EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has been appointed as the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership. In a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu was appointed against the backdrop of his ambitious, innovative, and people-focused efforts in the health sector. EDITOR’S … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Aníkúlápó is the man who bears death in a pouch, not Jimi Solanke. Solanke knew a braggadocious name couldn’t stop death. So, when death came calling, Solanke followed it without fear. But Solanke wasn’t afraid of death, he was afraid of life – this he told me many years ago at the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zaccheus Adedeji, has called on President Bola Tinubu to discontinue the N2.59 trillion Tax Credit Scheme introduced by the previous administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021. The FIRS boss submitted that the scheme is a step in the wrong direction. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in response to the widespread insecurity across the nation, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency. Making this call while addressing a press conference on Wednesday, the NBA president, Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, lamented that insecurity has left many Nigerians homeless and businesses … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a meeting with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, President Bola Tinubu pledged to address critical issues in education, particularly the surge in school fees across public learning institutions in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is set to participate in the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelelae said the President will leave Abuja for Ethiopia on Thursday, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, February 13, urged the Senate to screen and confirm the nomination of five persons for appointment as directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) board. Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpiabio, and read at plenary … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has urged President Bola Tinubu to probe the administration of his predecessor, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, former ministers and aides. This online media platform reports that the factional Secretary General of Ohanaeze made the call in a statement titled, ‘Urgent … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu and other presidential candidates had a consensus that fuel subsidy should be removed. This online media platform reports that the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the submission on Monday during an interview with Arise TV. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the representative of Edo North Senatorial district on the floor of the Nigerian Senate, Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole has fired back at those blaming President Bola Tinubu for Nigeria’s present economic woes. Oshiomhole, while speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday politics, argued that Tinubu cannot be held accountable for the poor performance of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, met with a delegation from the Global Tijaniyya Movement, led by Khalifa Muhammad Mahe Niass, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.During the meeting, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of spiritual endeavours in nation-building, underscoring his administration’s commitment to supporting religious activities.The President also disclosed the determination … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Emir of Kano State, Muhammadu Sanusi has pleaded with Nigerians not to blame President Bola Tinubu for the economic crisis in the country. Sanusi insisted that it would be unfair to blame Tinubu for the situation in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha Declared Yobe East Senator JUST … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the tragic attacks resulting in the loss of over 200 lives across three local government areas in Plateau state – Bokkos, Mangu, and Barkin Ladi, President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate establishment of a Military Barracks. The Barracks will be located in Miller Farm (Gada Biyu) Mbar District of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has charged the Armed Forces to continue to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity against all threats, commending them for their dedication to duty and sacrifices for the nation. The President, while speaking at an event marking the Diamond Jubilee of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna on Saturday, assured … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant move aimed at addressing the recent decision by the Republic of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Bola Tinubu has delegated a high-level team to engage with the governments of these nations. This strategic diplomatic mission includes … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The president’s directive is contained in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s President, is set to attend the final match of the 2023 AFCON, according to Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football. Motsepe’s announcement has sparked discussions about Nigeria’s potential bid for the FIFA World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha Declared Yobe East … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate is currently meeting with the economic team of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the poor economy, hunger and depreciation in the value of Nigeria. The Senate had asked that the entire President Tinubu’s economic team appear on Friday after the Red Chamber had invited the Central Bank of Nigeria … Read more
Speaker Abbas held his first press conference since assuming the speakership. He disclosed the legislature’s initiatives to boost security and reduce cost of living. The speaker was joined by other House leaders to speak on the issues affecting the welfare of Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. … Read more
By Stephen Abulogbon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has pledged to support Nigerian cancer patients with required treatment and research. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Daju Kachollom S., MNI, made the pledge at the Ministerial Press Briefing, marking the commemoration of the 2024 World Cancer Day on Tuesday, … Read more