EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom has declared that the G5 group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The G-5 include Ortom, Wike, Ugwuanyi, Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo). EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, felicitated the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, as he turns 46 on January 8. Tinubu’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled, ‘President Tinubu congratulates FIRS Chairman, Zacch … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the minister for Sports Development, John Owan-Enoh said that President Bola Tinubu in a clear commitment to sports development has approved the backlog of outstanding payments that are due for the national teams and coaches of various sports, totalling about twelve billion naira (N12b) The minister disclosed this on Saturday, January … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Since Nigeria is astar gold medal winner in prayers and celebrated spirituality, I think this intervention should be a special focus on the rational prayers for Nigeria. In trying to take up this special task however, my attention was drawn to a verse in the Christian Holy Book: ‘You ask and receive … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo on his re-election. In a statement on Saturday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu commended the government and the people of DR Congo for ensuring the successful conduct of the last elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an elder stateman and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has said that the security situation in Nigeria is now beyond control. He insisted that the dire situation no longer involved playing politics and that President Bola Tinubu had a lot of work to do. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Funke Akindele on her record-setting film, a tribe called Judah and commended the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the movie industry In Nigeria. In a press statement issued on Friday by the special Adviser to the president on media and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has given assurance that President Bola Tinubu pays heed to the concerns of Nigerians and is attuned to their sentiments. According to Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president consistently recognizes the challenges faced by Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, appointed six new executive directors in the Nigerian Ports Authority and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency. Both agencies are under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL TEXT How Akeredolu’s Aides … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has extended the free train ride for Nigerians till Sunday, 7th January 2024. The Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: EFCC Operatives Storm Dangote Head Office Over Forex Transactions … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, billionaire business mogul, Aliko Dangote and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, have been listed among Africa’s 100 most influential personalities for 2023. The ranking, which New African Magazine released on Tuesday, also named Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, famous for his stage name Burna Boy, Temilade Openiyi, aka Tems, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the distribution of food items to members of the National Assembly for their constituents. This onlne media platform reports that the president ordered the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, to provide the lawmakers with the food items. Confirming the distribution on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, recently reassured the Bayelsa State Government of the potential return of the revoked licence for OML 46, also known as Atala Oilfield. This assurance came during Lokpobiri’s visit to Governor Douye Diri at the Government House in Yenagoa. In a statement from … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu‘s government has instructed all ministries, departments, and agencies fully funded by the federal government to remit 100% of their revenues into the Sub-Recurrent Account, part of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). This move is aimed at consolidating federal revenue earnings. The directives, detailed in a December 28 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Akindele Egbuwalo as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Until his appointment, Egbuwalo was the National N-Power Programme manager. Recall that the president had directed the suspension of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said his decision to allow peace to reign and resolve the political crisis in the state was a result of his love for the people. Fubara also stated that his decision to embrace the eight-point resolution following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, approved the extension of the 2023 supplementary budget till March 2024. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, announced the approval while speaking with journalists at the presidential villa in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the suspension of Halima Shehu as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). According to Channels Television, the President approved Shehu’s suspension with immediate effect and ordered her replacement. Recall that Shehu was appointed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law in keeping with his avowed commitment to maintaining a timeous, predictable, and efficient budget cycle. A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed that President Tinubu assented to the bill at the State House … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has signed the N28.7 trillion 2024 Budget into law. He assented to the 2024 Appropriation Bill at a brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. Tinubu signed the budget days after the 10th Senate passed the 2024 appropriation bill. The budget was passed by … Read more