EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has asked the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to invade Niger Republic and remove the military junta in the nation. Recall that President Mohamed Bazoum was detained and ousted by the military junta, and in response, ECOWAS resolved to use all … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Customs Service has enforced the directive of President Bola Tinubu to close Nigeria’s border with Niger Republic. The Acting Comptroller-General (C-G) of Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, visited the Ilela, a border, today, to ensure that President Tinubu’s directive was carried out to the letter. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that as tension continues to build over possible confrontation with the military junta in Niger Republic, the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Obi Aguocha, has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resist any pressure to declare war against the Nigeria’s West African neighbour because of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has informed the National Assembly about ECOWAS proposed military action and other sanctions against coupists in Niger Republic. He stated this in an official communication addressed to the Senate and read at plenary by President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. Part of the letter read, “Following … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the military junta in Niger Republic has cut off ties with Nigeria after the efforts of Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to resolve the ongoing impasse failed. ECOWAS had issued a seven-day ultimatum for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum to avoid possible clash with the junta. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the military high command on Thursday said it had yet to get directives to begin operations in the Niger Republic. The Defence Headquarters was reacting to news reports that the military had begun assembling troops for the military action in Niger. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that West African countries’ military Chiefs have arrived in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, for an emergency meeting over the recent military juntas in the Republic of Niger. This online media platform understands that the meeting is currently being held at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. While some of the military chiefs … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the French government has initiated the evacuation of its citizens and other Europeans from Niger due to escalating violence. The announcement comes in response to attacks on the French embassy and an ongoing airspace closure, which left French nationals unable to leave independently. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a swift response to military coup in Niger Republic, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has enforced a no-flight zone over the country. The decision was announced today by the ECOWAS, at an urgent meeting following the increasing tension stirred by the military actors who are … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Bliken has called Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the political developments in Niger Republic. The Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Matthew Miller made this known in a statement on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Niger’s military has named General Abdourahmane Tchiani as the new head of a transitional government in the West African country. The development is coming two days after President Mohamed Bazoum’s presidential guard restricted access to the presidential residence and offices. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum on Thursday broke silence on social media after the military admitted to taking over the country. This online media platform had earlier reported that the military declared their takeover of power after detaining Bazoum on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soldiers in Niger have declared their takeover of power, detaining President Mohamed Bazoum since Wednesday. The military announced the coup via a televised broadcast early on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Loses Mother Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Approves … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Presidential Guard have detained the President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum. A source close to Bazoum on Wednesday disclosed that the decision of the guard is coming on the heels of the ‘ultimatum’ given to the President by the army. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested Qatar-based “drug kingpins”, Eyah Celestine Nnamdi, alias Murphy, and Ugwuoke Peter Oluchukwu. The NDLEA made the disclosure in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Ribadu, Others As … Read more
Bill Gates will visit Niger and Nigeria this week to discuss global health and development with leaders, partners, scientists, and innovators. The visit is part of the foundation’s commitment to supporting innovation and progress in Africa. Gates and other foundation leaders will focus on addressing health threats, agricultural innovations, financial services, and promoting equitable opportunities. … Read more
By Judith Ukoh The title “Jagaban” is synonymous with the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The name Jagaban has gained prominence among his followers and even fellow political allies. The question here is how the moniker stuck on the President. Herein, Prince Yahaya Haliru Dantoro tells Eko Hot Blog the tale of how the title … Read more
Hon Umar Bago has been announced of winner of the Niger state Guber elections. Bago won with over 469,896 votes. In second was the PDP candidate that got 387,477 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Umar Bago, has also been declared Niger Governor-Elect. Bago won … Read more
In 2022, INEC announced that the governorship and House of Assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023, two weeks after the presidential and National Assembly elections. But, days before the election, INEC shifted the elections to March 18, 2023, due to the reconfiguration of key election tools, BVAS machines. The time has finally come … Read more
APC chairman in Niger has been suspended. The Party revealed that his suspension was because he decided to support the PDP presidential candidate. Atiku however lost the election to the APC candidate, who scored over 8 million votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Haliru Zakari … Read more