The Federal Government of Nigeria has set aside N675 billion for procurement of equipment and training of 8,000 soldiers to eliminate Boko Haram insurgency, banditry and other forms of crime in the northern part of the country. According to Mohammed Ali Ndume, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, divulged this in Maiduguri, Borno State, … Read more
Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has slammed the Nigerians calling on the former governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu, to run for president in 2023. The clergyman recommended allowing President Muhammadu Buhari to stand for election, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. According to reports, All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader wants … Read more
Femi Adeshina re-affirmed that President Buhari only has the right to fire security chiefs. He further stated that Buhari can’t be pressured and will always have his way. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, reiterated that only President Muhammadu Buhari has the right to dismiss the service chiefs because he … Read more
The Nigerian federal government has accused some clergymen of tactically encouraging the ouster of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a press release issued on Saturday, Information Minister Lai Mohammed urged religious leaders not to stir the embers of hate. Mohammed warned that the use of scorched earth rhetoric might lead to unforeseen consequences, EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Muhammadu Buhari urged Nigerians to give more time to the army and other security agencies to end security the crisis in some regions of the country. Buhari made these comments in a Christmas message to Nigerians, portraying the day as a symbol of peace, love and optimism, to stop the ransom kidnappings, the Boko Haram … Read more
Pastor Adewale Giwa of Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari against declaring another possible lockdown on Nigerians. During his sermon in Akure on Sunday, said President Buhari should expect mass protest from the people if he decides to lockdown Nigeria again, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. According to … Read more
18TH DECEMBER, 2020 Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that his security chiefs are lagging behind in the aspect of protecting Lives and properties. Buhari stated this remarks while speaking in Daura, Katsina, shortly before addressing school boys of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, on Friday, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. According to reports, Majority of … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday sacked the Prof Kemebradikumo Daniel Pondei-led Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The President, however, appointed the Ag. Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the sacked IMC board, Mr Effiong Okon Akwa, as interim administrator of the Commission. This was contained in a statement signed … Read more
12TH DECEMBER, 2020 Popular Nigerian Author and Lawyer, Reno Omokri, on Saturday slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for his private visit to his hometown of Daura. The Former Aide to Ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, made the remark while faulting Buhari’s “private visit” to his hometown of Daura, Katsina State. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier reported about a … Read more
11th December, 2020 Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has commended the ghanians for a successful election and congratulated President Akufo-Addo of Ghana on his re-election. EKO HOT BLOG earlier reported that Akufo-Addooo defeated former President John Mahama by polling 6,730,413 votes. Buhari, in a statement on Thursday, commended the people of Ghana on the successful conclusion of … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG , 9th December, 2020 Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has appreciated General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, Rtd, for his lifetime devotion to humanitarian causes and kindness to the less privileged in the society. The president showered praises on the former Army General on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. In a statement signed by his Spokesman, … Read more
9th December, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, criticised the lecturers for being inconsiderate regarding the lingering strike in the country. EKOHOTBLOG recalls that ASUU declared a nationwide strike action months ago, after the federal government failed to honour the agreement with the body. Buhari, during a security meeting with the 36 governors in Abuja on … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG , 8th December, 2020 Nigerian Lawyer and Politician, Reno Omokri has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to sell nine of the 10 presidential jets he reportedly has, due to the recession. Reno Omokri took to his twitter page to share his view on Tuesday. Omokri alleged that the President has 10 jets, yet the only time … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG , 4th December, 2020 Retired four-star General of the Nigerian Army, Domkat Yah Bali, is dead. Bali, who was until his death the Ponzhi Tarok, served as the Minister of Defence and member of the Supreme Military Council of 1984–1985. He was also a member of the Armed Forces Ruling Council of 1985–1990. Bali … Read more
Reappointment The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has asked the Senate to confirm the reappointment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the chairman and commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Buhari’s official communication to the red chamber was read on the floor during plenary on Tuesday, by the President of the Senate, Ahmad … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, met with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Southwest, led by Chief Bisi Akande. The meeting, which took place in the President’s office in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, held behind closed-doors. Those in the visiting party included Chief Bisi Akande, Chief Segun Osoba, Prince Tajudeen … Read more
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 A lawmaker representing Abia-South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe believes the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government has failed the country, insisting that there is no way to hide from addressing their failures. “The party (PDP) has its position and the position is very simple: this government has failed,” the Senator said on Friday’s … Read more
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to ensure that there will be no repeat of the #EndSARS protests in the country, culminating in lootings and destruction of lives and properties. The Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammad Dingyiadi, disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday after the President presided over the National Security … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 16TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Nnamdi Kanu reacts after the resignation of Peru president, Manuel Merino The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has called out the Nigerian government after the resignation of Peru president, Manuel Merino following street protests. Merino resigned after the death of two protesters among the tens of thousands who were protesting against … Read more
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 A Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Ali Ndume believes that President Muhammadu Buhari is being betrayed by some kleptocrats in his government. Senator Ndume while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics said: “the president is a genuine person that has the interest of the common man at … Read more