The event is scheduled to hold from November 15 to November 21 and is being convened by the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM)… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is expected on Saturday to leave Paris, France for Durban, South Africa. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the … Read more
He encouraged Nigerians in Diaspora to “subject themselves to the rules and standards of the country in which they live… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerians all over the world are very competitive, noting that they acquired the trait from home where the citizens have been properly educated and immersed in … Read more
He will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari and deliver a speech on US-Africa policy EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal next week, where he will discuss ending the COVID-19 pandemic and battling climate change, his spokesman said Thursday. Blinken will meet with the president … Read more
The President said the pledges should be fulfilled in a timely manner… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday in France, urged world leaders and global health institutions to follow a regime of enabling access to the COVID-19 vaccines, admonishing that sidelining countries in terms of reach will undermine the entire effort … Read more
Senator Adeyemi added that the Buhari administration has combatted corruption more than previous administrations EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has expressed its appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari and the executive branch to take stern actions against all terrorists’ sponsors as well as money launderers in Nigeria. The senators made the demand when considering … Read more
Governor El-Rufrai had drawn reactions on the social media for using Twitter despite the ban EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai on Wednesday returned to Twitter after several months break despite the ban on the microblogging platform by the federal government to chat with an admirer. El-Rufai, like many … Read more
Ayu said the PDP could have become complacent if it didn’t lose power in 2015 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Iyorchia Ayu, says the former ruling party would have become dictatorial if it did not lose power in 2015. President Muhammadu Buhari of … Read more
He pointed out that Army’s tough response to pro-Biafra sentiment is “not the solution” EKO HOT BLOG reports that former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has opined that President Muhammadu Buhari needs to meet with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, before the current crisis gets out of hand. According to him, … Read more
Bandits and kidnappers are on rampage in the North West, killing, kidnapping and maiming residents EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has asked the government to go ahead and declare bandits as federal civil servants since it is reluctant to pronounce them terrorists. Well-meaning Nigerians, individuals and groups have provided … Read more
He said that the outcome of the convention of his party is a clear sign that the PDP has positioned itself to take over leadership… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Monday, berated the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Ortom said the worst military government ever in the country … Read more
SERAP has sued Buhari, seeking the recovery of ‘missing N881bn’. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over his failure to probe the alleged disappearance of N881 billion from the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), among others. SERAP made this known via a statement by … Read more
President Buhari has lost a close friend. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari’s friend and political ally, Retired Capt. Joseph Din, has been confirmed dead. This online newspaper gathered that the President’s friend died at the age of 84. However, President Buhari, while reacting to the demise of his friend, described the late Captain Din as “a … Read more
Despite wide speculations, both men have, however, not openly declared any intentions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, met with the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While details of their meeting which held at the State House in Abuja remain unclear, it may not … Read more
He described the reports published on some online platforms as an example of fake news… EKO HOT BLOG reports that contrary to reports awash in the media, Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has described as fake, news that the aircraft in which President Muhammadu Buhari recently travelled to the United States developed fault mid-air. Adesina, who … Read more
…the abduction of pupils/students, increased activities of insurgence and general insecurity in schools had exacerbated factors responsible for the growing number of out-of-school children EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 12 million Nigerian schoolchildren, mostly girls, are currently traumatised and afraid of going to school, as a result of the incessant attacks on the education … Read more
The group insisted that bandits should not only be declared as terrorists, but also be given the treatment of terrorists EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere has told President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists, asking him to ignore the call for mercy by the controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad … Read more
He faulted past administrations in the state for capitalising on the situation, rather than finding means to bridge the gap. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has accused politicians of fuelling crisis in his state. He disclosed this on Tuesday during Day Two of … Read more
Igboho is locked up in Benin Republic after his attempt to travel to Germany was foiled EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has disclosed that he had advised Sunday Igboho over his agitations, after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. He said Igboho failed to listen to the president’s … Read more
The e-Naira shall be administered by the zCBN through the Digital Currency Management System (DCMS) to mint and issue e-Naira EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said eNaira, Nigeria’s new digital currency, will increase the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $29 billion over the next decade. The President disclosed this on … Read more
He said the decision was informed by the recent improvement in the security situation in the state… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Borno State Government has announced plans to shut down all Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camps within the Maiduguri metropolis by December 31. Governor Babagana Zulum disclosed this while addressing State House correspondents … Read more