Eko Hot Blog reports former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu, criticizing the administration’s handling of the prevailing insecurity in Nigeria. Atiku, who contested against Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, urged the President to step aside if unable to address the escalating security challenges plaguing the nation. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports in a press conference held on Tuesday in Abuja, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, revealed the persistent threats faced by party members following the conclusion of the 2023 elections. Despite the challenges and personal risks, Abure declared the unwavering commitment of the Labour Party to rescue Nigeria … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports Governor Siminilayi Fubara of Rivers State has issued a stern warning to reappointed commissioners who are loyal to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, urging them not to use their positions to undermine his administration. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful … Read more
A group of elderly women and widows have made a complete display of dissent in Lafia. The protest was organized to express their dissatisfaction with the Supreme court’s recent judgement. Despite the appeal court’s ruling, the Supreme Court upheld Governor Sule’s victory. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a public display of dissent, a group … Read more
INEC has released a list of 74 candidates to partake in by-elections for Feb 3. The elections include 2 senatorial districts in Ebonyi, Yobe and 4 federal constituencies. Candidates will vie for vacant state assembly seats in Guma, Benue, Chibok, and Chikun. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the … Read more
Wike has revealed that FG will no longer tolerate any form of bandit attack in Abuja Wike says President Tinubu had instructed him to provide all necessary support to security agencies Wike emphasized that the FG is determined to prevent the recurrence of attacks in the area Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has indefinitely halted the State Delegates Conference in Imo State NLC General Secretary, Mr. Emma Ugboaja, announced the suspension and said it was due to unforeseen circumstances. The NLC had initially scheduled the conference in three states, including Abia, Imo, and Osun. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria Labour … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has offered a defense of President Bola Tinubu’s government, saying he inherited an “almost comatose” government from former President Muhammadu Buhari. He made the claim on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday evening. Abiodun, Tinubu, and Buhari are all members of the same political party; … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Atiku Abubakar urges opposition parties to unite against APC, warning of the risk of Nigeria becoming a one-party state. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s Thaddeus Atta As Winner In House Of Reps Election Minister Lalong Celebrates Court Victory In Plateau South Senatorial Election Kogi: SDP … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja appealed to all candidates participating in the November 11 gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, as well as the electorate to ensure free and fair elections. According to a statement by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, he made the appeal at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that All Progressives Congress (APC), member, Amb. Abayomi Mumuni has cautioned against making statements that go against law on the status of President Bola Tinubu’s Certificate. He urged Nigerians to allow the Supreme Court deliver judgement on the matter and desist from making unnecessary comments that cannot be substantiated. Mumuni, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations and Political Parties for Good Governance has described the press conference granted by the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, as ridiculous and childish. Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, the convener of the group, Dr Lilian Ene Ogbole, said … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has termed the judgement of the court barring Timipre Sylva from contesting the forthcoming gubernatorial election as a diversion. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In 30 Days’ – Wole Soynika Dares Accusers IPOB: Troops Arrest 2 ESN … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Labour Party has said its presidential candidate, Peter Obi can’t be distracted by the idea of working with President Bola Tinubu administration in the guise of ‘national unity. Editor’s Pick Biafra Referendum: IPOB Reveals Only Condition For Disbandment FG’s Silent Stance On Ambassador Recall Sparks Speculation BREAKING: NECO Releases 2023 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti has called for a parley between opposition political parties in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) in order to support his administration in the task of rebuilding Abia. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Jude Idimogu, the deputy apex leader of the Ndigbo in Lagos APC, made an appeal to the opposition parties on Friday, urging them to give President Bola Tinubu room to breathe and focus on governing in the interests of the people. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Slumped During Ministerial Screening – … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that governorship aspirant Johnson Agbonayinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has expressed his determination to uplift the people of Edo out of poverty and address the issue of insecurity in the state. He emphasized that politics should be about serving the people and promised to engage in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in the February 25 general elections, Atiku Abubakar has called for a press conference vis-a-vis the alleged fake academic reports of President Bola Tinubu. Editor’s Pick Fake Certificate Allegation A Trivial Matter – Minister Public Opinions Can’t Displace Constitution – CJN, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has declared that public opinions, no matter how serious or weighty they might be, cannot displace the purveying of the country’s constitution. Editor’s Pick Fake Certificate Allegation A Trivial Matter – Minister Oyo Govt To Close Down Schools, Study Centers, Others Operating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has played down the issues surrounding the certificate of President Bola Tinubu. Editor’s Pick Akwa-Ibom PDP Debunks Social Media Claim Celebrating Tinubu’s Fake Certificate JUST IN: Senate Begins Screening Of Last Three Ministerial Nominees BREAKING: Ministerial Nominee Slumps During Senate Screening Tuggar said the … Read more