FG budgets ₦6.36bn to renovate Tinubu and Shettima’s residences. ₦1.83bn allocated for converting EFCC-forfeited properties to State House quarters. Presidential Villa maintenance will cost ₦5.49bn in the 2025 budget. The Federal Government has earmarked a staggering ₦6.36bn for the renovation and rehabilitation of residential quarters for President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and their … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially appointed Daniel Bwala as the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, replacing Ajuri Ngelale, who previously held the position. Bwala confirmed his appointment while addressing State House correspondents on Monday, clarifying the roles of media advisers within Tinubu’s administration. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth … Read more
Daniel Bwala, the newly appointed Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications (State House), has formally assumed his duties. Photographs obtained on Monday show Bwala engaging with the State House Press Corps as he commenced his role. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Tinubu asks for patience and admits delays in addressing fuel subsidy impacts. President begs Nigerians to have faith in his ability President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with his administration, assuring them that the country is on the brink of a new era. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu appealed to … Read more
President Tinubu met with traditional rulers to prevent a planned protest, expressing concern about its impact. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu held a meeting with traditional rulers on Thursday to prevent a planned nationwide protest. The meeting at the State House, Abuja, included the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the … Read more
Former Senate President Pius Anyim, accompanied by Governors Hope Uzodimma and Francis Nwifuru, meets with Tinubu after defecting from PDP to APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu received former Senate President Pius Anyim, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday. Anyim was accompanied … Read more
President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, and several governors are holding a closed-door meeting in Abuja, following discussions with labour leaders about the new minimum wage. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has begun a closed-door meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima and several governors in his office at the State House, Abuja. The … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has dismissed speculation about President Tinubu’s health, describing him as a man “full of ideas” and urging Nigerians to support him. Shettima spoke at a town hall meeting by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) at the State House in Abuja, addressing concerns about Tinubu’s health status following a recent … Read more
President emphasizes the role of religious leaders in shaping public opinion and fostering unity Calls on them to be constructive in their criticism of elected officials Vows to turn Nigeria’s challenges into prosperity and defeat terrorism Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has appealed to religious leaders to refrain from vilifying or denigrating … Read more
Tinubu has been meeting with former leading agitator Alhaji Asari Dokubo at the State House as part of ongoing consultations with opinion leaders from the Niger Delta region. The president’s focus is on addressing crude oil theft in the country. Tinubu has also held meetings with other prominent figures from the region, including Chief Timi … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has recently met with former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, at the state house in Abuja. This meeting marks their first interaction since Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29. The agenda of their discussion remains undisclosed at this time. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with … Read more
The appointments come about a week after the senate approved President Tinubu’s appointments. At the time of the approval, the president did not reveal the names of the appointees. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight Special Advisers. The Director Information, State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, made the disclosure … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Hope Uzodinma are meeting President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Akpabio was elected as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. He secured 63 votes, defeating his rival who received 46 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and chairman of … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has convened a historic meeting with governors from all 36 states of Nigeria under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. The meeting, attended by prominent governors and representatives, is currently underway at the State House in Abuja. This gathering marks a significant moment of collaboration and discussion among key political leaders in … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has been meeting with former governors Nyesom Wike, David Umahi, and Godswill Akpabio at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Security clearance caused a delay for the former governors. Wike and Umahi previously visited the State House separately, while Akpabio is the preferred candidate of the APC for the Senate President position. EKO … Read more
MDAs through the backdoor received billions of naira to them between 2017 and 2021 How public offices misused funds for SWV under Buhari’s regime A complete list of affected agencies revealed! Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has exposed how Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal government misused the N3.8 trillion they … Read more
Yari has urged APC to prioritize competence-based zoning for National Assembly. The Ex-Zamfara Governor warned against inciting religious tensions within the party. Yari emphasized North’s vital role in APC’s victory, urged region to produce next Senate president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul’Aziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State and newly elected senator, took to … Read more
Nigerians have been struggling to access fuel and the redesigned naira notes for several weeks. The situations have persisted despite numerous promises by the federal government to sort them out. The president’s meeting with governors from his party may be connected to the crises. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is in a … Read more
Population censuses are generally conducted every 10 years. Nigeria last held a census in 2006 and has been due another one since 2016. The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there will be a census in 2023. Eko Blog Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has said that the census exercise will be … Read more
Buhari is set to present an award of excellence to 44 public servants. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will present an award of excellence to 44 “distinguished” public servants. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Donates N5m To Support Flood Victims In Benue 11 Senators Write Buhari, Demand Kanu’s Immediate Release [FULL LIST] Air … Read more