BREAKING: Tinubu Resolves Rivers Crisis, Issues Directive After Meeting Wike, Fubara, Odili, Others

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

BREAKING: Wike Joins Fubara, Odili, Others In Meeting With Tinubu

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

BREAKING: Tinubu Hosts Fubara, Odili For Crucial Meeting In Aso Rock

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

Tinubu Swears In New NNPC Board, Management Team, Tasks Officials On Tackling Oil Theft

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

Labour Minister: Tinubu Accepts Lalong’s Resignation After Executive Council Meeting

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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

Kano APC Speaks On Allegedly Meeting Tinubu To Influence Outcome Of Supreme Court Judgment

Kano APC

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

Oluremi Tinubu Hosts Freed Katsina Female Students In Aso Rock

Oluremi Tinubu

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

Abdullahi Adamu, Former APC Chairman Announces Retirement From Politics

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

“Icon Of Integrity And Patriotism”- Tinubu Celebrates Buhari At 81

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

Wike Vs Fubara: Bode George Reacts To Rivers’ Superiority Battle

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

BREAKING: Tinubu’s Move To Reconcile Wike, Fubara Has Collapsed – APC

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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

ASUU Commends FG Over Exemption Of Universities From IPPIS, Makes Fresh Demand

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

“Rivers State May Pose Challenges If Caution Is Ignored” – Asari Dokubo Warns Tinubu

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

BREAKING: Tinubu Approves Exemption Of Varsities, Polytechnics, Others From IPPIS

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

Lalong Set To Resign As Minister, Join Senate

Lalong

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

FG Vows To Stop Vehicle Smuggling Into Nigeria

Vehicle Smuggling

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

Tinubu Unveils Ambitious Healthcare Investment Plan, Vows To Revamp Sector

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