Former president Goodluck Jonathan has shared details of his meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja. President Tinubu also met with government officials including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Hope Uzodimma. Jonathan discussed continental and subcontinental issues with Tinubu as the ECOWAS mediator for Mali and Chair of the … Read more
Details of how to apply for the Nigerian government’s student loan can be accessed on Eko Hot Blog. Recall that President Bola Tinubu signed the Students Loan Bill into law on Monday which will enable Nigerian students to have access to interest-free loans. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 June 12: … Read more
The nation celebrated Democracy Day on Monday. It was a day to commemorate the presumed election of the late MKO Abiola as Nigeria’s president on June 12, 1993. The Lagos governor led pro-democracy campaigners in tributes, wreath laying in honour of the late Abiola. Eko Hot Blog reports that struggles led by pro-democracy activists three … Read more
It has been two weeks since President Bola Tinubu took the oath of office as the 16th commander-in-chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As he promised in his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023, he has hit the ground running and seems to be taking all the right decisions as it stands. Since President … Read more
In the heartland of Africa’s largest nation, a contentious issue has ignited a fiery discourse, enveloping citizens in a tapestry of debate and concern—fuel subsidy removal. President Bola Tinubu’s resolute decision to eliminate these subsidies has plunged the nation into an enigmatic haze of uncertainty, where shadows of inflation, economic deceleration, and social unrest loom … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to “sacrifice a little more,” saying he feels their pains as the effects of the fuel subsidy removal bite harder. He made the plea during his Democracy Day National Broadcast on Monday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS READ: Full Text Of President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day … Read more
On Monday morning, President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians in a Democracy Day National Broadcast. In the address, he focused on various issues, including the importance of democracy and the significance of the June 12, 1993, election which is the basis for the commemoration of Democracy Day on June 12. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Your Pain’ … Read more
Tinubu endorsed Godswill Akpabio for the senate presidency, settling the agreement a day before the APC’s presidential primary. Akpabio declined support to outgoing Senate President Ahmad Lawan, straining their relationship. Misconduct allegations against Akpabio arise from his time as Minister of Niger Delta. EKO HOT BLOG reports that details have emerged about how President Bola … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has announced that Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is now in its custody. Recall that following the suspension of Emefiele by President Bola Tinubu on Friday night, reports of his arrest by the DSS surfaced online. EDITOR’S … Read more
By Judith Ukoh The title “Jagaban” is synonymous with the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The name Jagaban has gained prominence among his followers and even fellow political allies. The question here is how the moniker stuck on the President. Herein, Prince Yahaya Haliru Dantoro tells Eko Hot Blog the tale of how the title … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Eko Hot Blog reports that a support group known as the Bola Tinubu-Shettima Network (BTSN) has reaffirmed its unwavering support to the presidency and expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group made this known to Eko Hot Blog in an interview in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Emefiele … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has reacted to reports that its operatives arrested Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday night. Recall that President Bola Tinubu suspended the CBN governor Friday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor Meet Folashodun … Read more
Former Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo has reacted to Emefiele’s Suspension as CBN Governor. Keyamo stated that he is happy for the Apex Bank and Nigeria. He also said Emefiele must face the full wrath of the law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the suspension of … Read more
Tinubu will make his first official broadcast in celebration of June 12 on Monday. According to George Akume, the celebration would be held low-key, after the celebration of the inauguration. Akunme noted that the activities lined up for celebration were the press briefing and the President’s address to the nation by 7am on Monday. EKO … Read more
On Friday, President Bola Tinubu appointed Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as the apex bank’s acting governor. The appointment followed the president’s suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the CBN governor. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor FACT CHECK: Did Sanwo-Olu Direct LASTMA Officers … Read more
Emefiele was suspended after an investigation of his office. His position had long been threatened since the emergence of Tinubu as president. During the campaign season, he was accused of orchestrating cash scarcity to hurt the president’s chances in the upcoming election. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Governor … Read more
Makinde has opened up on visiting Tinubu According to the Oyo governor he will keep visiting the President for the interest of his people. Makinde spoke up in light to recent criticism of the G-5 governors affiliation with the President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, said on Friday (today) … Read more
Tinubu has assented to the Electricity Act 2023, replacing the Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act of 2005, consolidating all legislations and creating a comprehensive framework for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The Act aims to de-monopolize electricity generation, transmission, and distribution at the national level and promote private sector investments in the sector. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the a group of five members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also known as the G5 Governors, were at Aso Rock on Thursday to meet with President Bola Tinubu. The group includes one serving governor and four former governors within the party. They are Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo) as … Read more
Fr Mbaka has spoken up on election prophecy after months. According to the man of God, the Prophecy he was shown by God was so clear. He also pointed out that Social Media cannot control God’s prophecy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Months after the conclusion of the 2023 presidential election won by President Bola … Read more