Petrol price currently sells between ₦162 and ₦165 per litre EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Economic Council (NEC) has recommended an increase in the price of fuel, according to TheCable. Fuel currently sells between ₦162 and ₦165 per litre in the country. In a report, the online newspaper said NEC, chaired by Vice-President … Read more
…Tinubu declared his support to all decisions of President Buhari to ensure that the APC Convention is held in February 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Director-General of Progressive Governors’ Forum, Dr. Salihu Lukman has said that his decision to resign was as a result of the tyrannic posture of the leadership of … Read more
Recall that the President had declined assent to the Electoral Amendment bill over the direct primary clause… EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are strong indications that President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill this week, the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has confirmed. Lawan, who met with President Buhari at the State … Read more
…they knocked the Federal Government for the increasing number of unemployed Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to restructure Nigeria’s security architecture. The governors, who met in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday, made their demand via a communique issued to journalists … Read more
…the February timeframe as approved by President Muhammadu Buhari would be respected. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has promised that the party’s national convention to elect new leaders will hold in February. PGF is a body of governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), The … Read more
…It is a day set aside for sober reflections on the significance of the armed forces to the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday led a wreath-laying event to commemorate the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. During the event held at the National Arcade in Abuja, the President also reviewed … Read more
…there is no need to join issues with a factional opposition party claimed to be PDP leaders… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Borno State has alleged that most projects executed by the current administration of Governor Babagana Zulum are substandard. The party particularly pointed out that the much talked … Read more
The Nigerian government had suspended Twitter’s operations after the company deleted a comment by President Buhari… EKO HOT BLOG reports that microblogging site, Twitter has reacted to the Federal Government’s decision to lift the restrictions placed on it in Nigeria since June 2021. “We are pleased that Twitter has been restored for everyone in Nigeria. … Read more
Buhari Pays Condolence Visit To Shonekan’s Family In Lagos Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Buni join President in condolence visit EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday visited the Lagos residence of the Head of the Interim National Government during the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, the late Chief Ernest Shonekan, to commiserate with … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the death of the late former governor of Oyo State, Christopher Alao-Akala.
Alao-Akala, a former police officer, served as deputy governor before becoming governor of Oyo State.
He was confirmed dead on Wednesday at the age of 71.
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…linked Buhari’s refusal to release Nnamdi Kanu to some foreign-based traitors and enemies of IPOB. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Sunday, said President Muhammadu Buhari must release its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB said Buhari should not be deceived by lies that its members and the Eastern Security Network … Read more
…Ekweremadu said despite Buhari’s comment, the Southeast would keep seeking a political solution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said the Southeast would not rule out a political solution in the case of Nnamdi Kanu, pro-Biafra agitator. Ekweremadu said the Southeast would keep engaging the government in a … Read more
Some unofficial estimates put the death toll at about 200 EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday reacted to the latest bandits killings recorded in Zamfara State. He described the action of the bandits as an “act of desperation.” Government sources said at least 58 persons were killed in the attacks which … Read more
President Buhari has given an assurance that nothing would stop the APC from conducting the convention in February… EKO HOT BLOG reports that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are set to meet with President Muhamadu Buhari on Sunday to decide on a date for the February convention. Governor of Plateau State Simon Lalong, … Read more
President Buhari says PDP’ll take over power if the leaders fail in the coming APC convention EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said that that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will take over power if the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) fails to get its act together on time. Buhari … Read more
Buhar had asked Kanu to defend himself in court… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s insistence on not releasing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Buhari, in an interview with Channels Television aired on Wednesday night, had asked Kanu … Read more
President Buhari had promised to consider the request of some leaders from the South East region to release Kanu… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has ruled out the option of pardoning the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Although he acknowledges the possibility of a political resolution, … Read more
Nigeria’s current policing system is controlled by the Federal Government EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari believes state police is not an option for the nation. The President made the remark in an exclusive interview with Channels Television which is scheduled to air on Wednesday at 7 pm (WAT). Calls for state policing … Read more
The reverend father recounted how he vowed to attack Buhari if he fails to deliver… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Father Ejike Mbaka, Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry Enugu, has insisted that he never asked Nigerians to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari. Mbaka explained that he only prophesied that Buhari would be Nigeria’s president. Speaking at … Read more
…the presidential spokesman dismissed reports of a crisis between his principal and the federal lawmakers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will not hamper the implementation of the 2022 budget despite the numerous changes made by the National Assembly. This is according to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the … Read more