So much fear has gripped Nigerians as they live in fear on daily basis This has affected the economic system of the country as people are now scared to go about their businesses It has also affected educational system in Nigeria, with a number of schools on shutdown due to the insurgency In a video … Read more
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, says he will contest for the chairmanship of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) if the position is zoned to the North-east. Sheriff said this on Saturday in Damaturu, Yobe State. Sheriff, who joined the PDP … Read more
Former Central Bank Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has said that his quest to become governor of Anambra State is not a quest to enrich himself or better his life, as God has blessed him with everything he needs. Soludo is an aspirant in the Anambra governorship election, and is hoping to fly the flag of … Read more
Top PDP Members have been tipped to replace Prince Secondus as PDP’s National Chairman The list is compiled based on their experience in Nigerian politics. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, listed below are the five likely successors of Prince Uche Secondus as the next National Chairman of PDP PDP Top members 1.Liyel ImokeHe is a … Read more
The DSS made an attempt to arrest Sunday Igboho along Lagos Ibadan Express Way Sunday Igboho granted an instant interview to the Federal government on what they should do before arresting him He granted the interview with The Punch Newspaper Sunday Adeyemo, a Yoruba activist better known as Sunday Igboho, has told the federal government … Read more
Across the world, ex-sports men and women are going into politics to contribute their quota to the development of their different societies. From George Weah who is the President of Liberia to Manny Pacquio , the list of those who metamorphosed from sports into politics is endless. A sprinkle of them are already making in-roads … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has asked the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to call its National Legal Adviser to order to ensure rancour-free zonal congresses in the party. Governor Makinde, who stated this while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, said that the southwest zone of the … Read more
Femi Fani Kayode has once again spoken about Sheik Ahmed Gumi who has been subject of strong criticism in recent times Due to his comments concerning the insecurity situation in the northern part of Nigeria, FFK reacts As a result, Nigerians are reacting Nigerian politician and the former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has taken to … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed March 27, 2021 for the conduct of the bye-election into the vacant seat of Aba North/South Federal Constituency of Abia State. INEC, in a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, charged the political parties to conduct primaries between … Read more
The Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress(APC), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore the state eight constituencies in line with a Federal High Court Judgment. This is contained in a statement by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Dr AbdulAzeez Olatunde on Thursday in Ibadan, Eko hot blog gathered. The Federal … Read more
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has decried calls by some ‘’reactionary elements ‘’ within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the postponement of the Southwest Zonal Congress slated for March 6. Addressing a news conference on Thursday in Ibadan, Makinde urged the National Working Committee of the party not to heed the call of … Read more
Bukola Saraki revealed a newly held PDP meeting on reconciliation. He made the information available on his verified Twitter account. Social media users promptly replied to his tweet. Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, the chairman of PDP reconciliation and Strategy Committee have gone to meet with the former Senate President, Senator Iyorchia Ayu in … Read more
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, said he has no interest in the presidential ambition of All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Bola Tinubu, in 2023. Fayose stated this on a PUNCH live interview on Wednesday, February 24. He expressed confidence that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), would produce Nigeria’s president in the … Read more
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, March 20, 2021, for the Ekiti East Constituency 1 bye-election. This followed the death of Hon Adegbuyi Oluwajuwa Amos, who was the lawmaker representing the Constituency at the State House of Assembly on January 30, 2021. Adegbuyi, a member of All Progressive Congress (APC) died on the … Read more
Wike accused the Presidency and the National Assembly of meddling in the affairs of the commission Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has accused the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of plotting to oust him from his position as the state’s helmsman. While addressing the Senate Committee on Niger Delta when they visited him in Port … Read more
The political atmosphere in Imo State is not looking good at the moment. A few events that have occurred in recent times seriously point to the fact that all is not well with major actors in the state, Eko hot blog gathered. It is a contest for superiority; it is a contest for pride, but, … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Mr. Goddy Akpama has applauded Governor Ben Ayade’s handling of security issues in the state. He said in a statement issued yesterday in Calabar that Cross River State is now one of the safest states in the country where people sleep with their … Read more
Both governors were involved in a war of words recently They clashed over the issue of herdsmen carrying AK-47 in the country The opposition party (PDP) in a series of tweets reacted to the saga The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) finally reacted to the battle between its two Governors, Bala Mohamed of Bauchi State and … Read more
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed March 16, 2021 to deliver judgment in the suit filed by Senator Ifeanyi Ararume over the controversy surrounding the December 5, 2020 Imo North Senatorial Bye-Election. The date was fixed on Tuesday after arguments were canvassed by counsel to parties to the suit. The issues … Read more
Senator Smart Adeyemi on Tuesday described Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State as a ‘champagne drinking man.’ According to Adeyemi, while contributing to a motion on Safe School Initiative in Nigeria, Abia is governed by drunkards. Responding to a social media post allegedly linked to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who is from Abia, the lawmaker said, … Read more