The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has on Monday resumed official duties after the expiration of his 15-day working vacation. Akeredolu described his vacation as a refreshing time. The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has on Monday resumed official duties after the expiration of his 15-day working vacation. It would be recalled that … Read more
There have been prophecies from some clergymen that the 61-year-old will be Nigeria’s next president, but… Senator Orji Kalu says he is not interested in the country’s presidential post but will not hesitate if given the chance to lead the West African nation. “I am not having that kind of ambition,” the former Abia State … Read more
The surprising death of IPOB commander, Ikonso has been on the lips of many since the news broke out. Ikonso’s death seems to have caused a division in many IPOB camps after he was killed in a ferocious gun battle with security forces in Oru, Imo state. Before Ikonso was killed, he had boasted that … Read more
“… every town, local government area or zone is important in the quest to move the state forward as giving them equal opportunity to present their best for the exalted position of the governor…” A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Abisoye Fagade, has urged the party leadership to zone the … Read more
Nigerian politics is characterised by violence. Inordinate quest for power by politicians and incidents of political disagreements often lead to violence. Nigeria’s security continues to deteriorate while the government looks helpless. If criminals are emboldened enough to attack the homes of prominent politicians, despite the huge presence of security, one can imagine the fate of … Read more
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says some parts of Nigeria are fast becoming a hotbed of instability with the intractable security challenge in the country. Dogara stated that the present challenges confronting the country had long been foretold. A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says some … Read more
Some hours ago, Reno Omokri shared a throwback video of Minister Isa Ali Pantami and President Buhari A popularly known Nigerian politician, Reno Omokri has recently taken to his official Twitter page to reveal how the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy in Nigeria, Sheikh Pantami blocked Buhari from shaking Tinubu’s Wife. Reno Omokri’s tweet was … Read more
The founder of Eastern Security Network, and the leader of Independent People of Biafra Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to a statement credited to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state. Governor Ortom had, at every slight opportunities condemned violation of Benue state anti-open grazing laws by the Fulani herdsmen resulting in clashes with the farmers with hundreds of deaths … Read more
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has cried out over illegal arrest of Igbo youths by the men of the Nigerian Army. According to Ohanaeze, the group alleged that the Nigerian Army is arresting Igbo youths, as well as killing them secretly. According to a statement that was released by Chief Alex Ogbonnia, the … Read more
There have been calls by political stakeholders from the South East geo-political zone for political parties to support the emergence of a presidential candidate of Igbo extraction Popular Nollywood actor-cum-politician, Yul Edochie, has amplified calls for an Igbo presidency in the 2023 general elections. In a tweet via his twitter handle on Wednesday evening, the … Read more
It was reported yesterday that Mallam Garba Shehu claimed that Buhari cannot be bullied or intimidated by the agitators of an independent nation. This was during an event by APC. Replying the spokesman to the President, Mr. Koiki said he has the right to reply him and he would make some things clear again. EKO … Read more
…the deceased councillors will be remembered for their contributions in the upliftment of the downtrodden Following the death of five councillors in Oyo State, a former lawmaker representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Teslim Folarin, has commiserated with the State’s Councillors’ Forum over the death of its members. Folarin, in a condolence message on Tuesday in … Read more
Oladipupo Adebutu, the first son of Sir Kessington Adebutu popularly known as Baba Ijebu has begged for forgiveness from all those whom he has offended in PDP since he joined politics Ladi made this known on Monday while speaking at a Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) stakeholders meeting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Ladi , who … Read more
The Ondo State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure, the state capital, has declared Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of the October 20 governorship election in the state. Justice Umar Abubakar, who led the three-man panel, ruled that the “issue raised therein in this petition are settled issue of internal affairs … Read more
There are strong indications that the Ondo State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure, the state capital, has shifted the date to deliver judgement on the petition filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Eyitayo Jegede, challenging the victory of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in the October 20 governorship poll. The Tribunal … Read more
Resignation is an uncommon occurrence in Nigerian politics. Even after many political office holders, elected or appointed, are caught in embarrassing scandals, they rarely resign from office. However, there have been a few politicians or political appointees who resigned from their positions due to certain reasons. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG , This piece will list … Read more
Femi Fani Kayode has suspended a member of his media team for a tweet on his Twitter account on Sunday which alleged that Col. Sambo Dasuki was among those who betrayed Goodluck Jonathan during the 2015 election Fani-Kayode explained that it was done in error, as Dasuki was a loyal member of the President Goodluck … Read more
Six years after the presidential election that made General Mohammdu Buhari a democratic president for the first time, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a minister during the tenure of former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan makes list of 4 politicians who betrayed Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. According to his tweet some hours ago, there are three people left to … Read more
Pantami had, on Sunday, for the first time, acknowledged his past views but noted that he has since renounced those radical assertions The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to fire the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami after several reports Unearthed his past religious extremist views. PDP in … Read more
Obaseki had accused the federal government of printing ₦60bn to augment revenues disbursed to state governments for the month of March The PDP Governors Forum has said that it is surprised at the partisan direction an advise by Governor Godwin Obaseki, on its monetary policies has assumed to the Federal Government has headed. In a … Read more