Ortom had on Tuesday accused President Buhari of working for the Fulani ethnic stock to take over Nigeria in a reaction to the recent killing of residents allegedly perpetrated by herdsmen The presidency has reacted to accusations levelled against President Muhammadu Buhari by the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom over the insecurity in the country. … Read more
Nigeria has been experiencing a series of security threats ranging from terrorism, banditry, militancy, cultism among others in several parts of the country The Peoples Democratic Party has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on security over the growing spate of attacks and kidnappings across the country. In a communiqué issued … Read more
There has been several calls for a restructuring of Nigeria’s security architecture amidst widespread mayhem unleashed by criminal elements in several parts of the country. A federal lawmaker has said that the National Assembly will move to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari if he fails to act on its security resolutions. The House of Representatives on … Read more
Several parts of the country have been witnessing attacks orchestrated by armed bandits or terrorist groups. A lawmaker representing Kogi West senatorial district, Senator Smart Adeyemi, has decried the rate of insecurity in the land. In a video that has gone viral on social media, the lawmaker is seen contributing to a motion on insecurity … Read more
There have been incessant coordinated attacks on government institutions including the police, correctional centres, courts etc. in a bid to possibly weaken the government and create fear and chaos A former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has opined that “It is obvious that President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) government need … Read more
No fewer than 70 people have been killed in the last two weeks in three local governments of the state Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of working for the Fulani tribe to take over Nigeria. He made the allegation on Tuesday in reaction to the recent killing of residents allegedly … Read more
This was one of the 12 resolutions by the lawmakers following a 3-hour executive session The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on security, following the recent sacking of 42 communities in Niger State by Boko Haram. This was one of the 12 resolutions by the … Read more
Ahead of the next general elections coming up in 2023, some Nigerian Pastors have released prophecies concerning the poll. In this piece, EKO HOT BLOG will examine five prophecies about who will succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023 since that is one of the most debated issues in the nation’s political space at the moment. (1.) … Read more
Recall that the President ignored public outcry and calls for the sack of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami. “Kick like a dying horse, shout yourself hoarse, curse, murmur like a ghost, hiss like a snake, President Buhari keeps his eyes on the ball. “It’s a big lesson to learn from him. … Read more
President Buhari had on Thursday expressed support for Pantami amid calls for his resignation Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s support for the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami amid calls for his resignation following pro-Taliban comments, although now recanted, credited to him. Ezekwesili, in a series … Read more
…those calling for secession and a national conference are unelectable people who do not care for the nation’s democracy The Presidency on Tuesday criticised calls for secession noting that President Muhammadu Buhari will not be coerced. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, while addressing journalists during a media parley at the headquarters of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari returned from London on Thursday where he underwent a routine medical checkup amidst Public outcry on the state of Nigeria’s health sector The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has said the country is not being told the truth about the health condition of President Muhammadu Buhari. The PFN President, Bishop Wale Oke, … Read more
Buhari’s two-week medical vacation in London had generated controversy in the country. President Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians to expect continuity from his government after he returned from a medical trip to London, the United Kingdom. The Nigerian leader, 78, spoke with the press when he arrived in the country via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International … Read more
Ramadan is the Muslims’ month of fasting and supplication President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday welcomed the beginning of Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan, which marks the commencement of 30 days of fasting. In a message to the nation to mark the occasion, President Buhari prayed to Allah to accept the sacrifices and increase the unity, … Read more
Garba Shehu, had on Tuesday, announced that Afaka died “after a prolonged illness The Department of State Services has denied torturing Sai’du Afaka, the President’s official driver, to death This is in reaction to a report by an online news medium, Saharareporters, that it tortured the deceased to death, a report the agency described as … Read more
President has come under intense criticism after he sought a medical routine checkup in London amidst a nationwide strike embarked upon by resident doctors The doctors are protesting non-payment of salary arrears, among other issues Lauretta Onochie, an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on social media has said the right of the president to see … Read more
The Itsekiri Traditional Council announced the passing of the HRM Ogiame Ikenwoli and the selection of Tsola Emiko as the Olu of Warri-designate at a brief event on Monday President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Itsekiris on the passage of the immediate past Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli, which was formally … Read more
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) commenced a nationwide strike on Thursday barely 48 hours after the president left for the UK They are demanding payment of outstanding salaries, salary arrears and an upward review of the hazard allowance, among other issues Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, and other activists … Read more
Nigeria has been experiencing a series of security threats ranging from terrorism, banditry, militancy, cultism among others in several parts of the country. Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari’s handling of the nation’s insecurity challenges, saying nobody takes Buhari seriously not even the country’s service chiefs. Abaribe stated this on Wednesday … Read more
… the nation’s hospitals and medical personnel are in a very sorry situation, adding that there are millions of compatriots suffering, with many dying on daily basis… The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as a direct Indictment of the presidency, the routine overseas medical checkup embarked upon by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to the … Read more