Ohanaeze poll Aspirants for Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General have rejected the choice of 78-year-old former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Prof. George Obiozor, as the consensus candidate. The tenure of Chief Nnia Nwodo ends on Sunday. His successor will be elected on January 21 in Owerri, Eko hot blog gathered. Read Also: BREAKING: Ex-UNILAG VC, … Read more
Defection, Gov. David Umahi A federal lawmaker, Chief Sylvester Ogbaga, says Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi remains the leader and friend of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, notwithstanding his defection to the All Progressives Party (APC). Ogbaga, representing Abakaliki/ Izzi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, stated this at Isu, Onicha … Read more
Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has slammed the Nigerians calling on the former governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu, to run for president in 2023. The clergyman recommended allowing President Muhammadu Buhari to stand for election, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. According to reports, All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader wants … Read more
All Progressives Congress (APC) has set up a panel to probe the loss of its candidate, Ize Iyamu, in the last governorship election in Edo State. Ekohotblog gathered that the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) made this known on Friday that the party had set up a panel to probe its loss. This is … Read more
The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has recorded notable achievements within six months of steering the affairs of the party. The APC CECPC National Secretary, John Akpan Udoedehe, in a statement on Friday, also revealed the party’s plans for year 2021. Udoedehe explained that having gotten approval … Read more
A lawmaker representing Abia-South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop making excuses for obvious failures by his administration. In a statement issued in reaction to President Buhari’s New Year Message, Abaribe who is also the Minority Leader of the Senate, urged the President to stop referring to the past as … Read more
2021, APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reassured that the country will come out of its challenges under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari with the cooperation of all stakeholders. The party said this in its new year message to Nigerians on Thursday in Abuja, adding that the Federal Government is taking necessary measures … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the Southeast geopolitical zone have resolved to do all their power to ensure that the party emerged victorious in the forthcoming Anambra gubernatorial poll. The stakeholders also emphasised the need for conscientious membership registration and reconciliation of party structures from ward to state levels. APC stalwarts present at … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari inherited the country’s current problems from the former government of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is according to a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abba Ali. Ali, who is also a member of the APC National Caretaker Committee, said this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s … Read more
Alh.Yerima Shettima, National President, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) on Wednesday cautioned against the gang up to split the Arewa community in Lagos State over chieftaincy matters. Alhaji Yerima Shettima, the National President of AYCF, in a statement in Lagos, urged the State Government not to fold its hands … Read more
Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has described as repressive the Federal Government’s reaction to a Christmas message by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah. Ortom asked the Federal Government to address the worsening security situation in the country instead of trying to muzzle patriotic Nigerians who raise genuine concerns. “The renowned … Read more
The sitting of the Federal High Court chaired by Justice Ahmed Mohammed in Abuja was adjourned until 30 December. A case by the All Progressive Congress (APC) trying to remove Governor Godwin Obaseki for allegedly falsifying Unversity’s certificate.. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier reported hat APC had previously lodged a complaint for the dismissal … Read more
Ndokwa, Underdevelopment The Ndokwa ethnic nationality in Delta on Tuesday blamed politicians and successive leaders for the underdevelopment of their communities despite huge oil and gas explorations in the area. The group, therefore, resolved at its 2020 General Assembly of Ndokwa Neku Union (NNU) held in Kwale, headquarters of Ndokwa West Local Government Area, to … Read more
Ekwo has cleard the air regarding rift with IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu She was formerly the Press Secretary of the indigenous group The former Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Press Secretary to Nnamdi Kanu, has debunked reports that she is in conflict with the IPOB leader. She provided this information on her Twitter page on … Read more
Gov. David Umahi advised members of the state Executive Council (EXCO) to continue to remain loyal Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has advised members of the state Executive Council (EXCO) to continue to remain loyal to his administration and not indulge in any acts of betrayal, in spite of the circumstance. Umahi gave the advice … Read more
The Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South-West Zone has invalidated the suspension of five chieftains of the party in Ondo State. The PDP Caretaker Committee, in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Zonal Director of Media and Publicity, Lere Olayinka, described the suspension by the State Working Committee as not being … Read more
Omokri highlights why he is against Pastor Bakare’s comments on Tinubu He differentiated credibility as the difference between Tinubu and other Yoruba Leaders Nigerian Author and Lawyer, Reno Omokri has blasted Pastor Tunde Bakare following his comment that God requires no permission from anyone to take Tinubu, the leader of the APC to his Hall … Read more
Femi Adeshina re-affirmed that President Buhari only has the right to fire security chiefs. He further stated that Buhari can’t be pressured and will always have his way. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, reiterated that only President Muhammadu Buhari has the right to dismiss the service chiefs because he … Read more
Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule has reacted to reports from an international publication describing Nigeria as drifting towards a failed state. Sule, while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, said the publication was one borne out of ignorance and a deliberate ploy to soil the reputation of the country. According to him, much more … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, social investment programmes The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is implementing one of the world’s largest and far reaching social investment programmes. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Eko hot blog … Read more