Emefiele is currently in a meeting with the president. The CBN Governor has been facing a series of allegations including corruption and terrorism financing. Emefiele was part of a delegation of the Arab Bank for Economic Development led by Dr Sidi Ould Tah. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of … Read more
Umahi said Igbos prospered under Tinubu when he was Lagos governor. The governor made the statement at an APC rally in Ebonyi on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He said the party’s presidential candidate will take care of the southeastern state if elected president. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has rallied … Read more
Buhari has extended the tenure of the IGP Usman Baba. The Minister of police affairs stated that the police boss will not be retiring midway into the 2023 elections. The minister explained the Police Act 2020 has changed the rules for an IGP’s retirement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the … Read more
Buhari said the former US President queried him during a private meeting at the White House. The Nigerian president accused some individuals of using religion to drive political agenda. He made the accusation on Tuesday when he met with a US ambassador in Mauritania. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has recounted his … Read more
A prominent Bishop has again asked Buhari Govt to set Nnamdi Kanu free. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Archbishop of Enugu Province and Bishop of Enugu Diocese Anglican Communion, Most Rev Emmanuel Chukwuma has asked the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to release the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Addressing newsmen on … Read more
Soludo has asked President Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu as his presence is needed in the South-East. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Anambra state Prof Charles Soludo has appealed to the Federal Government to release the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to him. He said that … Read more
According to analysis Buhari’s Govt has incurred over N40tn in Budget deficit EKO HOT BLOG reports that the total budget deficit under the Muhammadu Buhari-led government is set to hit N47.43tn. An analysis of the Federal Government’s data from the Budget Office of the Federation shows that deficit financing has risen by 370.54 percent from … Read more
Adesina has hailed Buhari over his “competence” in handling security problems in the Nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the success achieved so far in the fight against insurgency and banditry in the country. Adesina, in an article titled FROM N’EAST WITH GOOD TIDINGS … Read more
Arrangements have been concluded for the Presidential Campaign Rally of the All Progressives Congress Flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the rally will be led by President Muhammadu Buhari, joined by the Presidential flagbearer of the Party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice … Read more
Buhari has made a fresh appointment ahead of the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that less than 45 days before the presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Abdul Mutallab Muktar as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL). This online media platform understands that Muktar is currently the … Read more
Middle Belt Forum has blasted Buhari over his inability to eliminate Boko Haram. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to completely defeat Boko Haram. Recall that President Buhari had insisted that his administration had cleared out Boko Haram terrorists causing unrest in the country’s … Read more
Buhari has reappointed the DG of the Mining Cadastre Office. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom as Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office for a second and final term of four years. EDITOR’S PICKS Ojota Unrest: Police Confirm One Killed, Two Officers … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Life is hard enough without sniffing drugs. Hard drugs appear in the horizon like golden gates of escape, but they’re traps in reality. Hard drugs are the chains that cripple freedom, the substance that splits the mind from the soul, the cord that ties sense with nonsense. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of … Read more
Buhari has spoken about his plans for his last 4 months as president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has once again expressed his desire to retire in peace. Speaking on Monday at the palace of the Emir of Damaturu, Hashimi II El-Kanemi, Buhari announced that he plans on using the next four … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has asked Nigerians to shun ‘evil predictions’ ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, prayed for a smooth and peaceful transition of power as Nigerians prepare to elect a new set of leaders in February and March 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Okada Ban Still Very … Read more
Babangida has left Nigeria and will return after the 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, popularly called IBB, has jetted out of the country to Germany ahead of the 2023 general elections. This online media platform gathered that the former military ruler left the country on Saturday … Read more
The Adamawa govt has rejected Buhari’s request to hold an APC presidential rally at the state square. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor Ahmadu Fintiri-led Adamawa State Government has rejected a request by President Muhammadu Buhari for the use of the state-owned Ribadu Square in Yola, the state capital, for the All Progressives Congress … Read more
Buhari has expressed condolence to the Kebbi govt over a recent boat accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences to the government and residents of Kebbi State after a boat carrying farmers capsized this week. Reports went viral that a boat carrying approximately 100 farmers capsized in the Koko/Besse … Read more
The DSS has nabbed the alleged mastermind of the Kogi explosion. The incident occurred on December 29, 2022. The explosion rocked near the Palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Okene, Kogi State during the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested … Read more
ISWAP terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the Kogi explosion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the recent explosion in Kogi State. According to the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the explosion was targeted at President Muhammadu Buhari, who was expected in the … Read more