Buhari will attend the AU summit and an AfCFTA session in Niger Republic. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday start an official trip to Niamey, in the Republic of Niger. EDITOR’S PICKS One Killed, Several Injured As Multiple Explosions Rock Jerusalem Why I Approved Redesign Of Naira Notes – Buhari … Read more
Buhari has explained why he approved the redesign of some Naira notes. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said he approved the redesign of the ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1000 banknotes to fortify them with new security measures against counterfeiting. EDITOR’S PICKS One Killed, Several Injured As Multiple Explosions Rock Jerusalem Buhari To … Read more
Atiku camp has described the new naira notes as renewed ‘hopelessness.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesman of the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Daniel Bwala, on Wednesday reacted to the re-designed naira notes unveiled in Abuja. This online media platform gathered President Muhammadu Buhari unveiled the re-designed N200, N500, and N1000 notes at … Read more
Christy Ubas has been appointed by Buhari as NYSC’s acting DG. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the Director of Information and Communications Technology, Christy Uba, the most senior Director at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as the Director-General of the scheme. Uba is now acting as the Director-General of NYSC … Read more
Buhari says the Kolmani oil and gas project attracted over $3 billion in investment despite a low appetite for fossil energy. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration attracted over $3 billion in investment to the Kolmani Integrated Development Project at a time of near-zero appetite for investment in … Read more
FG is making moves to confiscate assets belonging to identified terrorists in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government has commenced moves to confiscate the assets of identified terrorism financiers and their associates in line with international counter-terrorism recommendations. Recall that the ECOWAS financial intelligence agency, the Inter-Governmental Action Group … Read more
Nearly 200 countries have agreed on a historic fund to help poor countries deal with climate disasters. Eko Hot Blog reports that delegates from nearly 200 countries at the COP27 climate summit have agreed to establish a “loss and damage” fund aimed at helping vulnerable countries cope with climate disasters. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Cries Out … Read more
Buhari has sacked the NYSC DG, Gen. Fadah, just six months after taking over. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier-General Mohammed Fadah has been sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari on Thursday also ordered an immediate replacement of the Director-General of the youth scheme. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Buhari says he will hand over a Nigeria that is free from insecurity. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to hand over a Nigeria that is free from insecurity to the next generation of leaders. EDITOR’S PICKS Republicans Win Control Of US House Of Representatives Troops Neutralise Bandit Leader, Repel Attack … Read more
Thousands of Supporters were at the rally to welcome the president and APC Presidential candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, officially launched its Presidential campaign at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Thousands of APC leaders, members, and supporters from all walks of life … Read more
Large crowd welcomed Tinubu and Buhari in Plateau. EKO HOT BLOG reports that supporters and loyalists of the All Progressives Congress (APC) trooped out on Tuesday as the party officially flagged off its campaigns for the 2023 presidential election. This online media platform gathered the campaign flag-off took place at the Rwang Pam township stadium … Read more
Buhari met with Tinubu, Adamu ahead of the APC presidential campaign flag-off. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu. EDITOR’S PICKS Six Killed, Scores Injured In Bomb Attack On Central Istanbul PHOTOS: … Read more
Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a “medical checkup” in London. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, after his private trip to London, United Kingdom. EDITOR’S PICKS Six Killed, Scores Injured In Bomb Attack On Central Istanbul Buhari Meets With Tinubu, Adamu Ahead Of APC Campaign Flag-Off … Read more
An APC group has threatened legal action against Buhari over Emefiele’s case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a support group of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu identified as the South-South Agenda for Tinubu/Shettima (SSAT) has threatened to drag President Muhammadu Buhari to court. This online media platform reports that the SSAT … Read more
Buhari has asked western leaders to direct more money to helping Africa adapt to the effects of climate change. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called on rich countries to devote a greater share of funding to helping developing nations in Africa adapt to the effects of climate change. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter … Read more
Buhari met with King Charles at Buckingham Palace. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday evening met with His Royal Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Warnock And Walker Head To Runoff In Crucial Georgia Senate Race US Midterms: NiDCOM Chair Hail Nigerians On Election … Read more
Buhari is seeking urgent climate action, telling world leaders to stop the blame game. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has urged world leaders to quit the blame game regarding the global climate crisis. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Crisis: Some Governors In Wike Camp Will Still Work For Atiku – Dino Melaye Contempt: Bawa … Read more
Atiku has said Nigeria must encourage local refineries to get rid of oil subsidy costs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigeria needs functioning local refineries to be able to get rid of oil subsidy costs. EDITOR’S PICKS Twitter Launches $8 Monthly Subscription … Read more
The Federal Government has accused governors of delaying action on out-of-school children. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has expressed regret that his ministry could not completely eradicate the rising number of out-of-school children in the country after seven years as minister. EDITOR’S PICKS Emirates Suspends … Read more
The First Republic Aviation Minister had a final desire, and the Indigenous People of Biafra, or IPOB, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of not granting it. EkoHotBlog reports that Amaechi had repeatedly pushed Buhari to free Nnamdi Kanu, the head of IPOB. EDITOR’S PICK Governor Oyebanji Lifts Ban On State Accounts 2023: INEC Rejects Call … Read more