Fashola has revealed that the Federal Government has completed the 2nd Niger Bridge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Wednesday, confirmed that the construction of the 2nd Niger bridge is now completed and will soon be released to the public for use. According to the PUNCH, Fashola … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged President Buhari to keep to his promise and release Nnamdi Kanu from detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to honour his earlier stance on the ongoing trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Buhari had consistently … Read more
Suspected political thugs have attacked Atiku’s loyalists at the ongoing PDP rally in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium at Ranches Bees Stadium as suspected political thugs attacked supporters of the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar at the ongoing campaign rally in Kaduna State. The thugs who … Read more
SERAP has asked Buhari to publish names of oil thieves or face legal action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “promptly set up a presidential panel of enquiry to thoroughly, impartially, and transparently investigate the operations of illegal oil pipelines from 2001 to … Read more
The FG has apologised to students and parents over the ASUU strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has apologised to students and parents after the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) called off its eight-month strike. ASUU’s leadership announced the conditional suspension of the industrial action on Friday. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: … Read more
Justice Ariwoola has taken the judicial oath of office as CJN. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sworn in Justice Ariwoola Olukayode as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Ariwoola took the judicial oath of office on Wednesday in a brief ceremony at the Council Chambers in Abuja … Read more
ASUU has finally revealed date to call off its 8-month strike after a court order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Falana, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and the lead counsel to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has revealed that the academics’ 8-months industrial action will be called off in days, not weeks. … Read more
A minister has said the Federal Government did not pay random for the newly-freed train passengers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Transportation, Mua’zu Sambo, has said the Federal Government did not pay ransom to secure the release of the remaining captives linked to the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. EDITOR’S PICKS Several Supporters March … Read more
There is tight security at NASS as Buhari presents 2023 Budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that security has been beefed up in and around the NASS complex as President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2023 Appropriation Bill before a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday. Combined teams of security agencies have been deployed at … Read more
Buhari Makes Fresh Appointment Ahead Of 2023 EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Aminu Umar-Sadiq as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). The appointment of Umar-Sadiq follows the expiration of the tenure of Uche Orji, who completed his … Read more
Recommit To Transparency, Declare Your Assets—SERAP Tells Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “recommit to transparency, and demonstrate leadership by publicly committing to publish” so as to encourage other members of his administration to do the same. The call is … Read more
Please Return To Classrooms— Buhari Begs ASUU In Independence Day Speech EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has urged members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off their ongoing strike action and return to the classrooms while negotiations continue. He made the plea while delivering a speech to … Read more
President Buhari Returns To Abuja After UNGA77 EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after attending the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The President, who touched down in the early hours of Monday, was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport by the Minister of … Read more
UNILORIN Pro-chancellor, Yazid Rafindadi Is Dead. EKOHOT BLOG reports that the Governing Board Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, Mallam Habidu Yazid Rafindadi, is dead. This online news platform gathered that the demise of the Katsina-born intellectual happened in Abuja, the Nigerian capital city, after a brief illness. … Read more
Buhari Appoints New NTA Director-General. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr. Salihu Dembos as the mew Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Television Authority. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the appointment in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] Organ Harvesting: … Read more
Muslim Media group has begged NANS to rescind its decision to occupy Airports over lingering strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria has begged the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), to rescind its decision to occupy the nation’s airports from Monday in protest against prolonged … Read more
NANS Vows To Shut Down Airports Until ASUU Strike Ends EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has vowed to shut down activities at international airports across the country, to protest against the seven monthly impasses between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. The national … Read more
ASUU Strike: Buhari Meets With Pro-Chancellors Of Varsities EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari Friday at State House, Abuja, met with the Chairman and select members of Pro-Chancellors of Federal Universities, promising to engage in further consultations with relevant stakeholders, towards ending the protracted strike by university lecturers, under the aegis of … Read more
SERAP and five University Students have sued Buhari over his refusal to meet ASUU’s demands EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, and five university students have sued President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration over refusal by the Federal Government to meet the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU’s demands, which … Read more
Peter Obi Will Secure Votes In South East – Umahi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, on Friday, said the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would garner a significant number of votes from the South-East. The former presidential aspirant, who described himself as a loyal party … Read more