Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s National Working Committee (NWC) for its decision to hold the South-West Zonal Congress slated for Saturday, April 10, 2021. The governor, however, warned the NWC against allowing divisive elements within the party to “unduly influence party decisions on the national level.” Oyo State … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has exempted all female aspirants from paying for its nomination forms in the FCT area councils election. The party disclosed this in a timetable/schedule of activities and fees for the 2021 FCT Area Councils election released on Saturday in Abuja, by its National Organising … Read more
A former Commissioner for Social Welfare in Zamfara State, Sanusi Maradun, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Maradun said he decided to join the APC based on its success in retaining grassroots politics in Zamfara State. A former Commissioner for Social Welfare in Zamfara State, Sanusi Maradun, … Read more
Yinka Odumakin was a popular human rights Activist whose activism took him before men and kings. Until his death, Odumakin was the mouthpiece of foremost Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere. Yinka Odumakin, no doubt lived a life worthy of emulation as regards activism. Here are five things everyone should know about Odumakin. (1) Yinka Odumakin died at the Intensive Care … Read more
With a projected population of 7,840,864 in 2016, Oyo State is the fifth most populous in the country. The popular Nigerian monarch, currently sits as the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan following his coronation on March 4, 2016. The Olubadan of Ibadan, Saliu Adetunji is a traditional high-ranking ruler at Oyo State who is a friend of the former … Read more
Odumakin reportedly passed on Saturday morning after health complications resulting from COVID-19 infection The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed shock over the death of rights activist, social crusader and National Publicity Secretary of pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin. The PDP in a statement by its Spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, described the death of Odumakin as a … Read more
Some Nigerians in UK has staged a protest calling for deportation of President Buhari back to Nigeria. The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Muhammad Buhari is currently on a medical trip in the United Kngdom. This information was made known to the citizens before the president’s flight, in a public update which disclosed that Buhari … Read more
This came after he suggested that the party’s 2023 governorship election ticket has been zoned to the riverine area. Amaechi in his ongoing tour of the 23 local government areas of the state to boost the morale of party members made the controversial statement at Ogu Bolo Local Government Area. Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has … Read more
… the South West exercise will hold in Ibadan, noting that the North West congress will hold in Kaduna with that of the North Central taking place in Makurdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed April 10 for the commencement of zonal congresses in the South West, North West and North Central regions. PDP … Read more
#HarassBuhariOutOfLondon protest against Buhari is currently going on in London. One of the organizers and promoter of the protest, Reno Omokri has revealed what he did to the London Metropolis police officer who was allegedly called by the President’s supporters to disrupt the protest. EKO HOT BLOG could recall that Special Adviser to President Buhari, … Read more
Nigerian Senators enjoy unlimited tenure and can remain in the Red Chamber for as long as they are re-elected. The essence of this is to preserve institutional memory and ensure there are experienced lawmakers in the National Assembly at every time. However, there are apprehensions that some sit-tight Nigerian politicians may take an undue advantage of this privilege and unnecessarily perpetuate … Read more
He, however, warned the NWC against allowing divisive elements within the party to “unduly influence party decisions on the national level.” Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) for deciding to go ahead with the Southwest zonal congress. Eko hot blog gathered that the congress … Read more
The APC had extended the deadline for its nationwide membership registration/revalidation and update exercise, scheduled to end on March 31, by another three weeks The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the All Progressives Congress (APC) for extending the deadline for its membership registration exercise. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola … Read more
Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, said Nigeria is yet to have proper political parties, saying what the country has now are mere platforms. Fayemi also urged Nigerians to continue to strengthen the ties that bind Nigeria to ensure a better future for the country. He said such ties predated colonialism, stressing that the … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says he would fire any Local Government Education Secretary who failed to perform the assigned duty of tracking pupils’ progress in the locality. The governor, however, said he was proud of SUBEB’s achievements at the state level, saying they should be replicated at the local government level. Edo State Governor, … Read more
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has inaugurated the Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) chairmen for Ilorin South and Patigi Local Government Areas. AbdulRazaq, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi, inaugurated the chairmen in his office on Thursday in Ilorin. The governor charged them to stabilize their local government areas and ensure accountability in … Read more
Abiru said that through doggedness and proactiveness, he had been able to facilitate an N30,000 Federal Government Survival Fund for 370 transporters and artisans in the district. Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru (APC-Lagos East) on Thursday promised not to abandon or fail any of his constituents in both representation and improved welfare. Abiru gave the assurance at … Read more
The spokesman of Ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has revealed his plan to stage a protest in London to harass President Muhammadu Buhari who travelled to London for a medical check up. According to Reno Omokri, President Muhammadu Buhari is in Abuja House, 2 Campden Hill, Kensington, London W8 7AD in London. Reno Omokri disclosed … Read more
The extension follows a call made by a forum of state chairmen of the party, saying it is necessary to give room for more persons to join the APC The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the deadline for its nationwide membership registration/revalidation and update exercise. This was announced in a statement … Read more
In the last couple of months, there have been diverse insinuations about perceived attempt by the former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, a PDP leader, to cross to the ruling party just before the 2023 general elections. In his voyage to the ruling party, in the last couple of months, the PDP leader who said his … Read more