Eko Hot Blog reports that The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate in the February 25 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the abduction of female students in the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State. This comes a few hours after President Bola Tinubu ordered security operatives to rescue the remaining Zamfara students. In a series of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that loyalists of former Governor Ibikunle Amosun have returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State and teamed up with the Governor Dapo Abiodun’s faction of the ruling party. The development is coming after about five years of political infighting between Abiodun and Amosun. They were led into a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ibrahim Abdullahi, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has shed light on why the party’s leadership remained silent regarding Nyesom Wike’s notification of his ministerial appointment as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The All Progressives Congress (APC) is considering establishing the ‘Progressive Institute’, a think tank which will serve as a policy incubator for the party. In a statement on Friday, Felix Morka, APC national spokesperson, said the national working committee (NWC) of the party received “expert presentations” on the proposed institute … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Friday assured that the state’s governorship election billed for Nov. 11 would be the most peaceful ever held in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After Meeting Naira Marley … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a significant number of prominent individuals, including figures like former Senate Chief Whip Udoma Udo Udoma, ex-Cross River Governor Senator Liyel Imoke, and others, have been impacted by the decision of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to revoke ownership of several lands in Abuja, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Following the Tribunal’s judgment, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, expressed his contentment and relief from ongoing litigation distractions. EDITOR’S PICKS UNGA 78: Tinubu Asks World Leaders To Sanction Illegal Smuggling Of Arms & Minerals In Africa Strengthening Cultural Bonds: Ijebu Monarchs In Lagos State Pay Historic Visit To Awujale’s Palace … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), opened up about their journey in Nigerian politics. Baba-Ahmed acknowledged their significant efforts to ensure former President Muhammadu Buhari’s rise to leadership in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Neda Imasuen, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, has criticized his colleagues who are plotting to impeach the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed 18 aides, including special advisers and senior special assistants, to serve in the office of Vice President Kashim Shettima. Here is the full list of the appointees: Special Advisers Rukaiya El-Rufai, NEC and Climate Change Tope Kolade Fasua, Economic Matters Aliyu Modibbo Umar, General … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Olamide Oladiji, has denied reports that the Assembly is planning to impeach the state’s deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain Rivers DPO Wanted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has begun in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain Rivers DPO Wanted Mohbad Laid To Rest Amidst Tears (Video) The meeting is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Zamfara State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Sokoto has affirmed the election of Dauda Lawal as the governor of the state. The tribunal upheld the victory of the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 governorship election, while dismissing the petition of former Governor Bello … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a book detailing how the conscience of former President Muhammadu Buhari shaped his style of leadership will be released on Monday. The book, titled “Conversation with Muhammadu Buhari’s Conscience,” was written by Paul Powell. It highlights how Buhari’s conscience shaped his choices on issues such as poverty, insecurity, corruption, and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kwara Unity Group (KUG), a power bloc in the state All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his triumph at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) in Abuja. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Eseme Eyiboh, special adviser on media to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, says the upper legislative chamber is stable under his principal’s leadership. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster Uniting Rival Governments … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the people of Imo to re-elect Hope Uzodinma, the incumbent governor. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster Uniting Rival … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria and Cuba sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further enhance collaboration in the field of Innovation, Science and Technology between the two countries. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster Uniting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has donated brand new cars to some traditional rulers in Abuja to help improve security in the territory. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has sacked the Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Adamu Kibiya, and his Special Advisor on Youth and Sports, Aliyu Yusuf, for threatening judges presiding over the governorship elections petition tribunal in the state. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid … Read more