Jonathan has opened up on plans to run for president again. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has doused the claim that he might contest for the presidency again in the country. The elder statesman said contesting for the highest political seat in the country would be diminishing himself. … Read more
Obasanjo says the 2023 election must be a turning point if Nigeria is ready to “get it right.” Eko Hot Blog reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asked Nigerians to make informed decisions at the polls in 2023 because the elections are crucial to Nigeria’s future. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Appoints Dogara As Member Of … Read more
Osinbajo has left Abuja on a visit to Vietnam. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, departed Abuja on Saturday (today) for a three-day visit to Vietnam. The VP’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, noted in a statement released today that Osinbajo would visit the Asian country for … Read more
A UK museum’s signing over of its collection of objects looted from the Kingdom of Benin is “a really great day,” the head of Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments said. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Horniman Museum in south-east London is returning 72 items, including so-called Benin Bronzes, to Nigerian ownership – … Read more
The nation has enough food to feed every resident, according to Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was disclosed by Abubakar during his presentation at the fifth meeting of the “PMB Administration Scorecard 2015-2023 Series,” which took place on Monday at Radio House in Abuja. EDITOR’S … Read more
Nigeria’s GDP growth slowed in Q3 2022 amid “challenging economic conditions.” Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.25% (year-on-year) in real terms in the third quarter of 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians Can Now Renew Student Visas Without Interview – US Why I Approved Redesign Of Naira Notes – Buhari … Read more
The UN has announced $10.5m new funding for Nigeria’s response. Eko Hot Blog reports that United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, has announced $10.5 million in new funding for the flood response in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Nearly 200 Countries Agree On Historic Fund To Help Poor Countries Deal With Climate Disasters PDP … Read more
Nearly 200 countries have agreed on a historic fund to help poor countries deal with climate disasters. Eko Hot Blog reports that delegates from nearly 200 countries at the COP27 climate summit have agreed to establish a “loss and damage” fund aimed at helping vulnerable countries cope with climate disasters. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Cries Out … Read more
The US has repatriated $20m looted by Abacha to Nigeria to help fund infrastructure projects. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States has transferred over $20.6 million to the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of efforts to repatriate assets stolen by late Military Head of State, Sani Abacha and his co-conspirators. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Saka has funded over 120 life changing operations for Nigerian children. EKO HOT BLOG reports Arsenal midfielder, Bukayo Saka, has assisted in funding over 120 life-saving operations for children in Nigeria this year. The Englishman, this year contributed to the funding of the kids in Nigeria this year. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi: Reno Omokri Blasts … Read more
The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu said there is no plan to Islamise Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Asiwaju Tinubu clearly stated that he has no agenda to Islamise Nigeria owing to the rumours after the selection of his Vice. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Ghana has retracted an advisory asking Ghanaians to avoid non-essential travel to Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has retracted a travel advisory it issued to its citizens against travelling to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Troops Neutralise Bandit Leader, Repel Attack In Kaduna Republicans Win … Read more
Abel Amadi has emerged the new General Superintendent of Assemblies Of God Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rev. Dr. Abel Amadi has been elected as the new General Superintendent, Assemblies of God Nigeria. Until his election early Thursday morning, Rev. Amadi was the District Superintendent of Owerri East District of Assemblies of God Nigeria. … Read more
Nigeria has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted and placed a N5 million bounty on each of them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared 19 suspected terrorists wanted, while placing a bounty of N5 million on each of them. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Meets With Tinubu, … Read more
Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a “medical checkup” in London. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, after his private trip to London, United Kingdom. EDITOR’S PICKS Six Killed, Scores Injured In Bomb Attack On Central Istanbul Buhari Meets With Tinubu, Adamu Ahead Of APC Campaign Flag-Off … Read more
FG has stated that there is no plan to ban Twitter on any other social media platform in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government has said it has no intention of banning any social media platform in the country again. The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this at a news … Read more
Tiffany Trump, the daughter of former United States President Donald Trump, and her Nigerian-bred fiancé, Michael Boulos, are reportedly set to marry on November 12. Eko Hot Blog reports that a source close to the couple revealed they would be getting married on November 12. EDITOR’S PICK US Midterms: Polls Close As Americans Brace For … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday congratulated eight Nigerian Americans on their victory during the midterm elections in the United States. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, the president was quoted to have prayed for a successful tenure for the Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
By Bernard Joseph An average Nigerian would content himself to soak his garri without peanut to accompany it; to enroll his children in overcrowded public schools with dilapidated classrooms; to dress his children in threadbare cloths and cram his family of 7 in one of the rooms in a multi-tenanted bungalow; to cower and avoid … Read more
Tinubu has said the fuel subsidy should be removed in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has stated the oil subsidy programme should be removed in Nigeria. Though he stated that he is a beneficiary of the oil subsidy scheme by the government, the … Read more