President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha as Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) for a second five-year term. The reappointment was officially communicated in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, acknowledging Prof. Mustapha’s outstanding contributions … Read more
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has announced that his office is working closely with the Head of Civil Service of the Federation to implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the merger and dissolution of several ministries. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, Akume confirmed that all necessary … Read more
The Federal Government has announced the schedule for the 2024 Independence Day celebration. In a statement on Thursday, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, revealed that the 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations will begin with a World Press Conference on Thursday, September 26, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akume made this … Read more
Alara of Ilara emerged as the Maiden Financial Secretary of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council at its inauguration. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Alara of Ilara, HRM Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, was among prominent monarchs in southern Nigeria to constitute the first caretaker committee of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC). EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government and the Organised Labour have reached new resolutions in a bid to end the ongoing nationwide, indefinite strike. The new resolutions were reached at an emergency meeting on Monday night, only hours after labour embarked on the industrial action. The strike has crippled various sectors, including the … Read more
President Tinubu ordered an end to the fuel subsidy regime on his first day in office. The gains from the subsidies have led to an increase in federal government allocation to states. Onibon disagrees with this model and has suggested a different one. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has issued a cautionary note discouraging the misuse of his office for the dissemination of fraudulent appointment offers to the public. This advisory was communicated through a statement released on Sunday by the Head of Information at the Office … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards of Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies, Institutions, and Government-Owned Companies. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation made the disclosure in a statement issued by its Director of Information, Willie Bassey, on Monday might. … Read more
Emefiele was suspended after an investigation of his office. His position had long been threatened since the emergence of Tinubu as president. During the campaign season, he was accused of orchestrating cash scarcity to hurt the president’s chances in the upcoming election. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Governor … Read more
George Akume, the newly sworn-in Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), expresses commitment to working with President Bola Tinubu and serving the interests of Nigerians. Akume, who previously served as the minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, assures Nigerians of his dedication and promises not to disappoint. The ceremony took place at … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Senator George Akume as the new SGF at the Presidential Villa. The appointment of Akume as SGF was previously announced by Tinubu. Gbajabiamila was also appointed as Chief of Staff. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu administered the swearing-in of Senator George Akume as the new Secretary … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff. The development was announced in a statement issued by Director of Information in the Presidency, Abiodun Oladunjoye on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: A Ticking Time Bomb Crying … Read more
SERAP has sued President Buhari over failure to probe ‘missing trillions of ecological funds’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued President Muhammadu Buhari over the failure of his administration to probe the spending of trillions of ecological funds at all levels—federal, state and local governments from 2001 … Read more
A Court has discharged Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal of N544m Grass-cutting contract fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, has discharged and acquitted a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal from the N544M contract fraud offences brought against him by the Economic and … Read more
Buhari has directed the SGF and ministers to start preparing transition documents ahead of the 2023 general elections that would usher in a new administration. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to continue with the quarterly review process and assessment of ministries … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, and leaders of the Nigeria Inter-Religion Council (NIREC) have called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious and ethnic differences to work together for peace and justice in country. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu, Mustapha and co-chairmen of … Read more
Residents have fled as Bandits take over SGF’s hometown. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Kwapre and Dabna villages in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State have fled their homes over persistent attacks by bandits. Kwapre, Dabna, Lar, Zah and other adjoining villages are in Garaha Ward, where the Secretary to the Government … Read more
…he reminds all on the need to continue to adhere to all Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs)… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has asked Nigerians to avoid unnecessary travels in order to spread the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the country. He also called on … Read more
…arrangements were in place to vaccinate 50 percent of Nigerians by the end of January 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, Monday alerted Nigerians to the existence of a black market for vaccination certificate procurement in the country. He … Read more
EFCC has arrested former SGF, Pius Ayim. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim. This online news platform reports that the former SGF is currently being grilled by the operatives of the anti-graft agency. A senior … Read more