Fulani council enforces ban on night and underage grazing, and use of firearms by herders Plans underway for herder education, data collection, and security partnerships Council condemns all acts of violence linked to herders and calls for law enforcement action The Council of Fulani Chiefs in the South-West has enforced widespread ban on open night … Read more
North-East governors urge President Tinubu to revive oil drilling in Kolmani and Lake Chad. Zulum says exploration will aid development and reinforce security efforts. NNPC reiterates commitment to northern oil exploration under Tinubu. Governors from the North-East region have called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the revival of oil drilling activities in the Kolmani … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the prolonged power outage affecting the northern part of Nigeria. The group alleges that the Federal Government’s inaction is contributing to the region’s worsening economic woes. In a statement, ACF criticized the government for its lack of urgency in addressing the issue, which has led … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a pivotal session at the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District took the floor to address the ongoing 2024 budget discussions, urging his colleagues to focus on stability within the Senate and the equitable distribution of funds rather than individual personalities. Editor’s Pick FG To Establish … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian presidency has responded to the allegation that the 2024 budget was padded by the National Assembly with N3 trillion. The presidency’s response is contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information & Strategy, Sunday evening. The response was directed at … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum has expressed strong reservations about the proposed switch to computer-based testing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE), fearing it could lead to widespread failure among students in rural areas with limited access to technology and computer skills. The forum argues that such … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced that the Northern Consensus Movement (NCM) has withdrawn its quit notice ultimatum handed down to Igbos living in the Northern part of the country. Otti disclosed this in a statement via his X handle on Tuesday, after a meeting with the … Read more
CNG has vowed that North will contest for principal positions in the 10th National Assembly Leadership. According to the group, no level of threat will stop them from contesting. The group urged Tinubu to yield to the demands of the North. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has said no … Read more
Yari has urged APC to prioritize competence-based zoning for National Assembly. The Ex-Zamfara Governor warned against inciting religious tensions within the party. Yari emphasized North’s vital role in APC’s victory, urged region to produce next Senate president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul’Aziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State and newly elected senator, took to … Read more
Diran Onifade has stated that Peter Obi’s chances of winning the presidential election tribunal were certain. Onifade argued that the election was sabotaged, and that the results submitted by each polling unit were different from what the INEC collated. He also stated that people would be surprised by Peter Obi’s popularity in the North. EKO … Read more
A Chieftain of the LP has stated that Peter Obi will gain more votes in the north than in the southern part of the nation. According to the chieftain, the northerners are tired of suffering and are ready for change. The Kano people believe in Obi’s manifesto and are willing to vote for him, the … 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
The attention of Tinubu/Southwest Media Veterans Support Group has been drawn to the meeting, whose video version is now trending on social media, the former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had with the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and other Arewa Groups on Saturday, October 15, 2022. … Read more
Atiku has explained why northerners need someone from the north to be president in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said northerners need a president who hails from northern Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Kenneth Okonkwo Tackles Atiku Over Comment On Igbo, Yoruba Presdiency 2023: … Read more
A former senator has explained why northern Nigeria must vote for Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Abu Ibrahim, has called on voters in the geo-political north to repay the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, by supporting him. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: APC Speaks On El-Rufai, Adamu, Amaechi … Read more
Bashir Sheriff Machina has been recognized by a Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State, on Wednesday as the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) legitimate candidate for the Yobe North senatorial seat in the 2023 elections. Eko Hot Blogreports that Justice Fadima Aminu said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should immediately publish Mr … Read more
We Won’t Be Moved By Opposition’s Insults – Tinubu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday said his campaign will not engage in an exchange of insults with other parties. He made the comment while meeting with the party’s Northern state … Read more
PDP: Having Nat’l Chairman, Presidential Candidate From North Is Unfair – Jibrin EKO HOT BLOG reports that it is unfair for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to have both its presidential candidate and the national chairman from the northern region of the country. This was the stance of the PDP Board of Trustees … Read more
Four fresh cases of monkeypox has been confirmed in Ogun EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State government has confirmed four new cases of monkeypox, bringing the total cases recorded in the state to seven Health commissioner Tomi Coker confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Abeokuta EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Your time is not now, Dino Melaye tells Peter Obi ….There’s no trust between the North and the South. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes JUST IN: Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos JUST IN: Again, Another 3 Year Old Boy Declared Missing In Lagos Community EKO HOT … Read more