Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State clarified on Monday that the recent autonomy granted to local government councils does not imply that council chairmen operate independently of the State Government. Speaking shortly after inaugurating the thirty-one newly elected local government chairmen, Eno urged them to avoid misinterpreting the concept of autonomy. He emphasized that … Read more
On Sunday, the Labour Party expressed its support for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, who has offered to serve as a running mate to LP’s Peter Obi in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made his intentions known in a recent viral post, indicating his willingness to partner with … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has urged the newly elected LGA chairpersons in the state to emulate his approach to governance. Recall that Fubara swore in the chairpersons on Sunday at the government house in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital. The Action Peoples Party (APP) won 22 LGAs in Saturday’s election while the Action … Read more
The Rivers Political Elders and Leaders Forum has called on residents of the state to exercise their civil rights without fears during the October 5 (today)’s local government council election in the state. A former Governor of the state, Celestine Omehia, made the call when the group visited Governor Siminalayi Fubara in Port Harcourt on … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the electorates in Rivers State to come out en masse and participate in October 5 (today) local government elections in the state. Recall that police authorities in the state had said they would not participate in the October 5 election, citing a ruling by Justice Peter Lifu … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have responded to recent allegations made by the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, regarding the Inspector-General of Police and the force’s involvement in the upcoming Rivers State local government elections. In a statement issued by the force PRO, Acp Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police clarified that their actions were in … Read more
A group of angry protesters gathered at the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Friday, insisting that the scheduled local government elections must proceed. Despite the heavy rain, the determined crowd set up canopies and blocked part of the road, chanting and drumming to the rhythm of “Election must hold.” EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara revealed that he rushed to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) at 1 AM on Friday to prevent the Rivers State Police Command from taking over the premises. A video showed the governor and his team entering the RSIEC premises, where men were seen accusing police officers of attempting … Read more
The New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has slammed the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, worsening Hardship in the country. Kwankwaso, who attributed the hardship in the country to unpopular policies if the APC, said the party is also struggling to address the nation’s security challenges. The … Read more
The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has stated that his loss in the 2023 election was due to his failure to consult God. He made this revelation on Tuesday in Makurdi during a courtesy visit from the G-14 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a group of elders representing the 14 … Read more
Abayomi Tella has been elected as the new chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tella officially assumed the role during the party’s state convention in Abeokuta on Saturday, which was overseen by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Following his victory, Tella expressed his dedication to revitalizing, … Read more
A group of elders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, under the aegis of the G-14, has informed one of its members, former Governor Senator Gabriel Suswam, that he lacks the authority to dissolve the group but can willingly resign his membership. In a statement issued over the weekend by its Chairman, … Read more
The National headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja has received a court order prohibiting the party from conducting congresses at all levels in Nasarawa State. This order was delivered via substituted service following an ex parte motion filed by 16 party members, including Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo, who represents Nasarawa South in … Read more
No fewer than members of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Kano State, on Thursday defected to the ruling New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP). The decampees, who are mainly from 11 wards of the area, vowed to work against the return of APC as the ruling party in Kano State Prominent … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and recognize Chief Olusola Nehemiah and Ezekiel Awude as the Labour Party’s governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the upcoming Ondo State election. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling delivered on Friday, mandated that Nehemiah and Awude be granted … Read more
Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the recent Edo State governorship election, is confident he will reclaim what he describes as his ‘stolen’ mandate at the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal. In the closely contested election held on September 21, Ighodalo was defeated by Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a delegation of party governors to the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was to formally introduce Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor of Edo State, to the President. EKO … Read more
The National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Edozie Njoku, has threatened to suspend Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra over alleged anti-party activities. Chief Njoku gave the threat on Wednesday after attending a proceeding at the Federal High Court in Abuja in a suit filed by some persons allegedly being sponsored by Gov. Soludo against … Read more
Two chairmanship candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) during Saturday’s Kwara local council elections, Mr Musbau Esinrogunjo and Mr Ismail Muhammed, have threatened legal action against the state’s Electoral Commission. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Esinrogunjo contested for the Ilorin West local government chairman’s position while Muhammed contested for the Ilorin East seat. While … Read more
The Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the recently concluded election in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has condemned the outcome of the September 21 poll, saying it was marred by irregularities. Akpata stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, saying his legal team is compiling evidence and will determine whether … Read more