Nigeria’s politics is irritating because it’s not interested in solving the challenges of ordinary citizens. Former presidential aspirant Patrick Utomi says Nigeria is not heading towards the right direction, noting that the country is now in a perpetual quandary and crisis. Utomi issued the dispiriting and damning verdict when he spoke at the 26th Annual … Read more
“Many now want to become president because they want to have power and to make money.” – Yakasai Renowned northern Nigeria politician, Tanko Yakasai, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as an indolent, empty-headed depraved character who’s only interested in the perks of presidency and not the rigorous works of nation building that come with occupying … Read more
Dangote Group is a member of private sector-led coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID). President Muhammadu Buhari says Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote group, is a key partner and warrior in the fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, said Buhari gave the commendation in commemoration of Dangote’s 64th birthday. … Read more
He described the deceased as an embodiment of peace and motherhood, living a remarkable life of humility until she passed on at the age of 102. President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe and members of his family on the passing of their beloved mother and grandmother, Hajiya Fatima Mallum … Read more
The president is making arrangements to consult the police council, when he returns from the United Kingdom. Muhammad Dingyadi, minister of police affairs, has disclosed why President Muhammadu Buhari did not consult the police service council before appointing Usman Alkali Baba as the new inspector-general police (IGP). On Tuesday, Buhari appointed Baba as the new … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his condolences to the Queen of England over the death of her husband, Prince Philip at the age of 99. The president’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued by his Spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday. “The death of Duke of Edinburgh is the end of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the ex-National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, as the chairman of the University of Ibadan (UI) Governing Council. Buhari also reconstituted the governing councils of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, and the Maritime University … Read more
Nigerians in the United Kingdom on Wednesday protested against the prolonged stay of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Abuja House in London. Sowore had earlier tweeted about the proposed protest on Tuesday evening, urging Nigerians in London to be part of the protest. Nigerians in the United Kingdom protested against the prolonged stay of President … Read more
The president lacks the power to solely appoint an IGP Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says president Muhammadu Buhari cannot single-handedly appoint Usman Alkali Baba as the acting inspector-general (IGP) of police. President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, directed Baba to take over the office of the IGP with immediate effect. Reacting to … Read more
Saidu Afaka, the official driver of President Muhammadu Buhari, is dead. Afaka was said to have died at the State House Clinic on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. Saidu Afaka, the official driver of President Muhammadu Buhari, is dead. A statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Usman Alkali Baba, the Deputy Inspector-General, as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP. Usman immediately replaces Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, whose tenure expired over two months ago. On Tuesday, Maigari Dingyadi, the Minister of Police Affairs, told State House correspondents about it. READ ALSO: BREAKING: WAEC Releases 2021 … Read more
Buhari enjoined security and intelligence agencies to clampdown on terrorists in the state, adding that the freed inmates should be rearrested. President Muhammadu Buhari says those who carried out the attack on the police command headquarters and correctional facility in Owerri, Imo state capital, are terrorists. Ekohotblog had reported that several inmates were freed during … Read more
Kogi youths who are ardent supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari apprehended the sponsored hoodlums Police in Kogi have arrested two anti Buhari dissents over calls and campaigns for the president resignation. The two persons were caught at about 2:30am while carrying out purported campaign of calumny against President Mohammadu Buhari in Lokoja, the Kogi State … Read more
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has revealed the reason behind the initiation of the #HarassBuhariOutOfLondon protest Omokri said he initiated the protest because he wanted to put a closure to the #EndSARS protests which swept across the country last year. Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has revealed the reason behind the initiation of the #HarassBuhariOutOfLondon … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over “his failure to probe allegations that N3.8bn of public funds meant for the Federal Ministry of Health”. In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/433/2021 filed last week at the Federal High Court in Abuja, SERAP is seeking: “an order of mandamus … Read more
We will continue to empower security agencies to fight terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has described as cowardly the attack on Charles Soludo, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Ekohotblog had reported how Soludo was ambushed on Wednesday by gunmen at an interactive town hall meeting in Isuofia, … Read more
The assault on President Muhammadu Buhari in the United Kingdom has been described by the Conference of Civil Society of Nigeria (CCSN) as an attack on Nigeria’s reputation. CCSN condemned the attack on President Buhari, saying it came at an inopportune time and was unnecessary, particularly given the country’s security challenges. Recall that the President’s … Read more
Dutiful character who had a lot more to contribute to society and the nation, says Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of Yinka Odumakin over his death. Odumakin, before his demise, was the national publicity secretary of Afenifere, a Yoruba sociopolitical group. Odumakin, a human rights activist and good governance advocate, died … Read more
Scores of Nigerians in the United Kingdom (UK) have stormed the Abuja House, London, demanding that President Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently on medical leave, immediately return home. A Nigerian broadcaster and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, said the protesters assembled with a mission “to chase the president back home.” A crowd of Nigerians in … Read more
The president urged Christians to use the Easter celebration to renew hope. President Muhammadu Buhari has admonished Nigerians to be wary of “mischief mongers” who seek to create division and hostility in the country. The president issued the admonition in his Easter message to Christians, on Thursday. He opined that Nigeria is “stronger and better” … Read more