Barrister Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq, National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, and a chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, is dead. Bamgbose died in the wee hours of Friday after a brief illness One of his close friends and associate, Steve Ikechi, confirmed the sad news. Bamgbose was the Principal Head, God’s … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to speculations about the political future of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan especially in the lead up to the 2023 presidential elections, saying its comments on the former president was grossly misrepresented by a section of the populace. National Secretary of the APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC, … Read more
Umahi charged Fani-Kayode to withdraw his claim The Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has rubbished the claim by former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, that he facilitated his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Umahi insisted that Fani-Kayode played no role in his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC. Fani-Kayode had … Read more
Former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has joined the APC after he had earlier faulted claims that he defected to Nigeria’s ruling party. EkoHotBlog reports that the former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after he had earlier faulted claims that he defected to the ruling party. … Read more
Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Gumi, has slammed former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode over his defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Fani-Kayode, who had been a great critic of the Buhari-led administration, joined APC on Thursday after he was received by the President at the State House, Abuja, EkoHotBlog reports. Gumi, reacting, shared a … Read more
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has disclosed why he joined the All Progressives Congress, APC. Fani-Kayode explained that the APC he joined was different from the one he heavily criticized in the past. EkoHotBlog reports that the former minister had officially defected to the ruling party on Thursday. His defection was disclosed at the Presidential … Read more
The former minister spoke for hours after he met with President Buhari where he was formally introduced as the newest member of the APC… Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Thursday said he was wrong about some of his criticisms of the Muhammadu Buhari administration in the past. Fani-Kayode, who was a guest on … Read more
Another House of Reps member has dumped PDP for APC. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the member of the House of Representatives representing Tai/Eleme/Oyigbo Federal Constituency of Rivers State, Promise Chisom Dike, has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection of the lawmaker was announced via a letter … Read more
Fani-Kayode was presented to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja, by the Chairman of APC National Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, on Thursday. EkoHotBlog reported earlier that the Former Minister had dump the umbrella, PDP for broom, APC. While many Nigerians are not surprised by … Read more
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday bemoaned the death of APC stalwart Chief Rex Olawoye, describing him as a patriot and a pillar of the struggle that enthroned the Otoge administration in the state. This was contained in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye, EkoHotBlog reports. … Read more
Fani-Kayode has formally joined APC. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The former minister during the President Olusegun Obasanjo administration was presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the APC, and Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni at … Read more
The grip of Governor Nyesome Wike on Rivers State politics may be loosening as a member of the House of Representatives, Chisom Dike, swapped the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the broom of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was detailed in a letter directed to the House through the Speaker, … Read more
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has reacted to rumours that his former boss, Goodluck Jonathan, is set to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Over the weeks, there have been assumptions and speculations that the APC was wooing Jonathan to become its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, EkoHotBlog reports. Also, on … Read more
There was a major political shock on Wednesday after the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Imo State, Ogubundu Nwadike, resigned his position and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress. Nwadike was welcomed by the APC Chairman in the state, Marcon Nlemigbo, at the state Secretariat in Owerri on Wednesday, EkoHotBlog reports. Our … Read more
APC has released the timetable for its state congresses. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the timetable for the conduct of its state congresses. The latest development was made known via a statement issued by the Secretary of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Sen John James Akpanudoedehe, on Wednesday. The … Read more
…the ruling party has a special waiver for new members, including the privilege of vying for any political office in the country. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it would welcome former President Goodluck Jonathan if he decides to join the ruling party. Spokesman of the APC, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, who was a … Read more
…the APC accused the PDP of mismanaging the country’s economy when the party (PDP) was in power… The All Progressives Congress (APC) says President Muhammadu Buhari’s government is borrowing to address the country’s infrastructure deficit which would in turn stimulate the economy. Buhari had on Tuesday written to the National Assembly, seeking approval to borrow … Read more
The PDP insisted that the debts hanging on the people “are for nebulous projects whose scopes, utilities, locations and contractors are largely vague”. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration are selling Nigeria. The party is enraged by the “further mortgage” of the country … Read more
The absence of former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha during last Thursday’s Presidential visit to the state have been known. EkoHotBlog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari last week paid a one day visit to Imo State where he commissioned projects. While politicians far and beyond from the state were available, Okorocha was conspicuously … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has denied reports that he is planning to contest the 2023 Lagos governorship election. EkoHotBlog reports that there were claims that the nation’s number four citizen was eyeing the Lagos governorship seat, but the lawmaker has stated that contesting the 2023 guber polls in the Southwest … Read more