governor, in an interview with Arise News, said he does not have any issue with the president, adding that he became the Nigerian leader because God ordained it. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced Gabriel Idahosa as its newly elected President and Chairman of the Council. The Chamber announced this on Thursday, stating that Idahosa’s election came after the completion of Michael Olawale-Cole’s term, during which he served the Chamber diligently. EDITOR’S PICKS APC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has highlighted the importance of cooperation for economic growth in West Africa, noting that the lack of collaboration between Nigeria and Benin Republic has hindered shared development. During a meeting with Benin Republic’s President, Patrice Talon at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu pointed out the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the management of the American University of Nigeria. This online media platform understands that the institution was founded 19 years ago by the former Vice President. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Embassy in Sierra Leone has criticized the attempted coup in the West African country on Sunday morning. This online media platform gathered that in the wee hours of Sunday, a coup attempt in Sierra Leone’s capital city was foiled, leading to a chaotic situation with intense gunfire. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has warned politicians against blackmailing the country’s judiciary. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), gave warning on Friday while speaking to reporters at his residence in Ijagbo community, Kwara State. Fagbemi appealed to politicians who lost out at the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has revealed he was in Imo State, which led to his attack. This online media platform understands that Ajaero was arrested in Imo State and their after was seen to have been brutalized. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has accused Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma of plotting to assassinate the president of the union, Joe Ajaero. In a statement issued on Sunday, the union accused Uzodinma of invading the hometown of the union’s president in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised an alarm that citizens of Imo State are in danger, labelling Governor Hope Uzodinma as a terrorist. In a post captioned “IMO STATE CITIZENS ARE IN DANGER, THE CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER IS NOW A TERRORIST” via its official X handle on Saturday, the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, revealed that the policies and programmes of his administration are aimed at achieving a fairer, better and honest society. The President stated this while speaking during an audience with a delegation of South-West Muslim faithful, led by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the sum of thirty-five thousand Naira (N35,000) wage award to all Federal civil servants. The approval was revealed in a memo released by the Presidency and signed by the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, CEO of National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, Ekpo U. O. Nta. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, met with a delegation of the European Union (EU) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking with the EU delegation led by the Commissioner in charge of International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, Tinubu called for the strengthening of cross-sectoral partnership between Nigeria and the EU based … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spouse of the deposed President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been sentenced to prison. Recall that Bongo was put under house arrest following the coup in the central African nation on August 30, 2023, an incident which marked the end of the 55-year Bongo dynasty rule. The putschists … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has yet to convene the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting 44 days after the inaugural cabinet session held on August 28. The FEC, which is chaired by the President, is the executive cabinet that determines the policies and programmes of the Federal Government and serves … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, during the interdenominational church service marking Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, asserted that her husband, President Bola Tinubu, is no magician but is committed to amending the issues the nation faces. The event, themed “Christ in you, the hope of glory”, was held in Abuja. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has spoken out on the recent spate of coups in which democratic governments were overthrown in some African countries. According to him, the jubilations that followed the military coups will not last long but it shows the need for African countries to rejig their … Read more