The former INEC boss said it would be difficult to restructure Nigeria if inflamed passion and antagonistic positions are allowed to dominate national discourse EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has said there is a need for the country to embark on short-term … Read more
Oyo House of Assembly speaker is set to wed EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, is set to tie the knot with fiancée, Miss Olamidun Majekodunmi. The duo shared loved up pre-wedding photos on Wednesday. Read Also: #EndSARS Report: Lai Mohammed’s Remarks Didn’t Come As … Read more
Tambuwal said the PDP must strategise to take over in 2023… EKO HOT BLOG reports that governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have declared that Nigeria cannot survive another four years under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, said this Tuesday … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) explained why it can no longer organise its national convention before the end of the year. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the party attributed the postponement of the exercise till February, next year to protracted crises in Anambra, Zamfara and other state chapters, logistic challenges, preparation by Christians for … Read more
APC govs clash over direct primaries, Bello, Sule exchange words Bagudu alongside Buni and Governor Mohammed Badaru of Jigawa State visited the President over the matter. EKO HOT BLOG has learned that governors who are members of the All Progressives Congress have been unable to reach an agreement on a common viewpoint on the direct … Read more
The bill empowered the electoral umpire to determine the use of electronic voting as well as the transmission of results… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and civil society organisations on Monday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The National Assembly has passed the … Read more
Bayelsa State Government has faulted claims by the All Progressives Congress that the state government under Governor Douye Diri elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party was not performing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that government said the impression created by the APC that the administration was not delivering on its promises was false … Read more
Six political parties to contest December 4th LG election in Ekiti The SIEC Chairman disclosed that the chairmanship and councilorship elections will hold across the 16 statutorily recognised local governments EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), Justice Jide Aladejana, has disclosed that six political parties would contest … Read more
As part of the African Development Bank’s effort to improve infrastructure in Nigeria, Kano State is set to get $110 million of $563 million the bank is providing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the $563 million funds would be spent on developing rural roads, transport infrastructure, water, sanitation, and agricultural productivity in the country. AfDB … Read more
APC National Convention to hold February 2022 Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held a closed-door meeting on Sunday EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has given his approval for the All Progressives Congress to hold its national convention in February 2022. It would be recalled that Governors … Read more
Imo Assembly Receives Uzodinma’s List of Commissioner Nominees EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo House of Assembly, on Monday, received a list of 17 nominees for ratification of their appointment as commissioners in the state Executive Council. The names are Prof. Duru Emmanuel Joseph Chukwuma ,Dr. Prosper Ohayagha Success Obinna Chinons,Prof. Ifunanya Okorodudu, Prof. … Read more
Traditional leaders and political stakeholders of the three senatorial zones in Imo have requested relevant institutions, to interrogate the ex-governor, Emeka Ihedioha, for allegedly violating provisions of the Electoral Act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this is coming after Ihedioha reportedly declared his intention to seek re-election as the state Governor come 2023, At a … Read more
According to Shehu, Blinken’s message to the country is very clear as the United States has the responsibility to intervene… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former federal lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th Senate, Senator Shehu Sani on Sunday said Nigerian politicians fear western sanctions more than the local laws. … Read more
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has advised the faithful of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to deepen the prevailing peace ahead of the 2023 general polls, warning them not to support any divisive aspirant EKO HOT BLOG reports that Emmanuel spoke at the weekend during the inauguration of the national executive committee of … Read more
Some politicians with interest in the 2023 presidency, reportedly hired the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to discredit Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. EKO HOT BLOG reports that EFCC, months ago, accused the Kogi state government under the administration of Bello, of running an account in Sterling Bank containing N20 billion bailout loan. The … Read more
Thousands dump APC for PDP in Benue, apologize to Gov Ortom EKO HOT BLOG reports that defectors from various political parties, including the All Progressives Congress, APC, who defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have apologised to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State for incorrectly joining forces with state opponents to castigate and insult … Read more
…he rates the performances of Buhari very high and sees him as a leader who came to salvage the country EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Deputy Governor of Benue State, Chief Steven Lawani, said at the weekend that Nigerians will begin to appreciate President Muhammadu Buhari when he leaves office in 2023. Lawani, … Read more
Governor Fayemi Reacts to Death of Gbenga Aluko EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has described the death of Gbenga Aluko, a former Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, as startling and tragic. The 58-year-old Ode-Ekiti-born politician and businessman died on Saturday in Abuja. Dr. Fayemi called Aluko’s death as … Read more
Senator Walid says PDP will send APC packing in 2023 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Jibril Walid, a second republic Senator and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed confidence that the party’s determination to find solutions to the country’s ongoing insecurity will cause many Nigerians … Read more
Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared an end to the leadership war between Sunday Bisi and Olasoji Adagunodo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the crisis between the duo had caused disunity in the party. Making this known in Osogbo, the party Chairman, Sunday Bisi stated that the party is no … Read more