Edwin Clark, problem in Niger Delta Development Commission remained the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio. The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader, Edwin Clark, has said that the problem they have in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) remained the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio. “The problem we have is the constant … Read more
Former presidential candidate in the last elections, Kingsley Moghalu recently held private meetings with former heads of state – General Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd) and General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd) – in Minna, Niger State. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG Moghalu, who is also a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, was at the hill … Read more
Confidence Twenty-two members of Osun House of Assembly on Wednesday declared that they have confidence in the leadership of Mr Timothy Owoeye as the Speaker of the Seventh Assembly in the state. Mr Kunle Akande, the Chairman, House Committee on Media and Publicity, made the declaration on behalf of the lawmakers in a statement in … Read more
APC The All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed optimism that it will win the November Anambra governorship poll. Chief Basil Ejidike, the state APC Chairman said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Awka. Ejidike said that the party had mapped out strategies to unseat the ruling All Progressives … Read more
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, says political actors in developed countries will one day consult with the All Progressives Congress (APC) on how to run a strong and efficient political party. Ekohotblog reports that Bello said this on Tuesday at the inauguration of the mobilisation committee for the party’s membership registration/revalidation exercise. He added that, … Read more
INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it was reviewing its adopted technologies for elections, with the view of introducing new ones to improve conduct of the polls ahead of 2023. The INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity Department (VEP), Mr Nick Dazang, disclosed this at a workshop on the review … Read more
Oil Revenue, PIB President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan says Nigeria will generate more revenue with the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). Lawan made this known while addressing Senate Correspondents at a forum to mark his 62nd birthday in Abuja on Tuesday, Eko hot blog gathered. He said that the Senate would on … Read more
Dr Ahmad Lawan, Felicitation The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC, Lagos -West) has felicitated President of the Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday. Adeola, in a statement through his Media Adviser Mr Kayode Odunaro, in Abuja on Tuesday, described Lawan as a game changer in the … Read more
APC, Membership Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will triple its membership ahead of the 2023 general elections. Bello, who is the chairman of the newly inaugurated APC Women and Youth Sensitisation and Mobilisation Committee for the membership registration and revalidation exercise, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, Eko hot … Read more
Prince Uche Secondus, Ayo Fayose. A former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr Wole Oyelese, has accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus, of fueling the lingering crisis between Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose. Makinde and Fayose are engaged in the leadership … Read more
The Justice Yunusa Musa-led three-member Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, have commenced the hearing of four remaining petitions against Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu. The outcome of the petition in Benin, the capital of Edo, will determine the continuity of the duo in the office. The four remaining petitions were filed by Action … Read more
Ex-Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has expressed his interest to rescue Nigeria from its present predicaments. He demanded from people of like minds to be part of a new political alliance which according to him, would consist of good individuals. Ekohotblog gathered that he made the call while commissioning the Rumuche/Rumuakunde/Ohna Awuse Link … Read more
PDP, Governor, Nyesom Wike More cracks have continued to emerge in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the government of Cross River has accused, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike of being behind the crisis rocking the state chapter of the party. The accusation was made on Monday during a press conference in Abuja by the … Read more
ECOWAS The mediator of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for Mali, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, at the head of a high-level delegation, arrived in Bamako on Monday afternoon, official sources told PANA. Eko hot blog gathered that the two-day visit is a follow-up on the Conference of ECOWAS Heads of State … Read more
Thousands of the People Democratic Party PDP) faithful in Abia have reportedly denounced membership of the ruling party in the state to declare their loyalty to the leadership of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, from Aba North Local Government Area of the state, were reportedly received into the party … Read more
Angry youths in Bonny town, Rivers State, stormed the street to protest against sea piracy. Historically, Bonny town was one of the safest and most trusted place in Nigeria to live, in those days, life and properties were secured. But these days, the problem of sea piracy and other robbery assaults made Bonny and its … Read more
According to information shared by the River State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Sunday night, EKO HOT BLOG gathered that a APC leader and a former Governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha is currently visiting the Governor of Rivers State, who is an executive of the PDP. Wike revealed that the former Imo Governor is expected … Read more
APC, Delta The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Delta State has declared it’s readiness to win future electons in the state, beginning with the March 6, 2021 local government elections. The party said it was now poised more than even before to sack the ruling People Democratic Party (PDP) from Government House, Asaba in the … Read more
Chief Sylvanus Nwaji The Transition Committee Chairman of Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, Chief Sylvanus Nwaji, has said he should not be crucified by members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for dumping the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwaji was a member of the APC before he joined PDP … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the United States President, Donald Trump to emulate his Nigerian counterpart, President Muhammadu Buhari after losing an election. In a statement issued by the Secretary of its Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee, John Akpanudoedehe, titled, ‘The integrity of a leader is as important as strong institutions’, the … Read more