Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will pursue thorough implementation of the 2024 budget to engender macro-economic growth. The President stated this when he presented the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget proposal to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly in Abuja. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Fresh Protest Breaks … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the National Assembly complex to present the 2024 budget. The President was sighted at the complex at exactly 11:04 am on Wednesday amid tight security. Recall that the Federal Executive Council, FEC on Monday approved the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5tn. Click to watch … Read more
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE It is a glorious thing to have a tested leader as the president of a country. It is also a blessing when the president means what he says and when what he says is not just believable but also approved by the people. Such a society is bound to swim in an … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has expressed hope that the state will overtake Lagos or probably trail it in development. Bello spoke on Tuesday while leading the state governor-elect, Usman Ododo, on a visit to President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Oluremi. The governor said he envisions that Kogi state would … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has granted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request for a joint session for the presentation of the 2024 budget. This is according to a memo dated November 27, 2023, signed by the federal legislature’s Secretary of Human Resources and Staff Development, Shuaibu Maina Birma, on behalf of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu will, on Wednesday, depart Abuja for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28) Climate Summit. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the World Leaders’ Summit will take place on December 1 and 2, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has transmitted an executive communication to the Senate, indicating his intention to present the 2024 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly tomorrow, Wednesday, November 29, by 11 am. Tinubu’s letter of intent was read at plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at plenary … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), which would take effect from December 1, 2023. In a statement on Monday by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the appointment complies with Section 59 (2) of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N27.5 trillion for the 2024 appropriation bill. The council made the approval at its weekly meeting on Monday. President Bola Tinubu is expected to submit the budget to the National Assembly soon. The budget approval comes a few weeks after … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to swear-in eight newly appointed Federal Permanent Secretaries. This online media platform reports that the president will swear them in at the State House Council Chamber today, Monday.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has offered a defense of President Bola Tinubu’s government, saying he inherited an “almost comatose” government from former President Muhammadu Buhari. He made the claim on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday evening. Abiodun, Tinubu, and Buhari are all members of the same political party; … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omonoba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II on Sunday noted that the promotion of diversity and unity is key for the development for the country. The Oba who made the remarks during a visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, at the Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once more suggested that several local refineries are poised to commence the production of petroleum products. It’s worth remembering that shortly after assuming office, the President announced that the Port Harcourt refinery would recommence operations by December 2023. During the 11th Convocation ceremony of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, advised governors elected on the platform of the governing All Progressives’ Congress to remain servants of their people by putting the people’s interest first and working for the good of their states. “Make sure that everyone is carried along. You are now the servants of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Friday evening held a meeting with the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. This online media understands that the meeting was fixed to resolve the leadership crisis in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Assembly Questions Governor’s Nomination Procedure for Cabinet … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. This follows the recently concluded selection process by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. This was made known in a statement on Friday by the Special … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Desmond Akawor, has resigned from office. Akawor’s resignation comes hours after President Bola Tinubu appointed him Federal Commissioner—representing Rivers State in the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission. Editor’s Pick FG Promises Support As WalterSmith Modular Refinery … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, signed the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) bill into law. The approval of the President was confirmed in a statement released by presidential spokesperson, Anjuri Ngelale. Ngelale revealed that the corporation’s law was initially enacted in 1964 and was revised as the DICON Act … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the people and government of Niger State over a ghastly auto-crash, which led to the loss of 17 lives in Magama Local Government Area of the State. This news medium gathered that at least 17 persons died in an auto crash at Takalafia village … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participation at the G20 German Summit in Berlin, Germany. This online media platform gathered that Tinubu was received upon his return by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; and the National … Read more