Jega expressed worries over citizens’ lack of trust in the electoral process… Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has called for the electronic transmission of election results in the country. He made the call on Friday during a national political summit in Abuja, ahead of the general elections in … Read more
The statement appealed to residents to disregard what it called ” propagandist alarm” of the Peoples Democratic Party… The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State has strongly refuted allegations made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the APC-led government in the state was not doing enough to stem the tide of insecurity in … Read more
Remembering Dipo Dina Nigerian politician businessman and former governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress Of Nigeria (ACN) in the 2007 elections. Monday 25th of January 2010 will forever remain tragic in the hearts and minds of friends, family, supporters and admirers of Otunba Adedipupo Dina, fondly called, DD Direct, who was murdered in cold … Read more
…questions like the candidates’ record, health conditions should be prioritized when choosing the next president. Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has said he will not vote for the next president based on whether he’s from the North or South but based on his ability. Sanusi said this on Friday insisting that he would … Read more
Adeyanju Blasts Buhari says he spoke about IPOB, Igboho’s sponsors, but fails to mention Boko Haram financiers. EkohotBlog reports that human rights activist and convener of the Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has said President Muhammadu Buhari needs prayers for saying his administration has performed better than previous democratic governments since 1999. He criticised Buhari for … Read more
The governor cautioned the former president not to be deceived by the lures of getting APC’s presidential ticket in 2023 Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike warned that APC has no good intention for Jonathan, adding that the ruling party … Read more
Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister for Justice; Abubakar Malami has said that National security of Nigeria takes precedence over the constitution especially the fundamental human rights document. The Attorney-General made this argument at the ECOWAS Court in defense of the case filed in the consolidated lawsuit of activists and media houses, Amnesty international and Peoples Gazette, challenging … Read more
After the video of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state and Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio went viral online where both politicians seemed to have attacked each other on stage due to failure to honor agreement. A video of the duo has yet again surfaced online but this time, they were seen engaging … Read more
During his independence day speech today, 1st of October 2021, President Buhari seized the opportunity to boast about his achievements and remarked how no past president of Nigeria has done better than him in six years. Since the beginning of democratic dispensation in 1999, Nigeria has had President Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, Goodluck Jonathan … Read more
Protesters storm Abuja on Independence Day to demands the President’s resignation. Some activists have blocked roads in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja protesting against bad governance in the country under the leadership of Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria, EkohotBlog reports. In a video posted by an activist, Omoyele Sowore on his verified Facebook page, a … Read more
PDP congratulates Nigerians on Independence Day celebration, designates Buhari’s government as worst in nation’s history. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the six years of President Muhammadu Buhari administration as the worst in Nigeria’s history as an independent, sovereign state, EkoHotBlog reports. The party stated this in its message to Nigerians ahead of the … Read more
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq felicitates with Nigerians on Independence Day. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Nigerians on the 61st Independence Day anniversary, saying the country remains great and full of potentials, irrespective of its current challenges of nationhood and development, EkohotBlog reports. This was contained in a statement released by the Chief … Read more
PDP has announced the zone to produce the National Chairman of the party. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has zoned the position of National Chairman to the Northern region of the country. The latest development was disclosed by the Chairman of the Zoning Committee and Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi … Read more
Anambra governorship candidate is reportedly missing. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the November 6, 2021 election in Anambra State, Obiora Agbasimelo has been declared missing, fuelling speculations that he has been abducted. The emergence of Agbasimelo as LP’s governorship candidate in the November 6 governorship election in Anambra followed … Read more
No fewer than 11 lawmakers have dumped PDP and APGA for APC. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than eleven Anambra State lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have announced their defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors include five serving and four former House of Representatives members, … Read more
El-Rufai said that the media misrepresented the resolution of the Northern Governors’ Forum meeting which held on Monday, on power shift… Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has clarified that the Northern States Governors’ Forum did not oppose the idea of zoning presidency to the south in 2023, rather it is against the language used … Read more
The Rivers governor believes that the duty of every government is to invest in social and economic infrastructure… Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Wednesday stated thatthat Nigeria does not have a responsive government as a result of the current happenings in the country. Wike stated this in Abuja stated this during the Executive … Read more
Despite defection rumours to APC, the leading opposition party, PDP contacts former President Goodluck Jonathan on convention plan. The National Convention Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) listed former President Goodluck Jonathan, among party leaders to consult ahead of the October 30-31, convention, EkoHotBlog reports. Chairman of the Contact and Mobilisation Sub-Committee of the … Read more
North and South threatens one another over power shift. Southern Governors remain resolute on zoning, Northern counterparts says it’s unconstitutional. The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization reacted angrily to the Northern governors rejection of power shift to Southern Nigeria in 2023 after the governors of the region met and read out the … Read more
Omokri claimed that the southerners united with northerners to betray an innocent southerner in 2015 Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has said that he wants power to remain in the north after 2023 to teach southerners the power of unity. Omokri said this while reacting to Northern Governors’ rejection of power … Read more