Olujimi said the PDP national leadership cheated her because of her gender… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Senator Biodun Olujimi, has given on the possibility of dumping the party alongside her supporters. Olujimi said the shoddy way her faction of the party in the … Read more
…explained that his party is faced with two tough options – either to struggle to clinch power or embrace zoning to the detriment of winning… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Aviation Minister and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osita Chidoka, says the main opposition party is in a dilemma over the … Read more
Senate has confirmed Ayo Omotayo as NIPSS DG. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has confirmed Professor Ayo O. Omotayo as Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, Plateau State. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Assistant (Press) to the Senate President, Ezrel Tabiowo, on … Read more
…Bwacha last Thursday decamped from the opposition PDP to the APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has written to the Senate seeking the appointment of Senator Shaibu Lau (Taraba North) as the Senate Deputy Minority Leader. The party wants Lau to replace Senator Emmanuel Bwacha (Taraba South) who recently defected … Read more
Atiku, others at risk as reps move to raise candidates’ minimum education qualification EKO HOT BLOG reports that candidates without a minimum qualification of a Bachelor degree, a Higher National Diploma, Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) and other degree equivalent certificates might be at risk of contesting for the presidential position. This is as the House … Read more
Buhari Cautions Osinbajo Over growing trends of his advocacy for his 2023 presidential ambition, Plans To Dismiss Ojodu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo on Monday, cautioned his supporters against distracting him from his vice-presidential engagements. This is following the growing trend of advocacy for his 2023 presidential aspiration in the coming … Read more
Already, there have been several calls by some groups for Osinbajo to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has debunked rumours that he plans to declare his presidential ambition after the All Progressives Congress (APC) Convention slated for February 26. This comes amid reports in a section of … Read more
He called for unity among the PDP members and chieftains, acknowledging the task before the main opposition party… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Monday said Nigeria is bleeding under the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government. Speaking during a visit to former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Makarfi … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo would join the 2023 presidential race and declare his aspiration immediately after the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention, Eko Hot Blog has learned. This platform reports that the APC convention is slated for Saturday, February 26 and will produce the National Working Committee of the party and the presidential candidate … Read more
PDP has endorsed Tambuwal for 2023 Presidency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State has endorsed the presidential ambition of Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal. The exco led by Col. Bala Mande (rtd.), noted that since “Sokoto PDP and Zamfara PDP are one”, Tambuwal is their preference, Daily Post … Read more
Tinubu has cleared air and revealed real reason why he visited UK. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu has cleared air and stated that his journey to the United Kingdom (UK) was not for medical reasons. The All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader returned to Nigeria on Sunday after … Read more
BREAKING: APC Youth Leader Dies In Ghastly Motor Accident [PHOTO] EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kolawole Bello, the All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader in Iseyin, Oke-Ogun area of Lagos state, is dead. Bello died in a car accident at the weekend while returning home from the APC’s ‘Southwest Progressive Youth Festival’ held in Ibadan. … Read more
Former Ekiti State Governor, South-West Nigeria, and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Ayodele Fayose says he would defeat the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu if given the party’s ticket in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that Fayose said this in an interview with Punch correspondent. Fayose … Read more
As Nigerians go to the poll to elect a new President, Lamido asked the masses to consider virtue rather than ethnicity or religious sentiment… EKO HOT BLOG REPORTS that ahead of the 2023 general elections, former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has said he is against the idea of zoning of political offices. Lamido, who … Read more
Osun CP has cleared air and reacted to statement made by Aregbesola’s faction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Police Commissioner, Olawale Olokode, has reacted to the statement made by the All Progressives Congress, APC, faction loyal to Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who had last Friday, called for the transfer of the Police Commissioner … Read more
…Atiku also called for more support for IDPs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has visited Benue State and donated ₦50 million to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the north-central state. Speaking during a courtesy call on Governor Samuel Ortom, Atiku also called for more support for IDPs. The … Read more
All Progressives Congress National Leader, Bola Tinubu, has returned to Nigeria about 10 days after he travelled to the United Kingdom, The PUNCH reports. Our correspondent gathered that the former Lagos State governor and presidential hopeful landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport around 8pm on Sunday where he was received by some leaders of his 2023 … Read more
Igbo Women Forum has vowed to mobilise 25m vote for Gov Yahaya Bello in the 2023 Presidential election EKO HOT BLOG reports that a political group, Igbo Women Forum, has said it will mobilize at least 25 million votes for Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi in the 2023 Presidential election. The group stated this in … Read more
Ex-Imo Gov Okorocha, a Christian, cited Quran passionately as he declared interest in the 2023 Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has declared his interest to run for the 2023 presidency. Okorocha, who is a Christian, was seen quoting the Quran passionately as he claimed as he … Read more
Fayose also hinted at the possibility of joining the 2023 presidential race… EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Governor of Ekiti State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ayo Fayose, has said that the Nigerians will have to choose to remain perpetual poverty or save themselves come 2023. Fayose disclosed this while sharing … Read more