The Taraba State chapter of the APC has expelled a former governorship aspirant, David Kente, for alleged anti-party activities. The State Working Committee also suspended Senator-elect Jimkuta David over similar offences and recommended his expulsion from the party to the national secretariat. The APC remains committed to winning future elections in Taraba State despite the … Read more
The PDP has suspended its party chairman and deputy in Lagos. The duo were suspended on the grounds of allegedly committing a gross violation of the party’s constitution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ratified the suspension of its Chairman, Philip Aivoji and his Deputy, Mr … Read more
Aondoakaa has revealed that Tinubu’s dual citizenship not in petitions. Labour Party and PDP omitted dual citizenship claim in Tinubu petition. According to the former minister stated that the citizenship allegation cannot be amended. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Michael Aondoakaa has revealed that both … Read more
Femi Fani-Kayode endorses Orji Uzor Kalu as the next Senate President. He has expressed confidence in Kalu’s leadership, stating that he will be loyal to Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement is coming at a crucial time when the national assembly is preparing for the election of new leaders. EKO HOT … Read more
Three Rep members have dumped PDP for APC in Imo State. According to reports, over 2000 of their supporters have also joined in the move to APC. The lawmakers vowed to support Governor Hope Uzodimma as he seeks a second term in office. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three sitting members of the House of … Read more
Taraba APC has expelled Sabo Kente and Jimkuta from the party. The duo were suspended over alleged anti-party activities. Elsudi Ibrahim, the chairman of the party in the state made this known during a press conference. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has expelled a governorship aspirant, David … Read more
Joe Igbokwe has expressed discontent over Igbo absence in Tinubu’s transition committee. Tinubu had submitted a list of thirteen people to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. Igbokwe was in a state of disbelief that Igbos were excluded from Tinubu’s transition committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the exclusion of Igbos … Read more
The feud between Festus Keyamo and Phrank Shaibu continues. This time, it is the Minister of State for Labour and Employment responding to Atiku’s media aide concerning calls for the National Assembly to make public its report on the N52bn spent on 774 local government areas. Keyamo responds that has declared his assets and asked … Read more
Bishop Akande has urged Tinubu and other elected leaders to uphold Nigerians’ trust and not betray it. In his statement, the bishop implored the incoming government to take action against insecurity, which he highlighted as a significant challenge in the country. Bishop Ezekiel Akande stated this at the 2023 annual synod of the church. EKO … Read more
Festus Keyamo has declined to comment on the possibility of Bola Tinubu appointing non-party members to his cabinet. Keyamo stated that it is Tinubu’s prerogative to decide who he would appoint and whether or not they are members of the party. He added that he cannot engage in conjecture at this time. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
A group is pressuring Tinubu to appoint Faleke as Chief of Staff. The group recommended Faleke to be appointed as Chief of Staff after evaluating the names being mentioned in the media as contenders for the position. The group urged the President-elect not to jettison the issue of zoning and balancing of power. EKO HOT … Read more
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State talks about his joy seeing Tinubu being the one President Buhari is handing over to ahead of May 29. Speaking during the Eid-el-Fitr lunch with the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, he stressed how Tinubu’s emergence as President is beneficial to Borno State. Zulum disclosed how President Buhari’s administration has … Read more
Presidency has announced that Buhari is looking forward to receiving Tinubu on May 29. EKO HOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari and the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Friday morning, exchanged Sallah pleasantries in a phone call marking the end of the Ramadan fast. “Both leaders thanked God Almighty for seeing this day and prayed for … Read more
All is fair in politics and war but President Buhari holds no grudge against anyone. This is coming from the Presidency as revealed by Garba Shehu. The Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President revealed this in an interview with Channels television. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has denied claims that … Read more
The Oyo state chapter of NNPP has expelled its senatorial and House of Representatives candidates. The reason for the expulsion was their alleged involvement in anti-party activities. The alleged members had contravened the constitution, rules, and regulations of the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Oyo State, has … Read more
The APC Vice Chair has warned Adamu of the possibility of legal action over the NEC meeting. The APC Vice Chairman has given Adamu a deadline of one week to convene the NEC meeting. Lukman vowed to take legal action against Adamu if he fails to comply with his demand. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa, has denied being suspended by the National Executive Committee of the party. He maintained that he is still the legitimate chairman of the party despite his suspension for anti-party activities. Apapa also disputes claims that he is being sponsored to cause confusion in the party. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Malam Salihu Lukman, a high-ranking member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee, has given the party’s National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, a seven-day ultimatum to convene an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC). The meeting is to discuss the anomalies in the party, including … Read more
Fintiri and his deputy will be presented with a certificate of return by INEC in Abuja. INEC made this known in a statement on its Twitter page on Wednesday. The ceremony will take place at the INEC headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Wednesday … Read more
Atiku has congratulated Fintiri on his successful re-election as the Governor of Adamawa state. Atiku described Fintiri’s re-election as a win for democracy. The PDP Presidential flagbearer has insisted that there is ‘another mandate to reclaim’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Gov. … Read more