Why I’ve Not Appointed Ambassadors Yet – Tinubu Tinubu noted that the process of selecting qualified candidates is complex and requires careful consideration “I still have ambassadorial positions to fill, and many people are interested” – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the challenges and delays surrounding the appointment of Nigerian ambassadors, Eko Hot Blog … Read more
‘He’s So Stubborn’: Tinubu Recounts Dispute With Buhari Over APC Symbol Described Buhari as a determined individual “We had our differences before reaching common ground” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that he and the late former President Muhammadu Buhari had disagreements during the early stages of forming the All Progressives Congress (APC). Eko Hot … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has dismissed reports claiming that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) revoked a plot of land belonging to former President Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu clarified on Wednesday that the land in question was legally acquired for the Muhammadu Buhari Foundation, not for Buhari personally. He explained … Read more
The Supreme Court in Abuja on Monday imposed a fine of N5 million on Ambrose Albert Owuru, a former presidential candidate, for filing a frivolous and vexatious lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Owuru, who ran in the 2019 presidential election under the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) against former President … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has shared insights into his recent meeting with former President Muhammadu Buhari during a two-day courtesy visit to Daura, Katsina State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the revered monarch commended Buhari for his unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s progress during his tenure, highlighting the former leader’s unique experiences as … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Long or short distance, life is an emotional roller-coaster journey characterised by doom or boom. Bólèkájà, a Yoruba word for mammy wagon, depicts the rough and tumble nature of road travel in the early days of Nigeria. Translated literally, Bólèkájà means ‘come down and fight’. Bólèkájà is an analogy for life’s combativeness. … Read more
Elder statesman, Edwin Clark, has described the removal of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, as disgraceful, callous, unjust and so barbaric. This is ad he commended Chief Justice of the Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, for her decisive actions in resolving what he called the injustices faced by former one of her predecessors. The former … Read more
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his re-election as the governor of Ondo State following a landslide victory in the state’s gubernatorial election. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will … Read more
Ambassador Zakari Ibrahim, a distinguished diplomat and former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has passed away at the age of 81. The revered diplomat reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday, though the exact cause of his death has not been disclosed at the time of this report. A native of Katsina … Read more
The Special Adviser to the President Bola Tinubu on Public Communications and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari would not have emerged President without the role Tinubu played in the 2015 general elections. Recall that before becoming President in 2015, Buhari ran unsuccessfully for presidency in the 2003, 2007 and 2011 … Read more
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated Nigeria’s former Military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, on the occasion of his 90th birthday celebration. Buhari described the former Nigeria leader as a distinguished statesman and a soldier, who had all the qualities of a successful army commander. This is contained in a statement by his official spokesperson, … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has revealed that 84 of its members died between May and August 2024 due to economic hardship and unpaid salaries. The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, made this disclosure on Channels Television’s socio-political programme ‘Inside Sources’ with Laolu Akande. He said, “In the past three … Read more
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress, APC, the candidate in the September 21 Edo governorship election, on his victory. Okpebholo floored his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, rival, Asue Ighodalo, to pick the seat in the result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel … Read more
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Yar’Adua family and the government and people of Katsina State over the death of Dada Yar’Adua. In a statement by his Media Aide, Mr Garba Shehu, the ex-president described the deceased, who was the mother of Gen. Shehu Yar’Adua, his friend and classmate, as a mother of … Read more
Former presidents and former state governors have passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari, Goodluck Jonathan, who attended the Council of State meeting on Tuesday physically, and all other former presidents who attended virtually, passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Mohammed Bello-Koko as the managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Eko Hot Blog reports that the President has announced the appointment of Abubakar Dantsoho as Bello-Koko’s replacement. Bello-Koko was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in May 2021 as acting MD and his appointment was confirmed in February 2022. … Read more
The House of Representatives will investigate the alleged misappropriation of over ₦2 trillion disbursed by the Central Bank of Nigeria through the Anchor Borrowers Scheme under former President Buhari, amid concerns of food scarcity and mismanagement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has vowed to investigate the alleged misappropriation of over ₦2 trillion … Read more
The Senate panel probing the N30 trillion Ways and Means loans has received additional documents and will resume its investigation after reviewing them. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate panel investigating the N30 trillion Ways and Means loans taken from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by the Federal Government has received additional documents from … Read more
Shehu Sani warns Northern leaders against plans to oust President Tinubu in 2027, urging them to support his administration for the sake of Nigeria’s unity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Nigerian lawmaker Shehu Sani has warned Northern leaders to abandon plans to oust President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 Presidential elections. Recent meetings between top Northern … 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