Former President Goodluck Jonathan calls for unity among Nigerians to overcome economic hardship, highlighting past recoveries attributed to divine intervention. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has emphasized the need for collaborative efforts among Nigerians to advance the country. He expressed optimism that the economic hardship in Nigeria would be overcome with God’s grace. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum … Read more
Former Director General of the National Maritime Authority, Ferdinand Agu has passed away. Agu served as Senior Special Assistant to former President Jonathan and received numerous accolades. He was celebrated for his public service, advocacy for youth mentorship, and contributions to national development EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Director General of the now-defunct … Read more
Jonathan advocates for the establishment of state police in Nigeria to enhance national security. Jonathan highlights the unanimous support for state police from the 2014 national conference He calls for broader security reforms, including revamping INEC to ensure fair elections and strengthening legal frameworks to prevent misuse of state police for political gain. EKO HOT … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE The 10th anniversary of the abduction of 276 schoolchildren from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Nigeria, has again brought an eerie feeling of despair and panic. EDITOR’S PICKS Fisayo Soyombo And Customs: A Mockery Of ‘See Something, Say Something’ Nigeria’s Electricity Tariff Hike: A Blow To Citizens’ Wallets And The Economy … Read more
Reno Omokri has claimed Peter Obi achieved nothing as governor. He has challenged Obi’s supporters to name one school project he completed. Omokri says Obi is the least educationally qualified among top presidential candidates. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has said the former Governor of Anambra State, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has voiced his concerns over the apparent indifference of the party’s founding figures towards the internal conflicts shaking the PDP’s foundations. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” the former Ogun PDP governorship aspirant called out former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the federal government are set to be merged, while others will be scrapped based on the implementation of the Oronsaye report by President Bola Tinubu. Former President Goodluck Jonathan, in 2011, had set up the Presidential Committee on Restructuring and Rationalisation of Federal Government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the implementation of the Stephen Oronsaye report, which advocates for a more compact government structure. This significant move was sanctioned during a Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by the President on Monday. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this development to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s premier University, University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), have been ranked as one of the top ten universities in Africa. The two Nigerian universities emerged in the top ten list of universities in Africa according to the latest ranking of world universities released by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kazeem Yusuf, yesterday, told a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court that N4.6 billion was allegedly diverted to organise prayer for Nigeria. Yusuf spoke while testifying as the second prosecution witness (PW2) in the trial of a former Minister of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Jersey’s Royal Court has granted a ruling favoring the return of stolen assets worth £6.9 million ($8.9 million) to Nigeria. The decision comes after Jersey’s Attorney General issued a forfeiture notice in November, asserting that the funds, deposited in a Jersey bank account, were likely misappropriated by Nigerian government officials … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has been appointed as Pro-chancellor of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Jega’s appointment was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Aliyu Ubandoma, stating that Governor Abdullahi Sule, approved of the appointment. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has endorsed the Governor of Bayelsa State and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Douye Diri for a second term in the upcoming governorship election on Saturday. According to Jonathan, Diri should be encouraged to complete a second term in office because of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun has claimed that Nigeria’s economy hasn’t seen stability since the time of former President Goodluck Jonathan, which was approximately a decade ago. At his first press conference as the finance minister on Friday in Abuja, Mr Edun stated that … Read more
Political speeches have always been memorable in shaping a nation’s history. Several speeches have left an indelible mark on its trajectory in Nigeria, a country known for its rich political landscape and diverse cultures. From calls for independence to rallying cries for change, these speeches have resonated with the masses, inspiring movements and influencing the … Read more
When erstwhile President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office on May 29, 2015, one of the things he first did was go after members of the Goodluck Jonathan administration, with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, feeling the heat of Buhari’s venom. The initial arrest of Dasuki was met with accolades for Buhari, especially on the … Read more
Former president Goodluck Jonathan has shared details of his meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja. President Tinubu also met with government officials including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Hope Uzodimma. Jonathan discussed continental and subcontinental issues with Tinubu as the ECOWAS mediator for Mali and Chair of the … Read more
Ortom has criticized President Buhari’s administration, describing it as the worst in Nigeria’s history. The governor stated that the past eight years have witnessed unimaginable poverty, insecurity, and maladministration. Furthermore, he lamented the President’s failure to deal decisively with armed Fulani herdsmen and corruption. EKO HOTBLOG reports that during the commissioning of the headquarters of … Read more
Chief Edwin Clark has condemned the re-appointment of sacked IGP Suleiman Abba as the Chairman of Police Trust Fund. He claims that it appears to be compensation for the roles he allegedly played during the 2015 general elections. He also advises President Buhari to obey court rulings, including that delivered on Nnamdi Kanu. Eko Hot … Read more
Jonathan has urged Nigerians to show love and imbibe the spirit of sacrifice to build a stable and prosperous nation. He emphasized the need for deepening democracy, enhancing social cohesion, and improving citizens’ well-being, requiring good faith, mutual trust, and sincerity of purpose. In his Easter message, he encouraged citizens to exhibit the lessons of … Read more