Federal High court is set to rule on the suit seeking Buhari’s removal from office. The suit was filed on the account of alleged illegalities in the 2019 presidential election. The judgement will also resolve a request seeking to stop the conduct of the 2023 Presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High … Read more
The CBN was set to phase out the use of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from February 1, 2023. However, the apex bank faced various calls to extend the deadline due to the shortage of the new notes. The CBN has now bowed to pressure by extending the deadline. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The CBN is set to phase out the use of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from February 1, 2023. The apex bank has resisted various calls to extend the deadline despite the shortage of the new notes. The situation has elicited a reaction from the president who is assuring Nigerians that they will … Read more
The CBN is set to phase out the use of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from February 1, 2023. However, shortage of the new notes has threatened the apex bank’s target. The Kano government lamented that the shortage has inflicted “hardship” on residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, … Read more
The presidency has slammed Yakasai over comments on Buhari’s support for Tinubu. Yakasai had questioned the loyalty of Buhari to Tinubu, saying the president was not throwing his weight behind the APC candidate. According to the Presidency, Buhari’s support for Tinubu cannot be questioned. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Presidency has lambasted Kano-based elder statesman, and … Read more
Arase was Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) from 2015 to 2016. President Muhammadu Buhari recently appointed him as the chairman of the police commission. The Senate confirmed the appointment after receiving a letter from the president. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has confirmed the nomination of a former Inspector General of Police Solomon … Read more
Buhari has commissioned a 14-man committee to find a lasting solution to the country’s fuel scarcity. The committee would be chaired by Buhari himself and co-chaired by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. According to Egua, the committee has the mandate to among other things ensure a transparent and efficient supply of petroleum. EKO … Read more
Shettima is the running mate of the APC presidential candidate, Tinubu. The APC vice presidential candidate says the obsession over Tinubu’s health is “mischievous”. He made the assertion on Monday night at a banquet in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima, has criticised those … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is in Lagos on a two-day working visit. The president inaugurated the Lagos Rice Mill in Imota, Lagos, which will reportedly create nearly 250,000 jobs. The president commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his efforts in driving the growth of the agriculture sector. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday commended … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, started his two-day visit to Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the visit saw him inaugurate at least two major projects. EDITOR’S PICKS Too Much Ado Over Tinubu’s Health N77 Trillion Debt: Buhari’s Government And The 2023 ‘Budget Of Deficit’ SPARE: An Attack On The British Monarchy The president, … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye The Nigerian presidential seat has accommodated a number of physically infirm people over the years. Former President Musa Yar’adua’s battle with a kidney problem was no exception. Unfortunately, the struggle proved to be one he could not overcome, as he passed away in office in May 2010. But his illness was not … Read more
By Praise Ben With a flourish of his pen, President Muhammadu Buhari etched his signature onto the eighth and final appropriation bill presented to him by his government. The bill, however, had not come without controversy, as the National Assembly had sent him estimates that were deemed ‘unreconciled’ and ‘spurious.’ But undeterred by the strife, … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Are dogs clairvoyant? People in the market square believe so. Mouths ajar, traders watched as over half a dozen village dogs barked and wagged their tails menacingly against the three notorious town criers, raising dust and eyebrows. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Nigerians Have Chosen Him’ – Ohanaeze Slams Kwankwaso Over Comment On Obi Osun: … Read more
President Muhammadu will pay a two-day working visit to Lagos on Monday, January 23, 2022. The government has announced that traffic will be controlled on various routes on Monday and there will be a diversion on the Island on Tuesday. The president is scheduled to inaugurate five projects during his visit. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
In 2016, the Lagos government demolished the Chief J.K. Randle Memorial Hall. The government built the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History on the site of the demolished hall. The Randle family accused the Lagos government of plotting to wipe out the name of the family in the state through the demolition of … Read more
Mumuni urged Buhari to reciprocate the care Tinubu has showed him in the past. Recall- Buhari won the presidential election after Tinubu and other political godfathers joined forcers to form the APC in 2014. According to Mumuni, Tinubu carried Buhari, and backed him like a baby learning how to crawl to win the 2015 and … Read more
The president is visiting Lagos on a two-day working visit on Monday and Tuesday. The Lagos government said the visitor will commission various projects when he’s in the state. The state government promised to ensure hitch-free events during the visit. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos on Monday and … Read more
President Buhari is set to visit Lagos State. Buhari’s visit to Lagos is tagged ‘A Festival of Project Commissioning. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy said the security personnel will be at strategic places to prevent unforeseen circumstances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos next week Monday and … Read more
Population censuses are generally conducted every 10 years. Nigeria last held a census in 2006 and has been due another one since 2016. The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there will be a census in 2023. Eko Blog Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has said that the census exercise will be … Read more
Tinubu attended a consultative session with the Federation of Construction Industry in Nigeria (FOCI) on Thursday. During the session, the APC presidential candidate revealed his plans to heavily invest in transportation infrastructure. He revealed plans to encourage states to build metro systems if elected president. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the … Read more