President Buhari has sworn in the six newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. The President congratulated the new permanent Secretaries on their appointment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday administered the oath of office to six newly appointed … Read more
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari jets off to Ghana for the Gulf of Guinea Commission session in Accra. The event was convened by President Nana Akuffo-Addo of Ghana. President Buhari according to Femi Adeshina will participate and deliver remarks at a high-level discussion focused on strategies for strengthening peace and security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President … Read more
A member of the APC has stated that most Nigerians will find it difficult to forgive Buhari. He claimed that Buhari’s apologies are of little consequence due to the massive damage inflicted on the country by his government’s policies and programmes. Kwamanda believes that institutional decisions such as the CBN’s naira redesign policy, and resultant … Read more
The Emir of Kazaure has expressed his appreciation to President Buhari for the Gari Dam Project. The Emir conveyed this information to the people of his emirate in his Sallah message on Saturday. The Emir encouraged the youth to participate in agriculture and entrepreneurship as a means of achieving self-reliance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The commencement of payment for 40% salary increase arrears by the FG has elicited jubilation among workers. According to federal civil servants, workers began to receive bank alerts for the arrears on Saturday. Ngige described the pay raise as a peculiar allowance for civil servants in view of the current economic reality. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Sowore has rejected Buhari’s apology to Nigerians. The AAC presidential candidate insisted that the consequences of the pain inflicted on Nigerians will haunt the President. Sowore took to his official Twitter handle to respond to Buhari’s apologies and listed several reasons why the President may never be forgiven. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Omoyole Sowore, … Read more
Presidency has announced that Buhari is looking forward to receiving Tinubu on May 29. EKO HOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari and the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Friday morning, exchanged Sallah pleasantries in a phone call marking the end of the Ramadan fast. “Both leaders thanked God Almighty for seeing this day and prayed for … Read more
All is fair in politics and war but President Buhari holds no grudge against anyone. This is coming from the Presidency as revealed by Garba Shehu. The Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President revealed this in an interview with Channels television. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has denied claims that … Read more
A lawyer has taken President Buhari and the Nigerian Police Force to a court regarding the retirement age of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that a legal practitioner, Festus Ogun, has dragged the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to the Federal High Court. The human rights activist filed the … Read more
Buhari has expressed his remorse and issued an apology to the Nigerians. The president pleaded for forgiveness for any pain or discomfort he may have caused Nigerians. The President expressed his gratitude to Nigerians for their patience and tolerance throughout the seven and a half years of his administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President … Read more
Buhari affirmed that he has kept his promise to Nigerians regarding the 2023 elections. According to the President, he has delivered his assurance to Nigerians regarding fair and transparent polls. Buhari stated this in his goodwill message to Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that PIesident Muhammadu Buhari has … Read more
The Benue governor and the presidency are engaged in a war of words. On Wednesday, a presidential spokesman said the blame for the killings in Benue rests on the shoulders of Ortom. However, the governor swiftly rejected the allegation on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has hit back at … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted Nigerian citizenship to 385 foreigners. According to Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, 317 individuals were given citizenship through naturalization while 68 received it through registration. Rauf Aregbesola stated that all of the candidates satisfied the prerequisites for receiving the honour. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal … Read more
After an 8-day trip to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Buhari has returned to Abuja. Buhari arrived at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and completed the Umrah rituals under high security measures. Buhari’s aircraft is expected to land at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, around 5pm. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has … Read more
By Bernard Joseph In the quiet town of Chibok, an ominous shadow loomed overhead as a group of militants from the dreaded terrorist organization Boko Haram descended upon a school on the 14th day of April in the year 2014. In a swift and violent assault, 276 young girls, brimming with hope and ambition, were … Read more
President Buhari has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan. Buhari described the fight between the Rapid Support Forces as unwelcome. Buhari called on all neighbouring countries and the international community to prevail on the warring sides to stop fighting and negotiate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called for a cease-fire … Read more
SERAP reinvokes the assets declaration drama once more as it calls on President Buhari and officials in political offices to declare their assets. This was from a letter dated Sunday April 15, 2023 that was signed by the deputy director of SERAP, Kolawole Oluwadare. The organization urged public officials to comply with the code of … Read more
Buhari has sympathised with the Anambra State government over the death of ex-governor Mbadinuju. Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju, ex-governor of Anambra State died on Tuesday. Buhari said Mbadinuju will be remembered for his vision for the people of the state and beyond EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled the government and people … Read more
The Presidency has alleged that President Buhari has improved the security situation in the country significantly more than he met it in 2015. Femi Adesina stated this on Monday while appearing on a Channels Television programme. After completing two terms spanning eight years, Buhari is set to leave office on May 29th. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
IPOB has criticised the Supreme Court of Nigeria for not hearing the federal government’s appeal against the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu was discharged and acquitted by an Appeal Court in Abuja, but the Supreme Court is yet to fix a date to hear the suit. IPOB accuses the Supreme Court of showing … Read more