Rwandan President Paul Kagame was inaugurated for a fourth term following a decisive victory in last month’s election, where he secured over 99 percent of the vote. The inauguration ceremony took place on Sunday at Kigali’s Amahoro National Stadium, which was filled with thousands of attendees. EDITOR’S PICK Drama as Woman Tears Husband’s International Passport … Read more
The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has appealed to his supporters and those of Senator Gabriel Suswam to sheathe their swords and work towards maintaining peace and unity within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state. This is contained in a statement by Ortom’s media spokesman, Terver Akase, on Monday in … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) exchanged criticisms on Sunday regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants autonomy to local governments. The PDP described the Supreme Court judgment as potentially problematic, while the APC labeled the PDP as an enemy of the people, accusing them of obstructing the … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has called for an investigation into the alleged diversion of the rice donated by the Federal Government to the Kano State Government by some officials. The party also demanded the urgent prosecution of those likely to be indicted by the independent probe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the State Chairman … Read more
Adejoh urged Benue PDP members to give peace a chance to solve the party’s internal political crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Benue State chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Peter Adejoh, has urged members of the party in the state to unite and give peace a chance to resolve the issues … Read more
APC National Chairman, Ganduje said protests against government policies are not peculiar to Nigeria alone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, says challenges and protests against government policies are not peculiar to Nigeria. Ganduje reacted to the ongoing protest on Wednesday in Abuja, when … Read more
The presidency faulted Atiku over his comments on #EndBadGovernance protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has tackled former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger and economic challenges. In a statement late Tuesday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga asked Atiku to act like opposition figures … Read more
INEC released the final voter registers for the forthcoming Edo and Ondo Governorship elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final register of voters for the upcoming Governorship Elections in Edo and Ondo, an official has said. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Government has expressed gratitude to the protesters in Lagos for their peaceful resolution and their decision to end the demonstration following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s address today. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commended the protest leaders, stating, “The cessation of the protest today clearly indicates that you believe the government … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that in a recent interview with the Financial Times, former President Olusegun Obasanjo alleged that sinister forces are undermining the success of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery. Obasanjo suggested that influential figures within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector are actively working to thwart the refinery’s progress due to its threat to their lucrative … Read more
The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has announced that chairmanship elections for the 20 local governments and councillors of the 236 wards will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the tenure of the current local government chairmen expired on July 26, 2024. This information was disclosed by the … Read more
Controversy has erupted over the purported suspension of former Benue State Governor, Chief Samuel Ortom, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is just as the Benue State Chapter of the PDP has refuted claims of Ortom’s suspension, describing them as erroneous and unfounded. A letter purported to have been written and solely signed by … Read more
Ayudantes Empowerment Initiative charged Nigerians against putting the country on the brink. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Non-Governmental Organization, Ayudantes Empowerment Initiative, AEI, has urged Nigerians to put an end to the ongoing nationwide protest to avoid pushing the nation to the brink. The Executive Director of AEI, Mr Amechi Oyema, made the call … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 177,914 new voters have been registered ahead of the upcoming Edo and Ondo State Governorship elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Monday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, it was detailed that … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, asked President Bola Tinubu to reduce fuel prices and halt naira’s free fall. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has blasted President Bola Tinubu for his failure to address Nigerians despite the crippling nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Angry Lagos Residents Vandalise MTN Office Over … Read more
The Zamfara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, of sponsoring attacks on its members in the name of peaceful protests. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, made the allegations at a press briefing in Gusau on Friday. Idris further alleged … Read more
Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to youth development. Akume, made this statement at the inauguration of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, National Working Committee. The SGF, a grand patron of APC Youth League, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Chris Tarka, assured … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has called on protesters against the current administration to come for dialogue. Wike made this appeal on Thursday while presenting staff of office to four newly appointed chiefs in the territory. He said that the government was ready to listen to them and also … Read more
Planned Protest: Silencing Organisers With Loud Propaganda If there will be a nationwide protest as planned on August 1, it may not be loud like the propaganda this government has rolled out to demonise it. The news about the protest has gone viral than the planned protest itself and in a way provided the shield … Read more
Lagos government is set to engage Epe residents at a consultative forum for planning the state’s 2025 budget. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, recently kicked off its sixth Budget Consultative Forum. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest – Sanwo-Olu Lekki-Epe Corridor: … Read more