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Legal Battle Continues At Tribunal As Obi Presents 136 Exhibits From Lagos, 5 other States

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Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, has submitted 136 additional exhibits to the Presidential Election Petition Court. The exhibits include certified true copies of election results from six states: Adamawa, Bayelsa, Oyo, Edo, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom. Obi alleges massive suppression of votes in Lagos and challenges the eligibility of President Bola Tinubu to … Read more

Fuel Subsidy: ‘I Inherited Liability’ – Pres. Tinubu

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu has stated that he inherited liability from his predecessor. Tinubu stated this during a closed-door meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS   Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, June 3rd 2023 Why We Hiked Fuel Price At … Read more

Gbajabiamila To Tinubu — “Thank You For Finding Me Worthy Of Being Your Chief of Staff”

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VIDEO: Gbajabiamila Breaks Silence On Appointment As Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff

Gbajabiamila to assume office as chief of staff, June 14 Vow to work with Tinubu in discharging enormous tasks ahead Eko Hot Blog reports that Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for appointing him as his chief of staff (CoS). The outgoing speaker of the House of Representatives was appointed on Friday. … Read more

“Tinubu’s Stars And Mine Will Align Only If…” – Bode George

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Bode George has been a known and persistent critic of President Tinubu for many years. During the presidential campaign, he said he would leave Nigeria if the president won the February 25 presidential election. However, the PDP chieftain has changed his tune since the president won the election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bode George, … Read more

Tribunal Adjourns APM Suit Challenging Tinubu’s Victory Till June 9

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of the petition by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) till June 9. The court made the decision at the instance of the petitioners, who requested more time to take a stance on the status of their petition. EDITOR’S … Read more

EFCC Chairman Briefs President Tinubu

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EFCC Chairman Briefs President Tinubu

EFCC boss reportedly held a meeting with President Tinubu over discussions regarding the battle against corruption in the country. The meeting took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, and it provided an opportunity for the EFCC Chairman to update President Tinubu on the progress made in the anti-corruption battle. One of the key points … Read more

Bashir El Rufai Slams Shehu Sani Over Slander On Father

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Bashir El Rufai Slams Shehu Sani Over Slander On Father

Bashir El-Rufai, son of Nasir El-Rufai gets under former Kaduna State senator Shehu Sani’s skin following consistent attacks on his father by the ex-lawmaker. Bashir El-Rufai got into the heated exchange with the former senator after Sani called out Nasir El-Rufai’s administration. According to the younger El-Rufai, the former Senator should rather focus his criticisms … Read more

Fuel Subsidy: Marketers Are Only After Themselves — Fayose

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President Tinubu Enacts Judicial Retirement Bill To Law

Ayodele Fayose, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed his support for the decision made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to remove fuel subsidy. Fayose took to Twitter to voice his opinion on the matter. According to Ayo Fayose, he commended Tinubu for making what he believed to be the … Read more

PDP NEC Member Claims Wike No Longer A Party Member

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A member of the PDP’s National Executive Committee claimed that Wike is no longer a member of the party due to his conduct before, during, and after the 2023 general elections. The PDP leadership has decided to isolate Wike and make him inconsequential in the party’s affairs. However, a chieftain of the PDP stated that … Read more

May 29: Photos Of The Inauguration Ceremony Across States

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May 29: Photos Of The Inauguration Ceremony Across States

Nigerian welcomes newly elected leaders in its May 29 inauguration ceremony. Photos from the event across the Nigerian states where governors were sworn-in are gathered in this post. The May 29 ceremony also sees Nigeria welcome a new president in Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on May 29, President Bola Tinubu and Vice … Read more

List Of Sworn In Governors Following May 29 Inauguration

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List Of Sworn In Governors Following May 29 Inauguration

The Inauguration of Bola Tinubu also welcomed the swearing in of new governors in some states of Nigeria. In this post, we list out the number of governors that were sworn in into individual states. Among these newly sworn-in governors were ten incumbents who were reelected for another term. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as … Read more

May 29: Anglican Communion Sends Tinubu A Message

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President Tinubu Enacts Judicial Retirement Bill To Law

Prioritize tackling security issues after May 29, Anglican communion tells President-elect. The Kutigi Diocese in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State, ahead of May 29 inauguration, has called on President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize tackling the prevalent issues of killings, kidnappings in the country. Bishop Kolo also criticized the recent increase in … Read more

Reno Omokri Lauds Buhari For Nigeria Air

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Reno Omokri Lauds Buhari For Nigeria Air

Famous critic of the Buhari administration, Reno Omokri has commended the outgoing president for the achievement with Nigeria Air. The political analyst and critic took to Twitter to express his support for the initiative. In defense of the project, he dismissed other criticisms directed at Nigeria Air. EKO HOT BLOG reports that renowned political analyst … Read more

Forge The Bond Between Igbos And Yorubas: Biafran League Leader To Tinubu

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President Tinubu Enacts Judicial Retirement Bill To Law

A time to unite the Igbos and Yorubas, Biafran National League leader brings to Tinubu’s notice ahead of May 29. Princewil Richard Chimezie has urged the President-elect to take significant steps in bridging the divide between two of the country’s major ethnic groups, the Igbos and Yorubas. According to Chimezie, a release of Nnamdi Kanu … Read more

Bidding Farewell With Presidential Grace: Buhari Presides Over Valedictory FEC Meeting One Last Time

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President Buhari Presides Over Valedictory FEC Meeting One Last Time

One last ride at the FEC Meeting for Nigeria’s outgoing President Buhari in Aso Rock. The meeting, presided over by President Buhari, is expected to result in the dissolution of the cabinet, marking the final official act of his administration. The efforts from the meeting are aimed at ensuring a smooth transition for the incoming … Read more

Ortom: PDP Exit Looms As Governorship Tenure Nears End

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  • Ortom has opened up about the possibility of dumping the PDP for APC after his tenure as Governor.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has firmly quashed the possibility of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after his tenure concludes.

However, Ortom expressed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared his determination to support and contribute to the presidency of Bola Tinubu as the elected leader.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, the governor said he would continue to ensure equity and justice in Nigeria.

Ortom said he worked for the emergence of a southern presidency because he wanted equity and justice.

According to him: “That is not on my table, I’m in PDP, and I worked for the Southern presidency, which Tinubu and Obi were part of. Defecting is not on my table now.
“If Tinubu is sworn in, I will continue to pray and support him to succeed.

“I remain the leader of PDP in Benue State but will continue to work for equity and justice in Nigeria.”

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PHOTOS: Tinubu Receives Ex-UK PM Tony Blair Ahead Of May 29 Inauguration

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), has visited President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Blair was the UK PM for ten years between 1997 and 2007. EDITOR’S PICKS   VIDEO: Colleagues, Family Recount Good Memories Of Late Actor Murphy Afolabi At 8th Day Fidau Prayer VIDEO: Most Actors … Read more

Seyi Makinde Dismisses Political Appointees

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It's Time For Resolution -- Seyi Makinde To PDP Camp

Governor Seyi Makinde makes the decisive decision to terminate the appointments of all political officeholders in the state. In the move, the governor also dissolved the State Executive Council. The directive was conveyed through a letter signed by Mr. Segun Ogunwuyi, Chairman of the Transition and Inauguration Committee and Chief of Staff to the Governor. … Read more

Arrest Anyone Who Intends To Slander May 29 — Ade Omole

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Arrest Anyone Who Intends To Slander May 29 -- Ade Omole

Following calls to question the integrity of May 29 by perceived members of the opposition, APC Presidential Campaign Council’s Director of the defunct Diaspora Directorate, Ade Omole has called security agencies to action. In Ade Omole’s statement, he calls for arrests to be made on any opposition member who makes inciting remarks to question the … Read more

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