INEC has released the final list of candidates for Ekiti State Governorship election. The Commission said the release was in compliance with the Electoral Act following the close of nominations by political parties. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for Ekiti governorship election … Read more
Obaseki has fired back at Wike over his 2023 presidential ambition. He warned Wike against bullying PDP members as a strategy for his 2023 presidential ambition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has fired back and warned Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State against resorting to bullying members of the … Read more
Saraki urged Nigerians to be concerned about electing someone who can tackle the country’s challenges instead of zoning He claimed to have what it takes to lead Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past Senate President, Abubakar Saraki, has said he will officially declare his intention to run for president in 2023 after … Read more
When Osinbajo approached the president to announce his interest, Buhari was said to have smiled, gave the green light, and wished him well Should the VP officially announce his interest in the 2023 presidential race, he would vie for the All Progressives Party (APC) ticket… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is … Read more
Alhaji Yaro assures loyalists that the ruling party will not collapse before 2023, says CPC bloc committed to APC’s unity He cautioned the CPC members in APC not to form a new political party, or join any newly formed party ahead of the 2023 general elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of … Read more
In reaction to President Buhari’s statement, PDP describes APC administration as certified failure The party alleged that President Buhari’s arrogance of power led to his refusal to timely appoint an economic team or listen to wise counsel on the economy and security EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described … Read more
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo clears air on alleged issues with Buhari, stating that they have been on good terms since the emergence of their administration According to Osinbajo, even though the president is a core Muslim while he is a pastor, they have been together without issues EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice President, … Read more
Gov. Oyetola has vowed to make full payment of workers’ salaries, pensions if re-elected into office. Oyetola also assured the pensioners in the state that nothing would stop the payment of their monthly pension, adding that their positive contributions to the development of the state would never be forgotten. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe has stated that members of the All Progressives Congress and elders in Lagos State must ensure that the state’s governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is re-elected for a second term. Sanwo-Olu should be given the opportunity to choose the ticket based on his performance. EKO HOT BLOG Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, a former Minister … Read more
Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Ebonyi State, tells EDWARD NNACHI that the sacking of State Governor Dave Umahi by an Abuja High Court will not stand. A court of the same jurisdiction cannot preside over the same subject matter that another court has previously presided over. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The APC Chairman advised Wike to leave Umahi alone and focus on solving the many problems bedeviling his State He claimed that there is no comparison between the ‘widely rated performing Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, and the ‘power-drunk’ Wike in any area’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressive Congress (APC) in … Read more
The Executive Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello’s efforts to boost tourism in the state. Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mrs Chidawa Rifkatu Adamu said ‘’it is the desire of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello led administration in the state to make Shagunu Beach Resort one of the country’s top tourism sites … Read more
The APC National Convention, where new party executives will be elected, is slated for March 26 Kalu described the accusations leveled against him by a former director-general of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr Salihu Lukman, as “unfortunate EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed … Read more
President Buhari has urged the leaders of the APC to learn from PDP’s fall from power, following the crisis bedevilling the party. Buhari said they must put their house in order immediately as the party’s national convention approaches. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday warned leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
Umahi earlier this week had been sacked by a Federal High Court in Abuja for defecting to the APC from the PDP The Governor has applied for a stay of execution and approached the Court of Appeal for a review. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said the Peoples … Read more
Alagbaoso says APC, PDP and other parties must zone presidential tickets to South East According to the PDP Reps member, South East region deserves the presidency more than the south-west and other zones EKO HOT BLOG reports that a member of the House of Representatives from Orlu, Orsu and Oru East Federal Constituency … Read more
President Buhari warns party leaders as APC splits over power tussle Since APC has been factionalized, Buhari told warring factions to remain steadfast and maintain unity if the party is to continue in the path of victory and dominance across the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the leaders … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has broken his silence over the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress. He urged APC members to remain steadfast and reiterated that the party’s national convention would hold on March 26. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has broken his silence over the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress. … Read more
Bukola Saraki called on ministers and other political appointees seeking electoral offices in the 2023 elections to resign before pursuing their ambitions on Saturday in Abuja. Saraki made the remark in response to a question from our correspondent, shortly after the PDP’s National Youth Leader met with Zonal and State Youth Leaders at the Party’s … Read more
Obasanjo tackled Ohuabunwa as being the brain behind the report, saying he (the aspirant) put words into his mouth …the former president stated that south-easterners can bring a lot to the table if elected EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday has denied endorsing the South-East for the presidency ahead … Read more