The ex-Service Chiefs are awaiting confirmation by the Senate as non-career ambassadors The Presidency on Saturday said the Peoples Democratic Party was grasping at straws over its criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of the ex-Service Chiefs as ambassadors. The President had, on January 4, forwarded the names of the service chiefs – who resigned … Read more
The presidency on Saturday said the possibility of another lockdown to curb spread of the dreaded COVID-19 could not be ruled out if Nigerians continue to show utter disdain for non-pharmaceutical prevention of the disease. It admonished Nigerians to wear facemasks and comply with other COVID-19 protocols to avert another lockdown. The admonition is contained … Read more
Ibe States the advantages of an Igbo President Igbo region has suffered marginalisation, he added YOU MAY ALSO LIKE President Biden Effects First Sack, Forces Top Official To Resign Breaking: Troops Kill Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists After Attack On Civilians In Borno Ebonyi leaders instigating crisis, APC about God, people – Umahi Ex-Speaker of Imo … Read more
By Yusufu Aminu Idegu Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, condemned the action of the governor As the chief law and security officer of the state, it is my constitutional obligation to do everything lawful to protect the lives and property of all residents of the state – Akeredolu You May Also … Read more
Insecurity: Presidency frowns at Ondo Quit Notice The Presidency has expressed reservations over the recent Ondo State Government’s decision asking herdsmen to vacate the forests in the state within seven days or face the consequences. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu, had on Dec. 18 gave herdsmen seven days ultimatum … Read more
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 The Presidency has explained that the absence of its representatives from a meeting of South-South stakeholders fixed for Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State was not out of disrespect. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. … Read more
Seychelles elected an opposition candidate as president for the first time since 1977, authorities announced on Sunday. Winner Wavel Ramkalawan reaffirmed a pledge to hike the minimum wage after COVID-19 stifled the tourism-dependent economy. Seychelles State House said in a statement on its website that Ramkalawan and his Vice-President, Ahmed Afif, will be inaugurated on … Read more
‘If I were the president, I will listen’, the nation is up in flames with youths across the country protesting Barely two weeks after I published ‘If I were the president, I will listen’, the nation is up in flames with youths across the country protesting against police brutality under the hashtag #ENDSARS. In the … Read more
Presidency has revealed why President Muhammadu Buhari did not mention anything about the shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki on Tuesday night. According to Buhari’s aide, it would be ‘premature and presumptuous’ for the president to speak on the shooting. Recall that many Nigerians have blasted and carpeted President Buhari for not mentioning about the … Read more
Former President Jonathan Breaks Silence On #EndSARS Violence, Tells Youths What To Do Ekohotblog, October 23, 2020 Former President Jonathan breaks silence over the #EndSARS Protests and violence, advising youths to embrace dialogue. Jonathan also urged the security authorities to also avoid the use of deadly force against fellow Nigerians. Former President Jonathan, in a statement … Read more
The Presidency has disclosed that President would make a nationwide broadcast by 7:00am on Thursday. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina disclosed this on Wednesday night. Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has made U-turn on his Independence broadcast to the nation on Thursday. Buhari will now observe the traditional 7.00am … Read more
The Presidency on Monday dismissed the Daily Trust Sunday Editorial comment on the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, describing it as unfair. The editorial comment, published on Aug. 30, had questioned the capacity of the Buhari administration to deliver on the nine priority areas being pursued by the administration. Read Also: Edo Election: Police Will Remain … Read more
The presidency on Friday said Nigerians must exercise some level of restrain and open-mindedness if they are to see the strides being made by the country under president Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated this in a piece titled “Why we need to calm down”. Adesina noted that the … Read more
The Presidency says none of the 601 de-radicalised former Boko Haram members will be absorbed into the military as being peddled by mischief-makers. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, said in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. Read Also: BREAKING: #RevolutionNow protesters May Be Detained For … Read more
Primate Elijah Ayodele sends warning messages to President Muhammadu Buhari and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari to act fast or the cabal in the Presidency will make him redundant. In new prophecies on Saturday morning, … Read more
The Presidency has reacted to a campaign flier of a man who wants to contest for Local Government Chairmanship in Osun State. The candidate identified as Comrade Akeem Samiu Esho was dressed in native doctor’s attire, with cowries and beads all over his body. Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie … Read more
Presidency has denied report circulating the media space stating that President Muhammadu Buhari canceled all appointments and 150 memos signed by Late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. Ekohotblog recalls that on the 24th of May, 2020, TheGuardian Nigeria reported that President Muhammadu Buhari through the current Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari canceled all … Read more
Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has debunked rumour making round that the president will address Nigerians on COVID-19 updates on Monday, May 18. Adesina, who made this known on his verified Twitter account said that there was no intention by the president to address Nigerians on the updates. … Read more
The presidency has reacted to the audio of Boko Haram leader Shekau weeping and seeking Allah’s help against the Nigerian Army. Ekohotblog had reported earlier that in the audio, the Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau was heard lamenting and seeking Allah’s protection for him and his group against the sustained firepower of the Nigerian military. … Read more
Osinbajo‘s whereabouts have been revealed by the Presidency after pressure from Nnamdi Kanu. Ekohotblog reports that Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, had claimed that Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo had been forcibly infected with Coronavirus and in critical condition. He had earlier claimed that Osinbajo was critically ill. Leader of … Read more