Senator Godswill Akpabio’s supporters held their congress in the Kara Event Centre. The congresses by the different factions at different locations were peaceful and orderly. Ekohotblog reports that on Saturday, the Akwa Ibom State branch of the All Progressives Congress, APC, held a parallel congress. It may be noted that the state’s opposition party has … Read more
Armed political thugs had stormed the congress site, firing frequently at Amosun’s loyalists. Party faithful in their hundreds scampered for safety. Ekohotblog reports that on Saturday, there were heavy gunfire when supporters of former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, gathered at the Ake Palace Pavilion for the All Progressives Congress State Congress (APC). Some … Read more
APC has suspended State Congress in Oyo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the national leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of the ongoing State Congress in Oyo State, due to irregularities The governor of Yobe State and Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni, gave the order … Read more
Pastor Tunde Bakare gives condition to run for presidency after meeting Buhari. Bakare was Buhari’s running mate in the 2011 general election. Ekohotblog reports that popular Nigerian Pastor Tunde Bakare, the founder of Citadel Global Community Church (previously known as Latter Rain Assembly), has stated that if God and Nigerians want him to, he will … Read more
The hotel is the temporary office of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State. Umahi stated that the reason for closing off Senator Obinna Ogba’s hotel was a suspected effort by aggressive APC members to organize a rival state congress at the location. Ekohotblog reports that the governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, shut … Read more
PDP has asked court to sack 3 Senators and 27 other lawmakers for unlawful defection. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, sought a court order joining the three Zamfara Senators and 27 other lawmakers who defected from the party to All Progressives Congress (APC) in a suit against Governor Bello Matawalle. … Read more
Peter Obi has spoken about the viral Presidential Campaign Posters ahead of the 2023 general election. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Peter Obi, has denied having hands in his campaign posters being circulated both offline and online, and on different social media platforms. A statement made available by … Read more
Pegging Of N410.15 Per Dollar In 2022 Budget Will Further devalue Naira, Says Hon Raji. Hon Raji said that the exchange rate was bound to further impoverish Nigerians…. Ekohotblog reports that Tasir Olawale Raji, the member of the Lagos House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has expressed concern over what he calls an official … Read more
Jigawa APC suspends chieftain over alleged sabotage in the state. The APC chieftain was suspended for reportedly criticizing the party’s leadership in the state. Ekohotblog reports that in Jigawa State, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has suspended its leader, Danladi Auyo, for six months. Sale Muhammad Ganuwa, the party chairman in the Auyo Local Government … Read more
Jega reveals how electronic transmission of results would impact 2023 Elections. Jega also urged Nigerians to trust the new process… Ekohotblog reports that the former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Attahiru Jega believes that electoral results broadcasting will minimize election fraud in Nigeria. On Thursday, he told reporters on the sidelines of the current … Read more
PDP extends date for the sale of forms in the forthcoming national convention. The National Convention will still be held on the same date. Ekohotblog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated on Thursday that the sale of nomination forms for national officials for the October 30 to 31 National Convention has been moved … Read more
Former Senate President has emerged the PDP’s consensus national chairmanship candidate. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former Senate President, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, has emerged the consensus candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of its October 31 national elective convention. This online news platform reports that Ayu’s emergence followed hours of continuous meetings by PDP … Read more
Nigerian singer 2Face Idibia urged youths in Anambra to be agents of peace and shun violence ahead of the governorship poll. Idibia made the appeal at the current “Vote Not to Fight” campaign organized by the Catch Them Young Community Initiative Ekohotblog reports that Innocent Idibia, widely known as ‘2baba,’ Nigeria’s famed pop musician, has … Read more
The governorship election in the state will come up in November this year EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has affirmed the candidacy of Professor Charles Soludo, as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the November 6 Anambra gubernatorial polls. The apex court also confirmed Victor Oye as … Read more
The party stressed that such a mode of conducting primary was not operable and does not reflect the wishes and aspirations of the majority of Nigerians. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the adoption of direct primary for the nomination of candidates for elections in political parties in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill … Read more
Anambra Deputy Governor has joined APC. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nkem Okeke, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Anambra Deputy Governor joined the ruling party after he met with President Muhammadu Buhari, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, and the APC Caretaker Committee Chairman and Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, … Read more
Former Governor of Ekiti State visits the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Fayose’s visit according to him was to wish Tinubu a quick recovery. Ekohotblog reports that the former Governor of Ekiti State on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ayodele Fayose on Tuesday paid a visit … Read more
I’m still consulting – Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed hints at joining the 2023 presidential race. The governor gave the hint at a special dinner organised in his honour… Ekohotblog reports that Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State suggested Monday night that he could run for president in 2023 on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more
Zamfara Assembly suspends two lawmakers for allegedly working with bandits. It was claimed that the two politicians were responsible for the death of late Hon Muhammad G. Ahmad (Walin Jangeru), a former member of the state House of Assembly who represented the Shinkafi seat. Ekohotblog reports that the Zamfara State House of Assembly has suspended … Read more
Primate Ayodele shares fresh prophecies ahead of Anambra poll, reveals election outcome. Ayodele encouraged the government to arrange for appropriate security since there would be incidents of abduction, hijacking, murdering…… Ekohotblog reports that Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a new prophesy regarding the outcome of the Anambra … Read more