Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Muhammad Ali Pate has presented a comprehensive one-year scorecard detailing the significant strides made under his leadership in Nigeria’s health sector. The Minister made the presentation at a press briefing, held at Radio House Abuja on Friday. He highlighted numerous initiatives and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday held on a one million-man match for President Bola Tinubu. According to PUNCH, the rally led by the State APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, said the event is to show that the party is firmly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the long-awaited student loan program will launch on Friday, benefiting 1.2 million students in federal tertiary institutions nationwide. According to PUNCH, this was disclosed by the Managing Director and CEO of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyerr. Sawyerr, who spoke at a pre-application sensitisation press conference in Abuja, on … Read more
“In a democracy, the opposition is not only tolerated as constitutional but must be maintained because it is indispensable.” – Walter Lippmann. The resilience of democracy depends on the strength of its opposition. A robust opposition challenges the status quo and pushes the government to perform beyond its ordinary capacities. Without a strong opposition, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has rebuffed the attempted coalition between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi. According to the Presidency, President Bola Tinubu is not bothered about the planned alliance, noting that the President was not losing sleep … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, secured an investment of $600 million from a Danish shipping and logistics company, A.P. Moller-Maersk. The Nigerian leader secured the investment during a meeting with the Chairman of A.P Moller-Maersk, Robert Maersk Uggla, during a meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jim Ovia, the founder of Zenith Bank, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). A statement on Friday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed Ovia’s appointment. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Shocking Murder Of Military Commander Rocks Katsina Oyo LG Poll: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS). According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance their quality of life by accessing goods and services upfront, paying … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has openly expressed his confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s capacity to address and ultimately resolve qNigeria’s lingering economic challenges. The governor expressed confidence in Tinubu’s government in a birthday message on the occasion of President Tinubu’s 72nd birthday, celebrated on Friday. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, expressed excitement for the opportunity to be part of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Wike made this known after inspecting ongoing rural road projects in Bwari and Abuja Municipal area councils in Abuja. Editor’s Picks Tinubu Meets … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, including ex-National Chairman, Uche Secondus, have publicly declared their support for President Bola Tinubu and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. This declaration signifies a notable shift in the state’s political landscape. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Bianca Secures Ownership Of Ojukwu’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) and the creation of the Economic Management Team Emergency Taskforce (EET). The president brought into the economic team major players in the private sector, apparently to ensure a blend and cross-fertilisation of ideas. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji has said President Bola Tinubu has given a directive for a single-digit tax system in Nigeria. Adedeji spoke on Wednesday when Adebayo Alli, chief executive officer (CEO) of Guinness Nigeria, led a management team of the firm on a visit … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major-General Adamu Garba Laka (rtd) as the new National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre. In a statement on Tuesday by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the centre is under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Editor’s Picks PHOTOS: NSCDC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has described as fake news a purported list of new Nigerian Ambassadors. A purported list of new Nigerian Ambassadors and their assigned countries went viral on social media on Tuesday. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: CBN Continues Reform, Raises … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu-led government, on Monday, said Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, has been invited for questioning over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. The minister of information and orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this while addressing journalists at the State House, Abuja. Editor’s Picks JUST … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led government has suspended the 25 per cent penalty fee on improperly imported vehicles. The development was confirmed in a statement released on Friday by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada. Editor’s Picks Wanted: Defence Headquarters Launches Manhunt For Simon Ekpa, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has raised concerns regarding the repeated summoning of his appointees by the National Assembly. saying such actions may impede their ability to effectively execute their core responsibilities. The President stated this during the Iftar (Ramadan fast-breaking) event in Abuja on Wednesday. Editor’s Picks Tinubu Places Three-Month … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has begun the distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains nationwide. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari announced the development during an interactive session with the National Assembly joint committee on Agriculture Production Services and Rural Development, on Tuesday. The committee chaired by Senator … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the formation of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission, as well as the appointment of Head of Service and ten Permanent Secretaries. The development was announced in a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday by the Director of Press … Read more