Ex-defence chief and 5000 APC members have joined PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Commandant of the National Defence College, Abuja, Rear Admiral Thomas Lokoson (retd), and over 5000 other members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State. Lokoson, who hails from the … Read more
Nigerian Senate has gotten new clerk. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Deputy Clerk of the Senate Isabella Ugochi Iloba has formally assumed duty as the Acting Clerk of the Red Chamber. Iloba took over from the outgone Clerk Mr. Ibrahim El-Ladan following his retirement on age grounds. Read Also: Senate Spokesman, Basiru Speaks On Tinubu, … Read more
Loyalist of Rauf Aregbesola on Wednesday hit the street of Osun protesting against alleged incessant arrest of members by the police in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of APC faction in Osun state backed by the Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, on Wednesday stormed headquarters of Osun State Police Command in Osogbo, protesting … Read more
Senate Spokesman, Basiru has spoken on feud between Tinubu and Aregbesola. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesman of the senate and the lawmaker representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Senator Basiru Ajibola has spoken on the feud between the National leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. Recall … Read more
Gov. Oyetola has spoken on alleged plot to kill Aregbesola. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has refuted claims that there was a plan to assassinate the Minister of Interior and former governor of the state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. Recall that the Rasaq Salinsile faction of the All Progressives … Read more
Buhari has made new appointment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mohammed Bello Koko as the substantive Managing Director for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). This is contained in a terse statement in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Transportation Eric … Read more
“The crushing rejection of the incompetent, corrupt and vicious APC in the three area councils, therefore, represents the collective will, feeling…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its victory in Abuja Municipal, Bwari and Kuje Area Councils in the last Saturday, Federal Capital Territory Council elections was a clear demonstration … Read more
Bello said from 1999 till date, the North had not spent up to the number of years utilized by the past occupants of… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has said that he possesses the necessary qualities to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. The governor said this … Read more
Police and NSCDC have disagreed over attack on Aregebesola. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Osun State Police Command and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have disagreed over attack on the convoy of Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola. The police command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, in a statement obtained on Tuesday said security men in … Read more
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has lambasted cronies, specifically those he once trusted politically, accusing them of betrayal. The 64-year-old minister said he trusted All Progressives Congress National Leader, Bola Tinubu, but the ex-governor of Lagos State repaid him with treachery and perfidy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the minister of Interior and former governor … Read more
The assignment of the panel includes investigating the allegations of gross misconduct, financial fraud, abuse of office, and… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, has inaugurated a seven-member panel to investigate the allegations against the Deputy Governor of the state, Mahdi Gusau, by the State House of … Read more
Osun NSCDC has reacted to attack on Aregebesola. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Commandant Emmanuel Ocheja, has assured residents of the state of adequate security amidst the mayhem caused by some unscrupulous elements in the state capital today. Commandant Emmanuel Ocheja who spoke through … Read more
Hoodlums have attacked Aregebesola in Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Osogbo were on Monday thrown into panic following a sporadic gunshots involving some hoodlums suspected to be political thugs and security operatives attached to the former Governor of the state and current Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The hoodlums attacked … Read more
Shun Money Bag Politics: Foundation tells Nigerian Youths Eko Hot Blog reports that as the 2023 general Elections approaches, A political pressure group, Rescue Nigeria Youth Solomon Dalung Foundation has called on youth in the country to shun money bag politics to enhance good governance. The National President of the Foundation, Mr. Navy T Stephen … Read more
He accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of being responsible for the challenges Nigerians are currently facing… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has boasted that the All Progressives Congress, APC, would continue to rule Lagos State and Nigeria. Lawan insisted that the ruling APC is the only party Nigerians can trust. … Read more
SLawan Lauds Sanwo-Olu Endorsed him for a second term. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Sunday, endorsed Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for a second term in office. Lawan spoke at the 5th edition of the Senator Olamilekan Solomon Lagos West Senatorial District event held at the Police College Ikeja. Read … Read more
Shettima said Tinubu had supported President Buhari through thick and thin, and one good turn always deserves another… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said this is the time for the North to support the presidential ambition of the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), … Read more
PDP has won APC in Abuja municipal council. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the just concluded FCT Council polls on Saturday, Mr. Christopher Zakka, has been declared winner of the election in the Municipal Area Council (AMAC). Read Also: FCT Polls: PDP Wins Two Area Councils As … Read more
PDP has won two area councils as APC has taken one in the FCT Polls. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the results of the election for chairmanship in the six area councils of the federal capital territory (FCT) conducted on Saturday have started trickling in. According to the electoral umpire, 14 political parties and 472 … Read more
Tinubu has publicly signalled his intention to run… EKO HOT BLOG reports that presidential aspirant Bola Tinubu on Saturday paid a courtesy call on the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Aremu Gbadebo. The visit is part of his consultations for the presidency in 2023. Tinubu has publicly signalled his intention to run. Read … Read more