Tinubu is the presidential candidate of the APC, Buhari’s party. Although there have been speculations that the president is not supporting his party’s candidate, he has often reaffirmed his support. Buhari has described Tinubu as a “reliable” Nigerian who should win the February 25 presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has … Read more
Ohanaeze has slammed state governors for Buhari’s old note policy. Buhari previously announced that old N500 and 1000 notes are no more legal tenders. Over 10 state governors kicked against the policy following a Supreme court order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has berated state governors against the naira redesigned policy initiated … Read more
During the 2015 presidential election season, Tinubu campaigned with Buhari across the country. Supporters of the APC presidential candidate have often questioned the president’s support for his ally. Onanuga is the latest high-profile Tinubu supporter to call for more support from Buhari. Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesman of the presidential campaign council of … Read more
Shehu Sani has reacted to Buhari’s new directive on old naira notes. According to the former lawmaker, more attacks and protests will erupt in the country. Some other state governors have also kicked against the new directive. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has said that there will be more … Read more
The federal government recently phased out the use of N500 and N1000 notes in violation of a Supreme Court order restraining it from enforcing a deadline. The government announced that it will allow the use of the old N200 note till April 10, a move that failed to pacify opponents of the naira redesign policy. … Read more
El-Rufai has rejected Buhari’s New Directive on the Naira notes swap. Buhari recently declared that Old N1000 and N500 notes are no longer legal tenders. According to the Kaduna Governor, old N1000 and N500 notes were banned because they have already been destroyed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has declared … Read more
Buhari is meeting with members of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee to discuss the new Naira policy of the CBN. The committee was set up to investigate the policy. The meeting is taking place at the State House and the chairperson of the ad hoc committee, Alhassan Doguwa, is present. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Buhari addressed the controversial cash swap policy, which has caused difficulties in the implementation of new monetary policies. He reassured Nigerians that the economy, security, and blockage of illicit financial flows remain top priorities for his administration. The president also outlined critical points underpinning the policy decision and the gains that emerged from the policy … Read more
Buhari has extended the validity of the old 200 Naira notes. Buhari made this known on Thursday morning during his nationwide broadcast. The president said all existing old N1000 and N500 notes remain redeemable at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the extension of the … Read more
The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy last December. The policy, backed by the president, has been questionably implemented as millions of Nigerians have struggled to access naira notes. The president recently promised a major decision on the scarcity “in seven days” but time went by as he kept mute. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
El-Rufai has been at the forefront of a battle against the federal government over the deadline for the validity of the old naira notes. The governor attended a Supreme Court hearing on the matter on Wednesday. He recently rejected a proposal by the federal government to extend the validity of the old notes. Eko Hot … Read more
Millions of Nigerians have had difficulty accessing their own money in the bank for several weeks as a result of the scarcity of new naira notes. The situation coincides with the confusion over the validity of the old naira notes. The president is reportedly set to take a decisive action on the matter and relieve … Read more
Tinubu has promised to maintain Integrity in Buhari’s government if elected as president. The APC Candidate spoke at the Campaign Rally in Imo on Tuesday. He pledged to invest in the youth and manage the country’s resources properly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, … Read more
Umahi has revealed why Igbos will pick Tinubu as their preferred candidate. According to the Ebonyi gov, the Southeast will vote for Tinubu because of the second Niger Bridge constructed during Buhari’s tenure. Tinubu also promised the Imo people that he would continue development from where Buhari stopped. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor … Read more
Buhari has sent a message to Nigerian Varsities ahead of the 2023 election. The President spoke on Saturday at the convocation of Bayero University Kano. Buhari also urged Nigerian colleges to guarantee that the quality of their graduates meets international standards. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has, ahead of the 2023 presidential … Read more
Secondus has hailed Buhari on the Naira redesign. Secondus acknowledged the approach would eradicate corruption from the nation. According to the former PDP Chairman, the policy will help banks trace transactions across accounts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has hailed President … Read more
Buhari has stated that his government has given Nigerians the change they were promised. This is coming 2 weeks to the 2023 general election. According to the president, the newly built housing estate in Enugu is an example of the change Nigerians were promised. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said … Read more
Over 11 Commissioners have reportedly dumped PDP to join the ruling party in Taraba. Tinubu is expected to hold his rally in the state very soon. The defecting commissioners would be received into the APC by President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taraba State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has witnessed … Read more
The APC Campaign Council has begged Buhari to extend the usage of old naira notes by one year. According to the council, farmers are the most affected by the new policy. The council suggested a gradual withdrawal of the old notes and replacement with new ones. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Agro commodities Directorate … Read more
Datti has described Buhari’s votes in Kano as the final piece to his victory in 2015. The President secured over 1.9 million votes from the Kano people, kicking out ex-president Jonathan. According to Datti, no front-runner of the 2023 election will be able to achieve such. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) … Read more