President Bola Tinubu and Benin Republic counterpart Patrice Talon met on the sidelines of the Paris Global Financial Pact Summit. The meeting took place in Paris, France on Friday. The details of the meeting have emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the details of the meeting between President Bola Tinubu, and his Benin Republic counterpart, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that President Tinubu has revealed why he suspended Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Speaking during an interactive session with Nigerian community living in France on Friday, Tinubu said the country’s financial system under Emefiele was rotten. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, June 24th, 2023 … Read more
EkoHotBlog the Presidential Election Petitions Court has taken into consideration official documents related to the academic and professional history of President Bola Tinubu. The documents were provided by the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, June 23rd, 2023 How Ifako-Ijaiye LG, General … Read more
Amadi criticizes call for Atiku, Obi to withdraw cases against Tinubu. Amadi says it’s foolish to ask aggrieved to drop cases for Tinubu’s success. Tinubu’s victory should be fair, if not, he should be kicked out. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has … Read more
…Court fixes July 14 for adoption EkoHotBlog reports that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has closed its case seeking to nullify the election of President Bola Tinubu as president at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja on Wednesday. The online news platform reports that Aisha Abubakar, the party’s Assistant Welfare Director, and the … Read more
Bode George said that Tinubu’s administration in the last 22 days is reasonable and better than his time as Lagos governor. He said he would take permission from the PDP should the President approach him to work together. He, however, expressed confidence that PDP and Atiku Abubakar would emerge victorious at the tribunal. EKO HOT … Read more
On Tuesday night, the rumour mill was filled with speculations that a former commissioner of police in Lagos State, Rt. AIG Hakeem Odumosu, had been appointed as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A statement circulating on social media claimed that President Bola Tinubu made the appointment on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Tinubu to defend himself against petitions on June 30. Atiku, Obi, APM contest Tinubu’s victory. Case adjourned to Wednesday for evidence identification. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is set to defend himself against petitions aiming to remove him from office on June 30, according to an announcement by the Presidential Election Petition … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the return of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to the Office of the Vice President for supervision. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Olusola Abiola Director of Information in the Office of the Vice … Read more
Vice President Shettima decorated Kayode Egbetokun as the new Inspector General of Police. Acting IGP Egbetokun is due to retire on September 4, 2024. Tinubu’s appointment of Egbetokun mirrors Buhari’s. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday decorated Kayode Egbetokun as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP). Recall that President … Read more
The PDP has called 26 witnesses to testify against the APC and INEC in the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. The party still has 74 more witnesses to call to prove its case. The hearing of the PDP’s petition resumed on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in … Read more
Says no president has done much as Tinubu in three weeks. This is coming after Tinubu announced the immediate removal of all security chiefs, others EkoHotBlog reports that former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has lauded President Bola Tinubu following his reforms and appointment within three weeks in office. The ex-minister in his article titled … Read more
Tinubu has made economic reforms, including removing fuel subsidies and fixing the foreign exchange. US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Geoffrey Pyatt has praised these reforms, saying they could unlock new foreign investors prospects for Nigeria. Nigeria is looking to attract more foreign investment to stimulate economic growth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that U.S. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards of Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies, Institutions, and Government-Owned Companies. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation made the disclosure in a statement issued by its Director of Information, Willie Bassey, on Monday might. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Tinubu has appointed new service chiefs and named former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, as his new National Security Adviser (NSA). This is contained in a statement Monday evening by Mr. Willie Bassey, Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has retired all service chiefs, the inspector-general of police, and the comptroller general of customs. The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation made the disclosure in a statement by its Director of Information, Willie Bassey, Monday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Dissolves Boards Of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote and Microsoft founder, Bill Gates at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Chairman of the Dangote Group had met with the President at the State House on Friday last week and told … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Court has refused to halt a petition challenging President Tinubu’s eligibility. The petition was filed by the Allied People’s Movement (APM). The APM has requested a postponement until June 26 to secure a document from INEC to support its case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a turn of events on … Read more
ASUU has asked President Tinubu to change the Students Loans Act to a grant for indigent students. The loan is impracticable and unsustainable, according to ASUU. There are more than one million students in Nigerian public universities and the loan cannot adequately cater for students’ tuition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Rivers Governor Peter Odili has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated well. He said the decisions taken by the President in the past two weeks have shown what his government has in store for Nigerians. Editors Pick NANS Lunched Campaign For Education Restoration Amidst Severe … Read more