By Bayo Osiyemi Democracy: More Than Just a Word In a world where the principles of governance shape the destinies of nations, democracy stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. It’s more than just a word; it’s a system that can transform societies, uphold rights, and give voice to the voiceless. At its heart … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Government has disbanded the media crew attached to the Office of the Deputy Governor, with a directive to the Deputy Governor to henceforth request the Ministry of Communication and Orientation for media coverage of activities of his office. This was made known in a statement on Monday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the he presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has denied giving money or any other incentive for a journalist to promote his image, speak or write in his favour. According to him, he attends events he is invited to but for Oseni, whom … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Abiodun Ojo has endorsed the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Alh. Usman Ododo in the November 11th governorship election in Kogi State. Chief Ojo, a former Finance Commissioner in the state, also described the APC flag bearer as a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former presidential campaign spokesman of President Bola Tinubu, Dr. Josef Onoh, has said that no law has been violated in appointing a corp member, Hannatu Musawa as the minister for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy. The Minister had come under heavy backlash for emerging a serving minister without concluding her … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that details have emerged revealing why the Lagos State House of Assembly rejected 17 of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet nominees. It would be recalled that the Lagos Assembly had disqualified seventeen out of the thirty-nine commissioner nominees sent to it by the Governor. Editors Pick APC Sponsoring Apapa, Others To Cause … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola of All Progressives Congress (APC), Ogun West Senatorial District and Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations has adopted the three children of his murdered aide, Mr.Adeniyi Oluwatosin Sanni. This news medium had reported the murder of Sanni on Saturday, 5 August, 2023 after an encounter with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the replacement of some names to fill vacant positions of the ruling party. The national secretary of the party, Ajibola Basiru, announced this on Wednesday evening during a media briefing on the outcome of the NWC meeting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has berated Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State over his recent comment on the performance of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Obaseki, while speaking with journalists in Benin City on Wednesday, described the federal government’s palliative concept as deceptive and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Court of Appeal has affirmed Lamidi Apapa as the authentic national chairman of the Labour Party (LP). The court’s decision on Thursday follows a legal battle between Apapa and Julius Abure, who had been declared the LP chairman by an Appeal Court earlier in August. Editors Pick BREAKING: Wike … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the decision of the Chicago State University in the United States of America (USA) to release the credentials of President Bola Tinubu. It would be recalled that the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar on August 2, approached the States District … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC in Osun State has enjoined its members and supporters to keep the newly formed group, Omoluabi Progressives at arms length. Osun APC also called on its members to be wary of the antics of the leader of the group and former governor of the state, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Osun State Governnor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has assured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kogi State, Dino Melaye of victory at the forthcoming November 11 polls. Adeleke, who is the Chairman of the PDP Campaign Council for Kogi State, has said for Melaye to emerge victorious in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has reacted to the tribunal judgment which validated his victory in the election for the Bende federal constituency of Abia State. Kalu in his reaction, said the position of the tribunal has vindicated him. He also expressed gratitude to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Secretary of Labour Party (LP), Umar Farouk, and media aide to LP flag bearer, Peter Obi, Tai Emeka Obasi, have spoken on the alleged ongoing merger arrangement with the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Monday, joined hundreds of party members for a mega rally ahead of the local government elections in Edo State. Also in attendance is former Nigerian Bar Association president, Olumide Akpata, who recently joined the party. Peter Obi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ajibola Basiru has accused the Ademola Adeleke-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP administration in Osun State of being incompetent. Basiru claimed those who helped install the Adeleke administration in the state were already regretting their decision. The former Senate spokesperson made the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Days after the Senate refused to confirm him as a minister, the ex-governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has shared a cryptic message on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. El-Rufai shared the lyrics of Bob Marley’s “Who The Cap Fit” on Sunday. Part of the lyrics … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke has denied getting a directive from President Bola Tinubu to compile a new list of persons for appointment as board members of government agencies and parastatals. The lawmaker, who is the Chairman House Committee on Finance made … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and a former governor of the state, Senator Rochas Okorocha were seen entering the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday evening, accompanied by the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje. The trio, joined by the Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, departed the Villa shortly … Read more