Nyesom Wike, Biafra Group The Biafra Nations League (BNL) has blasted Nyesom Wike, the Rivers State Governor, saying he is an Igbo man who does not know his tribe and roots. The BNL was reacting to Wike’s claims that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was trying to rename Rivers State and that he would … Read more
Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu Former Nigerian ambassador to Spain and wife of the former Biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu has lashed out at Igbo leaders for keeping silent on the alleged continuous marginalisation of the people of South East by the federal government. This is just as Bianca also tongue-lashed the All Progressive … Read more
Hope Uzodinma, PDP Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has taken a swipe at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in his reaction to the defection of his Ebonyi counterpart, Umahi, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He spoke with reporters after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja. Read Also: Armed Robbers … Read more
Olusegun Obasanjo, Ghana Election Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has appealed to the top political parties in Ghana to ensure peace and stability in the nation. He said this in a letter to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the December 7 general election. The one-time chair of the … Read more
Bello Mohammed, Zamfara Gold Zamfara State governor, Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun), has said that the extent of bad blood in the present People’s Democratic Party is partly responsible for Governor David Umahi’s decision to dump the party for its rival APC. The governor said he would rather commend Umahi for his bold decision rather than … Read more
Chief David Umahi, Ebonyi Ebonyi state governor, Chief David Umahi, yesterday said he resisted alleged plan by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation,Chief Anyim Pius; former governor of the state, Dr. Sam Egwu and the acting National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South East zone,Chief Ali Odefa to set the … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 28TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said former president, Goodluck Jonathan, is working for the current government. The ruling party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, stated this while answering questions on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday. Nabena also slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for not being a worthy … Read more
Lagos-East bye-election All Progressives Congress’ youths have canvassed votes for the party’s candidate in the Lagos-East senatorial bye-election, Rotimi Abiru. The Youth Organising Secretary of Lagos APC, Idris Aregbe, said the APC candidate would give back to Lagos, especially the constituency that made him, Lagos-East senatorial district. Read Also: JUST IN: FG Asks For One … Read more
The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, on Friday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “get up and secure Nigeria.” The group made the call in a statement condemning the murder of a monarch in Ondo State, Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi. The monarch was reportedly abducted by his assailants before he was shot dead, Ekohotblog gathered. … Read more
Borno LG elections The Executive Chairman, Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC), Alhaji Abdu Usman has said that only six political parties will be participating in Saturday’s Local Government Elections in the state. Usman, who made this known on Friday in Maiduguri while briefing newsmen identified the parties as African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, … Read more
PDP, Babatunde Fashola The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, not to hide under the disagreements in his party to shy away from explaining how N4.6 billion public fund was diverted in his ministry. PDP described as disheartening a situation where a minister failed to explain the … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 27TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has attacked former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. The ruling party accused the Wazirin Adamawa of scheming to “purchase” the PDP 2023 ticket. Atiku was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2019 general election. On Thursday, Yekini Nabena, APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, in a statement, mocked … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 26TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the defection of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains to its platform is not surprising. Yekini Nabena, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, said this in a statement on Thursday. The spokesman noted that the reason was because APC was accommodating and runs the party fairly. Nabena said … Read more
Electoral Act amendment Nominee for the position of Chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has appealed to the National Assembly to expeditiously pass the Electoral Act Amendment Bill before end of first quarter of 2021. Yakubu made the call in Abuja on Thursday when he appeared before the Senate Committee … Read more
Voters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 76, 575 voters will participate in the Dec. 5 by-election to fill the only vacant seat in the Kogi State House of Assembly. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof. James Apam, who disclosed this on Thursday in Lokoja, said that the seat became vacant in June … Read more
Election, Imo A total of 14 candidates from 14 political parties will be contesting during the Imo North senatorial bye election slated for Dec. 5. Prof. Francis Ezeonu, Imo State Resident Electoral Commissioner announced this at an interactive forum with journalists in Owerri on Thursday. Read Also: IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Resumes Today In … Read more
Following his nomination for re-appointment as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Senate Committee on INEC is currently screening Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The screening session is ongoing at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. Yakubu, in his address, appealed to the National Assembly to pass the Amended Electoral Act Bill before the … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 26TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The Pan-Yoruba Socio-Political group, Afenifere has again raised the alarm that Nigeria is on the brink of imminent collapse. The group stated this during its national leadership caucus meeting held at the country home of its Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, the Ondo State capital. According to Afenifere in a … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, on Thursday, said President Muhammadu Buhari has an opportunity to address the demands of the people through the summits holding with regional stakeholders across the country. Wike stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily. Read also: Wanted Rivers IPOB Leader Replies Gov Wike From Hideout … Read more
Following his defection to the All Progressive Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Senator Elisha Abbo to vacate his seat in the Senate. The party through its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said in a statement that the lawmaker “should be aware of the provision of the Constitution which made it … Read more