EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said the tuition of students in Federal Government Colleges, also known as Unity schools, excludes tuition. According to the government, the hike only affected boarding and textbook fees, as well as uniforms. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation … Read more
Osun State’s Labour Party suspended its National Legal Adviser, State Women Leader, and 11 local government chairmen for factional activities and undermining party unity. They were accused of disrupting the LP presidential candidate’s petition against President Bola Tinubu’s victory. The state party executives back the National Working Committee’s actions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Nigeria’s Vice President appeals to senators-elect to support Akpabio and Jibrin for Senate President and Vice President. He emphasizes the need for a Southern Christian candidate over a Northern Muslim and calls for unity and inclusivity in governance. The Vice President said he is ready to kneel down to beg the incoming senators to elect … Read more
Reno Omokri criticizes President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, deeming it vindictive in response to the Naira redesign policy. Omokri urges Tinubu to prioritize unity and stability after the elections and not tarnish the progress made. He hopes the President will reconsider the action for the nation’s greater good. EKO HOT … Read more
Arewa Women Movement supports Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker, expecting political change. APC leaders endorse Abbas, urging unity. Transformative leadership expected in 10th assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Arewa Women Movement for Tinubu/Shettima, a support group, said the choice of Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker of the House of Representatives will change the complexity of … Read more
An APC chieftain has cautioned former Governor El-Rufai against setting Nigeria on fire with his words. The chieftain expressed disappointment at El-Rufai’s statements, alleging Islamic dominance and discrimination against Christians. He urges El-Rufai to refrain from misleading Nigerians and promote unity instead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in … Read more
Buhari calls for the incoming administration to prioritize Nigerian welfare while emphasizing unity to achieve this goal. At the 2023 Presidential Inauguration Lecture, African leaders urge the new government to promote inclusivity. The lecture highlights the importance of private sector empowerment, youth empowerment, and deepening democratic values in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President … Read more
Prophet Wale Ojo-David asserts that the emergence of Tinubu as the President-elect is a divine appointment. He urges Nigerians to accept Tinubu’s mandate and emphasizes the need for unity and prayerful support. Ojo-David also calls on clerics to seek guidance from the Holy Spirit before making public pronouncements to avoid escalating tensions. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Dino Melaye, the PDP candidate for the Kogi State governorship election, has been meeting with party leaders and elders from the state, traditional rulers, and religious leaders. He recently visited former PDP chairman Ahmadu Ali, who poured libation and prayed for his success in the upcoming election. Melaye has pledged to prioritize unity among … Read more
Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Muslims on the end of Ramadan and calls for unity in building a more peaceful Nigeria. He emphasized the need for healing divisions caused by national politics and advocates for justice, fairness, and interfaith dialogue. Atiku Abubakar wishes all families celebrating Eid-el-Fitri pleasant festivities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential … Read more
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Saturday, urged Nigerians to ensure the unity of Nigeria saying only peace and unity can bring progress and development to the country. He also welcomed the babies of the year in his Surulere 1 Constituency in Lagos State, at the Gbaja Maternal Child Care Centre, … Read more
Gbajabiamila has released conditions for the unity of Nigeria. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has listed no fewer than three conditions required to achieve unity in Nigeria. According to a statement by Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker’s media aide, Gbajabiamila listed the three conditions at the 112th Founder’s Lecture … Read more
“Everything must be done to continue to keep the Nigerian state united, stronger and more successful Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has appealed to Nigerians to unite in the fight against terrorism, insecurity, banditry and mass poverty. AbdulRazaq made the appeal at the closing ceremony of 2 Division Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition 2021, … Read more
Chief Ibiyinka Bode George has warned that tribalism, sectionalism, religious bigotry, nepotism and favouritism will not do Nigeria any good as it would only obstruct development and might lead to division. Speaking at the 3rd Freedom Online Annual Lecture in Lagos, on Tuesday, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said … Read more