President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that reliable sources indicate that today’s meeting may be the final session for the year, with discussions expected to include preparations for the presentation of the 2025 … Read more
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has lost his 25-year-old daughter, Fatima, who passed away on Friday, October 11, in Abuja. Her funeral prayers, held at the Annur Mosque in Abuja, were attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, along with friends and associates of the Kyari … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated a $115 million upgrade project at the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State, on Wednesday. The investment stresses APM Terminals’ commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth and strengthens its position as a key trade hub in West Africa. The ceremony saw the presence of … Read more
The body of Hajiya Dada, mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, was laid to rest on Tuesday at the Danmarna Cemetery, where her late husband, Musa Yar’adua, and her two deceased sons, Shehu Musa Yar’adua and President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, are also buried. The funeral prayer, led by Imam Aminu Yammawa, took place … Read more
President Tinubu held a Security Council meeting to discuss the national security situation, leading to the abrupt cancellation of the scheduled Federal Executive Council meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting a Security Council meeting at the Presidential Villa. Service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, among others, are briefing … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima urges Nigerians to avoid protests, warning of potential anarchy, and announces participation in a global health initiative to combat malnutrition and food insecurity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to abandon the proposed protest, warning that it could lead to anarchy. Shettima made this appeal on … Read more
President Tinubu will discuss the new national minimum wage with state governors at the NEC meeting, marking his rare attendance, following a deferment by the Federal Executive Council for further consultations with stakeholders. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu will discuss the new national minimum wage with state governors at the 142nd meeting … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima’s mother-in-law, Maryam Abubakar-Albishir, passed away in Kano on Sunday and will be buried on Monday according to Islamic customs. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima’s mother-in-law, Maryam Abubakar-Albishir, passed away in Kano on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness. The announcement was made by the vice president’s spokesperson, … Read more
The Nigerian government has allocated ₦14.77 billion for maintaining the presidential air fleet over the past 11 months and is considering purchasing two new aircraft due to the aging and dysfunctional current fleet. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has allocated a substantial ₦14.77 billion for the repair and maintenance of the presidential … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the multi-billion Naira Bauchi Government House. The project, awarded in 2022, includes an international conference center, office complexes, a mosque, a clinic, perimeter fencing, a fire station, and banquet halls, costing about N6 billion. Shettima emphasized the project’s role in enhancing administrative capacity and governance in Bauchi as Nigeria shifts … Read more
Tinubu chaired the FEC meeting in Abuja on Monday. Attendees included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, and other top officials. The meeting, the fifth since January, is anticipated to address pressing national issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu chaired the Federal Executive Council meeting at … Read more
Shettima Leaves Nigeria, Heads To Nairobi For Summit On African Development. Summit advocates for substantial IDA21 replenishment to accelerate African development. African leaders prioritize human capital, job creation, energy access, climate resilience in IDA’s funding cycle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima has embarked on a journey to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jim Ovia, the founder of Zenith Bank, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). A statement on Friday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed Ovia’s appointment. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Shocking Murder Of Military Commander Rocks Katsina Oyo LG Poll: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has said the country needs state policing to address diverse community needs and improve security nationwide. The Nigerian leader stated this on Monday at the one-day National Dialogue on State Policing, which was held in Abuja and had the theme “Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in Nigeria.” … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, chaired the weekly Federal Executive Council FEC meeting. This gathering took place within the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as reported by this online media platform. In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that the Federal Government aims to reconstruct Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State’s Igabi Local Government Area, which was destroyed by a misfire from Nigerian military drones. The Vice President claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the launch of the Pullako Initiative … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the best option to end the insecurity in the South East is a non-kinetic approach. He stated this on Tuesday when he received a delegation led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on a courtesy visit to the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, visited Anambra State and commissioned some projects. After arriving in the state, the vice president commissioned some projects, including the Ijele 93.1 FM Radio Station, Phase Two of the SEOF Touch-a-Life Housing Project and the AEMSL Meter Factory, in Anambra State. Speaking during the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has stated that he is solidly behind the re-election bid of the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma. The president said this at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress governorship campaign in Imo. Represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said all hands must be … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has described Vice President Kashim Shettima as a “great and humble mentor” on his 57th birthday. In a statement by his aide, Zulum said Shettima is “very difficult to find” and that he has “liberally given us (his mentees) the rare opportunities of using … Read more