The presidency has said the federal government hands will not be forced on the issue of restructuring because of secession threats. Eko Hot Blog Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman made this known in a statement on Friday. Shehu said unpatriotic and Inciting remarks in some quarters would not help in advancing the cause of those pushing … Read more
Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, has lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari for scoffing at his summon by the national assembly. Eko Hot Blog recalls that on December 1, the House of representatives, after a heated session, agreed to summon Buhari over rising insecurity in the country. After meeting with the president at Aso Rock, … Read more
Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says President Muhammadu should save himself from humiliation by honouring the invitation of the national assembly. Ekohotblog had reported how the house of representatives last week had summoned the president over the upsurge in insecurity and other criminal activities in the country. Subsequently, the presidency said the … Read more
 President Muhammadu Buhari, says the interim leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC), has been able to steady the ship of the party despite finding itself wading through troubled waters. Ekohotblog reports that the president attributed increase in the party’s members and having some of its stalwarts who dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari says the nation’s land borders will be reopened soon. Ekohotblog reports that Buhari made this know at a meeting with governors of the 36 states on Tuesday. The president said the borders were closed in the interest of the country, adding that the measure had produced the desired outcome. He said smuggling … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with governors at the presidential villa in Abuja over the perennial widespread insecurity bedeviling the nation. Ekohotblog reports that the meeting is coming weeks after the killing of over 40 rice farmers in Zabarmari community of Borno state. Following the incident, Babagana Zulum, governor of the state, had said … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on all leaders of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Tuesday to respect the party’s decisions, Eko Hot Blog reports. Buhari said at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting hosted at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the caretaker extraordinary convention planning committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress-led by … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Nigerian Army for its effort in ridding the country of all criminal elements. Ekohotblog reports that Buhari, who spoke on Monday while virtually declaring open the chief of army staff’s annual conference 2020, said the year has been a troubling and tumultuous one. He said the economy is in … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests would be dealt with decisively, to ensure peace and stability in the country. The president gave the warning when he virtually declared open the Chief of Army Staff’s Annual Conference 2020 in Abuja on Monday, Ekohotblog … Read more
In light of the security challenges bedevilling the country, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the house of representatives is seeking the removal of President Muhammadu Buhari. Eko Hot Blog reports that the impeachment call is coming just days prior to the expected appearance of the president before the green chamber — after they … Read more
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi, says President Muhammadu Buhari is capable of delivering on the responsibilities of his office. Fayemi stated on Channels Television on Sunday this while reacting to a statement credited to the Peoples Democratic Party caucus in the House of Representatives declaring the President as incompetent over his failure … Read more
Goodluck Jonathan On March 31, 2015, Nigeria’s Former President Goodluck Jonathan conceded his re-election contest by telephone. The man who took that call and received the happy news, General Muhammadu Buhari, was stunned but overjoyed: there would be no period of massive anxiety or turmoil, as is the case in most Nigerian elections. Mr. Jonathan … Read more
 Former Borno State Governor, Senator Kashim Shettima, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a united force and nothing can break its ranks. Speaking during a two-day mid-term retreat held in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state capital, Shettima said APC will emerge victorious at the 2023 presidential poll. He said the protracted issue of zoning will … Read more
The Presidency has reacted to report that Ogun State government during administration of Ibikunle Amosun wired some funds to President Muhammadu Buhari from the state treasury. An online media outfit, Peoples Gazette, in its investigation cited bank documents showing that Ogun state government wired ₦12.5 million to one PMB estate. PMB is an acronym for … Read more
Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa state, has chastised President Muhammadu Buhari over his management of the country’s affairs. Speaking with BBC Hausa, Lamido said Buhari has turned a deaf ear to the yearnings of the people. Lamido, who bemoaned the killing of farmers in Borno state, implored the president to ask for forgiveness … Read more
The house of representatives, says President Muhammadu Buhari may appear before it on December 10 or 15 to address lawmakers on the perennial insecurity rocking the country. Benjamin Kalu, spokesman of the lower legislative chamber, made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. . On Tuesday, the lawmakers in the green chamber resolved … Read more
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, says the call for President Muhammadu Buhari resignation is nothing but “distraction and politicking”. There has been upsurge in killings, kidnappings and other criminal activities by bandits and terrorists in recent months. The development has led to renewed calls for the president to resign. On Wednesday, the Northern Elders’ Forum … Read more
Ibrahim Shekarau, senator representing Kano central, says there are unambiguous rules guiding civil service employment in Nigeria and that a president can’t act outside this rules. The former governor of Kano state said this in reaction to President Muhammadu Buhari retention of the service. There have been strident calls for the president to relieve the … Read more
The Jamatu Nasir Islam (JNI), an umbrella body for Muslims, says bandits are having a field day and operate unhindered under the present administration. The JNI, is headed by Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto. In a statement signed by Khalid Aliyu, its Secretary-general, the religious body said the federal has performed woefully in carrying … Read more
The Northern Elders’ Council (NEC) has condemned the killing of over 43 farmers in Zabarmari community in Borno State, describing the incident as ‘repulsive and barbaric’ In a statement on Wednesday by its Assistant Secretary-General, Dr. Adama Kabiru, the council said the Haram insurgents responsible for the carnage must be punished. The council said those … Read more