How Osinbajo Confronted DSS Over Sowore’s Detention Journalist Richard Akinnola detailed the incident in his new book. Akinnola also revealed behind-the-scenes efforts on El-Zakzaky’s case. A new book has shed light on how former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, confronted the Department of State Services (DSS) during the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari over its … Read more
The National Population Commission (NPC) has dismissed online reports claiming its chairman, Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, announced 2025 as the date for Nigeria’s next population and housing census. In a statement issued by Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba, the Acting Director of Public Affairs, the NPC clarified that no official date has been set for the … Read more
Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested prominent Kano-based activist Zubair Zubair, known for his vocal criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Zubair was reportedly detained in Kano before being transferred to Abuja. In a statement regarding the arrest, Zubair’s lawyer, Barrister Harun Magashi, confirmed that the DSS had initially held Zubair … Read more
Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign, has shared insights into President Bola Tinubu’s decision to succeed Muhammadu Buhari, explaining that it was fueled by a deep passion to rescue and rebuild Nigeria. In an interview with Vanguard, Okupe responded to the criticism of Tinubu’s “Emilokan” declaration, which some saw as … Read more
Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called on the United Kingdom to pressure the Nigerian government for her husband’s release. Nnamdi Kanu has been detained since June 2021, following his arrest in Kenya and subsequent extraordinary rendition during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is poised for a significant cabinet reshuffle this week, aimed at injecting fresh perspectives and renewed energy into his administration. A high-ranking source within the presidency revealed to the Sunday Tribune that the president’s decision is driven by a need to address performance concerns that have stagnated the cabinet’s progress. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EFCC Intensifies Corruption Probe Into Buhari’s Ex-Ministers. Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika summoned for alleged contract fraud. Government emphasizes zero tolerance for corruption, with officials facing trial if they refuse plea bargaining. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to investigate and prosecute … Read more
Federal Government to meet with SSANU and NASU leadership to discuss ongoing nationwide strike. SSANU and NASU commenced strike to protest withheld salaries from 2021. Previous administration withheld salaries citing ‘No work; no pay’ principle, SSANU and NASU demand equal treatment to ASUU. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government will today (Wednesday) meet with … Read more
Edwin Clark, says Buhari’s administration set the country back five decades in his eight years in office. Clark says the administration failed abysmally and recorded economic collapse. Clark faulted the former President for eulogizing his achievements during the book launch, Eko Hot Blog reports that elder Statesman and Leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, Chief … Read more
Mallam Garba Shehu spoke about the possible outcome of the 2023 Presidential election if Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi had won. He stated that an opposition victory would have endangered both the careers of APC leaders and the successful implementation of the Buhari administration’s programs. Shehu emphasized the importance of the Tinubu/Shettima victory for … Read more
Afenifere wants election petition resolved before May 29 inauguration. It supports Peter Obi’s victory and a president from the South East for fairness. Afenifere opposes FG’s plan to commit N100bn to census under Buhari administration, demands timely resolution of all petitions regarding the presidential election. Afenifere calls for judiciary intervention in resolving presidential election petitions … Read more
My Government Has Done Extremely Well Since 2015 –Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday declared that his administration has been able to achieve so much since coming into power in 2015 despite limited government resources. He argued that some of his predecessors who were in power when the … Read more
During his independence day speech today, 1st of October 2021, President Buhari seized the opportunity to boast about his achievements and remarked how no past president of Nigeria has done better than him in six years. Since the beginning of democratic dispensation in 1999, Nigeria has had President Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, Goodluck Jonathan … Read more
The Buhari administration through Minister of Health Dr. Osagie Ehanire has assured that they would conduct basic research on local herbs to cure COVID-19 patients. Dr. Osagie Ehanire who disclosed this during the daily press briefing on COVID-19 in Abuja said that before any local herb is administered to a COVID-19 patient, the Nigerian Institute … Read more