Zelensky congratulated Tinubu in his tweet on Thursday Most of the tweeps alleged that the elections were marred with rigging and voter intimidation The two opposition parties have rejected the declaration by INEC Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerians twitter users have camped under the President of war-ravaged Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s tweet after he congratulated … Read more
Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa hits strongly against the Muslim-Muslim Presidency of the APC following INEC’s announcement of the 2023 presidential election results. According to the politician, it is not the will God has for Nigeria as a country. Okowa echoes the divide that has plagued Nigeria in recent years, with Christian and Muslim factions … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Talking seriously, Democracy as a concept was alien to Africa, and by implication, Nigeria. Largely, right from inception, democratic norms and values were never assimilated and internalised by Africans. EDITOR’S PICKS Issues President-elect Tinubu Must Prioritise INEC Declares Tinubu Winner Of Nigeria’s 2023 Presidential Election ‘Opposition’s Performance Was Excellent’ — Fayemi Proposes … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is set to be declared the winner of the 2023 presidential election after polling a total of 8,805,420 votes in the February 25 presidential election. A tally of the votes announced by electoral officials from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory at the national collation … Read more
Nigerian musician, Folarin Falana does not hold back on his criticisms of the All Progressives Congress in the aftermath of the 2023 elections. According to Falz, the resort to using violence and thugs to intimidate the voting process, breaks the party’s promise of having a structure. Falz was one of the victims of election violence … Read more
The GDP growth in the second quarter of 2022 was 3.54%. It dropped to 2.25% in the third quarter of the year on low oil production. However, the GDP growth rebounded in the fourth quarter of 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 3.52% (year-on-year) in real terms in … Read more
Ahead of the 2023 general election, former President of Nigeria has sent a resist and desist message to Nigerians to shun violence. According to the former President, Nigerians need to eschew hate and promote patriotism as they head into the election. The message was released through his special adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, as he calls on … Read more
Are you looking for profitable small business ideas to start up in 2023? It becomes recommendable to take on a small-scale business and later on, grow it as much as you would want. However, it becomes necessary to adopt the virtue of patience, especially at the beginning stage. EDITOR’S PICKS 5 Foods That Can Reduce … Read more
Nigeria reports high cases of confirmed Diphtheria infection. According to NCDC, the cases increased to 216 in recent months, with a death toll of 40. The disease has been confirmed in Kano, Lagos, Yobe, and Osun States. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the number of confirmed diphtheria cases in Nigeria has increased to 216, with … Read more
Buhari has sent a message to Nigerian Varsities ahead of the 2023 election. The President spoke on Saturday at the convocation of Bayero University Kano. Buhari also urged Nigerian colleges to guarantee that the quality of their graduates meets international standards. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has, ahead of the 2023 presidential … Read more
Buhari has admitted that his government is not capable of solving all the problems in the country. According to the president, no single government has the ability to provide solutions to the challenges in Nigeria. Buhari administration is preparing to hand over to the new government as the election approaches. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Wike has stated that no election in Nigeria has been conducted freely and fairly. Wike spoke on Thursday during the 2023 Port Harcourt City International Conference in Port Harcourt. According to Wike, the success or failure of good governance would decide the faith in democracy in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor … Read more
Sultan of Sokoto has sent strong warning to Nigerians weeks to election. The monarch told Nigerians to vote for leaders with reputable character in the 2023 general elections. According to the Sultan, for Nigeria to progress as a nation, Nigerians needed to put ethnicity aside and face the reality. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Obi has pointed out ‘lack of focused leadership’ as the cause of insecurity in Nigeria The LP candidate proposed a reform of the security structure. Obi said he was honoured that the youths trusted him to lead their struggle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has blamed … Read more
Adesina has hailed Buhari over his “competence” in handling security problems in the Nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the success achieved so far in the fight against insurgency and banditry in the country. Adesina, in an article titled FROM N’EAST WITH GOOD TIDINGS … Read more
A rule banning unmarried Nigerian police officers from getting pregnant and ensuring their sacking if they did, has been scrapped. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a landmark case, a judge ruled the regulation was discriminatory as it did not apply to male officers who got co-workers pregnant. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially … Read more
The LASU School of Transport has won a $50,000 research grant on road and water crashes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the School of Transport and Logistics of the Lagos State University (LASU) has won a $50,000 grant from the Volvo Educational and Research Foundation (VREF) to study road and water traffic crashes in three … Read more
The CBN Governor Emefiele has secretly returned to the country amid calls for his arrest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has secretly returned to Nigeria. The embattled CBN chief reportedly returned to the country amidst the call for his arrest over allegations of fraud … Read more
Pastor Oyedepo has advised youths to stay in Nigeria and build the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bishop David Oyedepo has cautioned youths against the ‘japa’ Syndrom (leaving Nigeria for greener pastures). The founder of the Living Faith Church, better known as Winners Chapel, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday. … Read more
Nigerians will enjoy 16 public holidays in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are at least 16 different holidays Nigerians can look forward to enjoying in the year 2023. Public holidays in Nigeria are usually declared by the federal government, through the Ministry of Interior. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Considering Buhari’s N22tn Loan Restructuring Request … Read more