APC, Committees The Sokoto State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has inaugurated caretaker committees to run its affairs at the state level and the 23 Local Government Areas ( LGAs) of the state. Speaking at the ceremony on Sunday in Sokoto, Alhaji Isa Achida, the state APC caretaker committee chairman assured of carrying all … Read more
The Nigerian federal government has accused some clergymen of tactically encouraging the ouster of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a press release issued on Saturday, Information Minister Lai Mohammed urged religious leaders not to stir the embers of hate. Mohammed warned that the use of scorched earth rhetoric might lead to unforeseen consequences, EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Christmas Alhaji Sharafadeen Alli, a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, has urged Christians across the country to see the birth of Jesus Christ as a season to celebrate peaceful co-existence and show love to one another. Alli in a statement on Friday in Ibadan congratulated Nigerians, especially Christians on the occasion of this … Read more
Christmas The Speaker of Delta House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, urged Christians to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ. The speaker said this in a Christmas message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Asaba. Read Also: Yuletide: PDP Urges … Read more
Christmas, Gov. Douye Diri Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has urged people of the state to look forward to better days ahead as they celebrate Christmas festivities. The governor charged them not to be discouraged by the effects of COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant economic challenges. Diri, who said these in his Christmas message on … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the Yuletide period to strengthen their bond of unity and reach out to one another in love “so that the joy that Christmas brings would not be lost.” As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, the admonition was contained in a statement in celebration of the … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has invalidated the suspension of the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, Senator Andrew Uchendu and expulsion of Victor Giadom. The ruling party through a letter titled “Purported Suspension Of Rt. Hon . Rotimi Amaechi, Senator Andrew Uchendu and expulsion Of Hon.Victor Giadom and addressed to Aguma,” said those who … Read more
Nyesom Wike, APC Governors Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) governors to own up to the reality of the Federal Government’s failure. Governor Wike said the APC-led Federal Government promised to offer better governance that would ensure safety of lives and property of the citizens but has failed to … Read more
Zamfara Govt, budgets The Zamfara Government has budgeted N700 million for legislative activities in 2021. Alhaji Shehu Anka, Clerk of the State House of Assembly, said this while speaking with newsmen in Gusau on Wednesday, Eko hot blog gathered. Anka said that money would be used for training and retraining of legislative staff as well … Read more
PDP, Sokoto Mr Uche Secondus, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday commissioned developmental projects executed by the administration of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state. Speaking at the ceremony in Sokoto, Secondus lauded Tambuwal for striving hard to execute the projects, in spite of limited resources. He said that the execution … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ondo State chapter has suspended five of its members over alleged anti-Party activities and gross misconduct. The Publicity Secretary of the party in Ondo, Kennedy Peretei, who disclosed the suspension in a statement on Tuesday, said those affected include Oyedele Ibini, Lad Ojomo, Ayo Fadaka, Rasheed Elegbeleye, and Ebenezer Alabi. … Read more
Nigerian Politician, Shehu Sani has advised former senate president, Anyim Pius not to exempt the Igbos of Rivers and Delta state from the 2023 race because “blood is thicker than boundaries ” Shehu Sani responded to the recent speech Senator Anyim Pius Anyim delivered in his lecture at the at the 6th World Igbo Summit held … Read more
Gov. David Umahi, 2021 budget Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Tuesday signed the 2021 budget of N123 billion into law ascribing the infrastructural transformation of the state to the support from President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The governor said that unlike other states, Ebonyi would appreciate the president’s gesture, noting that the state acknowledged the … Read more
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Tuesday inaugurated the newly elected 17 Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen and their deputies with a charge to prioritise economic development in their various areas. Speaking during the event in Umuahia, Ikpeazu said the task ahead of the newly elected council leaders would be challenging, adding … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday issued a Certificate of Return to the Senator-elect representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Jarigbe Agom, at the Abuja INEC Headquarters. The INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, presented the certificate to Agom. INEC had earlier issued a Certificate of … Read more
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Monday, reacted to calls for him to contest in the forthcoming 2023 presidential election saying that he is focused on delivering on his promise of developing Kogi State. Chief Press Secretary to Governor Yahaya Bello, Nnogwu Sani Mohammed quoted the Governor as saying at the ongoing security and economic … Read more
Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has said the security situation in the northwest state has improved since he assumed leadership, contrary to claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he was supporting banditry in the state. Matawalle, who was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), described the allegations were … Read more
Anyim Pius Anyim, Igbos A former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, at the weekend urged the Igbo speaking people in Delta and Rivers States to forget about the 2023 presidency, saying the slot is for the core Igbos of the South-East stock. Anyim, who stated this during the 6th World Igbo Summit held at Gregory … Read more
Gov. Yahaya swears-in 11 LG chairmen Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, has sworn in 11 Local Government Area (LGA), chairmen, elected by the State Independent Electoral Commission in the just concluded election on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), recalls that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), candidates won all the 11 chairmanship … Read more
APC, Defection The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that those defecting to it from opposition political parties will contribute to its growth and development. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) expressed the confidence in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Eko hot blog gathered. He said that … Read more