The leadership crisis rocking the United Kingdom chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a new turn as aggrieved members threaten to take legal action over their alleged disenfranchisement. Eko Hot Blog reports that members claim they were excluded from participating in the party’s congress, which has been widely condemned by the secretary … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo is confident about winning the upcoming governorship election in the state, citing disarray within the ruling party. Eko Hot Blog gathered that an Abuja Federal High Court, on Thursday, invalidated the primary election that produced the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asuen Ighodalo, due to the disenfranchisement of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State and one of its gubernatorial aspirants during the 2023 elections, Segun Sowunmi, has criticized the current state of the road network in the state, calling it shameful and embarrassing. Sowunmi expressed his concerns on his verified Facebook page on … Read more
Wale Raji has praised Ramotallahi Bankole at her Fidau Prayer. Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a heartfelt tribute at the Fidau prayer held for Alhaja Ramotallahi Bankole, Hon. Wale Raji, the representative for Epe Federal Constituency, celebrated their enduring friendship that spanned over 40 years. The event, attended by family, friends, and community members, … Read more
Epe Community has gathered for Alhaja Ramotallahi Bankole’s 8-Day Fidau Prayer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 8-day Fidau prayer for Alhaja Ramotallahi Bankole brought together a host of dignitaries, family members, friends, and community members who gathered to honour the life and legacy of a remarkable woman. The ceremony, held at the KLM Housing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State expressed his disappointment with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), stating that the party has failed the people amidst the ongoing political crisis. He emphasized that the state is now prioritizing truth over party politics. Speaking at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given state governors a seven-day deadline to report back on their plans to boost food production and security in their respective states. Speaking at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, Tinubu emphasized the urgency of increasing food production and pledged his support to states in achieving this goal. “Our states … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is set to discuss the new national minimum wage with state governors at the 142nd meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. The President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, revealed this plan during a visit to Kano, where he … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate and House of Representatives will reconvene on Thursday, June 27, cutting short their Sallah and end-of-first-session break. Both chambers had planned to adjourn until Tuesday, July 2. However, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC-Ekiti South), chairman of Senate committees on media and public affairs, and Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Clerk of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its adoption of electronic registration to ensure an accurate tally of its membership nationwide. Suleiman Argungu, the National Organising Secretary of the party, disclosed this decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, during a courtesy visit by Mrs. Ronke Soyombo, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, the Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, as the new Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers. This decision follows the inactivity and lack of effective leadership under the previous chairman, Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse. Governor Fubara … Read more
Olayinka Oladunjoye has mourned Ramota Bankole’s passing in Mecca. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a profound moment of grief, Lagos State’s Federal Commissioner at the National Population Commission, Barrister Olayinka Oladunjoye, has described the death of former Lagos APC Welfare Secretary, Alhaja Ramota Bankole, as a “bitter pill to swallow.” EDITOR’S PICK NiMet Forecasts … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a warning to political parties involved in the off-cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States to refrain from using hate speech and offensive language during their campaigns. The Commission also instructed parties to avoid carrying arms to campaign venues and to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Not fewer than 4,459 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties in Benue defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defections took place in Katsina-Ala and Adikpo during Governor Hyacinth Alia’s state-wide thank you tour to express gratitude for the support that led to his … Read more
EKo Hot Blog reports that the Ekiti State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Governor Biodun Oyebanji. During the decision which was made during a meeting at the party’s Secretariat in Ajilosun, Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, they have resolved to support his bid for a second … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, announced that his officers would stay at the Rivers State Local Government secretariats until the court resolves the local government chairmen tenure extension crisis. Recall that a clash on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, over the tenure of Local Government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) announced that it has initiated the process for conducting local government elections in the state. This announcement was made in a public notice signed by RSIEC Chairman and Chief Electoral Commissioner, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), and sent to newsmen on Wednesday night. The announcement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State swore in new caretaker chairmen for the state’s 23 local government areas on Wednesday. The inauguration took place at the Government House in Port Harcourt amid tight security. Recall that Eko Hot Blog reported that Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt. Hon. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has called for the arrest of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP). Recall that Kwankwaso recently accused the Federal Government of breeding new Boko Haram insurgents in Kano. In a statement on Tuesday, Kano … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to provide exemplary leadership, focusing on stewardship rather than the pursuit of absolute control over the state. Fubara assured that he would govern with humility and a sense of duty, not with an obsession for power. He emphasized, “For us, by the special … Read more