Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Acting Chief of Army Staff, has vowed to restore peace across Nigeria if confirmed by the National Assembly. Oluyede made this pledge on Wednesday during his appearance before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army at the National Assembly Complex. Oluyede’s appointment came after the passing of … Read more
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has appeared to dispute President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that the two had reached an agreement to stop migration to the U.S. border. After a phone call on Wednesday, Trump tweeted: “She has agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border.” In response, Sheinbaum … Read more
The National Petroleum Authority of Ghana (NPAG) has announced plans to import refined petroleum from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to bolster energy security and strengthen regional cooperation. Speaking at the 2024 OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, CEO of NPAG, said this collaboration would reduce Ghana’s dependence on higher-cost imports from Rotterdam, … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu announces partnership with Antigua and Barbuda Collaboration focuses on entertainment, arts, culture, and technology Shared interests and economic growth potential drive the alliance Eko Hot Blog reports that during a meeting with the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Hon. Gaston Alfonso Browne, at the State House Marina, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced a … Read more
Tinubu inaugurates the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja. The event, supported by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, focuses on enhancing multilateral efforts. Objectives include reviewing the severity of the terrorism threat and shaping collective responses. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu unveiled the African Counter-Terrorism Summit at the Office of the National Security … Read more
Tinubu is set to open African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja. Summit aims to strengthen regional cooperation against terrorism. Heads of state and officials to attend two-day event. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu will on Monday, April 22, open the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja. The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and … Read more
Tinubu urges ECOWAS members to strengthen ties and reject divisive forces during the inauguration of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament. Tinubu emphasizes the importance of regional solidarity in enhancing the bloc’s resilience and effectiveness against threats to its unity. He calls for reinforcing the legitimacy of decisions by the Authority of Heads of … Read more
Barau appointed as Acting Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament during session in Abuja. Appointment aligns with ECOWAS rotational policy; Jibrin appointed due to absence of Togolese delegation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasizes regional solidarity and cooperation in his address to ECOWAS member states. EKO HOT BLOG reports thatDeputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has been appointed as the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday, paid a visit to the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba Al Amin El-Kanem at his palace in Maiduguri. The President visited the traditional ruler in the company of the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and other top government officials. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Plateau APC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the transitional government of Burkina Faso and the Republic of Niger have announced their withdrawal from the G5 Sahel. The two parties made their decision known in a joint statement dated Friday, December 1, 2023. Before the latest development, this online media understands that the G5 Sahel or G5S is … Read more