Atiku stressed that Nigeria needs a leader that can restructure the country and reform the economy. The former Vice President expressed optimism that the country would prosper under a leadership that would unite the country… Ekohotblog reports that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate has emphasized the type of leadership … Read more
Although there are plans for other areas of collaboration, tackling terrorism is a common priority for both countries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States government has extended a helping hand to Nigeria in its fight against terrorism as part of efforts to nip the global menace in the bud. US Deputy National Security … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Clothed in the gold and black stripes of a tiger, the honeybee is a commando in flight. Were it human, its life would’ve been the personification of tragedy. Being an insect, however, the bee life is the ‘insectification’ of a sweet-bitter existence because the bee is the soldier that falls on its … Read more
UK warns citizens against travelling to 12 Nigerian states over terror attacks. There is a significant risk of kidnapping in Nigeria for ideological, financial, or political gain. Ekohotblog reports that the United Kingdom (UK) has warned its citizens not to travel to twelve states in Nigeria because Boko Haram extremists are likely to abduct them. … Read more
President Buhari is set to embark on fresh London medical trip. EKOHOTBLOG reports that former presidential aide to Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has said that some sources within Aso Rock revealed to him that President Muhammadu Buhari is set to embark on another medical trip to London, United Kingdom (UK). The socio-political activist, … Read more
Peter Obi has spoken about the viral Presidential Campaign Posters ahead of the 2023 general election. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Peter Obi, has denied having hands in his campaign posters being circulated both offline and online, and on different social media platforms. A statement made available by … Read more
FG has removed South Africa, Brazil, Turkey from Travel Restriction List. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has said that it has taken South Africa, Brazil and Turkey off the list of countries from which travellers are restricted from entering Nigeria. The latest development was made known by the Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) … Read more
Nigeria was sixth with a benefit of $2 billion, accounting for 3.12 percent… Nigeria has been ranked sixth among the top 10 countries with the highest exposure to funds and support from the World Bank. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group’s annual report, “Meeting the Moment”, Nigeria … Read more
Peter Obi has asked FG to declare emergency rule in Nigeria and not Anambra State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed dissatisfaction at the Federal Government’s threat to declare a State of Emergency in Anambra State over insecurity in the state. Recall that the Attorney-Generation of the Federation (AGF), … Read more
President Muhammad Buhari has said that the Nigeria’s debt level is within sustainable limits, and nothing to worry about. The country’s debt portfolio has ballooned dramatically under the president, rising from N12.12 trillion in June 2015, a month after he assumed office, to N32.92 trillion as of December 2020, EkohotBlog reports. The 78-year-old announced in … Read more
EFCC has arrested former Deputy Senate President Ekweremadu. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated the former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, for alleged fraud and failing to explain how he came to own 22 properties in Nigeria, the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) According to … Read more
Those heading towards Ikorodu Road from Surulere have been advised to make use of Akerele to link Ogunlana Drive inwards Itire road… Some roads around the National Stadium in Surulere will be closed ahead of today’s 2022 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and the Central African Republic. This is contained in a statement signed by … Read more
FG has approved N75,000 as stipend for university undergraduates and N50,000 for NCE students. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has announced the approval of the sum of N75,000 as a stipend per semester for students undergoing degree programmes in Education in public universities across Nigeria. The FG also approved N50,000 as a stipend … Read more
WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook have all gone down all over the world. EKOHOTBLOG reports that WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, gone down on Monday in what appeared to be another major global outage, leaving billions of users unable to use the platforms. According to data on Downdetector, the three social media platforms owned by Mark … Read more
The Nigerian Army will today unveil new operations across the country. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, will on Monday (today) inaugurate three new security exercises across Nigeria. The unveiling of the new operations was made known via a statement by the Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Sunday … Read more
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye is confident that Nigeria’s security challenges will end soon. Pastor Adeboye said this in his monthly first Sunday telecast streamed on the church’s social media platforms. “Very soon, all the acts of terrorism, all the acts of banditry, all kinds of evil … Read more
Buhari and Tinubu have won awards in London. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has been conferred the Nation Builder Award at an event organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC), United Kingdom chapter, to celebrate Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary in London. The chapter’s Publicity Secretary, Jacob Ogunseye, made this known via a … Read more
Osinbajo has on Saturday departed Nigeria for Sao Tome And Principe EKOHOTBLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday departed Nigeria to represent President Muhammadu Buhari in São Tomé city for the inauguration of Mr Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, the newly elected President of Sao Tome and Principe. This was made known … Read more
Tinubu has spoken to Nigerians from London, United Kingdom. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said that he is very healthy and doing well in London, United Kingdom (UK). Tinubu made this known while addressing some members of the House of Representatives who … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has revealed how the Lagos State Government overpowered COVID-19 third wave. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the state successfully overpowered the third wave of COVID-19. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known while speaking at the 61st Independence Day parade at the Agege Stadium in Lagos on … Read more