Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday, paid a work visit to the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Yaba, Lagos. The visit was part of the minister’s three-day tour of medical facilities in Lagos State. During the visit, he engaged the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the verdict of the Supreme Court on Thursday regarding the outcome of the 2023 presidential election as disappointing. The PDP in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Debo Ologunagba said the majority of Nigerians are alarmed, disappointed and gravely concerned with the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has reacted to the Supreme Court’s Thursday verdict affirming the victory of President Bola Tiuubu at the Febuary 25 polls. Earlier, it was reported that Justice John Okoro-led panel unanimously held that the appeals of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court said it did not see anything wrong in the position of the Court of Appeal that a presidential candidate needs not secure 25 percent in Abuja once he satisfied one-quarter in two-thirds of the state. The apex court gave the verdict while delivering judgement in the case … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has visited the former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, over the recent death of his mother, Hajiya Halima. In a post via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Kwankwaso said he paid a condolence visit to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, which is challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing to transmit results through the INEC Result Reviewing Portal (IReV). The apex court, while giving its final judgement on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the application to file fresh evidence by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar in the appeal challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory runs foul of the provisions of the Electoral Act. The court held that the Electoral Act prohibits the amendment of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has said that it plans on approaching a court to address the alleged shortchanging of the South East region in federal appointments under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu stated this to newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday. Iwuanyanwu explained that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Health for State and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday, visited Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the governor’s office, Lagos House, Marina, Lagos. The purpose of the meeting was not immediately clear but it may be connected to the federal health ministry’s drive to reform … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former lawmaker representing the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday, revealed why President Bola Tinubu appointed Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. According to Sani, Tinubu appointed Wike as minister because the President does not want to betray the former Rivers State Governor for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has received the much-anticipated ‘Quick Win Report’ from the Committee tasked with enhancing the nation’s revenue generation and business environment. The President’s reception of the report took place in Abuja on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Fani-Kayode Demands Arrest Of Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Over Controversial Comments On Christians China … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). These appointments, each with a five-year term, are pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. The President’s decision was made in accordance with Section 154 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers for the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). These parastatals and agencies are under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed the appointments in a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday presided over emblem appeal launch for 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. This online media platform gathered that the emblem launch was held at the state house, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Assembly Approves Nominees For State Executive Council, Agencies Lawmakers Demand Explanation From CBN Governor … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that president Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, hosted Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, at the Presidential Villa. In a statement on Wednesday via the official X account of the Kaduna Governor, the Honorary Adviser to governor Sani, Dr. Yusuf … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has fixed Thursday, October 26, to deliver final judgements in petitions filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his counterpart in the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi. This news medium understands that the presidential candidates are challenging the declaration of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States chapter of the pro-democracy group, National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), has called on the the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate the Chicago State University (CSU). The group asked the security agency to investigate if there were some momentary or other inducements made to CSU by President … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ghanaian government has reacted to claims by a Nigerian journalist, David Hundeyin, that President Bola Tinubu-led government is putting pressure on Ghanaian authorities to extradite him to Nigeria. This news medium gathered that Hundeyin fled Nigeria in 2020, and following his application in 2021, the Ghana Refugee Board (GRB) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has secured a favourable judgement over the release of his records compiled by American law enforcement authorities at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Washington D.C. An American transparency activist, Aaron Greenspan, had filed a motion to order the Federal Bureau of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha to serve as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngela le, made this known in a statement on Monday night in … Read more