Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dayo Mobereola as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Mobereola’s appointment is for a renewable term of four years. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Senate Suspends Senator Abdul Ningi Over Budget Padding Allegations EFCC Presents Additional Evidence … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months over an allegation of N3.7 trillion padded into the 2024 budget. Ningi is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Population and represents PDP, Bauchi Central. Editor’s Picks Angry Senators Debate Ningi’s 2024 Budget Padding Claim Tinubu Submits FCTA 2024 Budget To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday visited former military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) in Minna. The President visited Babangida in the company of his host, Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State. Editor’s Picks FG Unveils Plan To Increase Power Output To 6000 Megawatts Ibeto Enters Plea Bargain, Returns … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has disclosed that consultations and engagements regarding reopening land borders are ongoing. Adeniyi made this known on Saturday at an interaction session with the Kongolam border community members in Mai’adua Local Government Area of Katsina State. Reacting to agitation for reopening … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has suspended the implementation of the recently enacted Expatriate Employment Levy by the Federal Ministry of Interior, as administered by the Nigerian Immigration Service. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National President, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, Dele … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Veŕheijen , has asserted that the federal government reserves the right to pay fuel subsidy to soften the hardship that has ravaged the country in the aftermath of removal. Recall that global financial organisations including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon Akor Prince Nna, the lawmaker who represents the ward of former Governor Nyesom Wike in Obio/Akpor Local Government in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has resigned. The lawmaker revealed that he is backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the ongoing power tussle in the state. Editor’s Picks ‘Fake News’ … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive to cement manufacturers to revert to previous pricing of the commodity. This announcement was made by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, following his inspection of the BUA cement factory in Sokoto on Thursday. During a recent meeting with the manufacturers, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, launched the Renewed Hope Cities and Estate project at Karsana, area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Tinubu flaged off the construction of 3,112 pilot housing project, which marks the commencement of a nationwide project aimed at delivering 100,000 housing units through a Public-Private Partnership … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that top officials in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, are currently in an emergency meeting at the Presidential Villa. The meeting, convened under the banner of the Presidential Committee on Emergency Food Intervention, comes amidst growing concerns about food insecurity … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Daniel Okoh, has said President Bola Tinubu is sensitive to the challenges facing Nigeria. Okoh said Tinubu is a listening president who will continue to look out for those who mean well for Nigeria. Editor’s Picks UNILORIN Expels Popular Postgraduate Student … Read more