EKO HOT BLOG learned the identities of the persons on the aircraft Seven officers including the Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, along with four crew members died in Friday’s military plane crash. It was gathered that the along with the COAS, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, others in his entourage were: BRIG … Read more
The Cross River governor had contested under the PDP platform in 2015 and also won reelection in 2019 The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) representing governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade for joining their fold. Ayade dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for … Read more
Prince Kassim Afegbua has asked the PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus to resign. Ex-spokesman and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kassim Afegbua has asked the party’s National Chairman, Uche Secondus to resign. This followed the defection of the Governor Cross River, Benedict Ayade from PDP to All Progressives Congress (APC). EkoHotBlog reported that … Read more
House of representatives speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has welcomed Governor Ayade’s defection to the APC. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed joy over the defection of the Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the party is opened to all. READ ALSO: … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has told it’s members to remain united in cross river’s state. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally reacted to the defection of the Cross River State governor, Ben Ayade, from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, urging its members in the State to remain calm … Read more
Deputy Speaker Bassey has said that the governor’s move has crumbled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Deputy Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly, Joseph Bassey, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the defection of Gov. Ben Ayade. READ ALSO: LG Poll: Makinde Calls For Peaceful Polls, Massive … Read more
Seyi Makinde has called for peace during the Oyo State local government election holding on Saturday. Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, called for peaceful and coordinated polls during the local government election holding on Saturday. The governor, who stated this in Ogbomoso during the official presentation of flags to candidates of the People’s … Read more
The opposition party, PDP has described Gov Ayade’s defection to APC as regrettable, unfortunate. South-South zonal chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Dan Orbih, has described Thursday’s defection of Cross River Governor Ben Ayade to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as regrettable and unfortunate. Orbih said it was a shame Ayade would leave … Read more
The Governor of Cross Rivers State, Ben Ayade, has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Ita, made the disclosure on Thursday. The Governor of Cross Rivers State, Ben Ayade, has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All … Read more
EFCC had invited senior PDP officials after the party’s chieftain, Kassim Afegbua levelled an allegation against PDP leadership… The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, on Wednesday has stated that the PDP will not succumb to blackmail and intimidation. Ologbondiyan’s reaction followed the invitation from the Economic Financial Crimes Commission … Read more
The Terror Prevention Amendment bill, 2021, has passed its second stage and is being sponsored by Senator Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi. The Nigerian Senate has proposed a bill that will make payment of ransom to Kidnappers to secure the release of a kidnapped loved one a criminal act, and it will attract a punishment of 15 … Read more
Minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola and Osun State party Chairman, Famodun are in war of words over APC management. Osun State Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Gboyega Famodun said the management of party activities is not vested in a pressure group which is not recognised by the party’s constitution. Famodun disclosed this … Read more
Commissioners in Imo State, who were relieved of their duties by Governor Hope Uzodinma has said they were embarrassed out of office. Commissioners in Imo State, who were relieved of their duties, have cried out over the manner with which the Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma gave the sack order. EkoHotBlog gathered that the twenty eight … Read more
The meeting is being convened by a former interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande Amid raging calls for secession, South-West governors of the All Progressives Congress are expected to attend a meeting at the Lagos House, Marina, on Sunday, May 23, 2021.Those expected to attend the meeting are Speaker of … Read more
The APC has said the PDP Governors’ forum meeting which held in Ibadan is a waste of time, lacks substance. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum meeting held in Ibadan, was a waste of time, with no substance. National Secretary APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning … Read more
The governors stressed the need to take action to advance the conversation on what they described as the worsening security situation… State governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called for the devolution of powers to states as one of the ways to tackle the disturbing trend of insecurity in … Read more
APC has denied releasing timetable for congresses, National convention. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied releasing timetable for its Congresses and National Convention. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. “Our attention has been drawn to obviously coordinated and … Read more
Osinbajo is one of the politicians rumoured to be nursing a presidential ambition as Nigerians gear up for the next election cycle… The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has not yet declared interest to run for the 2023 presidential election. This is according to his media aide, Laolu Akande, who disclosed this via a statement … Read more
Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has described the speculations making rounds that he will contest the 2023 presidential election as a distraction. According to Akande, the Vice-President has not declared interest in the race as he urged Nigerians to desist from such permutations. Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has described the speculations making rounds that he will … Read more
The Senator who was interviewed live on Channels TV’s program, “Sunday Politics”, had a lot of questions thrown at him by the host, Seun Okinbaloye. The former governor of Imo State and serving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has aired his views about what is happening in Nigeria. Okorocha said that during his time as governor, IPOB was … Read more