EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame has vowed to contest for the fourth term in office during the election which will be held next year. Kagame who has ruled the country for years told Jeune Afrique, a French-language news magazine, in an interview published online on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Wife of President Bola Tinubu, Remi Tinubu, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would not have become Nigeria’s leader if he remained abroad. The first lady, while speaking at the Nigeria Economic Growth and Trade Summit on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, has dispelled reports about a plot to impeach his principal, Godswill Akpabio. In a statement on Saturday, the Senate President’s spokesperson said the rumours making the round on some media platform about a plot to impeach … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Senator who represented Kogi East Senatorial District, Alex Usman Kadiri has queried the nature of the tribunals set up to consider petitions against the victory of candidates after elections in Nigeria. According to him, it is difficult for any member of the judiciary to be viewed as impartial … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed the main reason he ran for the leadership of Nigeria, saying his goal is to correct the public sector leadership deficit that has been holding Nigeria back from its destiny. In an interaction with Nigerians living in India, Tinubu said the leadership deficit … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 100 days in office has seen steady progress and national rejuvenation. In a statement on Tuesday to mark Tinubu’s administration 100 days in office, Idris said the present administration met the country in a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Tuesday agreed to give the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration two weeks to address some of the grievances of the Congress. This was made known by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Solomon Lalong, at the end of a … Read more
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has promised a thorough review of the remuneration templates of judicial officers in the country. Receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by Barrister Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), the president in a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the battle against corruption necessitated a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Head of Niger junta, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, defied ECOWAS leaders on Saturday evening by announcing a three-year transition programme to democracy. He announced this in a televised speech after meeting an ECOWAS delegation led by former Nigerian leader, General Abdulsalami Abubakar. EDITOR’S PICKS You Are Not Competent To Criticise … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, former vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa and Rwanda President, Paul Kagame on Friday were named peace icons in Africa by an international peace-based organisation, Peace Ambassador Agency Worldwide. Others on the list include Kenyan President, William Ruto, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the ministerial portfolios unveiled on Wednesday by President, Bola Tinubu. This online media platform recalls the full list of the ministerial portfolios under the Tinubu government was released with the name of former Rivers governor, Wike listed as the FCT Minister … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the military junta in Niger Republic is set to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason and undermining the internal and external security of the West African country. This online media platform reports that the spokesman of the military junta, Amadou Abdramane, made this known in a statement read … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has been released again from prison. This online media platform understands that Zuma appeared at the Estcourt correctional facility on Friday morning and was released under a remission process EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: ECOWAS Imposes No … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Niger’s junta has threatened to kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if the Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) attempted any military intervention to restore his rule. This online media platform gathered that a United States military official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the representatives of the junta told the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that ousted President of Niger Republic, Mohamed Bazoum, says he is being kept isolated and forced to eat dry rice. Recall that on July 26, 2023, the military ousted Bazoum and suspended the constitution. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: ECOWAS Imposes No Flight Zone On … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that coup leaders in Niger declared on Tuesday their resolve to withstand external demands to restore ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, despite sanctions from ECOWAS and aid suspension from Western allies. Niger’s importance is accentuated by its role in combating Islamist militants and its reserves of uranium and oil, making it … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that United States delegation, on Monday, met with military leaders in Niger Republic to reverse the coup in the West African country and return the ousted President, Mohamed Bazoum. This online media platform gathered that the U.S. delegation which was led by the Acting Deputy Secretary of State, Victoria Nuland, arrived … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a support group in the All Progressives Congress, the Confederation of All APC Support Groups, has said only God can unseat President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s president. This online media platform reports that the group made this known on Sunday during a press conference in Kaduna State, organised in response … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Presidential Guard have detained the President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum. A source close to Bazoum on Wednesday disclosed that the decision of the guard is coming on the heels of the ‘ultimatum’ given to the President by the army. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire … Read more