Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, has expressed the commitment of the Federal Government to bilateral cooperation with South Africa, especially in the areas of security and intelligence. Dingyadi, who received the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Thamsanga Dennis Mseleko, in his office in Abuja, said despite some issues between both countries, they … Read more
World boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has officially presented his four title belts to President Muhammadu Buhari, which he regained after beating Mexican-American, Andy Ruiz Jnr in a rematch in Saudi Arabia in December. Ekohotblog recalls that the British-Nigerian celebrated his recent victory with the President on Saturday when the Nigerian leader met with some … Read more
Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity pens his tribute on his boss President Muhammadu Buhari as he clocks 77. I boarded a commercial airliner heading to Lagos from Abuja. I was already seated, and strapping my seat belt, when a young man approached me. He must have been in his late 20s, or … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Governor-elect of Bayelsa State and David Lyon over his victory at the state Governorship Election. Ekohotblog recalls David Lyon was declared winner of the Bayelsa governorship election on Sunday midnight, defeating PDP’s Douye Diri by a large margin. Muhammadu Buhari in a statement on Sunday night commended Lyon for … Read more
US President Donald Trump has promised to join forces with the Nigerian government to help fight against insurgency in the country. Ekohotblog gathered that the US President writes President Muhammadu Buhari to commemorate Nigeria’s 59th independence anniversary, describing the country as a great ally. In the letter sent on Monday, Trump extended his greetings to … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari while addressing Nigerians on the 59th Independence day celebration on Tuesday directed the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning to release N600 billion for Capital Expenditure in the next three months. Ekohotblog gathered that the president speaking during his nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary said his administration desire … Read more
-APC files cross-appeal to counter the evidence of three data analysts who testified for Atiku at the presidential tribunal -The APC counsel has sought an order of the apex court to strike out Atiku’s allegations of electoral malpractices in 10 states of the federation The All Progressives Congress (APC) has filed a cross-appeal at the … Read more
-The FG has declared Tuesday Oct.1 as public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary -Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the commemoration of this year’s anniversary -He called on Nigerians to emulate the nation’s founding fathers in their love for fatherland The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, Oct.1, as public … Read more
-Buba Galadima, has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari will handover power to someone from the Southwest region come 2023 -According to him, it was difficult for Buhari to muster the needed intelligence to allow the presidency stay in the North beyond 2023 The National Chairman of the Reformed-All Progressives Congress (R-APC), Engr. Buba Galadima, has … Read more
-Bola Tinubu has dismissed speculation that he was working against Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, over 2023 presidency -He noted that People are just politicising the situation -According to Tinubu, there is nothing stopping the Vice President from nursing a presidential ambition, If he wants to run, let him run Former Lagos governor and national leader … Read more
-Yemi Osinbajo has noted that it is more beneficial for Nigeria as a nation to remain together, than to be apart -He emphasised the need for Nigeria to embrace merit over quota in appointments, and also invest in human capital development -According to him, President Muhammadu Buhari was doing everything possible to lift Nigerians out of … Read more
-The union has called on the Federal Government to send a visitation panel to universities to douse tension -The union is worried about the actions of some vice chancellors to suppress the union’s activities on campuses, saying such visitation panel would promote industrial harmony -The union is worried about the non-inclusion of the university workers’ … Read more
-Atiku has urged Nigerians to continue their support for constitutional order via the courts -He vowed to continue the judicial route, to ensure that the votes of Nigerians count and are counted -He thanked the governors elected on the platform of PDP and urged Nigerians to continue to fight for freedom of speech Atiku Abubakar, … Read more
-President Buhari is disappointed that the rapporteur was silent on intra-group violence -The presidency is saddened that the rapporteur did not address intra-ethnic conflicts and cattle rustling as key elements in herder/farmer conflicts -According to the presidency, Ignoring the salient issues will not help to solve the problem as incidents everywhere should be part of … Read more
-President directs security chiefs to bring an end cases of crude oil theft in the country -President Buhari charged the security chiefs to ensure there is a near zero crime society in all geo-political zones -The security chiefs were also advised to support the peace initiative on Tiv/Jukun crisis in Benue and Taraba states President … Read more
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, urged Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to transmit all signed, ratified and Domesticated Treaties and other International Agreements to the National Assembly within two weeks. The lawmakers said that the agreements, both bilateral and multilateral should also be submitted to the Registry in the Federal Ministry of Justice. … Read more
-Reps urge FG to bail out failed companies in order to tackle the rising unemployment -According to Reps, provision of employment will help to reduce Nigerians traveling to other African countries for job -Reps called on the federal government to improve the power sector in the country The House of Representatives has called on the Federal … Read more
-FEC approves N8.2billion for the completion and construction of roads across the country The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, in Abuja approved N8.2billion for the completion and construction of roads across the country. The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, who disclosed at the end of … Read more
-Emir Sanusi has commended President Buhari for constituting an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) comprising first-rate professionals and academics -He noted that the move was timely and reflective of Buhari’s determination to re-energize the management of the economy -According to him, Nigerians were highly desirous of such an effective and knowledge-driven team to provide the lead … Read more
-Nigeria to turn 59 on the 1st of October 2019 -President Buhari approves activities for Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary Celebration -Activities are due to start on Monday, September 23rd till October 1st President Muhammadu Buhari has approved activities for Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary Celebration. This is contained in a schedule of activities released in Abuja … Read more