ECOWAS Lifts Sanctions On Three Nations To Protect Regional Stability

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided to remove sanctions imposed on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in order to maintain unity and security across the region, ECOWAS Commission President Dr. Omar Touray announced Saturday following an extraordinary session in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON … Read more

Buhari Lauds Gowon As NYSC Clocks 50, Urges Continuity Of The Scheme

President Buhari has lauded General Gowon on the occasion of the NYSC’s 50th anniversary and urged for the scheme’s continuity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has commended former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), for the wisdom of setting up the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 1973, which truly achieved … Read more

We’ve Transformed Our Military – Buhari

President Buhari has declared that a “major transformation” has taken place within the military. The president boasted that his administration has made remarkable progress in the fight against insurgents, militants, oil bunkers, kidnappers, and other criminal elements in the country. Buhari made the declaration while speaking at a ceremony attended by two former leaders of … Read more