Hope Uzodimma has vowed to crush bandits and other criminal elements disturbing the peace of Imo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Uzodimma, the state governor, affirmed that negotiation with the hoodlums will no longer be tolerated. Uzodimma who handed the warning to the hoodlums during his Christmas message at St Rose Catholic Parish in … Read more
2023: Over 100 political groups apply to INEC for registration EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission says 107 groups have asked it for registration as political parties, less than two years after deregistering 74 political parties owing to poor performance in the 2019 general elections. Responding to a Freedom of Information … Read more
Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu says the dissent and differences in opinion among the All Progressives Congres (APC), members will in no way affect the party’s fortune in the 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bagudu said that democracy affords everybody the opportunity to air his or her opinion on issues of public … Read more
A pan Yoruba coalition has adopted one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji. EKO HOT BLOG reports that s statement by the Oodua Nationalist Coalition (ONAC) asked all its members across party lines to support the candidature of Oyebanji. The group said it will set up an independent … Read more
The rift between the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige and Senator Andy Uba has been settled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the rift between the duo over leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State was settled by the National Working Committee (NWC). This was contained in a letter to … Read more
Darius Ishaku has denied reports that he condemned Federal Government over insecurity in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taraba State Governor said the statement concerning the condemnation did not emanate from him. According to him, mischief-makers were trying to pit him against the Federal Government. Ishaku said he met with the President only … Read more
Akeredolu signs Ondo 2022 budget of N199.28bn EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Friday signed the state’s 2022 appropriation bill of N199. 28 billion into law. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, who disclosed this in a statement in Akure, said Akeredolu assured that the budget would be … Read more
Terrorism, banditry will soon be history, Buhari tells Nigerians in Christmas message EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has again assured Nigerians that the menace of terrorism and banditry afflicting some parts of the country would soon be a thing of the past. The president in his 2021 Christmas message to Nigerians on … Read more
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has signed the 2022 budget appropriation bill of N155.6 billion into law. EKO HOT BLOG reprts that Ortom, while speaking during the signing of the bill into law at Government House, Makurdi on Friday, Ortom said the law was a culmination of three laws; revenue, capital and recurrent which … Read more
Zamfara State Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Hajiya Rabi Shinkafi, has resigned her appointment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shinkafi resigned in Zamfara to take up another commissionership appointment in Imo State. According to her, she resigned her appointment as commissioner in Zamfara to pick another appointment as commissioner in Imo. Read Also: Ooni’s … Read more
Buhari begins exit countdown: I will leave in 17 months EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is already counting the remaining months to his exit as Nigeria’s leader as he told an audience in Maiduguri that he has 17 months more to spend at the helm. He said his administration will keep giving … Read more
Zubairu Umar says the use of state agents enhances the political standing of any government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Umar, Gombe State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, made this disclosure in an interview with journalists, while reacting to allegations by some lawyers representing Mohammed Yayari, an aide to Senator Danjuma Goje. Yayari was detained … Read more
Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Kennedy Ibeh, has declared the seat for Ngor Okpala State Constituency vacant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ibeh made the declaration on Thursday, following a motion moved by Johnson Duru (APC, Ideato South) and seconded by Chigozie Nwaneri (APC, Oru East). Duru said that the Ngor Okpala lawmaker, … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has noted that the State House of Assembly members are not a rubber stamp. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Umahi challenged critics to try the capability of the house members and be disgraced. He disclosed this while signing into law the 2022 budget recently passed by the state House of … Read more
Buhari: Nigerians should be fair to my administration EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to be fair in the assessment of his administration. Buhari stated this while speaking in Borno on Thursday. The President, who was in Borno to inaugurate some projects executed by Borno Government, said Nigerians must understand … Read more
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has expressed confidence that Governor Kayode Fayemi would not impose candidate for the 2022 governorship election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Bamidele, assured that Fayemi would not want to destroy the chances of the All Progressives Congress by imposing candidate for … Read more
Buhari deserves commendation from Nigerians – Orji Kalu EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called on Nigerians to sustain their support for President Muhammadu Buhari in his efforts to reposition the country. The former Governor stressed that President Buhari is … Read more
Epe first female Chairman marks 100 Days In office reiterates pledge to improve lives and welfare of the people EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chairman, Epe Local Government, Hon (Princess) Surah Animashaun has assured the people of Epe of her administration’s drive to continue to improve lives and the welfare of the people of Epe … Read more
“PDP is prepared to expand its base not only in control of states…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu has declared that the party will win the presidential election in 2023. Ayu also declared that the PDP will control states and the National Assembly in … Read more
Despite President Buhari’s action, it is possible to have a new Electoral Act by January, Bukola Saraki said. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Saraki, the former Senate President says that Nigerians desire an electoral act that would ensure free, fair and credible elections and cannot afford to sit back and allow one contentious clause to … Read more