Rt Hon. Bilyaminu Isma’il expresses enthusiasm for Lagos legislative collaboration. Isma’il says Lagos visit will promote stronger legislative practices in Zamfara. Zamfara delegation engages in interactive session to enhance their own legislative framework. Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, on Thursday visited their counterparts at the Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu has suspended all programmes of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA). The National Social Investment Programmes includes components such as N-Power programme, Conditional Cash Transfer, National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) and the Government Enterprise and Empowerment … Read more
Sanwo-Olu says the verdict revalidates the collective vision for a greater Lagos. Sanwo-Olu invites those still on the fence to join his train of progressive governance. The apex court dismisses the appeal filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party (LP) Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed profound … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Friday, met with Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The President met with the Governors at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. The meeting was still in progress at the time of filing this report. More details coming… Click to watch our video … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the auspices of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), have pledged their continued support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The forum dismissed the corruption accusation against the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, as a mere allegation. EDITOR’S … Read more
Bashir Ahmad tackles Aisha Yesufu for pending Peter Obi’s presidential campaign financial report. Bashir Ahmad alleged that Aisha has failed in keeping to her promise. He urged Aisha to keep to her promise. Eko Hot Blog reports that former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has called out socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu regarding Peter Obi’s campaign fund … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers State at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The governor arrived at the Presidential Villa about 5:35 p.m. and proceeded straight to the president’s office. Unlike the last time he came to the State House with a delegation of … Read more
Nigerians reacted angrily to the torturing of a man by soldiers in Port Harcourt. Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma says that the army frowns at any form of infraction by its personnel. Maj.-Gen. Jamaal Abdulsalam, directs a full-scale investigation to be conducted immediately. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Army, on Wednesday confirmed the arrest … Read more
Sanwo-Olu hails Otedola’s donation as the largest by an individual. Sanwo-Olu says there’s no limit to security donations to the state. Otedola commends Sanwo-Olu for keeping Lagos safe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, commended renowned philanthropist Mr Femi Otedola for his N1b donation for Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC). The appointments were made known in a statement on Wednesday released by the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. He stated that the appointments are subject to the confirmation of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential campaign spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 elections, Daniel Bwala on Wednesday met with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. During the visit, he declared his availability to work with the administration of President Tinubu. According to him, if supporting Tinubu means joining … Read more
Elephants population has dramatically decrease Government will build national park monuments with powder made from elephant tusks Thousands of elephants are killed each year for their tusks Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria, on Tuesday, took a significant step in safeguarding its declining elephant population by destroying 2.5 tonnes of seized elephant tusks, valued at … Read more
Military Invasion has disrupted our legitimate business, say Afero Itoikin-Epe Farmers. The farmers seek adequate compensation for their losses after a military invasion. A former Commissioner of Police urged the military to follow due process in resolving the issues. Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Afero Itoikin-Epe Farmers Association have appealed for new … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of the Baba Adinni of Lagos and Chairman of the Executive Council of Lagos Central Mosque, Sheikh Abdul-Hafeez Aṣhamu Abou. Tinubu condoles with Baba Adini’s family, the Muslim community in Lagos, as well as the Lagos State Government over the loss. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the chief executive officers of two federal government agencies. According to a statement on Monday, by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu has approved the immediate sack of Babatunde Irukera as the EVC/CEO, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Editor’s Picks BREAKING: EFCC Invites … Read more
Alausa says President Tinubu is committed to the development of healthcare system. Alausa Inaugurates National Health Research Committee to foresee the improvement in medical research in Nigeria Alausa pledges increased enrollment of nurses nationwide before the year ends Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent event at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Bwala, has reacted to the decision of President Bola Tinubu to suspend his humanitarian affairs minister, Betta Edu. Reacting to the development in a tweet on Monday, Bwala who is a strong ally of the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office. The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed the minister’s suspension in a statement on Monday, saying the decision is with immediate effect. Edu has been embroiled in fraud allegations in the past few … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has denied the allegations that President Bola Tinubu gave cash to the National Assembly members (NASS) as palliatives to the people in their constituencies and senatorial districts during the festive period. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, made this known in a post via … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu celebrates business titan, Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury, on the occasion of his 78th birthday on Monday, January 8. In a statement on Sunday by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the President appreciated Chagoury’s consistency and reliability demonstrated throughout his storied career. Tinubu noted that the desire of the businessman … Read more