Adeleke hints on getting the royal throne a private yet, says he admires the sacred throne. Osun state’s Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, a candidate in the 2018 governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke has pledged to provide a private jet to ease move ment of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s local and international trips … Read more
Atiku believes the PDP has the right to determine who represents it or not, just as citizens reserve the right to decide who to vote for. A former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar says where the president comes from has never been the solution to the myriads of problems facing the nation. According to … Read more
President Buhari is set to sack Malami and 14 other Ministers in a major cabinet shakeup. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President, Muhammadu Buhari has finalised plans to sack at least 15 members of his cabinet, including the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami before the end of 2021. According to SaharaReporters, a … Read more
Vice President has announced presidential ambition. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo has declared her readiness to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte in the 2022 elections. This online news platform learnt that Robredo made her intention known in a speech delivered in Tagalog on Thursday. She said, “I’m officially offering myself as candidate … Read more
SWAGA was formed based on the belief in Tinubu’s vision and political philosophy that prioritise development of human capital and economy. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday flagged off the Southwest Agenda 2023 (SWAGA ‘23) in Lagos State to rally support for the presidential ambition of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. SWAGA was launched at the … Read more
INEC has released the final list of governorship candidates for the Anambra 2021 election. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, published the final list of candidates contesting for the gubernatorial election slated for November 6, 2021, in Anambra State. The list showing the 18 candidates contesting for the governorship election was … Read more
…the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led Zoning Committee had recommended that the next national chairman of the party come from the north. The National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the recommendation of the party’s zoning committee to zone the position of the National Chairman to the north. The NEC also affirmed that … Read more
Saraki expresses hope on recapturing Kwara State after defeat in 2019 elections. Immediate past Senate President and national leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed optimism that the existing unity and peace within the opposition party in Kwara State would largely contribute to the victory of the party in … Read more
Governor David Umahi has threatened to deal decisively with parents of the “unknown gunmen” killing innocent persons under the guise of agitation. Speaking at the new Government House, Abakiliki, after signing the second phase of the Ring road project, funded by Africa Development Bank. (ADB), he explained that his choice of going against parents of … Read more
PDP has warned against the State of Emergency in Anambra. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned against imposing a state of emergency in Anambra State ahead of the November 6 governorship election in the state. This online news platform understands that the opposition party gave the warning via … Read more
Kwara APC Crises continues as top chieftain kicks against Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s second term ticket. Gives prophesy of doom. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara, Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, has said the party must not allow Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to run on its ticket if it was serious of retaining the state in … Read more
Two PDP lawmakers have dumped the party for APC. EKOHOTBLOG reports that two lawmakers in the Anambra State House of Assembly have announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, Mr. Douglas Egbuna representing Onitsha North l Constituency, and Mr. Onyebuchi Offor representing Ekwusigo … Read more
Former governor of Nasarawa state, Tanko Al-Makura has declared his intention to contest for APC National Chairmanship position. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former governor of Nasarawa state, North Central Nigeria, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has declared his intention to contest for the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the party’s forthcoming national … Read more
…the emergency Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security meeting would among other issues deliberate on the way forward The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today hold an emergency security meeting in Abuja to take a final decision on the conduct of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State. There are fears that the … Read more
Recall that the governors of the 19 northern states opposed the call by their southern counterparts that the Presidency should be zoned to the south in 2023 The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has opposed the zoning arrangement by political parties, describing it as unconstitutional and a plot to deter the north from contesting for … Read more
People are not saying anything good about Buhari, especially opposition; says PGF. Salihu Lukman, director-general, Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), says opposition parties are portraying the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Muhammadu Buhari in bad light despi te their achievements, EkohotBlog reports. Lukman, in a statement on Sunday, said the opposition parties were taking advantage … Read more
A popular Nigerian politician has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the national factional leader of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Professor Sule Bello, has passed away. It was gathered that the popular politician died on Sunday in Zaria, Kaduna State, at the age of 73 after a protracted illness. A source close to the family … Read more
Osun PDP welcomes defectors into the party ahead of gubernatorial election in the state. The Osun State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sunday Bisi has charged the newly defected members to work commitedly for the victory of the party in the 2022 gubernatorial election in the State, EkohotBlog reports. The Osun PDP Chairman … Read more
Elders advisory council kicks against Jonathan’s Presidency in the ruling Party. The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Advisory Council in Oyo State, has revealed why former President, Goodluck Jonathan can’t be president on the platform of the ruling party, EkohotBlog reports. Chairman of APC Elders Council in the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, gave clarifications that … Read more
Kwara PDP asks anti-graft agency to investigate Kwara Govt over spendings without receipt. Following the recent revelation that the Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led administration spent N6.2billion in 2020 without relevant expenditure receipts, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct invest igation into the matter, EkohotBlog reports. … Read more