President Muhammadu Buhari says his five-year-old administration has brought Nigeria to a better position since he assumed office in May 2015. He also tasked the Nigerian elite to be fair in their critique of his administration. Buhari said this upon receiving the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam. He painted … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the presidential task force for COVID-19 set up by president Muhammadu Buhari to tackle the virulent infection has become a cesspit of corruption. In a statement on Wednesday by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the major opposition party bemoaned the incompetence of the Buhari’s administration in curtailing the … Read more
The Muslim Solidarity Forum has threatened to evict Mathew Kukah, bishop of the Catholic diocese of Sokoto, from the state over a “malicious comments” against Muslim faithfuls. The forum’s threat was sequel to Kukah’s Christmas message where he said a non-northern Muslim president can’t get away with a fraction of what Nigerians overlook under the … Read more
The presidency has disclosed the reason behind the retention of service chiefs by President Muhammadu Buhari amid strident calls for their removal owing to the dispiriting situation of the country’s security. There’s been widespread condemnation of the performance of the service chiefs with many Nigerians demanding their removal over their inability to stem the tide … Read more
The former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido has berated the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over its shambolic and disgraceful management of the country’s affairs. Speaking at the Jigawa state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), congress held on Sunday, Lamido said APC has reneged on the promises made to Nigerians hence has failed the … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed to keep the promises it made to the country, Ekohotblog reports. Using the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as an example, the governor said the APC has shown how it never had the interest of the people at heart. The governor in a … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the insecurity ravaging the country will become a thing of the past before the end of 2021. Ekohotblog reports Buhari have the assurance when he spoke at the Juma’at prayer held to commemorate the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the national mosque, Abuja Buhari promised to expedite … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a closed-door meeting with the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The meeting is ongoing at the State House, Abuja. Details later… See Photos:
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Salisu Garba as the acting Chief Judge, The federal capital territory (FCT), Garba appointment is sequel to the retirement of of Ishaq Bello, the former chief judge. Ekohotblog gathered that a valedictory session was held in honour of Bello on Tuesday. Garba was sworn in on Wednesday by by Ibrahim … Read more
Wole Soyinka, Nobel lauréate, has expressed hopelessness and despondency concerning president Muhammadu Buhari administration. Asked to comment on state of the nation and the government of the day, Soyinka said the current administration is beyond redemption and, for one to maintain his sanity, its existence has to be obliterated from memory. Ekohotblog gathered that in … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, says President Muhammadu Buhari has shown strong inclination towards bringing down his sprawling businesses. Atiku in a statement on Monday, said the preoccupation of the present administration with destroying his companies since 2015 has compelled him to sell off his shares in Integrated Logistics Services Limited (Intels). The former presidential candidate … Read more
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has threatened to drag President Muhammadu Buhari to court over the retention of the nation’s service chiefs. This is coming after several calls for their removal over what they described as non-performance, stating that they have overstayed. CNG’s spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, stated this in an exclusive chat with The … Read more
Ejike Mbaka, a Catholic priest, says the penchant of President Muhammadu Buhari administration to scoff at the youth and their demands portend a serious danger for his government. Mbaka said the youth could bring down the government if their yearnings and agitations are not addressed. Ekohotblog reports that Mbaka, spiritual director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, … Read more
 The Zazzau Emirate has announced the demise of its two prominent members. Ekohotblog gathered that the dead members are Alhaji Bashir Aminu and Talland Zazzau, Abubakar Pate are dead. Reacting to the news of their passing, President Muhammadu Buhari said the passing of the two renowned figures was a double tragedy. Buhari, who is … Read more
 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says President Muhammadu Buhari has shown that he does not have what it takes to solve the myriads of problems facing the nation. Ekohotblog reports that the major opposition party said this in reaction to the president’s New year’s address on Friday. In a statement by its National Publicity … Read more
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has reiterated the importance of mutual love and unity as an essential component for addressing the plethora of challenges bedeviling the country. In a New year message on Friday, Atiku expressed delight at the news of production of certified vaccine to curb the spread the virulent COVID-19 infection. Atiku noted … Read more
As part of the effort to find a lasting solution to the security challenges bedeviling the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has said he’s going to tinker with Nigeria’s security architecture The president made the promise in his New Year broadcast on Friday. In 2020, Nigeria witnessed unprecedented level of insecurity and criminality and widespread killings … Read more
Emmanuel Yawe, national publicity secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), says President Muhammadu Buhari’s has been woeful in addressing the security challenges of the country. Ekohotblog reports that Yawe said this when he featured on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’, on Wednesday. He noted that Buhari had been unable to replicate what he achieved concerning … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. An aide to the president, Lauretta Onochie, who made this known via Twitter, shared pictures from the meeting, Ekohotblog gathered. Read Also: Review Bishop Kukah’s Christmas Message, Ortom Tells Buhari “President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
Bukola Saraki, former president of the senate, on Wednesday disclosed reason being refusal of the senate leadership under him to confirm the appointment of some individuals. Ekohotblog reports that Saraki made the disclosure in a series of tweek. The former governor of Kwara state was reacting to a tweet from Dele Momodu, publisher of ovation … Read more