Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Kennedy Ohanenye, revealed on Wednesday that she was dismissed less than two weeks after Nigerians donated over ₦200 million to support projects she initiated in the ministry. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ohanenye explained that the projects she planned, including mobile courts and rescue initiatives for young street hawkers, were … Read more
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the recently dismissed Minister of Women Affairs, has reiterated her unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, declaring him destined to restore Nigeria despite her exit from the cabinet. Kennedy-Ohanenye’s comments followed President Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle, which resulted in her removal along with four other ministers. In a statement issued on Saturday, she … Read more
Fresh details have emerged regarding the dismissal of five ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting the specific factors that led to their removal. The former ministers—Prof. Tahir Mamman (SAN), Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Lola Ade-John, and Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo—were dismissed on Wednesday in what the presidency described as a move to … Read more
The ousted Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye has thanked President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians for the opportunity to serve the country. Recall that President Tinubu sacked her among other persons in his cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for … Read more
President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, and several governors are holding a closed-door meeting in Abuja, following discussions with labour leaders about the new minimum wage. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has begun a closed-door meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima and several governors in his office at the State House, Abuja. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has awarded scholarships and gave various gift items to 100 orphaned girls in Niger State, in support of their mass wedding on Friday. The mass wedding was sponsored by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji. The minister had kicked … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the minister of women affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has petitioned the inspector-general of police (IGP) and sought a court injunction to halt the marriage of 100 girls in Niger state. Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, speaker of the Niger state house of assembly, last week announced that he would sponsor the wedding of 100 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Women Affairs Minister, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has threatened to sue the United Nations (UN) over alleged financial mismanagement. This was disclosed on Monday while addressing a press conference in Abuja. The minister claimed that the UN had been receiving monies from donors on behalf of Nigerians. “I stand here as the … Read more