The APC’s National Working Committee has met with Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for the Senate President and Deputy Senate President positions respectively. The purpose of the meeting is to address the crisis arising from the party’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly. Over 40 senators arrived at the … Read more
Tinubu and Kwankwaso were on opposite sides in the February 25 presidential election. While the former emerged victorious according to figures released by the electoral commission, the latter was far behind. There are now indications that both politicians may work together in the future. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the … Read more
Politician Bisi Akande discusses Nigeria’s perceived underdevelopment and the faults behind it. According to the former APC chairman, this is a result of the failure of successive governments not implementing a development plan for the nation. Akande shared these views during a lecture held in Akure, Ondo State, in honour of Reuben Fasoranti. EKO HOT … Read more
Katsina Senators-elect has endorsed Akpabio and Barau for Senate Leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Katsina State’s senators-elect on Sunday endorsed Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau as Senate President and Deputy Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. They announced the decision on Sunday at the Katsina Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Prominent First … Read more
Shehu Sani has urged President-elect Tinubu to investigate Buhari’s government over the debt crisis. Sani voiced his concerns regarding the accumulation of both local and foreign debts during the eight-year tenure of the Buhari administration. The nation’s rising debt profile is currently hovering around N77 trillion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu Sani, a former … Read more
Aminu Sani Jaji, an aspirant for the Speakership seat in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly, has asked his colleagues to disregard Tajudeen Abbas’ endorsement as the consensus candidate by the APC. Jaji reveals that he knows President-elect Bola Tinubu will support democracy and any aspirant can go to him for blessings. He urged his colleagues to … Read more
President-Elect Tinubu has responded to the brewing crisis in APC regarding the 10th NASS leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed the likelihood of a repeat of the 8th Assembly drama, which saw the opposition outsmart the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take control of the nation’s legislature, amidst the … Read more
APC prepared to fight hard against the opposition from seizing control of the Nigerian national assembly. This was stressed by the National Vice Chairman of the party, Isaacs Kekemeke while representing the President-elect at a function. He also emphasized that the party’s leadership, in conjunction with the President-elect, is working diligently to address any perceived … Read more
CAN have endorsed Uzodimma for Second Term as Imo Governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has given a significant boost to the hopes of the Imo people for Governor Hope Uzodimma’s reelection bid in November 2023. It was a day an elated Governor Uzodimma reiterated that his government was “installed … Read more
Northern leaders have refused to back down on their demands for a leadership position in the 10th National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that with President-elect Bola Tinubu and Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola both hailing from the southern part of the country, a cross-section of northern leaders are demanding that the North be given the … Read more
On Friday afternoon, there were reports in some media that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court had “affirmed” Lamidi Apapa as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Apapa is a suspended Deputy National Chairman of the party. He has been in a tussle with the National Chairman of the LP, Barr Julius … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the effort to enhance teaching and learning across three universities in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated six projects funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) with a total worth of approximately N1 billion in Ekiti State. The projects, amounting to N995.6 million, will benefit the Bamidele Olumilua … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that with only 17 days remaining until the scheduled inauguration of President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a group of five residents from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has filed a lawsuit at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court seeking an order to halt the ceremony. The plaintiffs, identified … Read more
Adamu has admitted that aspirants were not consulted before the decision on NASS leadership zoning. According to Adamu, there will be a review of the decision on zoning. He stated this during a protest by disgruntled aspirants for the Senate presidency at the APC national secretariat in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling … Read more
Atiku has claimed that he won the 2023 presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has insisted that he did not lose the just concluded presidential election. During a reception hosted by the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP GF) in Abuja on Thursday, … Read more
Peter Obi rises to the defense of Pastor Enoch Adeboye as social media attacks the clergyman. Obi distanced himself and members of the Obidients group from what he describes as a campaign of calumny originating from opposition ranks. Peter Obi’s statement further addressed a recurring pattern observed, where desperate political operatives orchestrate deceptive actions and … Read more
In a closed-door meeting, the APC and opposition parties have chosen Benjamin Kalu as Deputy Speaker of the 10th National Assembly. According to Kalu, this decision was made in the spirit of inclusion to ensure a foothold for the party in the South Eastern region ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC has set … Read more
Oyetola has congratulated Adeleke following the Supreme Court ruling. The Supreme Court had, on Tuesday, upheld Adeleke’s victory as the governor of Osun State. In his statement, Oyetola declared that he had embraced the Supreme Court’s ruling for the betterment and serenity of the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adegboyega Oyetola, the former Governor … Read more
After a period of silence, President Buhari has finally commented on Senator Adeleke’s victory in the Supreme Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has commented on the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Osun State governorship election, acknowledging the court’s decision and the vital part played by the judiciary in preserving the principles … Read more
Last week, Tinubu endorsed Abbas for Speaker of the House. On Monday, the APC nominated the lawmaker as the party’s preferred choice for the 10th assembly. He has weighed in on how he will lead the lower legislative chamber. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, an aspirant for the Speakership position in the … Read more