…the development followed a series of “exhaustive sessions with stakeholders of the party from the three senatorial districts” at the weekend EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has confirmed the zoning of its gubernatorial ticket to the Northern District of … Read more
The governor added that because there are opportunities for clauses in a bill to be further amended… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari does not have any excuse for not signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Wike said this on Sunday during an interview on … Read more
Court nullifies APC, Andy Uba’s participation in Anambra guber election EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified Senator Andy Uba’s and the All Progressive Congress’s participation in the last November 6 governorship election held in Anambra State on November 6 this year. Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo, in a judgment … Read more
Buhari’s minister discloses major cause of terrorism, banditry, corruption in Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment has disclosed one of the major causes of banditry, terrorism, and corruption in Nigeria. Keyamo disclosed that unemployment is a remote cause of insecurity in Nigeria. He, however, noted … Read more
Another Fayemi appointee resigns to contest for Ekiti governorship EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bamidele Faparusi, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, has resigned his appointment to contest the state’s 2022 governorship election. Mr Faparusi conveyed his resignation to Governor Kayode Fayemi in a letter dated December 14 and was reportedly acknowledged … Read more
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the current administration over the massive killings in various parts of the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that PDP made on a condemnation onwhat it called “the indefensible insensitivity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Federal Government to the escalated killings in Sokoto, Niger, Katsina, Kaduna, Plateau … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has called on all aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to embrace reconciliation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he said he decided to again make the call on the aggrieved members, drawing from a message delivered by the Presiding Pastor, Living Spring Chapel International, Pastor … Read more
…validated apprehensions on APC’s reported complicity in the worsened insecurity in the last six years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned what it called “the indefensible insensitivity” of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the escalated killings in Sokoto, Niger, Katsina, Kaduna, Plateau states and other parts of the … Read more
APC leaders celebrating Buhari son’s turbaning amid killings provocative – PDP EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday condemned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party chieftains’ celebration of the turbaning of Yusuf, President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, as District Head of Daura, Katsina State, at the weekend despite escalated killings … Read more
How Amaechi tried to truncate my political career, worked against my confirmation as minister – Wike EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has recounted the political fights he had on his way to becoming a local government chairman, minister, and eventually governor. The governor spoke at the first convocation ceremony … Read more
What Lawan vowed National Assembly would do to Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ahmad Lawan, the President of the Senate, said on Sunday that the National Assembly will continue to support President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver on promises made to the Nigerian people. Lawan made the remarks in Gombe at the launch of the … Read more
Nigerians are grateful to you: Gov. Okowa tells Saraki EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on his 59th birthday anniversary. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, on Sunday in Asaba acknowledged Saraki’s immense contributions to nation-building … Read more
Buhari providing great leadership for Nigeria – Lawan EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Ahmad Lawan said President Muhammadu Buhari has provided great leadership for Nigeria and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) since he was elected in 2015. Lawan said this in Gombe on Sunday while inaugurating the Gombe North Senatorial District Empowerment … Read more
Oyetola and Ambode Call On Youths To Participate In Active Politics and Governance EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola and former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode have stressed the need for the active participation of youths in the political process and governance. The duo spoke at the inauguration of the … Read more
There is an ongoing anxiety in APC over plot to hold primaries before convention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is anxiety in the All Progressives Congress (APC) over an alleged plot to hold presidential, governorship and other primaries before the National Convention of the party. The party’s Caretaker/ Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) is … Read more
Igbos must produce Nigeria’s next president in 2023 – Edwin Clark EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum, has maintained that the Southeast “must” produce Nigeria’s next president in 2023. Clark disclosed this when a presidential aspirant, Anyim Pius Anyim, visited him on Friday. He urged Anyim to collaborate … Read more
President Buhari’s Son, Yusuf, Becomes District Head In Daura EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf, has been turbaned the new District Head of Kwasarawa under Daura Emirate in his home state, Katsina. Yusuf has also been turbaned the Talban Daura. The ceremony was held on Saturday in Daura with Vice President … Read more
Osinbajo is my favourite person – Emir of Daura EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Dr. Umar Farouk Umar, the Emir of Daura, on Saturday, said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, was his favourite person. Umar disclosed this while speaking at the turbaning ceremony of Alhaji Yusuf Buhari, the son of President Muhammadu Buhari, as … Read more
Jagaban group has threatened to sue Tinubu if he fails to contest for presidency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group, The Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ) ,has threatened to drag to court the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, If he refuses to contest for the Presidency in 2023. … Read more
2023: PDP Vows to Defeat APC in Ebonyi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party’s Ebonyi State Chapter has promised to seize power from the incumbent All Progressive Congress in the state’s next governorship election in 2023. Tochukwu Okorie, the party’s state chairman, stated this during a meeting of the State Executive Committee … Read more