IPOB urges Twitter to ensure complete ban of Buhari Commends Twitter for its courage to speak truth to power The Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s deleted tweet by Twitter on Wednesday, urging the micro-blogging site to ensure complete ban of the president on the platform. The President had in … Read more
“It is those of you who voted for Buhari in 2015 that should be amazed” Ayo Adebanjo, acting national leader of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, says he told Nigerians in 2015 that Muhammadu Buhari presidency will spell doom for the country. Adebanjo said Buhari is an unrepentant dictator who has no regard for the … Read more
“What is unfolding today is on the account of religious observance of the rule of law as enshrined in the constitution” Abubakar Malami, minister of justice, says some persons are capitalising on federal government’s respect for human rights and rule of law to commit atrocities. Malami warned that the Buhari administration will no longer fold … Read more
“They are the ones guilty of double standards” The federal government has tackled Twitter for pulling down a contentious tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari wherein he threatened to attack and possibly kill those trying to disintegrate the country. In the tweet shared on Tuesday, Buhari had said he would treat Nigerians misbehaving in a language … Read more
Many reported the tweet and asked twitter to suspend the president’s account. Twitter has taken down President Muhammadu Buhari’s tweet wherein he vowed to attack and possibly kill those advocating for secession from the country. In the tweet shared on Tuesday, Buhari had said he would treat Nigerians misbehaving in a language they understand. He … Read more
He also ordered government agencies to extend possible support to the families of the kidnapped children President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security agencies to accelerate efforts in ensuring safe and immediate rescue of children kidnapped in Niger state. On Sunday, an unconfirmed number of children were reportedly abducted by bandits during an attack on Salihu … Read more
By Tunde Odesola ’Twas a spectacle with all the trappings of a full-fledged drama: conflict, timing, tension, rhythm, mood, language, sound, space, focus, contrast and a crushing climax. ’Twas the UEFA Champions League final played before 50,035 spectators on a 115x68m stage called Dragon Stadium in Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city after Lisbon. Believe you me, … Read more
“We will deploy all resources at our disposal to ensure that such callous and criminal elements are brought to justice” President Muhammadu Buhari says his government will do everything possible to avenge the death of Ahmed Gulak, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on Sunday, Buhari decried Gulak’s murder, adding … Read more
President Buhari is set to depart Nigeria for Ghana on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari would be departing Nigeria for Ghana on Sunday. This was disclosed via a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday. Buhari, EKO HOT BLOG gathered, … Read more
“President Buhari has expediently put national interest above ethnic and religious chauvinism” Bashir Magashi, minister of defence, says President Muhammadu Buhari took cognizance of the state of the nation and prevailing realities and not ethnic consideration in appointing the new chief of army staff. The president had appointed Yahaya, a major-general, on Thursday to replace … Read more
President Buhari has met with ex-President Jonathan at the Aso Rock. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has met with former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday. The meeting between the Nigerian leaders is currently holding behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This was disclosed by the Personal Assistant on New … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, met with Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is currently hosting Ghana President, Nana Akufo-Addo, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The details of the meeting remain sketchy as of the time of writing this report. READ ALSO: BREAKING: President Buhari Appoints New NAPTIP Director-General … Read more
President Buhari felicitates with the entire Erogbogbo family, friends and well-wishers on the auspicious milestone. President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his felicitation to Alhaji Ashafa Ajibola Erogbogbo, on the occasion of his 95th birthday anniversary, giving thanks to Almighty God for the gift of longevity, in sound mind and body. In a statement signed by … Read more
“Nigerians need (an) explanation on how much was recovered. Where is the money” The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, says how recovered loot was expended must not be shrouded in secrecy, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to come clean on how the loot was spent and what it was spent on. Speaking at the … Read more
We are expelling the mercenaries, and unifying the instructions”, President Muhammadu Buhari has said happenings in Libya portend grave danger for Nigeria and other countries in the Lake Chad Basin. He said this when he hosted Mohammed Younis Menfi, Chairman, Presidential Council of Libya, on Wednesday. Buhari noted that the Republics of Chad and Niger … Read more
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and other leaders of the party in South-West have visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Presidency made the visit of the former Lagos State Governor and other APC chieftains known in a tweet on Tuesday. The National Leader … Read more
We know what we are in for and we will continue to work hard and pray hard President Muhammadu Buhari says death of Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, and 10 other military officers is a huge setback for the country’s fight against insecurity. Attahiru and the military officers died on Friday in a Beechcraft … Read more
He prayed to Almighty Allah to repose the souls of the deceased  President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru. Attahiru and other military officers died on Friday in an air crash near the Kaduna airport. Bazoum … Read more
“There are, however, legal aspects of the order that need to be tied up” Nigerian governors across the 36 states of the country say President Muhammadu Buhari’s handling of the state legislatures and judiciaries’ autonomy could destabilise the country. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum called for the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation … Read more
“Normally, those in power will win by hook or by crook” President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is committed to deepening the ideals of democracy and free choice. The president said the concept of credible and transparent election which are Intrinsic elements of liberal democracy are alien to many Nigerian politicians, hence the penchant for … Read more