“The new capital raising has already been approved and is now being presented to NASS” The Debt Management Office (DMO) has disclosed the reason behind President Muhammadu Buhari fresh $6 billion loan request. Buhari had, On Tuesday, sought the approval of the national assembly the loan request. Buhari said the sum — approximately $6.183 billion … Read more
“Across the world, conflict and Coronavirus have not been far apart. As governments have struggled to contain COVID, jihadists have taken advantage in the Sahel” President Muhammadu Buhari says Boko Haram insurgents have capitalised on the coronavirus pandemic to launch attacks in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that Buhari stated this in an article published on Tuesday … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to approve a new external loan of N2.3trillion ($6.18bn). President Buhari stated that the proposed loan, which is equivalent to N2.3trillion, is to finance the 2021 budget deficit of N5.6 trillion. President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to approve a new external loan of N2.3trillion ($6.18bn), EKO … Read more
“Mr President should summon an immediate meeting of the Nigerian Police Council” Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to send an executive bill to the national assembly to amend the constitution to devolve more power to the states. The PDP Governors Forum met in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, … Read more
“I don’t think the president will resign, this is Nigeria” Sergius Ogun, lawmaker representing Esan north-east/south-east federal constituency of Edo state, says impeaching president Muhammadu Buhari is a pipe dream and practically impossible task because of sharp disunity and division among federal lawmakers. Ekohotblog reports that there have been sustained strident calls for the the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Paris on a four-day official visit to attend the African Finance Summit in France. The Presidency, in a tweet on Sunday, attached pictures of Buhari’s departure. President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Paris on a four-day official visit to attend the African Finance Summit in France. The … Read more
”Before returning to Nigeria, President Buhari will receive some key players in the oil and gas sector” President Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday leave Abuja for Paris, France, on a four-day official visit to attend the African Finance Summit, the presidency has disclosed According to NAN Garba Shehu, the president’s spokesman, made the disclosure in … Read more
“President’s son in-law; a beneficiary of the primitive family patronage in the Buhari administration” The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the government of President Muhammadu Buhari is cozy with corrupt persons and other characters of questionable characters Ekohotblog reports that the main opposition party said this in reaction to the declaration of the president’s son-in-law … Read more
“The nation’s security has collapsed” – Adebanjo Leader of the foremost Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, says Nigerians were hoodwinked by the sustained and vicious propaganda of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the build up to 2015 general election. He said he implored Nigerians not to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in … Read more
“President Muhammadu Buhari will not provide any cover for crime, no matter who is involved.” The presidency says Gimba Yau Kumo, a former managing director of Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), matrimony with one of President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter was dissolved long time ago. Kumo married Fatima, the president’s daughter, in 2016 at Daura, … Read more
“I think the federal government has lost any idea to grow the economy. What they are best known for is the blame game” Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state, says claims by the current administration to be fighting corruption are spurious. There was no tangible result to show that financial impropriety and malfeasance are being … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, met with the President of Chad’s Transitional Military Council, General Mahamat Idriss Deby, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President of Chad’s Transitional Military Council is on a day official visit to Nigeria after visiting the Republic of Niger on May 11. President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, met with … Read more
“If you don’t practise fairness at the top, then you cannot get it at the lower table” Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi state, says the concerns and reservations expressed by governors from southern part of the country are legitimate and should be addressed. Mohammed said this while reacting southern governors resolutions at a meeting held … Read more
“Who says Nigeria will not rise from its current travails? Who says Aiye will always win?” Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, says the last will soon be heard of current challenges that plague the country, noting that peace and security will be restored under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Adesina likened the present situation of … Read more
Kumo married Fatima, the president’s daughter, in 2016 at Daura, Katsina state. Gimba Yau Kumo, son-in-law of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been declared a wanted man over an alleged $65 million fraud. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) declared him wanted on Thursday. Kumo is declared wanted alongside Tarry Rufus and … Read more
“The death of Dogonyaro comes as a great shock to me” – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late former Chief of Defense Staff, Lieutenant-General Joshua Dogonyaro (Rtd.), as selfless character who put the welfare of Nigerians and growth of the country beyond other considerations. Dogonyaro died on Sunday at the age of 80 … Read more
Earlier on Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari held a meeting with the service chiefs and the IGP at the Presidential Villa in Abuja over the security challenges bewildering the country. The IGP had declined to give details of the new measures approved by Buhari. Earlier on Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari held a meeting with the service … Read more
The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District in the Senate, Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf, has condemned calls to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari over rising insecurity in the country. According to him, the responsibility to provide security lies not only on the President but on all state governors. The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District in the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Saturday depart Nigeria for an official trip to Paris, the France capital. It was gathered that Buhari would be in Paris for at least four days. President Muhammadu Buhari will on Saturday depart Nigeria for an official trip to Paris, the France capital, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was … Read more
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari. The former Lagos State Governor enjoined Nigerians to pray for Buhari to have strength to protect the citizens. The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to pray … Read more