EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has signed the N2.17trn 2023 supplementary budget into law. The president signed the budget following the speedy approval of the budget proposal from both the House of representatives and Senate last week. The proposal, which was approved by the National Assembly has now effectively become a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has promised to support the National Population Commission to conduct the botched census in the country. The President gave the assurance at the launch of the National Geospatial Data Repository, Digital CRVS System and inauguration of the National Coordination Committee for CRVS at the Presidential Villa Abuja. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new Executive Commissioners to serve in the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday evening. He also disclosed that Tinubu had approved the redeployment of one current Executive Commissioner, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Wahab Shittu, has urged the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi, to refrain from criticism and congratulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This online media platform recalls that the Supreme Court had on Thursday, October 26, 2023, dismissed the appeals … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, over the passing of his father. This was contained in a press statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Anambra Governor, Soludo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Canadian government, the diplomatic community, and all those impacted by the recent fire incident at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja. The President assured the Canadian authorities that the Nigerian government would do everything in its power to assist the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu’s government has slammed the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the last election, Peter Obi, over his statement on the outcome of the Supreme Court verdict on petitions challenging the outcome of the February 25 election. It was earlier reported that Peter Obi, during his World Press … Read more
LASGEMS was introduced by President Tinubu when he was Lagos governor. Applied Services Limited was exclusively contracted as service provider for the project. However, the statutory legacy solution was surprisingly replaced by what has been described as a “failed system” in 2016, disrupting the evolving unique system. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Yomi Erogbogbo, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed the reactivation of the Presidential Delivery Tracker to empower Nigerians to track the implementation of projects across the country in real-time. He gave the directive at the closing session of the three-day retreat for Ministers, Presidential Aides, Permanent Secretaries, and other high-ranking government officials held … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a private jet operated by Flint Aero, on Friday night, crash-landed at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State. The HS25 aircraft had the minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and some of his aides onboard. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – PDP Reacts As To Tinubu’s Victory … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has said poverty is not a shameful thing for Nigerians, stressing that it is just not acceptable. The president stated this on Friday at the closing ceremony of a three-day retreat for ministers, presidential aides, and other cabinet members, which took place in the State House … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the French Government announced on Friday its decision to return $150 million of the late General Sani Abacha loot. Since the death of Abacha, who was Nigeria’s military leader from 1993 to 1998, the country has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars heaped abroad. The visiting France Minister for Europe … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja appealed to all candidates participating in the November 11 gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, as well as the electorate to ensure free and fair elections. According to a statement by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, he made the appeal at … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has debunked reports making the rounds online over plans to purchase a presidential yacht worth N5 billion. This news medium had earlier reported that the federal government is planning to spend N5 billion to purchase a presidential yacht in the 2023 Supplementary Budget. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the appointment of the ex-governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, as minister of the Federal Capital Territory. This online media platform recalls that in the wake of Wike’s appointment as the FCT minister, many … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said government officials and appointees who cannot assist in ensuring the success of his administration and delivering on the expectations of Nigerians are free to leave. Tinubu stated this on Wednesday at the opening of a three-day retreat with the theme, “Delivering on the Renewed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has set up a Constitutional Review Committee to carry out comprehensive reforms of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State made this known while speaking with State House correspondents at the end of the Nigeria Police Council meeting on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has appealed to European Union (EU)-member states to support Nigeria’s economic reforms. The President made the appeal on Wednesday while receiving the Letters of Credence of the Ambassador of Angola to Nigeria, Mr. Jose Bamoquine Zau; the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Nigeria, Mr. Pieter … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reacted to the political crisis in Rivers State. The Chairman of the forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, while addressing newsmen after the emergency meeting of PDP Governors commended President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the political … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday met with his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. This news medium learnt that the duo, who met at the Presidential Villa in Abuja today, were seen shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries. Editors Pick Appeal Court … Read more