NASS: Tinubu Addresses Tax Reform Bills Controversy, Gives Fresh Directive

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address concerns raised about the contentious Tax Reform Bills. This directive comes amidst nationwide debates and protests, with critics claiming the proposed reforms could disrupt fiscal federalism by centralizing tax authority and diminishing state revenues. EDITOR’S PICKS  Japa: Russia … Read more

Sheikh Gumi Reveals What Bandits Need, Advises Tinubu

Eko Hot Blog reports that Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has asked the federal government to build hospitals and schools for bandits as a means of improving their livelihood. Gumi, who said the government was adopting old-fashioned ways to fight the insecurity in the country, urged the government to negotiate with bandits and … Read more

I Feel Pity For Next Nigeria President – Gumi

Gumi has explained why he feels pity for next Nigeria President    EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, controversial Islamic cleric has expressed pity over the next president of Nigeria. Gumi said Nigeria’s next president would meet a lot of mess upon assumption of office. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Lekki Residents Charges LASG … Read more

Nigerians Must Unite To Bring A New Government To Tackle Insecurity –Sheikh Gumi

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Nigerians must unite to bring a new Government to tackle insecurity –Sheikh Gumi Gumi acknowledged that Nigerians are suffering and are unable to feed themselves as prices of products continue to skyrocket EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Picks Abuja For Convention, NEC Decides Zoning Wednesday [JUST IN] 2023: Sanwo-Olu Presents His Gov Nomination Forms To Tinubu … Read more

My Brother Wasn’t Kidnapped – Sheikh Gumi

Sheikh Gumi has said that his brother was not kidnapped. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has dismissed reports that his brother was kidnapped by bandits. This was revealed in a statement MalamTukur Mamu, the Dan-Iyan Fika and Media Consultant to Gumi. Gumi described the reports as mischievous, misleading and diversionary. Read Also: Bisi … Read more

Sheikh Gumi Sets Up School For Bandits In Kaduna Forest (Photo)

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Sheikh Gumi has set up a school for bandits in the forests of Kaduna state.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial Islamic cleric and preacher, Sheikh (Dr.) Ahmad Gumi has established a school for herdsmen inside a forest, located at Kagarko Grazing Reserve near Kohoto Village in Kaduna State. He said the provision of infrastructures … Read more

Sheikh Gumi Warns Against Declaring Bandits As Terrorists

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Sheikh Gumi Warns Against Declaring Bandits As Terrorists He also stated that many unemployed young people will be drawn to join them. Ekohotblog reports that Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a well-known Islamic cleric, has cautioned that labeling bandits as terrorists will come at a cost. Gumi’s comment comes after the speakers of Nigeria’s 36 state legislatures … Read more

Omokri Alleges Cover Up Of Boko Haram Sponsors By Buhari, Says President Setting Up Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu

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Omokri has alleged a cover up of Boko Haram sponsors by Buhari, saying the President has been setting up Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of covering up Boko Haram sponsors. Omokri, a socio-political activist, alleged that Buhari was covering up … Read more

Sheikh Gumi’s Wife, Aminatu Is Dead

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She died after a brief illness at 44 Army Reference Hospital Kaduna Hajiya Aminatu Bintu, the widow of late Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, is dead, EKO HOT BLOG reports. Bintu is the mother of Brigadier General Abdulkadir Gumi and also stepmother to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. She died after a brief illness at 44 Army … Read more

Sheikh Gumi Sends Strong Message To INEC Ahead Of 2023 Polls

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Gumi said the E-transmission of election results will limit mediocrity among those governing Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has praised the decision by the Nigerian Senate which now allows the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit election results electronically. He urged INEC to “immediately, with the collaboration … Read more

What Obasanjo And I Discovered While Trying To Rescue Abducted Kaduna Students — Sheikh Gumi

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Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said the spate of kidnapping in the country is not unconnected with the fight between the Nigerian government and bandits. The cleric revealed that he and Obasanjo stood as negotiators in ensuring that the bandits released the students. Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said the spate … Read more

Reactions As Nnamdi Kanu Digs Out Old Newspaper Where Gumi Allegedly Called Boko Haram A Blessing To Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu took to his official Twitter handle today to dig out an old newspaper to the amazement of many. The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB Nnamdi Kanu has shared a throwback newspaper in which Muslim Cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi called Boko Haram a Blessing to Nigerian Muslims. According to Nnamdi Kanu; … Read more

Boko Haram Leader, Shekau, Blasts Sheikh Gumi For Negotiating With Bandits In New Audio

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The leader of Boko Haram terrorists, Abubakar Shekau, has lambasted Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, for negotiating with bandits. The cleric’s tour had drawn mixed reactions among Nigerians with many condemning the move. The leader of Boko Haram terrorists, Abubakar Shekau, has lambasted Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, for negotiating with bandits. Gumi … Read more

I Never Betrayed Christians When I Visited The Bandits – Sheikh Gumi

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Most Nigerians, particularly Christians, are familiar with Sheikh Gumi’s name. The well-known Islamic cleric is well-known for his campaigning for bandit amnesty. He has emphasized the value of forgiving bandits and granting them amnesty in many interviews. Sheikh Gumi once paid a visit to the bandits in their hideout and even conversed with them. Most … Read more

Calling Bandits Criminals Will Worsen Insecurity – Sheikh Gumi

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Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has warned Nigerians and media outlets in the country to refrain from labelling bandits ‘criminals’. Sheikh Gumi has been mediating between the bandits and the federal government, he’s met with the bandits in different forests across states in the North. Following his meetings with the marauders, the cleric had implored … Read more

Insecurity: Canada Warns Citizens Against Traveling To Nigeria

The Canadian government has advised its citizens against making inconsequential trips to Nigeria amid widespread and high level of insecurity and crime in the country. A series of admonition was contained in a travel advisory on the website of the Canadian government. Canadians are advised to “avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria due to the unpredictable … Read more