Philip Ibitoye 
The PDP has said it is undeterred as it condemned an attack on its presidential rally in Kaduna. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the violent attack on its presidential rally in Kaduna on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Pandemonium As ‘Thugs’ Disrupt Atiku’s Rally In Kaduna Atiku Reacts To Attacks … Read more
Nigeria’s inflation rate has soared to 20.77% amid a disruption in the supply of food products. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and services, rose to 20.77 percent in September 2022, up from 20.52 percent in August. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Tinubu, … Read more
The IPI has asked Zamfara governor to rescind his “illegal” order shutting down media organisations in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria, has condemned as “reprehensible and unacceptable” the order by the Zamfara State government for the closure of some media organisations operating in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The PDP has defended Atiku over his northerner remark, saying he’s not a ethnic champion. Eko Hot Blog reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is playing ethnic and tribal politics. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Why Northerners Need A President From The North – Atiku Tinubu Lashes … Read more
Multiple explosions have been heard as Russian “kamikaze drones” attacked Kyiv. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least three explosions have been heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. EDITOR’S PICKS Russia Kills Ukrainian Musician For Refusing To Take Part In Concert War: Internal Coup Sparks Kremlin Chaos As Wagner Chief Moves To Overthrow Putin’s Close … Read more
NDLEA says nine Ghanaians have gotten eight years in jail for smuggling cannabis into Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced nine Ghanaians to eight years imprisonment each for “attempting” to smuggle cannabis into Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: I Can’t Publicly Choose Between Tinubu And Obi – Ngige … Read more
Anambra APC has distanced itself from Ngige’s refusal to endorse Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, after he failed to endorse the presidential bid of the party’s candidate, Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: I … Read more
Atiku has explained why northerners need someone from the north to be president in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said northerners need a president who hails from northern Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Kenneth Okonkwo Tackles Atiku Over Comment On Igbo, Yoruba Presdiency 2023: … Read more
Gunmen have killed 11 and injured 15 at a Russian military training ground as the country’s war in Ukraine rages on. Eko Hot Blog reports that two attackers have opened fire on a group of volunteers who wished to fight in Ukraine, leaving at least 11 people dead and 15 more injured at a Russian … Read more
Tinubu has explained how he transformed Lagos to a megacity. Eko Hot Blog reports that presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, says he turned Lagos from a jungle to a megacity during his tenure as the governor of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Tinubu To Begin Campaign In Ilorin (Details) 2023: … Read more
The PDP BoT has urged Ayu to resign after the 2023 elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the party’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, to give a firm assurance that he will resign his position after the 2023 elections. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Crisis: … Read more
Kogi is suing Dangote over the Obajana plant ownership tussle. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State Government has resolved to drag Dangote Cement Plc to court over the ownership of the Obajana Cement Plant. EDITOR’S PICKS Kogi, Dangote Reach Agreement To Reopen Obajana Cement Plant – FG Ownership Tussle: Kogi Asks Dangote To … Read more
The PDP crisis has taken another turn as Ayu dared Wike, saying he did not collect N1 billion from anybody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, has denied collecting N1 billion for anybody. EDITOR’S PICKS EXPOSED: Wike Reveals Other Ayu’s ‘Sins’ PDP Crisis: Ayu’s Children … Read more
Kogi and Dangote have reached an agreement to reopen the sealed Obajana cement plant. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State Government and Dangote Group have agreed to reopen the Obajana cement plant. EDITOR’S PICKS Ownership Tussle: Kogi Asks Dangote To Present Proof Of Obajana Plant’s Acquisition Govt Seals Off Dangote Cement Factory Govt … Read more
A former senator has explained why northern Nigeria must vote for Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Abu Ibrahim, has called on voters in the geo-political north to repay the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, by supporting him. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: APC Speaks On El-Rufai, Adamu, Amaechi … Read more
Ayu has asked the (EU) to send observers to monitor the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has called on the European Union (EU) to send a high-level and large-sized observer mission to Nigeria to observe and monitor the 2023 … Read more
Tambuwal has debunked reports that the PDP has suspended its presidential campaign. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, says the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has not suspended its presidential campaign for the 2023 election. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: It’s Foolish To Expect Ayu To Resign After Election – Wike Why I Missed … Read more
The FG has said it’s not giving up on its case against Nnamdi Kanu and vowed to exploit appropriate legal options. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government (FG) has indicated that it will approach the Supreme Court to challenge the Court of Appeal judgement that struck out the terrorism charge it preferred against … Read more
Wike says it’s foolish to expect Ayu to resign after the presidential election has been concluded. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his call for the resignation of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Missed PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-Off – … Read more
Kogi has asked Dangote to present proof of acquisition for its Obajana Plant. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State government has asked the management of Dangote Group to present its proof of acquisition for the Obajana Cement Company. EDITOR’S PICKS Govt Seals Off Dangote Cement Factory Govt Uncovers ‘Satanic’ Plot By Dangote To … Read more