Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap to serve as the Comptroller-General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. He said the appointment is effective from March 1, 2024. DCG Nandap will … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari to serve as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed the development in a statement Tuesday evening. He said the appointment is pending Bakari’s confirmation by the Senate. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) against the leakage of sensitive official information and documents. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, made the warning in a circular signed on Monday, February 19, 2024. The circular was sent to MDAs about … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, is set to audit the N23 trillion Ways and Means debt hanging on its neck. This was made known on Tuesday by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, during the Public Wealth Management … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the maintenance of Nigeria’s presidential aircraft, Air Force 001, is facing scrutiny due to its significant financial implications, with costs running into billions of naira. According to a senior official closely involved with the upkeep of the presidential fleet, the financial burdens associated with routine maintenance and parts procurement for the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recent appointment of the registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has drawn condemnation from certain stakeholders in the health sector. The concerned stakeholders asserted that the recent appointment of the registrar by the President is in contradiction with the provisions outlined … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Iyaloja General of Lagos State and daughter of President Bola Tinubu, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has called for patience and optimism among Nigerians facing economic difficulties. Speaking at the 2024 Mawlid Nabiyy celebration organized by the Lagos State chapter of Aljamahatul Qadiriyyah Islamic Movement, Tinubu-Ojo addressed the concerns over the prevailing economic … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerians in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Monday, trooped out in their numbers to protest the high cost of living and called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately arrest the situation. The protesters, who blocked vehicular movement, lamented that they could no longer afford essentials. They carried placards … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has commenced the payment of the withheld salaries of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Gbolahan Bolarin, ASUU chairperson, Federal University of Technology, Minna confirmed the development where he said, “Yes, it is true. Payment has started rolling in.” Recall that President Bola Tinubu in October … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Tinubu-led administration is set to convene a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) in a bid to forestall the planned suspension of operations. It can be recalled that the association, in a letter dated February 15, 2024, addressed to the Nigeria Union of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said President Bola Tinubu is not overwhelmed by the economic challenges currently bedevilling the nation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known in a statement on Sunday while reacting to the call for Tinubu’s resignation by governors elected on the platform of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that renowned comedian and actor, Seyi Law, has reiterated his unwavering support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son Crashed Multiple Times In 2023 Tinubu Meets Tijaniyya Leader, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian and Brazilian governments are planning to set up a direct flight between the West African nation and the South American country. In a post released on Sunday via his verified X handle, President Tinubu said the decision was finalised during a meeting on Saturday with his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured Nigerians that the economic policies of the Bola Tinubu administration will soon yield positive results. Wike gave the assurance on Sunday during a thanksgiving service organised by Senator Barinada Mpigi in Koroma, Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is ready to host the African Central Bank in line with the vision of the Abuja Treaty. Addressing leaders at the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, yesterday, Tinubu said … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Igbos in the diaspora, under the auspices of the Igbo General Assembly (IGA), Spain, have thrown in their support for President Bola Tinubu on the issue of insecurity ravaging the Southeast and other parts of the country. This is just as the diaspora group has pleaded with the president to intervene … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Newly appointed African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged African leaders to engage in collaboration with international bodies to build the healthcare sector in the continent. He said this on Saturday at the Ministerial Executive Leadership Programme on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, as he marks his 64th birthday anniversary. in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu commended Mallam el-Rufai for his remarkable contributions the nation. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu is in touch with the pulse of the nation and knows how much Nigerians are going through. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, made this known in a post via his official X handle on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Full … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate upgrade of key health infrastructure and equipment across all six geo-political zones. In a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President said the upgrade aligns with his administration’s vision of overhauling the health and social welfare sector for enhanced service delivery … Read more