LP Candidates and RSIEC Clash Reject N5m Security Bond Clash Over Election Results Some Labour Party candidates from the recent local government elections in Rivers State have rejected a N5m security bond that the Local Government Election Tribunal imposed. Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidates not only called the N5m bond a prerequisite for … Read more
Misconduct Allegations Extended for Another Three Months More Time to Probe Council Chairman The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Theresa Ushie, the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for another three months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ushie was first suspended in June over allegations of gross misconduct following … Read more
Case Goes to Court of Appeal Assembly Blocks Natasha Return Natasha Request to Resume The National Assembly has stated that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi Central senator, cannot resume her office despite her 6-month suspension ending, even after she wrote to them expressing her desire to return. According to Eko Hot Blog, the Clerk to … Read more
The decision by the National Assembly to bar Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her legislative duties has raised questions about parliamentary discipline, judicial authority, and the balance between internal legislative autonomy and the constitutional right of representation. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended by the Senate on March 6 following what was described as … Read more
‘Political Scavenger’: Lagos APC Knocks Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour ADC Move Oladejo noted that the electorate would not risk giving him their mandate in 2027 “His politics has no ideology, no direction, and certainly no loyalty, only the blind pursuit of personal ambition” The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the … Read more
Dino Melaye says PDP is “dead” and under APC control. Confirms defection to ADC, says party can defeat APC in 2027. Urges focus on national issues like hunger and bad governance. Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is no longer a viable opposition force. According to Eko … Read more
Arabambi rules out Obi’s chances for the 2027 ticket. Claims internal divisions within the Labour Party will block his candidacy. Disagreement over Obi’s leadership creates uncertainty for the party’s future. Abayomi Arabambi, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, has declared that Peter Obi will not secure the party’s ticket for the 2027 presidential … Read more
Obi Will Not Get 2027 Presidential Ticket Labour Party’s Internal Strife Over Peter Obi Obi’s Future with Labour Party in Doubt The Labour Party’s spokesperson, Abayomi Arabambi, has announced that Peter Obi will not secure the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 elections. Arabambi made the statement during an interview on Channels Television’s “Lunchtime Politics.” … Read more
Labour Party rules out Peter Obi as 2027 presidential candidate Three possible candidates already identified from South-West, South-South, and South-East Arabambi says revealing names now could endanger their safety Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has stated that Peter Obi will not be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 … Read more
Hashim Builds Strong Team for Community Development Councillor Appoints Aides to Serve Constituents Inaugurates 18 Advisers to Drive Local Progress Sunusi Hashim, the Councillor for Kinkiba Ward in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has appointed 18 special advisers to strengthen his administration and improve local governance. Eko Hot Blog reports that the ceremony … Read more
Burutu APC Throws Support Behind Top Leaders Delta State APC Back Tinubu and Oborevwori Ahead of 2027 Elections Constituency II Ward 3 Adopts Sitting Leaders for Re-election Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Burutu Constituency II Ward 3 of Delta State endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Hon. Pereotu Oloye … Read more
Natasha Set to Resume September 23 Kogi Senator’s Suspension Ends After Six-Month Ban After a six-month suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is ready to return to the National Assembly later this month. Eko Hot Blog reports that her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed her return, stating the senator is on vacation in London but … Read more
Revives ‘Red Roof Revolution’ Project 2025 Constituency Projects Oshiomhole Focuses on Edo-North Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo) has unveiled the first phase of his 2025 constituency projects for the Edo-North Senatorial District. Eko Hot Blog reports that On Sunday, Oshiomhole officially handed over the projects, which focus heavily on education and aim to improve living conditions … Read more
APC Condemns ADC Rally Harassment in Alimosho Ibirogba Questions Rhodes-Vivour The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the conduct of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rally held on Saturday in Alimosho, Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the rally where former Labour Party governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour announced his defection allegedly turned violent, with … Read more
INEC delays ADC leadership recognition due to missing NEC report and signature specimens. Former ADC chairman Ralph Nwosu still communicates with INEC despite leadership change. New ADC leadership includes David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, backed by top opposition leaders. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has delayed official recognition of the newly constituted leadership of … Read more
Ganduje denies plans to defect to ADC, says reports are false. Ex-APC chairman remains loyal to Tinubu and the ruling party. Spokesman insists Ganduje is fully behind the Renewed Hope Agenda. Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has debunked claims that he is planning to defect to the African … Read more
Lagos ADC Hails Rhodes Vivour’s Entry, Strengthens Coalition Drive Ashiru noted that Rhodes Vivour’s arrival was about advancing a growing political movement Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also sent a solidarity message to the ADC family The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State on Saturday officially welcomed the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate, Mr. … Read more
APC appoints Olajolo as Director of Administration 20+ years of grassroots politics Drive efficiency in APC’s daily operations All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Ayoola Olajolo as the new Director of Administration at the party’s National Secretariat. Eko Hot Blog reports that the appointment of Ayoola Olajolo, a legal practitioner and experienced public administrator with … Read more
Leadership choice favors Atiku over Wike Friendship is different from leadership decisions Political disagreements are about principle, not personal rifts Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has declared that he would support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, if faced with a choice for national leadership. Speaking … Read more
Peter Obi urges leaders to patronize local tourism Says Nigeria can earn $20bn yearly Cites Turkey’s $61bn success Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has called on Nigerian leaders to lead by example and prioritize taking their holidays within the country, rather than abroad. Speaking after the Domestic Tourism Conference in Enugu State, Obi took to … Read more