EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Bisoye Coker-Odusote as the Acting Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for a 90-day period. Coker-Odusote’s appointment takes effect from August 24, 2023, after which a full term of four years will begin as the substantive NIMC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, to commence 90-day pre-retirement leave. In a statement, Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said the leave is to commence with effect from August 24, 2023, leading … Read more
Dr. Alausa was appointed as minister earlier in August. He was confirmed by the senate less than two weeks later. Consequently, President Tinubu swore him into office. Eko Hot Blog reports that friends and family of the new Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Monday, celebrated his appointment with … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has filed a petition in a US court seeking to obtain more information about President Bola Tinubu’s academic records at Chicago State University. Atiku’s petition argues that Tinubu’s claims about his educational qualifications are false and that he is not eligible to be president of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima will today depart Abuja for Johannesburg, South Africa to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 15th BRICS Summit of Heads of State and Government. Vice President Shettima will be joining other business and political leaders across the world at the Summit scheduled for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has sworn-in the first batch of the ministers-designate. The ceremony kickstarted by 10 am at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa in Abuja. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola. The first set include: Attorney General of the Federation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister-designates have arrived at the Conference Centre of the State House Presidential Villa in Abuja for their inauguration by President Bola Tinubu. This is as seen in a video posted by obtained by this news medium on Monday morning. It would be recalled that ahead of today’s inauguration ceremony, the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmaker representing Akoko Northeast and Northwest federal constituency of Ondo, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has resigned from the 10th National Assembly. This online media platform reports that his resignation is coming hours before his swearing-in ceremony for ministers-designate. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger Junta … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the reassigned portfolios of minister-designates, barely 24 hours to the swearing-in. This online media platform earlier reported that President Tinubu on Sunday approved the redeployment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports tha the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reportedly rejected the three-year power transition plan proposed by the military junta in the Niger Republic. ECOWAS commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, declared this during an interview with BBC on Sunday evening. More details shortly… Click to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of three Ministers. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Engr. Abubakar Momoh has been redeployed from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The Federal Ministry … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke has denied getting a directive from President Bola Tinubu to compile a new list of persons for appointment as board members of government agencies and parastatals. The lawmaker, who is the Chairman House Committee on Finance made … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) on Sunday revealed that over forty Minister-designates have concluded their documentation ahead of the swearing-in ceremony on Monday. According to the director of information at the OSGF, Willie Bassey, such Minister-designates have also received the invitation cards for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct former governors currently serving as ministers in his administration to stop collecting lifetime pensions, luxurious cars, and other perks from their respective states while holding ministerial positions. SERAP also urged the president to ensure that these … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has slammed the Bola Tinubu-led federal government for giving N5 billion as a palliative fund for states to cushion the impact of the petrol subsidy removal. President Tinubu, on Thursday, directed the disbursement of N5 billion palliative for each state and the Federal Capital Territory … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) claimed that the federal government was secretly paying subsidy on petrol to maintain the current pump price. Presently, petrol sells for between N568 and N617 in different parts of the country, and the ex-depot price of petrol stood at N580 per litre … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that there would be consequences for his actions against the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. This news medium reported on Thursday that President Tinubu had scrapped the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) and its adoption nationwide. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Ngelale said the approval is in furtherance of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Femi Odere, the Publicity Secretary of the Former PCC Directors & Secretaries Forum, a pro-Tinubu group, has mourned the demise of his United States (US)-based friend, Dr. Christian Yemi Akiwowo. Dr. Akiwowo was a prominent member of the Nigerian community in Chicago, Illinois, US. EDITOR’S PICKS Who Will Save Local … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and a former governor of the state, Senator Rochas Okorocha were seen entering the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday evening, accompanied by the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje. The trio, joined by the Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, departed the Villa shortly … Read more