The governor has since been speculated to be desirous of defecting to the APC The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, on Wednesday, said he has neither taken a decision nor fixed a date for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). A source close to the governor, on Tuesday, had said the governor plans … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its Chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its Chairman in Edo State, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi. This was made known via a statement by the PDP Publicity Secretary, Chris Osa Nehikhare, in Benin, the Edo State Capital on Wednesday. The PDP stated … Read more
“These attacks are totally unacceptable, and we will not allow those behind them to achieve their evil objectives…” President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday stated that he has no intention to seek reelection for a third term and will do his best to ensure elections hold across the country despite increasing violence. President Buhari made the … Read more
Governor Matawalle has sacked his Chief of Staff, SSG, and commissioners. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Bala Bello Maru, the Chief of Staff, Colonel Bala Mande (rtd), and all 23 commissioners with immediate effect. Governor Matawalle made this … Read more
…it has been rumoured that the governor has been harbouring plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)… The dissolution of the Zamfara State executive council on Tuesday is part of Governor Bello Matawalle’s preparations for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a source have said. Premium Times reports that the source, who pleaded … Read more
There was a mild drama at the committee’s session when representatives of Western Lotto and Premier Lotto clashed at the event. Western Lotto, established by late Buruji Kashamu, claimed it has the franchise to run the Ghana Games in Nigeria, while Premier Lotto, which is challenging the claim, is believed to be owned by Chief … Read more
The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), promised that if elected, he would run a government with a dream team of highly competent Nigerians… A former presidential candidate, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has thrown his hat in the ring to vie for the country’s highest seat in the forthcoming general elections. Moghalu … Read more
They were seen carrying placards with inscriptions Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, and Falz, his son, on Monday took part in a demonstration against insecurity and bad governance in the country, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The protest, tagged ‘Enough is Enough, was organised by the Peoples Alternative Political Movement (TPAP-Movement), a coalition of labour and … Read more
 “Whatever happened is unfortunate, and I believe God has a reason for everything”  Adams Oshiomhole, a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended an olive branch to Governor Godwin Obaseki as he seeks to achieve rapprochement following the governor’s win at the supreme Court. Recall that Obaseki and Oshiomhole, … Read more
Gulak was killed by gunmen on Sunday morning in Imo State while heading to the airport to catch a flight The Imo State Police Command has however announced that it has neutralised the perpetrators of the crime and recovered weapons in their possession Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has expressed shock over the killing of … Read more
…the Commission said it is engaging relevant stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the violence… The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to conduct the Anambra governorship election despite the recent attacks on its facilities in the region. The Anambra governorship election is scheduled to hold on November 6, 2021, but the South-East … Read more
“They want to attack Alaba international market in Lagos,” Nnamdi Kanu said. The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has claimed there is a plot to burn down Alaba International market in Ojo, Lagos State. Kanu disclosed this on Sunday while speaking on Radio Biafra, where he alleged that there is a conspiracy … Read more
Wike has warned politicians planning to succeed him to stop running around, noting that Abuja can’t make them Rivers Governor. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resist any cabal within and outside the state contemplating to foist his successor on residents come 2023. While urging Christian leaders in the state to pray for … Read more
The Group cautioned the former president and his co-travellers to quickly perish the thought The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has raised the alarm over a sinister plot by a former civilian president and a gang of conspirators under the guise of ’eminent persons’ to instigate an uprising to force the resignation of President Muhammadu … Read more
This is a good time for the King of Fuji music, K1, and his entire music band. One of Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe Marshal’s managers, Adebayo Olasoju, has reportedly emerged as the All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairmanship Candidate in the forthcoming local council election in Lagos State. At the end of the primary election of … Read more
Some aspirants vying for the chairmanship position in the LGA told the press in Lagos that electorates were chased from pooling units and the whole process manipulated. Suspected hoodlums on Saturday disrupted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship and Councillors primary elections in all the seven wards of Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, EKO … Read more
The single featuring Judith, his wife, has since stirred reactions on social media. In commemoration of his 56th birthday, Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, has put out a gospel song produced by Obliblo Music. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that the music video was shot in what appears to be the minister’s living room. It features … Read more
Governor Umahi has dissolved the State Executive Council. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. This was made known by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Kenneth Ugbala, after the Council’s meeting in Abakaliki, the state capital, on Friday. EKO HOT … Read more
The IPOB leader revealed this in a statement by the group’s spokesman, Emma Powerful The leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on Thursday, warned all residents of Igbo land against flouting the May 31st sit-at-home order in commemoration of the “fallen heroes” of Biafra, EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Different stakeholders has rated the Kwara state Governor high on performance. Stakeholders in the affairs of Kwara State yesterday awarded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq pass mark on his running of the state’s affairs in the last two years. Speakers at an event held at the Government Banquet Hall, Ilorin to mark AbdulRazaq administration’s two years anniversary, … Read more