“The peoples of Southern Nigeria remain committed to the unity of Nigeria on the basis of justice, fairness” The governors of 17 southern states held a meeting in Asaba, Delta state, on Tuesday on the state of the nation. Among their key demands are that President Muhammadu Buhari should be just and objective in political … Read more
Governors in the southern part of Nigeria have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians on the security challenges bewildering the country. The Forum stated that the people of the southern region remain committed to the unity of Nigeria. Governors in the southern part of Nigeria have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address … Read more
As part of efforts to get rid of the South-East and South-South of insecurity, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new security measures for the regions. This was made known by the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, on Tuesday. New security measures for the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria have been approved … Read more
As part of efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria, the Federal Government (FG) has on Monday declared a nationwide 12am to 4am curfew. According to the FG, the curfew would take effect from midnight on Monday (today). The Federal Government (FG) has declared a nationwide 12am to 4am curfew to curb the … Read more
“It is a wake-up call for President Buhari to address all these issues in the interest of this country”   The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, says President Muhammadu Buhari will incur the wrath of God if the current crisis rocking the country is allowed to snowball into full blown war. … Read more
“Thereafter, there will be no traditional Sallah homage to the President by religious, community and political leaders” President Muhammadu Buhari says he will not entertain visitors during Eid-el-Fitr at the presidential villa. Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Garba said Buhari has directed all Eid Al-Fitr celebrations to be limited … Read more
“For them, it’s a reasonable statement to ask the president to resign. But for me I submit by virtue of section 143″ Against the backdrop of prevalent insecurity and perennial economic downturn leading to biting inflation, Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has implored the National Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking … Read more
“Presidents of countries grant interviews to the media who are the watchdogs of democracy. But in Nigeria, we hardly hear directly from our President” The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) says Nigeria stands the risk of becoming a failed and pariah nation if the federal government continues to treat criticisms and recommendations with scant … Read more
“The parliamentary system was overthrown by the military, that is on record” – Oshiomhole  A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, says it’s shocking and senseless for anyone to agitate for military takeover from President Muhammadu, noting that such call is reckless. The former Edo state governor was reacting … Read more
Dino Melaye has said that the president cannot continue to speak to Nigerians through his spokespersons. Melaye said Nigerians Voted For Buhari Not Garba Shehu, Femi Adesina. Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians directly. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain who made this call … Read more
”Throughout the Iftar dinner, the warmth and goodwill between the two leaders was evident” President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria would strengthen the existing smooth and cordial relations with the Republic of Guinea Bissau in line with the strategic and economic priorities of the two nations.  Buhari said this Thursday when he hosted President Umaro … Read more
“Government has always paid ransom. Not only this government, even during Jonathan” Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and that of his predecessor under Goodluck Jonathan are dishonest and disingenuous on the handling of insecurity in the country, especially as it regards kidnapping and abduction. The country has witnessed an … Read more
“How can they believe what others say, and they will not believe what the priest is saying?” Ejike Mbaka, spiritual director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), says his recent scathing comments on state of nation put him on a collision course with the leadership of the Catholic diocese in his state. Ekohotblog had reported … Read more
“Federal government has successfully prosecuted thousands of Boko Haram members in Kainji” Information Minister Lai Mohammed has said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is not obligated to end the scourge of banditry and kidnapping that have plagued the country for months on end. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Mohammed said governors … Read more
“the command will not tolerate deliberate blocking of roads” The police say any attempt to hold any public demonstration by citizens to express their concerns and grievances over the deepening security crisis and bad economy in the country will be vehemently resisted The force enjoined those planning to embark on protests to remonstrate with President … Read more
In what appears to be prioritisation of the security of relatively peaceful Abuja to restoration of peace and serenity to the war ravaged north eastern part of the country, president Muhammadu Buhari administration has been rationing weapons to troops fighting the deadly Boko Haram insurgents in the region. Borno senator, Ali Ndume, made the revelation … Read more
“Violence on innocent people by anybody and any group is unacceptable and indefensible” President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of 11 people in Gwer west LGA of Benue state. The victims were killed, following an attack by unknown gunmen on some communities in Gwer west LGA on Monday. The president also condemned the recent … Read more
“Any other way is patently illegal and even treasonable.” The presidency has said those it described as “discredited individuals and groups” are planning to forcefully remove President Muhammadu Buhari from power. To actualise their goal, the presidency disclosed that the said individuals and groups were engaging the services of leadership of some ethnic groups and … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has reacted to the advice to take over power from President Muhammadu Buhari. The Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, while responding to the advice via a statement on Monday, said the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain fully committed to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Defence Headquarters has … Read more
As part of efforts towards addressing the current security challenges in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The centre would be domiciled in the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). In a bid … Read more