According to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, the pope had surgery for “colon diverticulitis.” President Muhammadu Buhari has sent across a get-well message to the Head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis as he heads in for a scheduled surgery of the colon. The president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba … Read more
“Today, we eat what we grow, and we have stopped the importation of many food products. There’s no foreign exchange to even waste again.” President Muhammadu Buhari has divulged that the agriculture policy of his administration is paying off. The President made this revelation while receiving Hailemariam Dessalegn, former prime minister of Ethiopia on Friday, July 2. … Read more
“They are yearning for referendum and separation, put it in motion and you take the fire off them. Opposition ignites the fire” Socio-political commentator and Activist Aisha Yesufu has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to listen to the agitations of the people and grant the process of referendum for the zones that want to separate from Nigeria. … Read more
The National caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mala Buni, has declared Governor Matawalle leader of the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, has declared the governor of Zamfara State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, the leader of the … Read more
He wrote: “Nnamdi Kanu, it is all over. To God be the glory. May the souls of hundreds of young men who lost their lives in the Southeast rest in perfect peace. Amen! An endless alleluia!!! Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) has expressed joy over the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, … Read more
The President used the occasion to urge APC Governors and elected lawmakers across the country “to continue to work harder…” President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that the ruling party “is becoming more … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has given a fresh update on the increment of petrol price. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said the official price of a litre of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol will remain N162 in July. The Group Managing Director of … Read more
Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the Air Force patrol team in Zamfara Stated and the Kogi State House of Assembly Complex. Suspected bandits, during the week, went on the rampage, attacking at least two hallowed institutions in the country: the Kogi State House of Assembly Complex; and the Nigerian Air Force in … Read more
…Nigeria is the highest user of cannabis globally, a trend which has contributed to the insecurity in the country. President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday suggested that the effects of drug abuse in the country was worse than acts of insecurity and banditry. The President made the comment at the launch of War Against Drug Abuse … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Senator Godswill Akpabio. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress Presidential Support Committee has suspended its National Coordinator, Senator Godswill Akpabio. It was gathered that Akpabio was suspended over inactivity and poor leadership. The suspension of Akpabio was made known by the APC Presidential Support Committee … Read more
The Niger Delta Avengers has announced its return, vowing to cripple Nigeria’s economy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger Delta Avengers, the militant group that almost crippled Nigeria’s economy during the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared its return in the country. The militant group made the declaration via a statement on … Read more
…the President said the fortunes of the party had been brightened by the re-organisation and reconciliation of members across the party… President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been revived, energized, and repositioned for its national convention and future elections while commending the National Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) … Read more
The commissioner lamented that Mustapha acted without recourse to any official at her supervising ministry. Juliana Bitrus, Borno State Commissioner of Health has issued a query to the Provost, College of Nursing and Midwifery, Rukaiya Mustapha, for suspending some students who failed to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari. Bitrus described the provost’s action as against Borno … Read more
His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, revealed this in a statement titled ‘President Buhari postpones London trip.’ President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the postponement of a medical trip to London, United Kingdom earlier scheduled for Friday. Ekohotblog earlier reported that President Muhammad Buhari would be flown out of Nigeria today for a … Read more
This development is coming 27 years after the Super Eagles squad won the African Cup of Nations. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the allocation of 3-bedroom houses to the 1994 Super Eagles squad that won the African Cup of Nations in Tunis, Tunisia. This development is coming 27 years after the Super Eagles squad won … Read more
Recall that Buhari had on March 30 2021, embarked on same medical trip to London. Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has reacted to news that President Muhammadu Buhari is to depart Abuja for London in United Kingdom on Friday for a medical checkup. Reno Omokri has warned that Buhari who is set to embark on medical … Read more
In a statement released by his media office, the man of God stressed that the terrorists will make Nigeria their headquarters but they will be operating throughout Africa. The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has issued a warning to President Muhammadu Buhari and made another shocking revelation concerning Boko Haram and … Read more
According to the President’s appointment, the board members are; Luqman Muhammad (South South), Anumba Adaeze (South East), Kole Raheem Adesina (North Central) and Yahya Muhammad (North East). President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed George Abang Ekpungu, as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a tenure of five years. The announcement was … Read more
This comes barely 48 hours after the South East Governors’ Forum have condemned the activities of secessionist groups in the region and other parts of the country President Muhammadu Buhari has affirmed that dialogue is the way to go to resolve the security situation in the south-east. This is according to the Minister of Labour … Read more
The statement by the Nigerian leader at the Summit also addressed other pertinent issues of concern in the organisation… President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday called on West African leaders to exert pressure on the military leadership in Mali to ensure that the transition process in the country is not aborted. He made the call in … Read more