Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State by the State House of Assembly should be dropped immediately. The president gave the directive as part of the resolutions reached during a meeting between President Tinubu, Fubara, the former governor of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike has joined his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The State deputy governor and a former governor of the state, Peter Odili, among others are in the meeting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently in a meeting with the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. The former governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili, and some other stakeholders are in the meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting comes amidst the rift between the Rivers Governor and the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the board of directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. The NNPCL spokesperson, Femi Soneye, disclosed the development on Monday. He said the president inaugurated the board on Monday at the villa in Abuja. In November, Tinubu approved the appointment of the new … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong. The former Governor of Plateau State, following his resignation, will proceed to the National Assembly as Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial. This online media platform recalls that he won seat, and it was affirmed by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has narrated that the new minimum wage in Nigeria must be fair and implementable. According to him, the financial capacity of each state of the federation, particularly those with fewer resources must be put into consideration in arriving at a new minimum wage for workers in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked purported reports of a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to influence the outcome of a Supreme Court appeal filed by Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP). EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu Assumes … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has received freed kidnapped female students of Federal University in Dustin Ma, Katsina State. The wife of President Bola Tinubu received the freed students at her office in the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday, December 17, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu Assumes … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, Oba Adewale Akanbi, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu in efforts to make the country. He, however, appealed to the Federal Government to do more to ameliorate the negative effects of subsidy removal on Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has announced his retirement from politics. Adamu stated that he is beginning to develop an allergy to political activities. The ex-APC Chairman disclosed this at the launch of a book titled ‘Progressive Governance, Showcasing The Achievements of His Excellency, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his friend and ally, former President Muhammadu Buhari, an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism on his 81st birthday. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu described the former President as the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. In an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, George stressed the critical need for a peaceful resolution, warning of potential ramifications if the conflict is not promptly resolved. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, on Thursday, gave an update on the political crisis between the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Okocha noted that the move by President Bola Tinubu to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commended the federal government for removing universities and other tertiary institutions from the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) payment platform. It was earlier reported that the Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday, announced the exemption of universities, polytechnics, colleges of education … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Asari Dokubo, a prominent figure in the Kalabari Kingdom, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to exercise caution over the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. Dokubo suggests that Tinubu needs to be mindful of the situation in Rivers State, warning that it could become a significant burden for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government has exempted universities and other tertiary institutions from the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) payment platform. The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Maman, disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Wednesday. Maman said the decision was taken by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour and Employment Minister, Simon Lalong is expected to leave his ministerial position to assume a Senate seat, barring any last-minute change. Following a Court of Appeal ruling affirming his win in the Plateau South Senatorial election, there are indications that Lalong is poised to join the Senate. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is determined to put an end to the unlawful importation of vehicles into the nation as it implements the National Vehicle Registry Policy (VREG). This online media reports that VREG consolidates the data of vehicles from various agencies, such as the Nigeria Customs Service, Vehicles Inspection … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is prioritizing and improving Nigeria’s health sector through massive investments and the allocation of increased funds to the sector in the proposed 2024 budget. According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by the special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince Abdul Waliu Oladimeji Sulaiman, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and long-term supporter of President Bola Tinubu, has been selected by the Onikoyi Family as the Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Moba Land, Lagos State. Sulaiman was selected on Sunday at an open meeting of the Muti Onikoyi … Read more