From the track records of Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, his appointment into the hitherto moribund National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) as its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) is well deserved. Given his pedigree, experience and previous positions, expectations are high that Oyebamiji’s good leadership style will ultimately impact inland waterways in a way as to make … Read more
Civil society groups in Lagos honor Tinubu, Soyinka, Opadokun, and Oshun for democracy contributions, award private organizations for peace-building efforts. EKO HOT BLOG reports thata coalition of civil society groups in Lagos State honored President Bola Tinubu, Prof. Wole Soyinka, former NADECO General Secretary Chief Ayo Opadokun, and NADECO chieftain Olawale Oshun for their contributions to … Read more
Top Political Stories Today feature President Bola Tinubu, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Former Kano Governor Senator Rabiu Musa Kwanknwanso and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Tinubu Told To Declare State Of Emergency In Rivers The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition party in … Read more
Ikuforiji has joined other political bigwigs in Lagos State to visit President Tinubu at its residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has paid a Sallah homage to President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS FLASHBACK: Rams Were Also Out Of Reach In 1999. When … Read more
Top political stories today feature President Bola Tinubu, his former rivals; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Tinubu In South Africa For Ramaphosa’s Inauguration President Bola Tinubu arrived in South Africa on Tuesday night to attend the inauguration of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu will depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa by Tuesday, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The inauguration of President Ramaphosa follows his re-election as President for a second term. Ramaphosa was reelected by lawmakers for a second term, hours after his party African National Congress … Read more
Tinubu calls for stronger collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement and the FBI director to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and related crimes. The meeting took place at the State House in Abuja with FBI Director Christopher Wray and top Nigerian security chiefs. Security chiefs in attendance included the National Security Adviser, Inspector-General of Police, DSS Director-General, NDLEA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has called for enhanced collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and other related crimes. The President made this appeal on Friday during a meeting with FBI Director Christopher Wray at the State House in … Read more
Peter Obi has wished President Tinubu well after the latter’s fall. Eko Hot Blog reports that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has discouraged gloating over President Bola Tinubu’s fall at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. The former Anambra governor reacted to the incident … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has responded with good humor to the viral video capturing his slip while boarding the presidential vehicle at Eagles Square in Abuja. Tinubu playfully referred to the incident as a “swagger,” attributing it to his traditional Yoruba upbringing and explaining that he was actually performing a customary … Read more
Promises And Tributes: Key Highlights As Tinubu Marks 25 Years of Democracy. He honors past heroes, emphasizes democratic values, and pledges economic reforms. Call to action for Nigerians to remain committed to democracy and work towards a brighter future. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, delivered a national broadcast in celebration of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu delivered a National Broadcast on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Democracy Day. The broadcast addressed various issues, including those who fought for Nigeria’s return to democracy among which the late MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the June 12 presidential election, is included. Here is the full text of the address: TEXT OF … Read more
Tinubu replaces IGP Arase with Argungu as Chairman for Police Service Commission Also, Tinubu appoints Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary DIG Taiwo Lakanu gets appointment as a Member of the Commission Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (retired) as Chairman of the Police Service Commission … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has commissioned a new Nursing Hostel at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has inaugurated the new nursing hostel at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? Fallout After Nigeria’s … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has lauded Nigerian Nurses at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi Nursing School Matriculation Ceremony. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has hailed Nigerian nurses as the backbone of rhe Nigerian healthcare system. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? Fallout After … Read more
Doyin Okupe Declares Tinubu As Best Amongst 2023 Presidential Candidates Okupe Lauds Tinubu Leadership Capacity I have been with Atiku, Obi & Tinubu, Okupe Makes Comparison Eko Hot Blog Reports that Doyin Okupe has declared President Bola Tinubu as the best among all the 2023 presidential candidates. The former presidential aide during an interview on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that federal government has increased its offer for the new minimum wage for workers from N60,000 to N62,000. The figure was reportedly arrived at on Friday during a meeting between federal government representatives and labour leaders called to deliberate on the new minimum wage. The organised labour, on the other hand, … Read more
Tinubu commissions Vice President’s Residence in Abuja Tinubu describes newly launched residence symbolizes respect Presidents says completion of building is in line with his agenda Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on Friday, commissioned the Vice President’s official quarters. The President during the commissioning said that providing a suitable residence for … Read more
Tinubu approved the establishment of an ICT hub in Ekiti State. Vice President Shettima announced the hub during the Third Expanded National MSME Clinics. The ICT hub will be completed in 90 days to harness the potential of Ekiti youths in technology. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of an … Read more
Tinubu congratulates Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on election win. Modi’s alliance wins third term in parliament! Tinubu hails victory as milestone! EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Extends Congratulations to India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on His Recent Electoral Triumph. Recent reports confirm that Prime Minister Modi’s coalition, the National … Read more