A Final-year medical student has turned food vendor EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Medicine and Surgery final year student in the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Usman Abubakar-Rimi, has turned to street food vendor due to the prolonged industrial action by University lecturers. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth Dies At … Read more
2023: Gumi, Mamu Are Atiku’s Close Associates – Fani-Kayode Claims EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar of having ties with the detained terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu and his principal, Ahmad Gumi. Mamu, who is said to be … Read more
2023: Our Party’s Victory Will Be Driven By Buhari’s Spirit – Adamu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu has said President Muhammadu Buhari will not be on the ballot in 2023, but his spirit will drive the party’s campaign to victory. Adamu stated … Read more
ASUU Strike: Details Of FG’s Meeting With Vice Chancellors Emerge EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government, on Tuesday, said it could only afford a 23.5 per cent salary increase for all categories of the workforce in federal universities, except for the professorial cadre, which will enjoy a 35 per cent upward review. … Read more
There’s No Need To Fret – Wike Tells Supporters Afraid For His Life EKO HOT BLOG reports that the internal wrangling within the Peoples Democratic Party heightened on Tuesday when Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, said he can’t be killed no matter the intimidation and the threats. “If you are a Rivers man, … Read more
Nigeria and Poland have signed an MOU on agriculture and defense. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari and his Polish counterpart, Andrzej Duda, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Agriculture, energy and defense to strengthen collaboration between both countries in the sector. Duda disclosed this while briefing journalists at the … Read more
Ex-lawmaker has dumped APC and led scores of her supporters to NNPP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hajiya Azumi Namadi Bebe a former lawmaker, who represented Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Bebeji alongside many of her … 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
SERAP is set to initiate legal action against President Buhari over his failure to meet ASUU’s demands. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the socio-economic rights and accountability project (SERAP) has said it is compiling some court papers to challenge the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari over its failure to end the ongoing strike in the … Read more
Reno Omokri has told President Buhari to sell 8 out of 10 Presidential jets and pay ASUU. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has been advised on how to resolve the prolonged strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Omokri urged Buhari to sell eight jets in … Read more
Presidency Slams Ortom Over Latest Comment On Insecurity EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has dared Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, to name those who supplied him information that President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered security forces to stand down their offensive against herdsmen believed to be of Fulani origin. It also accused … Read more
2023: Tinubu Will Get Bulk Of Igbo Votes – APC Chieftain EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Ben Nwoye has boasted that the presidential candidate of the party, Bola Tinubu will garner enough votes from the South-East. He spoke during the unveiling … Read more
Buhari Says 2023 Elections Will Be Devoid Of Intimidation EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday promised not to allow intimidations of any sort, whether materially, morally or physically during the 2023 elections. He said the kind of leadership that thrives on intimidation will not benefit the nation. EDITOR’S … Read more
Lagos Court has halted President Buhari and NBC from shutting down 53 broadcast stations across the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Lagos has stopped President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from revoking the licenses of 53 broadcast stations in the country, and shutting down the … Read more
ASUU president, Osodeke has advised President Buhari to adopt Jonathan’s method to end the ongoing strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Emmanuel Osodeke, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to adopt former President Goodluck Jonathan’s method in resolving the ongoing strike. Osodeke, in … Read more
2023: I’ll Campaign For All APC Candidates – Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has made it clear that he will campaign for members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) contesting the 2023 general elections. The president in a statement on Wednesday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, said he will not … Read more
Presidency Vows To Name ‘Big Men’ Behind Oil Theft EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, has said the federal government would soon reveal the identities of important personalities behind oil theft in the country. Shehu said that as part … Read more
APC Support Group has mounted more pressure on President Buhari to immediately sack Monguno and Service Chiefs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a support group of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) has renewed its call on President Muhammadu Buhari, to immediately sack the National Security Adviser(NSA), Major Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) and all the … Read more
Remaining Kaduna-Abuja Train Victims In Very Bad Condition – Ex-negotiator EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former lead negotiator for the release of the Kaduna-bound train attack, Malam Tukur Mamu, has said contrary to rumours that all the remaining kidnapped victims were released on Monday, the victims are in a very bad condition in … Read more
Buhari To Present 2023 Appropriation Bill In September EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to present the 2023 appropriation to the National Assembly next month. The Director General, Budget Office of the Federation, Ben Akabueze, made this known on in Abuja at training on budget preparation using the Government … Read more