EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Vice President (VP), Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, chaired the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This online media platform learnt that journalists were barred from the meeting and were only stationed outside waiting to be briefed on the outcome. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that top political gladiators close to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and in the Senate have been fingered in the plot to stop the appointment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, as a minister in the present administration. This online media platform understands that El-Rufai’s ministerial confirmation was suspended following a … Read more
The programme targets 1 million youths, 500,000 MSMEs with grants, digital training. The government said the partnership is in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to providing digital jobs. It also revealed the states that will kick off the initiative. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the Office of the Vice President is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima will on Sunday depart Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at two major international Summits in Rome, Italy and St Petersburg, Russia. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. Abiola stated that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and Nigeria’s Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, met in Abuja on Saturday. This online media platform understands that the duo came into each other at a wedding ceremony attended by political associates and notable dignitaries in the country. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, and Chairman of Northern States’ Governors’ Forum on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima in Abuja. Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, Governor Yahaya pledged to lead the process of sustaining peace in the 19 states in Northern Nigeria … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos State after a short trip to Ogun State to meet with traditional rulers. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions APC’s Focus Arewa Women, APC Governors Back Tajudeen Abbas As House Speaker Apple Unveils Revolutionary Mixed Reality Headset, Challenges Meta’s … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the federal government has pledged to make plans to fast-track access to single-digit loans for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) The vice president made this pledge on Tuesday while marking the 2023 MSME Day. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 How Ifako-Ijaiye LG, General Hospital, Health Centre … Read more
The nation celebrated Democracy Day on Monday. It was a day to commemorate the presumed election of the late MKO Abiola as Nigeria’s president on June 12, 1993. The Lagos governor led pro-democracy campaigners in tributes, wreath laying in honour of the late Abiola. Eko Hot Blog reports that struggles led by pro-democracy activists three … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Eko Hot Blog reports that a support group known as the Bola Tinubu-Shettima Network (BTSN) has reaffirmed its unwavering support to the presidency and expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group made this known to Eko Hot Blog in an interview in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Emefiele … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has arrived the Eagle Square, the venue of his inauguration as the 16th president of Nigeria. Tinubu, who arrived the venue around 9:45am, five minutes ahead of schedule, was spotted wearing a white attire and a green cap designed with his signature style. Earlier, Vice President-elect Kashim … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice-president-elect on Monday, May 29, 2023. Tinubu, 71, takes office, two months after being declared winner of the keenly contested February 25 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu … Read more
The Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria, is set to host the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 16th President of Nigeria. Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima will also take his oath of office at the same venue. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu Promises … Read more
Today, May 29, 2023, is a historic day for Nigeria. Not only does it mark the 24th year of uninterrupted democratic system, but it also marks the 7th consecutive democratic transition of power in Nigeria. In appreciation of this momentous occasion, Eko Hot Blog, leading Lagos-based media organisation, is live in Abuja to cover the … Read more
Monday, May 29, 2023, is the day Tinubu takes over as the president of Nigeria. He won the race to succeed President Buhari. The president-elect said he is ready to get started. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has pledged his complete dedication to the service of Nigerians and Africans. A statement from … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal Government has declared Monday, May 29, 2023, as a work-free day for all workers in the country. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in a statement on Friday issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Shuaib Belgore. The minister said the work-free day is to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court has delivered judgement in the suit seeking the disqualification of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had claimed that Shettima’s nomination as Tinubu’s running mate was in breach of the provisions of sections … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari, has conferred the titles of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of Order of the Niger (GCON) on President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima, respectively. The investiture held on Thursday at the State House Conference Centre … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), has visited President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Blair was the UK PM for ten years between 1997 and 2007. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Colleagues, Family Recount Good Memories Of Late Actor Murphy Afolabi At 8th Day Fidau Prayer VIDEO: Most Actors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to the country after a “working visit”to Europe. Tinubu, who returned Saturday afternoon, was received at the Abuja airport by Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima, Senate Presidency aspirant, Godswill Akpabio, and Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, among others. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more