Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced his annual leave. Eko Hot Blog gathered that this announcement was made in a letter addressed to the state lawmakers. The Governor’s letter was read on the floor of the House of Assembly by Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin during a valedictory plenary held in honour of Yetunde Awe, the … Read more
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has assured residents that his administration is prepared to conduct local government elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that this statement was conveyed on Sunday, in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Tofa, following a stakeholder meeting with the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leadership at Africa House, Government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the first tranche of a N10,000,000 loan and grant has been disbursed to small business owners in Ibeju Lekki Local Government (LG). This event, which was local council in collaboration with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), held on Friday, July 18, 2024. The event, held at the Ibeju … Read more
Tinubu’s Ingenuity Over LG Autonomy, Minimum Wage He must have goofed for announcing the abrogation of fuel subsidy on his first day in office just after he was sworn-in, President Bola Tinubu may go down in history as a great problem solver. Of course this is one of the worst period for Nigerians when the … Read more
Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philips Shaibu, revealed on Friday that he considers himself an unofficial member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Eko Hot Blog reports that he stated that the only reason he remains in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is because he has yet to officially leave the ruling party in … Read more
Ndume, Criticism And The Price of Hypocrisy Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume is no doubt a vocal lawmaker right from his days as a member of House of Representatives. Since 2003 that he was first elected as a lawmaker to the National Assembly, Ndume has displayed eloquence and occupied various leadership positions. For 21 years, Ndume … Read more
A three-member panel of the appellate court in Abuja has upheld Douye Diri’s election as governor of Bayelsa state. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the court dismissed the appeal by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate Timipre Sylva, citing a lack of merit. The court of appeal agreed with the lower tribunal’s decision … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a significant recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service, community development, and philanthropy, Dr. Olumide O. Metilelu has been appointed as one of the six eminent persons to serve in the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The appointment, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, underscores Dr. Metilelu’s unwavering … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by the Local Government Area (LGA) Party Chairmen, held a crucial quarterly meeting. The meeting aimed at strengthening strategies for the upcoming elections across the state. This second edition of the high-profile gathering took place on Wednesday, 17th July … Read more
There was excitement in Epe as Surah Animashaun’s de-flooding measures kicked off. Eko Hot Blog reports that in anticipation of heavy rainfall and clogged drainage channels, Chairman Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun FHTI ordered continuous clearing. EDITOR’S PICKS UAE Disowns Website Requesting N640,000 Fee For Visa Application – Report Tinubu Appoints New Head Of Service. Here’s … Read more
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen of the House of Representatives declared the seats of two recently deceased members vacant during the plenary session on Wednesday, July 17. Eko Hot Blog gathered that this move complies with section 68(2) of the amended 1999 constitution. The late lawmakers are Hon. Olaide Akinremi, representing Ibadan North, and Hon. Ekene Abubakar … Read more
The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly has suspended all expenditures by the State Governor Siminalayi Fubara until he re-presents his budget before the House. According to Eko Hot Blog, the lawmakers had given the Governor a seven-day ultimatum to re-present his budget, which has expired. EDITOR’S PICK: Re-Present 2024 Budget, Pro-Wike Assembly Tells Fubara Your Seats … Read more
All preparations are complete for the Delta State Local Government election scheduled for tomorrow across the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that voters will head to 5,863 polling units within 500 wards across 25 local government areas to elect council chairmen and councillors. In related developments, the State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, along with … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Kogi State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the decision followed a contentious legal battle initiated by Muritala Ajaka, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who challenged the election results … Read more
How Bureaucratic Bottlenecks Stalled Reconstruction of Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway-Abiodun …says Agbara-Lusada-Atan road to be completed in September Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has emphasized that bureaucratic bootleneck stalled the reconstruction of the Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta Expressway. Abiodun also assured that the Agbara-Lusada-Atan road currently under construction would be completed in September. Speaking in an interview after inspecting … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has sent a reminder to Speaker Martins Amaewhule and 24 other lawmakers that their seats in the state House of Assembly have been vacant since December 13. Eko Hot Blog reports that Fubara, during a press conference in Benin City, the Edo State capital, dismissed the seven-day ultimatum given … Read more
Thousands of leaders, members, and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State gathered on Tuesday for a solidarity march in support of Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the party’s governorship candidate for the September 21, 2024 election, and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie. Leading the march were members and leaders of the Asue/Ogie Campaign … Read more
The Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodinma, said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has performed commendably in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that he attributed the hardship experienced in the country to the global economic meltdown but reassured Nigerians that the country would soon recover. Governor Uzodinma made these remarks on … Read more
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule, has given Governor Siminialayi Fubara a seven-day ultimatum to re-present the 2024 budget to the House. Eko Hot Blog report that the faction of the state assembly loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, made this demand during a resumed sitting … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United Kingdom (UK) has elected a new set of executive members to lead the party for the next four years. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was made known through a statement by the Publicity Secretary, Tunde Ajisola. The election reflects the acceptance of the new leadership, which … Read more