Nigeria Needs 2023 Census To Tackle Insecurity – Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the 2023 census data is needed to tackle the security challenges in the country as it would give an overview of the population. He said this at the national stakeholders’ summit on the … Read more
‘Raise Salaries By 50 Percent’ – NLC Writes Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has recommended a 50 percent salary review “across the board given the realities on ground.” The labour union made the recommendation in a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. The letter, dated August 8, … Read more
Kaduna-Abuja Train: We Released Families Of Terrorists As Demanded – Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, says the government has done all it can to meet the demands of Abuja-Kaduna train attackers to ensure the release of all the … Read more
Satguru Maharaj Ji has advised President Buhari to sack Ngige, Adamu and others immediately over lingering ASUU strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Founder, One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj ji, on Friday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently sack Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment; Mallam Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education; … Read more
Lauretta Onochie has released video evidence of how Nnamdi Kanu coordinated the EndSARS protest in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Lauretta Onochie has released video evidence against the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu of masterminding … Read more
Buhari Meets Families Of Kaduna Train Hostages, Vows Safe Rescue EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday vowed to rescue 31 hostages taken in a train attack and return them “safe and unhurt”, his office said, five months after their abduction. On March 28, armed men blew up a train travelling … Read more
Terrorists have released seven more kidnapped train victims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that seven more kidnapped passengers of the March 28 train attack in Kaduna state have regained their freedom. The victims were released on Wednesday morning after spending 135 days in bandits’ den. It is however not clear if any ransom was … Read more
Governor Akeredolu has reached to the arrest of Owo Church attackers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has confirmed the arrest of some of the attackers of St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. This online news platform earlier reported that the Defence Headquarters had said the Nigerian … Read more
Ortom Writes Buhari On Firearms Permits For Benue Security Outfit EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Samuel Ortom has written President Muhammadu Buhari for firearm licensing for the newly established Benue State Community Volunteer Guards inaugurated last week to provide surveillance and intelligence gathering in the wake of persistent herdsmen attacks. Ortom who … Read more
Ex-Govs Dariye, Nyame and two others have been released from jail. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Joshua Dariye, and a former Taraba State Governor, Jolly Nyame, and two others have been released by the authorities of the Nigerian Correctional Service. Recall that the Council of State, … Read more
‘No Going Back’—NASS members have insisted on impeaching President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Members of the National Assembly have insisted that they will go ahead with their vow to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari when the six weeks ultimatum expires. Nigeria is reportedly dealing with several issues, but security has proven to … Read more
Buhari’s Nephew Opens Up On Decision To Leave APC EKO HOT BLOG reports that Honorable Fatuhu Muhammed, a nephew to President Muhammadu Buhari, says he dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) because his rival abused his father. Recall that an aide to Muhammed, who is the son of Buhari’s elder brother, announced … Read more
Senators Move to Drop Impeachment Plot Against Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lawmakers in the National Assembly may drop their intention to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari over the security issue in Nigeria. Recall that lawmakers from the opposition party, on the 26th of July staged a walk-out in the Senate to express their … Read more
SERAP has filed a law suite against President Buhari and his information minister Lai Mohammed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) on Sunday, filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, urging the court to “declare arbitrary and illegal the N5million … Read more
Insecurity: Buhari Condemns South-East Killings EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday condemned the killing of non-indigenes and law enforcement officials by terrorists in the South-East. According to a statement signed by presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, the President vowed to undertake all possible action in conducting a speedy investigation to … Read more
Insecurity: ‘Only Heaven’ Has No Security Breach – Keyamo EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has defended the President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s record on insecurity. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, the Minister said “security breaches” were inevitable. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Lekki … Read more
Senate holds Closed-Door Meeting With Service Chiefs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate is currently holding a closed-door meeting with the Service Chiefs to address the incessant increase of security situation in the country. The meeting started a few minutes past 2.00 pm at the Senate Wing National Assembly Complex on Wednessday. … Read more
Buhari has inaugurated three new Permanent Secretaries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated three new Permanent Secretaries to fill some vacant positions in the Federal Civil Service. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: 5 Tertiary Institutions Suspend Strike, Set To Resume Academic Activities JUST IN: Tears As 16 Passengers Killed, 4 … Read more
We Are Making Progress In Tackling Banditry, Terrorism – Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government is making efforts to tackle banditry, terrorism and other criminal activities in the country. EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner … Read more
Another APC Senator Supports Plans To Impeach Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that another senator of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Bulkachuwa, has backed plans to impeach the party’s leader, President Muhammadu Buhari over the worsening security situation in the country. EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For … Read more