Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, paid a historic visit to the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) in New York, United States (US), where he rang the closing bell. He spent 9 minutes at the stock exchange market before he rang the closing bell. The Nigerian leader, who … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, has continued activities at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States (US). After attending a briefing of President Bola Tinubu before the Nigerian leader’s address to world leaders late Tuesday night, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President will make new minimum wage announcement next week barring any last minute change. This was revealed by President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Osifo, while speaking on the outcome of the union’s Tuesday meeting with the federal government on the fuel subsidy removal. TUC had … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recently appointed special adviser to Vice President Kashim Shettima on political matters, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has disclosed that the Labour Party (LP) has his support to challenge the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu at the Supreme Court. This online media platform gathered that Baba-Ahmed is the elder brother of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, held a bilateral meeting with the President of Angola, João Manuel. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Ongoing 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the United States of America. Recall that President Tinubu had met … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for greater commitment from developed countries and private organizations to the development of Africa. The President made this call while addressing World Leaders on Tuesday, at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) taking place in New York, United States. Editors Pick Organised Labour Raises … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders and United Nations (UN) member states to show, with their actions, that they mean what they say concerning the crackdown on terror financing, economic sabotage, and illicit mineral & arms smuggling in the developing world. According to a statement by the president’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has urged the members of the party in Oyo state to promote unity among themselves in order to form the next government in the state. Ganduje made the call while paying courtesy visit to the leadership and members of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Wife of President Bola Tinubu, Remi Tinubu, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would not have become Nigeria’s leader if he remained abroad. The first lady, while speaking at the Nigeria Economic Growth and Trade Summit on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has filed an appeal at the supreme court against the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal which upheld the victory of the President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) The 73-page notes of appeal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday, joined his colleagues in the federal cabinet to brief President Bola Tinubu to kick-start Nigeria’s participation at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UNGA, an annual event, is holding in New York, United States (US). … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an assembly of Christian youths from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, under the aegis of the All Christian Youths in Northern Nigeria (ACYNN), has said the unprecedented appointments of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not only surprised them but also resonated with many well-intentioned Nigerians. Speaking … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has announced that he is embarking on a voluntary retirement from the state’s civil service. He said his retirement is effective from September 30, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Musibau Sumonu Installed As Ilagbe of Egbaland As Wife Gets Faderera of Egbaland Title Celebration … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria has sent a message to the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, and his counterpart in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar over the verdict at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT). The association advised Obi and Atiku … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola as his Principal Private Secretary. This development was confirmed in a post via the X account of the presidency on Sunday evening. The appointment of Muri-Okunola who is expected to resume duties on Monday, September 18, was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This was contained in a press statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Sunday. Editors Pick US Govt … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele reportedly resigned from office in August. According to Reuters, Emefiele who was suspended by President in June, tendered his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that six state governors and seven ministers will be part of President Bola Tinubu’s 17-man delegation to this year’s United Nations General Assembly in New York from September 18 to 26. For his first appearance at the annual gathering as Nigeria’s President, Tinubu will be accompanied by Governors Hope Uzodinma of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has said the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu was aided by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, who parted ways with his erstwhile colleague, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar. The Nobel Laureate said this, according … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Head of Service in Lagos State, Hakeem Muri-Okunola has been reportedly appointed by President Bola Tinubu as his principal private secretary. The President also made 15 other appointments. This platform however understands the appointments are yet to be officially announced. Muri-Okunola is a 51-year-old lawyer, who joined the Lagos … Read more