Eko Hot Blog reports the absence of the Petitioners of the February 25, presidential elections, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP)’s Peter Obi at the ongoing court proceedings in Abuja. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Tension As Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Airport JUST IN: APC Governors Storm Presidential Tribunal Ahead … Read more
Eko Hot Blog Reports the arrival of Justices of the Election Presidential Tribunal arrived at the court in Abuja. Editor’s Pick PEPT: Labour Party Sends Message To Tribunal Judges Ahead Of Ruling G-20 Summit: Tinubu Secures Billion-Dollar Auto Manufacturing Investment In First Meeting [Details] NNPP: Court Overrules Kwankwanso’s Suspension The Justices who are Justice Haruna … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Africa is home to some of the longest-serving leaders in the world. This article lists the top 10 longest-serving African leaders, both elected and monarchs. The list is based on the length of time each leader has been in power, as of March 8, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Leave … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the court has overruled the suspension of the New Nigeria People’s Party 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwanso. Editor’s Pick ‘Tomorrow’s Tribunal Ruling Won’t Stop Nationwide Strike’ – NLC JUST IN: Why We Protested Against Subsidy Removal In 2012 – Fayemi Reveals Land Use Charge Default: Oyo Govt Seals Commercial … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu, has withdrawn the lawsuit filed against the governor, Godwin Obaseki, at the Federal High Court. Editor’s Pick: BREAKING: NNPP Expels Kwankwaso From Party [Full Details] Falana Condemns Intimidation Of Judiciary Over 2023 Presidential Election Petition MDCN Suspends Four Doctors From Medical Practice … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has condemned the inauguration of General Brice Nguema as the interim president of Gabon. The government said that the inauguration is “unacceptable” and that it undermines the democratic process in Gabon. Gabonese General Nguema, who last week led a coup ending 55 years … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who ruled Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, has said that he picked Umaru Yar’Adua as his successor despite knowing that he was ill because he believed that Yar’Adua was the best person for the job. Obasanjo made the statement in an interview with the BBC Hausa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has said that the president is confident about the outcome of the presidential election petition tribunal. Ngelale made the statement in an interview with Channels TV’s Politics Today. He said that Tinubu is confident because he believes … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports The five-man Presidential Election Petition Tribunal will on September 6 deliver its judgment on the petitions filed by Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi challenging the victory of Bola Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election. The panel is headed by Justice Haruna Tsammani, with Justices Stephen Adah, Mistura Yusuf-Bolaji, Moses Ugo, and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Attorney-General of the federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi says he will uphold the rule of law noting that the policies and strategies of his ministry will be people-centred. Gatekeepers News reports that Fagbemi spoke at the closing of the annual general conference of the Nigerian Bar Association … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Moshood Olatunbosun Adedeji Jeje, a former Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, died on Saturday, September 2, 2023. He was 65 years old. Jeje was a prominent businessman and politician. He served as Commissioner for Housing from 2007 to 2011, during the administration of former Governor Babatunde Fashola. Editors Pick BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulahi Ganduje, has said that the party would establish a National Institute of Progressive Study He added that the party would also establish functional offices in all 8,813 wards across the country to bring symbolic representation of the party closer … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has expressed his deep condolences following the passing of Chief (Lady) Monica Alimikhena, the Iyi-Iyase of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom. In a heartfelt message conveyed through his Chief Media Aide, Victor Oshioke, Oshiomhole paid tribute to Lady Monica, lauding her as a woman of remarkable virtue. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has described Vice President Kashim Shettima as a “great and humble mentor” on his 57th birthday. In a statement by his aide, Zulum said Shettima is “very difficult to find” and that he has “liberally given us (his mentees) the rare opportunities of using … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that military rulers of Niger have accused French President Emmanuel Macron of “blatant interference” in the country’s domestic affairs. In a statement on Friday, the junta said Macron’s recent comments backing ousted President Mohamed Bazoum were “unacceptable” and “constitute a violation of Niger’s sovereignty.” EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Niger State government has declared Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as public holidays to enable the distribution of palliatives to all wards across the 25 local government areas of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary Coup Ego, Former Lagbaja’s Backup Singer, Loses Husband in the US UNILORIN … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that African Union (AU) has suspended Gabon after a military coup overthrew President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Wednesday. The coup leaders have announced that they will install Gen. Brice Nguema as the transitional president of the country. The AU’s Peace and Security Council met on Thursday to discuss the situation in Gabon … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday night, announced the suspension of former Secretary to the State Government, Moshood Adeoti, former Speaker, Najeem Salam, and 24 other loyalists of the state’s former governor, Rauf Aregbesola. Among those suspended was Adelani Baderinwa, a spokesperson for a former Osun State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that its government left over $550 billion worth of economy to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, in 2015. PDP in a statement issued on Thursday to celebrate its 25th anniversary on its official X, accused the APC-led administration of mortgaging the future … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Peter Obi‘s Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) coordinator in Bayelsa State, Alagoa Morris, has dumped the Labour Party (LP) to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) camp in the state. Morris confirmed his defection in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Yenagoa ahead of the Bayelsa Governorship Election … Read more