Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Sultan of Sokoto, others have concluded plans to meet President Buhari over insecurity. Elder statesmen in the country under the aegis of the Committee for the Goodness of Nigeria (CGN) have concluded plans to meet President Muhammadu Buhari over the security challenges bewildering the country, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was made … Read more
President Buhari has lamented over the economy of Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has lamented over the state of Nigeria’s economy. Buhari made this known during an interview with Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Friday. The President lamented that he is not comfortable with the country’s current economy. READ ALSO: Only National … Read more
“I remain an unapologetic believer in devolving power to the people and that is why I signed the Executive Order granting autonomy to State Legislature and Judiciary.” President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday in Abuja said the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or devolution of powers remains a constitutional matter, with which only the … Read more
President Buhari noted that, at the expiration of his second term in office, he will return to his cows to keep himself occupied. The President, Gen Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), has weighed in on the recent resolve by Southern Governors to illegalize Open Grazing, insisting that the practice of Open Grazing by nomadic herdsmen remains in … Read more
“The United States condemns the ongoing suspension of Twitter by the Nigerian government and subsequent threats to arrest and prosecute Nigerians who use Twitter. The United States of America has again, told President Muhammadu Buhari that restricting the use of social media has no place in a democratic government. US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken … Read more
‘‘A nation that turns its Police personnel and infrastructure into targets of violence and destruction is a nation on the path of self-destruction. President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that his order to the Inspector-General of Police and heads of other security agencies, to shoot at sight any person or persons found illegally wielding AK-47s and … Read more
President Buhari has disclosed the reason behind the appointment of Farouk Yahaya as the Chief of Army Staff. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the Chief of Army Staff. The President, who justified his choice of appointing Yahaya after the appointment had forced … Read more
“President Muhammadu Buhari’s silence on the killings of people of Igangan community is dangerous and the fact that he is a Fulani man makes the matter worse. Former Deputy National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has said that the silence of President Muhammadu Buhari on the killing of over 40 people … Read more
Senate has on Wednesday screened President Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, and five others as INEC commissioners. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, directed the Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission to screen President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, … Read more
The United States (U.S) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to lift the ban placed on Twitter operations in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States is increasing the pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration after the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria. This is just as the US Mission in Nigeria, on Wednesday, conveyed … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has spoken about #Twitterban in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has advised the Federal Government (FG) to sign ‘rules of engagement’ with Twitter over its usage in Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the advice while featuring on Arise TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ programme on Monday. “People are … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has summoned US and UK envoys over the ban of Twitter in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government( FG) has summoned the envoys of the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Canada and the European Union in Nigeria over their recent comments on the suspension of Twitter in … Read more
Buhari noted that Joshua will be missed “not only for his spiritual contributions but for touching many lives through philanthropic gestures.” President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family and members of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) on the death of their father and founder, Pastor Temitope Balogun, who is more popular as … Read more
MTN, Airtel, Glo, and other telecommunication companies have stopped access to Twitter in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that telecommunications companies in Nigeria including MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9Mobile have started blocking access to the microblogging site, Twitter. The telecommunications companies stated that they received a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block … Read more
“With the deployment of the assets of the Deep Blue Project, we are entering another level of national security designed for total spectrum maritime security and better domain awareness using some of the latest technology. President Muhammadu Buhari will launch the assets under the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection, also known as the Deep … Read more
“Many of those misbehaving today are too young to be aware of the destruction and loss of lives that occurred during the Nigerian Civil War,” Social Media giant, Facebook, has deleted President Muhammadu Buhari post wherein he threatened to give those agitating for secession the civil war treatment. Although it is unclear the exact time … Read more
“We have been given the marching orders to complete the entire local government areas in the country” The National Population Commission (NPC) says that Muhammadu Buhari could announce a date for the census soon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, NPC chairman, said this on Thursday, during his address on the commencement of the first pre-test exercise for … Read more
“I know very clearly that they have basic interest in our natural resources” Ben Ayade, governor of Cross River, has accused international community of supporting agitators for secession. There have been strident and sustained clamours in some parts of Nigeria for secession. Speaking to journalists after he visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa … Read more
“President Buhari will be judged by security and other achievements, but the issue of security is not going to be artificial security situation in Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians not to judge President Muhammadu Buhari-led government on the country`s present security situation because it is artificial. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, … Read more
“I had in mind to help Nigeria but when Awolowo could not become the president, as a good person, I washed my hands off” Tunde Bakare, overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, has disclosed why he stopped his trips to Abuja to visit President Muhammadu Buhari. Bakare was … Read more