Tinubu Told To Declare State Of Emergency In Northern Nigeria NEF cites killings in Zamfara, Kaduna, and mosque attack in Niger. Group warns insecurity threatens democracy, cohesion, and national stability. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Northern Nigeria, citing escalating insecurity … Read more
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has criticized the proposed tax reforms by President Bola Tinubu, stating that the initiative is detrimental to the interests of the northern region. In a communiqué signed by NEF convener Professor Ango Abdullahi and released on Saturday, the forum expressed strong opposition to the Tax Reform Bill, currently under consideration … Read more
16 state governors back state police to tackle Nigeria’s security issues. Federal police overwhelmed by rampant crime, leading to calls for state-level security. Regional security outfits like Amotekun face effectiveness challenges due to lack of federal support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, 16 state governors have supported … Read more
Buhari has stated that the people of Niger Republic will defend him if anyone opposes him after leaving office. He explains that he closed Nigeria’s land borders to encourage the consumption of locally made goods and stimulate agricultural production. Buhari’s remarks have drawn criticism from various socio-political organizations, expressing their dissatisfaction with his leadership. Niger … Read more
The Northern Elders Forum expresses its confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission going into the elections. The NEF spokesman, Baba-Ahmed, made this known on Tuesday in an appearance on Channels Television. They are confident in INEC’s capabilities to organize a free and fair election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) … Read more
The attention of Tinubu/Southwest Media Veterans Support Group has been drawn to the call of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) through its spokesman Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed of the truth that was spoken by the Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Maxi Okechukwu Isiguzoro which was published in the Vanguard newspaper on Thursday, September 29, 2022. EDITOR’S … Read more
Northern Elders has revealed why Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, and Wike met in London. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Northern Elders Forum has criticised the recent meeting held in London by the Presidential Candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Labour party and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in London. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, spokesperson … Read more
‘Resign, Hand Over To Osinbajo’ — Northern Elders Spokesman Urges Buhari. The ex-INEC Secretary gave the advice in reaction to the President’s revelation that he is eager to leave power. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members Who Quit Party Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Residence Of LP Guber Candidate, Lasun [PHOTO] JUST IN: … Read more
Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning. This came in reaction to the latest stand of the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, and the Northern Elders’ Forum, NEF, who both believe the presidential contest should be thrown open. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention You’re Worst Of All … Read more
BREAKING: Northern Elders Call For Census 2022 To Be Postponed [Here’s why] EKO HOT BLOG reports that Northern Elders Forum ( NEF), on Saturday requested that the planned population census (later in Year 2022) be postponed. NEF spoke in Kaduna during the meeting of Northern Leaders of Thought at the Arewa House. In a keynote … Read more
The group said it believes that Igbos are destined to emancipate Nigeria from all ailments and maladies… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide has warned that there will be no elections in 2023 if President Muhammadu Buhari fails to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in 2022. The … Read more
Recall that the governors of the 19 northern states opposed the call by their southern counterparts that the Presidency should be zoned to the south in 2023 The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has opposed the zoning arrangement by political parties, describing it as unconstitutional and a plot to deter the north from contesting for … Read more
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, NEF spokesperson had said the North was not ready to relinquish power in 2023 Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has insisted that the Southern part of Nigeria has qualified people to rule the country. Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, said power must shift to the Southern part of the country in 2023. Ajayi … Read more
The Southern Governors Forum had insisted unanimously that the region will not support any party that fields a northerner as its presidential candidate The spokesman for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has given some conditions for a politician from the South to become the next president. Speaking on Arise TV on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed … Read more
Spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said heaven will not fall if a northerner is elected the next Nigerian president in 2023. According to Daily Trust newspaper, Baba-Ahmed made the comment while delivering a keynote address at an event in Zaria, at the weekend. Baba-Ahmed maintained that northerners are not second-class … Read more
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari over his inability to solve the problem of insecurity in the country. NEF said Nigeria cannot wait two more years for Buhari to address the issues of insecurity bewildering the country. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called for the impeachment … Read more
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has issued a damning verdict on the Federal Government for its inability to protect the Nigerians. The Group’s director of Publicity made a statement concerning the current insecurity situation face the country, especially the northern region. Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed reportedly made the statement when reacting to the recent kidnapping … Read more
This is coming after more than 300 schoolgirls were kidnapped at a school in Zamfara on Friday. The Northern Elders Forum on Saturday said Nigerians have lost faith in the power and will of the government to protect them from incessant bandit attacks. According to a statement signed by the Forum’s spokesman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the … Read more
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and governors of the 36 states of the federation to explore all available channels to protect the Fulani communities in the South. NEF made the call following the backdrop of the order given by Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to herdsmen to vacate the … Read more
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) , Nnamdi Kanu, has slammed recent comments by the Northern Elders Forum that the Igbos are the worst perpetrators of violence against Northerners. Kanu claimed the allegation was made by the Northern elders to justify more attacks on the Igbo and their interests in other parts of … Read more