President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain patient despite the rising cost of living, stressing that the country must address its economic challenges and cannot rely on “a free bowl” without hard work and sacrifice. Speaking during a visit from former Nigerian lawmakers at the State House in Abuja on Friday, Tinubu acknowledged the … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security announced that the sale of subsidised rice to the public will begin on Monday, following an earlier distribution to civil and public servants. This initiative aims to alleviate the rising cost of rice, which has soared to as high as N90,000 per 50kg bag in some states. … Read more
Minister Kyari reveals 180-day plan to mitigate Nigeria’s food crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has projected that the ongoing food crisis will diminish within the next 180 days. Sen Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, made this announcement via his social media platform on Wednesday, July 10. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum … Read more
The UN warns that 82 million Nigerians could face hunger by 2030 and urges the government to address climate change and other agricultural threats amid rising food inflation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations has issued a stark warning that 82 million Nigerians, or about 64% of the country’s population, could face hunger by 2030. … Read more
Senator Isah Jibrin confirmed that the Senate’s investigation into the ₦30 trillion Ways and Means loans from the CBN is ongoing, dispelling rumors of abandonment. Senator Isah Jibrin, Chair of the Senate committee investigating the ₦30 trillion Ways and Means loans obtained by the Federal Government from the Godwin Emefiele-led Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), … Read more
Labour Party renames ‘Obidient’ directorate after backlash from over 200 support groups. Support groups accused LP leadership of undermining the movement’s independence. LP’s National Publicity Secretary announced the renaming decision in response to the controversy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) leadership has renamed the ‘Obidient’ directorate following backlash over its naming and … Read more
Tinubu Eyes Import Duty Suspension On Food, Drugs, and essential commodities for six months to tackle inflation. Proposed Executive Order also includes waiving levies on fertilizers, poultry feed, flour, and grains, and offering low-interest loans to agriculture, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors. Plan contradicts earlier statements by Tinubu on food imports, emphasizing domestic production to address … Read more
Attahiru Bafarawa, former Sokoto governor, recounts ordeal with bandits in Kaduna Bandits forced him to abandon his 10,000-hectare farmland in Birni Gwari Calls for collaborative efforts between federal, state, and local governments to tackle insecurity Eko Hot Blog reports that former Governor of Sokoto State, Attahiru Bafarawa, has recounted how bandits forced him to abandon … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bid to crack down on the smuggling of food out of the country, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is deploying drones and more operatives to monitor about 1,500 identified illegal border crossings, according to NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins … Read more
Nigerians across the nation are struggling with the harsh reality of rising food prices, a crisis that threatens to worsen existing hardships. However, recent government actions offer a glimmer of hope, prompting the question: can these interventions effectively bring down the cost of essential goods? President Tinubu’s initiative to release 102,000 metric tons of grains … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, met behind closed doors with the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and some ministers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday, over food security and protests in some states. The meeting, which began at about 05:30 pm, also had … Read more
A global food crisis has been averted as Russia resumed its participation in a Ukraine grain export deal. Eko Hot Blog reports that Russia has said it would resume its participation in a deal freeing up grain exports from war-torn Ukraine. EDITOR’S PICKS Ukraine Suffers Water, Power Outages After Russia Resumes Strikes On Key Infrastructure … Read more
Obaseki has sought the intervention and support of religious bodies against hunger The statement was confirmed at 70th birthday thanksgiving service in honour of Deaconess Patience Eniye Abbe. EDITOR’S PICK Chrisland Gives Reason For Suspending 10-Year-Old Female Student Lagos Warns Against Hawking On Pedestrian Bridges Chrisland: Lagos Govt To Jail Nigerians Caught Sharing S3x Tape … Read more
The Taliban have formed government, Afghanistan Gets a new President EkohotBlog reports that the co-founder of the group; Mullah Baradar will lead the newly formed government for the country. Announcement to be made shortly, close sources to the extremist group revealed on Friday. This is coming in the midst of their battle with rebel fighters … Read more
The Taliban have not formed a new government despite seizing power, international recognition and acceptance remain in question and foreign aid is yet to resume in Afghanistan. EkohotBlog reports that the United Nations has sent warnings to Afghanistan, says it could face a food crisis in a months’ time, with at least one out of … Read more