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NARROW ESCAPE: Wike, Oyetola, Umahi, Atiku, Others Survive Tinubu’s Sledge Hammer In Major Cabinet Shake-Up

Oct 24, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

President Bola Tinubu wielded his political sledgehammer on Wednesday, shaking up his cabinet with forceful precision. Five ministers were sacked, 10 were redeployed and seven new nominees were brought in to fill key positions. However, several high-profile ministers, including Nyesom Wike, Adegboyega Oyetola, David Umahi, and Atiku Bagudu, narrowly escaped the axe. The president’s reshuffle … Read more

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: FG Announces Compensation For Affected Property Owners

May 1, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

Scene of the demolition exercise at Landmark Beach Resort, Lagos, for the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Highway

The Federal Government has started demolishing properties along the route of the Lagos-Calabar highway. The government had promised to compensate property owners affected by the demolition. It said it has started fulfilling its promise to the property owners. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government says it will start paying N2.75 billion compensation to … Read more

PHOTOS: After 20-Year Wait, Tinubu Administration Gives Hope To Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway

Mar 30, 2024.Mar 30, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been in the pipeline for at least 20 years. However, the President Tinubu-led administration has actualised the project. Work has started on the project in March 2024 after approval in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has received a new lease of life from the President … Read more

Igbos Will Not Protest Against Tinubu, He Has Solved Our Major Problem – Umahi

Mar 4, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi has shared his thoughts on the reason the Southeast will not protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration despite the economic hardship in the country. Umahi asserted that Tinubu has resolved the incessant farmers/herders clashes in the region. EDITOR’S PICKS Hoodlums Vandalize BUA Truck, Loot Spaghetti … Read more

Minister Of Works, Umahi Orders Arrest Of Street Traders On Federal Highway

Jan 29, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that over the weekend, Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, issued a directive for the immediate arrest of traders who persistently conduct business on the newly completed section of the Aba axis of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, currently undergoing total reconstruction. Additionally, the former Governor of Ebonyi State expressed concerns over … Read more

Why APC Deserves Support From South East Electorate – Umahi

Jan 29, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged South Easterners to support the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the upcoming bye-election. During a meeting of Ebonyi South APC stakeholders at his residence in Abakaliki on January 26, 2024, in preparation for the Senatorial bye-election, Umahi called on the people of Ebonyi … Read more

Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat

Jan 6, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Anthony Okorie Ani has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the February bye-election for Ebonyi South Senatorial District in the National Assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL TEXT How Akeredolu’s Aides Betrayed Him While He Was Still In Office … Read more

FG Announces Date To Begin Three-month Rehabilitation Of Third Mainland Bridge

Oct 29, 2023.Oct 29, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government says it is embarking on a comprehensive rehabilitation of the 11.8-kilometer Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State from November 1, 2023, for a period of three months. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, announced the development on Saturday, during an inspection of the under deck, lagoon … Read more

Tinubu Approves 260 Emergency Road Repairs Nationwide — Umahi [Details]

Oct 13, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved more than 260 road repairs across the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Thursday after meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to … Read more

Release N217bn For Roads To Umahi, Nigerians Happy With Minister – Ohanaeze Tells Tinubu, Akpabio

Oct 7, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, apex Igbo sociocultural organization, has called on President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio to release the N217 billion for the 260 roads to the Ministry of Works. This was as Ohanaeze applauded Tinubu for releasing funds for the reconstruction of the collapsed bridge in … Read more

Focus Your Energy On Your Ministry Not Ebonyi South – LP’s Okorie Slams Umahi

Sep 11, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party senatorial candidate in the February 25, 2023, National Assembly Elections for Ebonyi South Zone, Linus Okorie, has criticized the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for claiming he has the right to choose who will succeed him at the Senate. This online media platform recalls that Umahi … Read more

Sacked LP Senatorial Candidate Rejects Tribunal’s Ruling In Favour Of Umahi

Sep 9, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi South Labour Party senatorial candidate, Linus Okorie, has rejected the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal in favour of the state’s former governor, David Umahi, of the All Progressives Congress. This online media platform gathered that the Ebonyi State National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in … Read more

ICYMI: Lagos-Abuja To Take Four Hours Through ‘Supersonic Highways’ – FG

Sep 2, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

L-R: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State having a discussion with Minister of Works, David Umahi on Nigerian roads.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has said that the proposed Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge Supersonic Highway will make travelling from Lagos to Abuja a four-hour journey. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the bold assertion during the week while meeting with the governors of Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

FEC: Full Details Of Tinubu’s Meeting With Wike, Umahi, Atiku, Matawalle, Others Emerge

Aug 29, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged ministers to look beyond titles and offices and stay focused on the day-to-day task of their individual and collective contributions to the transformation of the economy for the upliftment of Nigerian households. This online media platform gathered that the president gave the charge … Read more

Cement Prices To Drop As Minister Of Works Umahi Plans Dialogue With Production Companies

Aug 25, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, yesterday, promised to dialogue with cement manufacturers over reducing the prices of their products. He spoke while featuring on Sunrise Daily, a channel television programme. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger Junta Suspended EFCC Chair, Bawa Marks 67 … Read more

BREAKING: Stop Wike, Umahi, Others From Collecting Life Pensions Or Face Legal Action, SERAP Tells Tinubu

Aug 20, 2023. by Praise Ben

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

Tinubu Transmits 28-man List Of Ministerial Nominees To Senate (FULL LIST)

Jul 28, 2023.Jul 27, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a list of 28 ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. The list includes former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi; former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai and presidential spokesman, Dele Alake. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s … Read more

Umahi Revamps Ebonyi State Development: Coordinators Reappointed To Work On Legacy Projects

Mar 23, 2023. by Praise Ben

Umahi has reappointed sacked coordinators. Umahi previously directed the sack of the coordinators and mandated them to hand over all government properties in their possession. Reappointing the coordinators, he stated that the essence of the appointment is to assist the transition committee in completing its assignment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Dave Umahi of … Read more

Peter Obi’s Election Loss Proved Soludo Right; Igbos Alone Can’t Produce President – Umahi

Mar 6, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

The presidential election held on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Peter Obi lost the election, finishing in third place according to electoral officials. Soludo had predicted his loss months before the election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, says Igbos in the southeastern part of the country must work with other geopolitical … Read more

Ebonyi APC To Contest Election Despite Umahi’s Victory

Mar 1, 2023. by Praise Ben

The APC in Ebonyi intends to challenge allegedly manipulated votes despite Umahi’s victory. The party’s chairman has already reported the issue to the INEC and is confident that the grievances will be addressed. The party pledges to seek legitimate means of redress and retrieve all manipulated votes to thank its supporters. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more