Buhari has agreed to join the Tinubu campaign rally in 10 States. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday announced that President Muhammadu Buhari has indicated his readiness to be physically present at some of the ruling party’s forthcoming presidential campaign rallies. Festus Keyamo, … Read more
Buhari has signed the N21.83trn 2023 Budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the N21.8 trillion 2023 budget into law. The President said the signing will avoid delay in the 2023 budget implementation. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Former Deputy Speaker Is Dead [PHOTOS] BREAKING: NBA Demands N5b Compensation For Family Of … Read more
Tinubu has lambasted the Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi, following Obasanjo’s endorsement. EKO HOT BLOG reports the presidential flagbearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says he pities his Labour Party, LP, counterpart, Peter Obi, following his endorsement by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The former Lagos State Governor said Obasanjo cannot … Read more
President Buhari and Lawan are currently in a closed-door meeting at Aso Villa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari and the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, are currently in a closed-door meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Lawan arrived at the State House a few minutes before 3:00pm. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Former … Read more
Buhari has approved the reappointment of Adeyeye as NAFDAC boss. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the appointment of Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The agency made the disclosure via its official Twitter handle … Read more
NASS has approved Buhari’s request to increase the N819.5bn supplementary budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has approved the request of President Muhammadu Buhari to increase a total sum of N819.536,937,815 billion supplementary budget for the 2022 fiscal year to address various infrastructure that were destroyed by flood across the various states … Read more
Reps have passed N21.8trn 2023 budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has finally passed the 2023 appropriation bill at N21.83 trillion. There was an increase of N1.32 trillion from the initial N20.51 trillion budget proposal of President Muhammadu Buhari. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Popular Nollywood Actor, Sir K Is Dead [PHOTO] BREAKING: … Read more
Ex-Enugu Governor Nnamani has predicted victory for APC flagbearer Bola Tinubu in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani, has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, will win the presidential election. Nnamani reiterated his preference for Tinubu to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. The senator … Read more
Buhari has reacted to the death of Warri’s longest-serving chief, Igienoyibo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday condoled with the Olu of Warri, all chiefs of the kingdom, family and friends of the Rone family, over the passage of Chief S.S Rone, Ogienoyibo, the Obazuaye of Warri and longest-serving chief. Buhari … Read more
Kukah has slammed Buhari, saying it is sad that the president is leaving Nigerians far worse than he met them. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan-Kukah has said that despite the many lofty promises of President Muhammadu Buhari, he is leaving Nigerians “far more vulnerable” than … Read more
HURIWA has slammed President Buhari over his Christmas message to Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has faulted the 2022 Christmas message of President Muhammadu Buhari wherein he commended himself for making “advances” on the “economic front” and on “food security”. The Association National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel … Read more
NASS is set to pass the 2023 budget next week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly (NASS) is expected to pass the 2023 Appropriation Bill next week. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, had at various times during the week indicated that the Federal Government’s … Read more
Buhari has announced two fresh appointments ahead of 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the reappointment of Mallam Shekarau Dauda Omar as the executive director of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in the Bank of Industry (BOI). Mallam Shekarau Dauda Omar, and Mabel Ndagi, are now executive directors of … Read more
Buhari has proposed an N819.5bn supplementary budget and has blamed the recent flood. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the national assembly to approve a supplementary budget of N819 billion. Buhari’s request was read by Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, during the plenary session on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Senate has confirmed Lauretta Onochie as NDDC chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has confirmed the appointment of the president’s Special Assistant on New Media, Lauretta Ifeanyi-Onochie, as the substantive Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission Board. The Senate Tuesday at the plenary also confirmed 12 others except two who didn’t … Read more
Buhari has returned to Abuja from the US-Africa leaders summit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja, the nation’s capital, after a week-long trip to Washington DC, the United States of America (USA). He had paid a visit to America at the invitation of the US President, Joe Biden. Biden … Read more
A Court has stopped the confirmation of Onochie, Ogbuku as NDDC chairman and MD. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has been directed by the Federal High Court, Abuja, to stop the screening and confirmation of Lauretta Onochie and Samuel Ogbuku as Chairman and Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission respectively. … Read more
Buhari has congratulated Morocco ahead of their semi-final clash with France. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday congratulated the Moroccan World Cup team, the ruler of the country, and King Mohammed VI, on making history by becoming the first-ever African side to qualify for the FIFA World Cup semi-final. Buhari said … Read more
D’banj is set to remain in ICPC dungeon over the fresh discovery of 20,000 N-Power ghost workers tagged “D’banj’s list.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fresh discovery of 20,000 ghost workers in the N-power scheme has been linked to embattled music star Oladapo Oyebanji. Fresh information made available to journalists reveals that D’banj is … Read more
CBN has slashed the daily withdrawal limit to N20,000 per day at POS and N100k per week from banks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has limited weekly cash withdrawals over the counter to N100,000 for individuals and N500,000 for organisations regardless of their size. This is according to a … Read more