Your Content Goes Here Buhari has terminated the appointment of Hajiya Saratu Umar as CEO of the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission. The most senior director at the Commission has been appointed to take over in the interim. Umar was first appointed in July 2014 and was approved for a fresh term of five years in … Read more
Ohanaeze has announced its resolve to petition President Buhari and send a protest letter to the National Assembly regarding attacks on Igbos during the 2023 general elections. The group expressed sadness and disappointment over the situation, and plans to send a high-powered delegation to Lagos to establish a peaceful relationship between Igbo and Yoruba. Properties … Read more
Professor Mohammed Sani Haruna, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of NASENI, has been sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari. This is because Haruna had completed two tenures of five years each in the organization. Haruna was directed to immediately hand over his office to the next most senior officer in the establishment. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
President Buhari has written to the Senate, requesting their approval of the Data Protection Bill. The objective of the Bill is to establish a lawful structure for safeguarding individuals’ personal data. The president also urged the Senate to approve the reappointment of Abdul Abubakar as non-Executive Director of the CBN for a second and final … Read more
The Federal Government has stated that Buhari has delivered his promise on ensuring credible polls. Lai Mohammed stated this during his official engagements with several international media organizations in Washington DC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government says President Muhammadu Buhari has delivered on his pledge to leave behind a legacy of free, … Read more
A Nigerian Court has sentenced two Chinese Nationals to jail over corruption charges. The Chinese men were said to have offered a N50 million bribe to officials of the Sokoto Zonal Command of the EFCC. The Court convicted and sentenced the Chinese nationals to three years in prison. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court … Read more
In a congratulatory message, President Buhari has celebrated his Senior Special Assistant on Household Matters, Sarki Abba, on his 65th birthday anniversary. Buhari praised Abba’s dedication, loyalty, and hard work, saying his success wouldn’t have been possible without him. The President prayed for Abba’s good health and long life in the country’s service EKO HOT … Read more
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State met with President Buhari to discuss the alleged plot to set aside the constitution and install an interim government. Lalong asserted that such a plan is impossible under the current administration and goes against democratic principles. He expresses confidence in the incoming President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to meet the … Read more
Buhari has approved the appointment of 6 new Perm Secs. The appointees are Esuabana Asanye, Mahmud Kambari, Richard Pheelangwah, Lamuwa Ibrahim, Yakubu Kofar-Mata, and Oloruntola Michael. EKO HOT BLOG reports theat President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the appointment of six new permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service, after the recently conducted selection process. … Read more
FG has confirmed that the May 29th handover date is sacrosanct, and Buhari will hand over to the President-elect. The Secretary to the Government assured Nigerians that adequate security measures have been put in place to checkmate any threats to the handover, and court cases won’t stop the formal transfer of power. The Transition process … Read more
Buhari has addressed allegations of not handing over to Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed reports that he won’t hand over to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Buhari said the report claiming that he would not hand over power to Tinubu was fake. In a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu … Read more
Buhari has sent a strong message to the Muslim faithful. In a statement, Buhari encouraged Muslims to take advantage of the current season to project the best and finest virtues of Islam. His goodwill message comes following the official declaration of Ramadan fasting by the Sultan of Sokoto. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu … Read more
Aggrieved protesters have called for an interim government. The protesters also demanded the immediate arrest of the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. They made the demand during a protest to the INEC headquarters in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that protesters under the aegis of Free Nigeria Movement on Tuesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
Senate has set up a committee to investigate Buhari’s refusal to sign 19 constitution alteration bills. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan made this assertion on Tuesday in his remarks during plenary. Last week, President Buhari signed 16 out of the 35 constitutional amendment bills transmitted to him by the ninth National Assembly into law. EKO … Read more
President Buhari has announced another key appointment. Buhari approved Musa’s reappointment following his exceptional performance over the last four years. The reappointment takes effect from April 1, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Idris Musa has been reappointed as the Director-General of the National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) by President Muhammadu … Read more
Nigeria’s president mourns the passing of one of civil service’s most dedicated staff, as Hajiya Aisha Rufai is confirmed dead. Prior to Hajiya Aisha Rufai’s death, she served as the Secretary/Director of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Board of the Ministry of Interior (CDCFIB). President Buhari’s message was passed across in a statement … Read more
Buhari has expressed outrage over renewed terror attacks in Zango Kataf. President Buhari has equally ordered the arrest and punishment of the culprits. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday expressed shock at the recent terrorist attacks and killings that took place in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The … Read more
SERAP has urged the Federal Govt to withdraw the threat of shutting down broadcast stations. According to SERAP, the act of threatening to shut down and revoke licenses of broadcast stations violates Nigeria’s constitutional and international human rights. SERAP cautioned that such unlawful decisions may prevent transparency and dissemination of information. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Shehu Sani has urged Governors to direct their frustration to the right source over Naira scarcity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central lawmaker, has advised state governors on what needs to be done to address the country’s prevailing naira scarcity. Senator Sani said on Saturday that the governors should … Read more
The National Assembly has been told to impeach President Buhari. The call is coming following Buhari’s refusal to obey the Supreme Court judgment on the Naira redesign. The group also called for the management and heads of all the banks in the country to be prosecuted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Southern Nigeria Peoples … Read more