EkoHotBlog reports that a Nigerian Civil Society Contact Group, (CSCG) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to regard strict adherence to the provision of the law as the primary consideration in the appointment of the next Inspector General of Police (IGP). CSCG, an amalgam of many Non-Governmental and Civil Society Organisations, with a primary focus … Read more
Says Asari-Dokubo is seeking oil contract from Tinubu Recall Dokubo recently visited President Tinubui at the Villa EkoHotBlog reports that Dokubo’s visit sparked several reactions from IPOB, Ohanaeze, others EkoHotBlog reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have reacted to Asari Dokubo’s call to President Tinubu not to release Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB condemned Dokubo’s … Read more
Nigerians are eagerly awaiting President Tinubu’s cabinet selections, with preferences voiced for genuine party members. Speculation abounds in various states, including Ondo, Osun, Oyo, and Ogun. The choices hold significant implications for the country’s political future and reveal Tinubu’s strategy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians across different states are awaiting President Bola Tinubu‘s choices … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that students of the Federal Government College (FGC), Kaduna State and other old FGC students, on Saturday, took to the street to protest what they described as a land grab by the government of the state. The peaceful protest was staged by the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), an umbrella … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Just a little over a year ago, on June 8, 2022, Uju Ken Ohanenye, the only woman among the 23 presidential aspirants of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) withdrew from the contest in favour of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. For many Nigerians especially women who represent half of the population, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Niger Delta leader, Asari Dokubo has said that releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will be tantamount to rewarding criminality. Kanu, who is standing trial for terrorism, has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his re-arrest in 2021. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has hailed President Bola Tinubu over moves to restore sanity in public institutions. Recall that few weeks after Tinubu resumed office as President, there has been some ministerial cleansing from the suspension of CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele to the removal of Abdulrasheed Bawa … Read more
Recall Sanusi on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu Sanusi revealed that his visit was to congratulate Tinubu. Also, raised issues about the killing of 37 herdsmen allegedly bombed by the Airforce earlier in the year EkoHotBlog reports that Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano has revealed why he visited President … Read more
EkoHotBlog report that Abubakar Malami, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation has denied reports that he is on the run to avoid arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of corruption. This is coming after the suspension of the EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa by President Bola Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to extend the validity of old naira notes beyond the current December 2023 deadline. The Central Bank of Nigeria redesigned the ₦200, ₦500, and ₦1000 naira notes last year and set a deadline that was extended by the supreme court in a suit filed … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Lamido Sanusi,14th Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his economic reforms since his assumption of office. Tinubu, who took charge barely two weeks ago, has removed fuel subsidy and directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to abolish … Read more
President Tinubu’s mother died on June 15, 2013. Ten years later, the president’s family, friends, and associates joined him in remembering his mother. The Lagos governor, clerics, market leaders, and others paid tributes to the late Iyaloja, Abibatu Mogaji. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Thursday organised 10th year remembrance Fidau … Read more
Eko Hot Blog Reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is in a close-door meeting with the deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi at the State House in Abuja. Sanusi, who previously served as the Governor of the Central Bank, arrived at the Villa a few minutes before 5:00 pm. This meeting comes just one … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 22.41 percent in May 2023, up from 22.22 percent in the previous month. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions APC’s Focus Arewa Women, APC Governors Back Tajudeen Abbas As House … Read more
The appointments come about a week after the senate approved President Tinubu’s appointments. At the time of the approval, the president did not reveal the names of the appointees. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight Special Advisers. The Director Information, State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, made the disclosure … Read more
Abiru, Wale Raji, Tobun, and Shabi are lawmakers from Lagos State. While Abiru and Raji serve in the national assembly, Tobun and Shabi serve in the state assembly. The Epe Ogunmodede Club has provided the lawmakers with some words of advice. Eko Hot Blog reports that Barrister Omodele Ibrahim, the President of Epe Ogunmodede Club, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The DSS made the disclosure in a statement issued by its spoksperson, Peter Afunanya, late Wednesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS DSS Invites Suspended EFCC Chairman AbdulRasheed Bawa FG Announces … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, AbdulRasheed Bawa The suspension was to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. The President directs Bawa to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has announced that it is working out modalities to begin the disbursement of student loan from September and October. David Adejo, Permanent Secretary at the federal Ministry of Education, announced the development while answering questions from journalists in Abuja, on Wednesday. Recall that President Bola Tinubu signed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the naira is currently selling for as high as N750 – N755 per dollar at the investors and exporters (I&E) window. The situation arose on Wednesday as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) gave commercial banks and dealers in the forex market the green light to sell forex freely at … Read more