Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has made arrangements to evacuate citizens from Sudan. The tense situation in Sudan has made it risky and impossible for any flights to leave at this point in time and aircrafts parked at the airport were burnt down. NIDCOM, along with Nigerian Mission in Sudan and the National Emergency Management … Read more
Legal practitioners have accused President Buhari of insincerity in his asset declaration despite pressure from Nigerians to make his assets public after promising to do so. The Code of Conduct Bureau has revealed that it is not mandatory for public officials to publicly declare their assets upon leaving office, which has raised questions about the … Read more
Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, has stated that the President does not hold grudges against individuals. Shehu made this statement in an interview while affirming Buhari’s demonstration of humility by asking Nigerians for forgiveness if he has hurt them in the course of his duties. There is … Read more
Nigerian senate adjourns plenary sitting by a one-week shift. It’s initial resumption date was aimed for April 25 but is now shifted to the 2nd of May as addressed by the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Chinedu Akubueze. No reasons were given as regards the decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has announced … Read more
Unidentified gunmen have attacked and killed five policemen and a couple at the Okpala Junction in the Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State. The attackers also carted away the policemen’s rifles and commercial activities in the area have been brought to a halt. Investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the culprits. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Atiku has stated that the outcome of the 2023 presidential election has worsened ethnic and religious divisions in Nigeria. He has expressed deep concern over the state of Nigeria and urges justice, fairness, peace, and harmony to become the hallmarks of the nation. Atiku has called on Nigerians to engage in interfaith dialogue and reject … Read more
Armed bandits have consistently attacked Southern Kaduna communities, killing innocent people and displacing others, occupying as much as 6,000sqkm of land. SOKAPU, the Southern Kaduna People’s Union, has called on the international community to investigate the situation and establish a UN or AU Peace Enforcement Operation Base in Southern Kaduna. Despite this, there has been … Read more
There are ways in which the Fuel Subsidy removal won’t hurt Nigerians, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Amb. Gabriel Aduda reveals. He made the statement during a press briefing on Thursday at the conclusion of the Nigeria International Energy Summit. According to Gabriel Aduda, the Federal Government are considering ways to effectively … Read more
President Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Adamawa State. The suspension is pending the completion of an investigation into his actions during the April 15 supplementary election. The President has also ordered an investigation into the role of security officials who aided and abetted the REC’s actions. … Read more
Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Muslims on the end of Ramadan and calls for unity in building a more peaceful Nigeria. He emphasized the need for healing divisions caused by national politics and advocates for justice, fairness, and interfaith dialogue. Atiku Abubakar wishes all families celebrating Eid-el-Fitri pleasant festivities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential … Read more
The Nigerian government has approved N1.535 trillion for the construction and rehabilitation of 11 major roads across. The roads will span over 700km and connect 11 different states. This initiative was approved by the Federal Executive Council under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the sum of N1.535 trillion has … Read more
Members-elect of the House of Representatives have formed a new alliance called ‘The 10th Assembly Pathfinders’ ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June. The group is drawn from across party lines and aims to build a strong, independent, and respectable parliament that works for Nigerians. Their agenda includes promoting national unity, … Read more
The Chinese Embassy has denied funding terrorist groups to gain access to Nigerian mining sites. The denial comes in response to accusations made by a British news platform, The Times, claiming that the Chinese government financed terrorists to access Nigeria’s mineral resources. The Chinese government strongly objects to the unverified and unproven allegations made in … Read more
A group of youths under the Afenifere Yoruba Youth Organisation protested in Akure against the leadership of the acting leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political association, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. They carried placards and passed a vote of no confidence in Adebanjo’s leadership, demanding his immediate resignation. Adebanjo disowned the youths, stating that they were not known … Read more
The Labour Party’s factional chairman, Bashir Apapa, has declared the National Executive Committee meeting of the party illegal and suspended several party officers. Apapa claims that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the party, is not qualified to rule Nigeria due to his involvement in gross disobedience to the Federal High Court order. The party … Read more
Buhari has described the Petroleum Industry Act (P.I.A) as the biggest achievement of his administration in Nigeria’s energy sector. The P.I.A was signed in 2021 and aims to overhaul the petroleum industry by providing legal, regulatory, and fiscal frameworks. As a result, the sector has undergone revolutionary changes, with the establishment of new regulatory bodies … Read more
Kwara State University researchers have won a N12.5 million research grant from Tertiary Education Trust Fund. The team will be led by Dr Olayinka Yusuf and will study the impact of cultural and demographic factors on the spread and containment of COVID-19 in Nigeria. The grant was awarded under the 2021 National Research Fund intervention. … Read more
Umahi of Ebonyi State has revealed that his family conspired against him to vote for the Labour Party presidential candidate in the past election. He was shocked that the opposition party won in the state due to the structure he had put in place. The Governor attributes the result to protest votes against the APC … Read more
The PDP believes that Tinubu, should not have been allowed to participate in the election due to allegations of dual citizenship. There are speculations that Tinubu owns a Guinean passport, which many believe makes him unqualified to contest the election. Atiku’s spokesman has joined in with the belief that dual citizenship prevents Tinubu from being … Read more
Norway’s foreign minister was in Lagos on Monday to discuss issues of development with the Lagos governor. Sanwo-Olu said his government is committed to Lagos partnership with Norwegian government and companies. He also touted his administration’s achievements in various sectors. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated the state … Read more