President Bola Tinubu on Monday commiserated with the Yar’Adua family over the passing of Hajiya Dada. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hajiya Dada, the mother of the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua, and the late General Shehu Yar’Adua died on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down … Read more
Last week, President Bola Tinubu renewed the Nigerian government’s perennial, often fruitless interest in the notorious Ajaokuta Steel Project. He talked about investment prospects that may never come — as usual. The steel plant, built on 24,000 hectares of land in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, was started by the Soviet Union in 1979 under a cooperation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, to be named principal private secretary (PPS) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The development was contained in a report by TheCable on Wednesday morning, EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The Central … Read more
Jonathan has marked the 13th anniversary of the passing of his predecessor, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, with a tribute. The ex-Nigerian President described Yar’Adua as an exceptional leader who sets a standard for others to follow. According to Jonathan, Yar’Adua will continue to be remembered for his developmental strides and his commitment to the peace and progress … Read more
The brother of late President Yar’Adua has emerged winner of the Katsina Central Senatorial election. The results were announced on Sunday night. He won the election with 153,512 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the younger brother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Abdulaziz Yar’adua, has been declared the winner of the Katsina Central … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye The Nigerian presidential seat has accommodated a number of physically infirm people over the years. Former President Musa Yar’adua’s battle with a kidney problem was no exception. Unfortunately, the struggle proved to be one he could not overcome, as he passed away in office in May 2010. But his illness was not … Read more
Adebayo has opened up on Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has alleged that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is trying to do to the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, what he did with late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua. … Read more
Following Buhari’s Meeting With APC Governors, Lukman Warns President Against Acting Like Obasanjo Who Imposed Yar’Adua As Successor Lukman Insists It’s Risky, Costly For Nigeria’s Democracy If Buhari Chooses Successor EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Buhari Meets APC Governors, Hints On Choosing Presidential Candidate 2023: Farooq Kperogi Reveals Why Buhari Doesn’t Want Tinubu To Succeed Him Ohanaeze … Read more
The governor said the PDP stakeholders should work together to ensure the return of the party to power He said the North felt it is its turn to maintain the power since Yar’adua died in his second year in power EDITOR’S PICK 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends … Read more
SUG President has bagged first class despite serving as students’ union leader. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abubaka Charanchi Salisu, the Students’ Union President of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU) has bagged first class despite serving as student leader. Read Also: JUST IN: Govt Bans Use Of Charcoal, Gives Reasons This was revealed in a part … Read more
Zainab, the daughter of late President Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua, has been accused of forging several documents to lay claim to ownership of a disputed plot of land in Abuja. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, on Tuesday told a High Court of the FCT that there was nothing to show that … Read more
Late President Yar’Adua’s son has been remanded in prison. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, has remanded Aminu Yar’Adua, 36, the son of late former President Musa Yar’Adua, in prison for allegedly killing four people in an auto crash in Yola. It was gathered that the … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has written to Olusegun Adeniyi, the former spokesman of the late President Yar’Adua. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has written to Olusegun Adeniyi, the former spokesman of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, over his recent column. Adeniyi, who is the Chairman, Editorial … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has opened up on why he threw his weight behind the materialisation of Musa Yar’Adua’s presidency in 2007 despite being aware of his debilitating pre-existing health challenges. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, Obasanjo was speaking on Sunday in a virtual interview with academic and historian, Toyin Falola, Obasanjo said he … Read more