The federal government’s plan to introduce a 5 percent surcharge on refined petroleum products — including petrol and diesel — has been met with swift and loud opposition from industry stakeholders, civil society groups, and political figures. The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has warned that the tax could push many … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Lagos Commitment to Social Protection Through NSR Egube praised Tinubu for repositioning the NSR as a credible platform for delivering social interventions Lawal described the NSR as the backbone of social protection in Nigeria Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to strengthening social protection programmes through the National Social … Read more
Burutu APC Throws Support Behind Top Leaders Delta State APC Back Tinubu and Oborevwori Ahead of 2027 Elections Constituency II Ward 3 Adopts Sitting Leaders for Re-election Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Burutu Constituency II Ward 3 of Delta State endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Hon. Pereotu Oloye … Read more
My Mission Is To Restore Lagos’ Old Glory – Rhodes-Vivour He says he is not aligning with Tinubu. His focus remains on restoring Lagos’ past glory for its people The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has dismissed any possibility of aligning with President Bola Tinubu ahead of … Read more
Lagos APC Rejects Tambuwal’s Claim Of Consensus Against Tinubu. The party believes Nigerians will support Tinubu for good governance. APC spokesman mocks opposition alliances as desperate and doomed to fail. The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims by former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, that there is a national … Read more
Stop DSS Threat To Ban 𝕏 – SERAP Tells Tinubu Group warns ban over Sowore’s comments violates freedom of expression. ECOWAS court ruling cited as DSS pressure faces legal challenge. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the Department of State Services (DSS) to withdraw its threat … Read more
Presidency clarifies Tinubu did not introduce a new 5% fuel tax. Surcharge dates back to the 2007 FERMA Act, not Tinubu’s reforms. Levy will fund road infrastructure but excludes household energy products. The Presidency has dismissed reports that President Bola Tinubu introduced a new 5% surcharge on fuel products, insisting that the provision has existed … Read more
Wasiu Ademola Bakare, a member and one of the elders of the Epe Club, an influential group of Epe indigenes, has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to deliberately manage the successes of his administration’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and the changes to foreign exchange policy. Bakare, … Read more
Ogunkelu praised Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Sanwo-Olu’s projects. Lagos Assembly has passed 467+ resolutions to strengthen institutions. Constituents raised issues and proposed solutions in interactive sessions. The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, September 4, 2025, held its 10th Annual Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting simultaneously across the 40 constituencies of the state, with the … Read more
Economic Reforms Stabilising Nigeria – Tinubu Promises Federal Support for Ogbomoso Development Projects No Nigerian Student Should Drop Out Due to Poverty President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that his administration’s economic reforms are stabilising the country and restoring Nigeria’s place of pride on the global stage, Eko Hot Blog reports. “The bleeding has stopped. … Read more
APC Defends Tinubu Over 2025 Revenue Achievement. APC hails achievement, opposition dismisses it as empty figures. Economists warn borrowing and hardship still undermine fiscal gains. The All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties clashed on Wednesday over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration that Nigeria had achieved its 2025 revenue target by August. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s … Read more
Tinubu’s Economic Moves Starting to Pay Off – Financial Analyst Nataro says early indicators suggest a gradual turnaround in Nigeria’s fiscal direction Observers say the coming months will be crucial in determining whether the early signs of progress translate into broader economic relief for citizens Economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are starting to … Read more
President Tinubu sent a congratulatory message to Eko Club International members. The president, a former member of the diaspora, helped create the group. The group is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary later this month. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the leaders and members of Eko Club International (ECI), the … Read more
Sani slams El-Rufai over Tinubu nepotism claims. Accuses El-Rufai of marginalizing Southern Kaduna. Criticizes silence during Buhari’s tenure. Former Senator Shehu Sani has criticized ex-Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai over his recent comments on alleged nepotism at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG learned that … Read more
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his dedication to the Igbo people, particularly through the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Operations ATCON Urges FG to Tackle Infrastructural Barriers Hindering Broadband Expansion … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s justification for removing the fuel subsidy, stating that the move has worsened the country’s economic challenges. This was in response to Tinubu’s remarks during a media chat on Monday, where he defended the subsidy removal as a necessary step to prevent national financial collapse. EDITOR’S … Read more
As the world prepares to welcome the New Year, various stakeholders in Nigeria, including those from the manufacturing, academic, security sectors, local government unions, and the Ijaw National Congress, have called on President Bola Tinubu to take steps toward improving the economy in 2025. While acknowledging the challenges of 2024, which they described as “tough” … Read more
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of deceiving Nigerians about the actual state of the country and his administration. Speaking on BBC Hausa’s Gane Mini Hanya program, Lamido, a prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), criticized President Tinubu’s loan requests, claiming they contradict the government’s narrative to … Read more
PDP,LP,APC,Others May Form Alliance, Soludo to Seek for 2nd term in office PDP to hold 99th National Executive Council Meeting The political landscape in Nigeria is set to undergo a significant shift as the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu moves towards its midterm with the fierce criticism of the PDP, LP taking the center … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s legislative achievements in 2024 marked a series of significant strides aimed at addressing critical socio-economic gaps in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Operations ATCON Urges FG to Tackle Infrastructural Barriers Hindering Broadband Expansion BREAKING: Sokoto Villages Hit by Airstrike Targeting Terrorists, Several Feared Dead EKO … Read more