No fewer than 10 federal ministries and agencies have been allocated over ₦1 trillion each in the 2025 budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the allocations are detailed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to the National Assembly. The ministries receiving significant funding include Police Affairs, Interior, Defence, Finance, Power, Works, Budget and Economic Planning, … Read more
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, arrived in Sokoto State on Tuesday in compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive. Upon their arrival, they held a closed-door meeting at the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army. During the hour-long meeting, the acting Commander of Operation Hadarin Daji … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Military Cemetery in Abuja hosted a mournful crowd as family and friends joined the military to bury officers who died in Niger State. This online media platform recall that the military officers were killed in an ambush by bandits in Niger State. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has closed its defence in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the re-election of Governor Abdullahi Sule during the March 18 governorship election in Nasarawa State. The INEC’s lead counsel, Ishaka Muddie Dikko (SAN), made an application to that effect … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State has closed its case in the petition challenging the declaration of Mr Alex Otti as winner of the March 18, 2023, governorship election in the State. At the continued hearing on Friday, August 18, 2023, Mr Samuel Oduntan, who identified himself as … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied reports in certain quarters suggesting the Nigerian Military received a request to stage a coup against the democratic government in the country. DHQ in a statement on Sunday signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau clarified that the Armed Forces … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday through its chief lawyer, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, declined to present a defence in the case brought against them by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Abubakar Atiku, regarding the conduct of the February 25 presidential election. APC stated that … Read more
President Buhari has boasted of his administration’s achievements in strengthening Nigeria’s defence system and tackling challenges. According to the president, his administration has built a firm foundation for a prosperous Nigeria through infrastructure and agriculture success. Buhari urges governors-elect to deliver on their campaign promises to avoid electoral loss, emphasizing the importance of democracy and … Read more
INEC has asked the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja to dismiss all the petitions challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 Presidential Election. All the opposition parties challenging Tinubu’s victory joined INEC as a co-defendant. INEC defended Tinubu’s win, stating that he “scored highest valid votes cast at the … Read more
Ukraine has suffered water and power outages after Russia resumed strikes on the country’s key infrastructure. Eko Hot Blog reports that Russia launched a barrage of cruise missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS War: EU Nations Prepare To Fight Off Russian Attacks, Say ‘If Ukraine Falls, … Read more
…Buhari said he was pleased with the Turkish offer of support in the area of security and peace in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said Nigeria will partner with the Republic of Turkey in dealing with the current security challenges facing the nation. According to the presidency, this is … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given a waiver for employment in the health, defence and paramilitary, to ensure that those who leave for greener pastures were replaced. Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige explained that the waiver was granted by the government despite an embargo on recruitment into public service. Ngige disclosed … Read more