NDYF has urged the DSS and police to arrest Fani-Kayode within 48 hours over his inciting comments. The group alleged that Fani-Kayode’s “injudicious, uncultured and inflammatory speeches” could spark widespread civil disturbance and national insecurity. The group blasted Fani-Kayode for stating that Muslims would become an endangered species if Peter Obi of the Labour Party … Read more
A Lagos community was invaded by unknown gunmen who killed three people and injured one. The incident happened at about 11.35 pm on Wednesday. An investigation into the incident has been initiated by the police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen, Wednesday night, invaded Gowon’s estate in the Alimosho area of Lagos State, killing … Read more
Rivals on the pitch, allies on the inside, Nasir El-Rufai pays a visit to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike at his residence in Port Harcourt. The visit was to commission a project that was carried out by the Rivers State governor under Wike’s administration. The project that El-Rufai was invited to commission is aimed at … Read more
Omoyele Sowore has accused his counterpart in the Labour Party, Peter Obi, of lying about a phone conversation with Bishop David Oyedepo. Obi denied the conversation and claimed that the audio call was fake and doctored. The controversy sparked a Twitter feud between Sowore and Obi, as both political rivals disputed the alleged conversation. EKO … Read more
Last week, People’s Gazette published an audio call recording purportedly involving Peter Obi and Bishop Oyedepo. In the alleged call, Obi asked Oyedepo to help him win a “religious war” ahead of the February 25 presidential poll. The alleged conversation sparked confusion after his supporters swiftly dismissed it as fake and one of his campaign … Read more
APC Abia Chapter, show no sentiment for its governorship candidate, Ikechi Emenike and Abia factional chairman of the party, Kingsley Ononogbu. In a report that emerged on Wednesday, the duo have been suspended over alleged misappropriation of 2023 election funds. This was made known by a press statement issued in Umuahia by Offor Okorie, the … Read more
Ndume has officially joined the Senate Presidency race. Ndume declared his intention to run for the position during a press briefing in Abuja. He opposed the concept of zoning and advocated for the race to be open to all. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman Senate Committee on Army Mohammed Ali Ndume on Wednesday … Read more
Imo, REC has revealed why she can’t declare outstanding election results. Prof. Silvia stated that she does not possess the power to announce outstanding results. She made the statement in response to the controversy and disagreement surrounding the result of the state assembly election held on March 25th. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo … Read more
The Kaduna govt has inaugurated a Transition Committee ahead of May 29. The committee nominees include the current administration led by Nasir El-Rufai, who will soon be leaving office, and the incoming Governor-elect, Uba Sani. The Committee will be chaired by Balarabe Abbas Lawal, the incumbent Secretary to the State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Atiku has denied endorsing Dino Melaye’s candidacy for the Kogi guber race. Atiku declared that he has no anointed candidate. Atiku, speaking through his Media Aide, emphasized that the PDP must ensure that the proper procedures are followed when selecting its candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, … Read more
Atiku’s spokesman has sued APC and Adamu over N125m debt. Bwala said he initiated the legal action against the party due to a build-up of unpaid fees resulting from legal services provided to the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Daniel Bwala, the spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate in the last … Read more
Imo Labour Party Secretariat has been unsealed by the Police. The Party Secretariat was sealed by the Police on Monday. The party had accused the state governor, Hope Uzodimma, of conniving with police to seal the secretariat. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo State Police Command has unsealed the secretariat of the Labour Party … Read more
The Federal Government has stated that Buhari has delivered his promise on ensuring credible polls. Lai Mohammed stated this during his official engagements with several international media organizations in Washington DC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government says President Muhammadu Buhari has delivered on his pledge to leave behind a legacy of free, … Read more
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba calls for all Presidential election petitions tribunal to resolve all issues before May 29. The petitions as we all know stemmed from APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu being declared winner of the polls, with Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi’s team finding faults with the ruling. … Read more
APC has denied expelling Senator Omo-Agege from the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC on Monday denied the expulsion of the Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege from the party. Recall that an expulsion letter dated March 31st and signed by the Chairman, Ulebor Isaac on behalf of the State Executive … Read more
The elder statesmen of the Peoples Democratic Party show off their power as they issue warning to its governorship candidate in Lagos State, Abdul-Aziz Olajide Adediran to desist from provocative slurs. This is in response to recent attacks on former Deputy National Chairman, Bode George. Jandor is alleged to have taken a swipe at Bode … Read more
Sen. Ali Ndume has requested that the APC refrain from zoning the leadership of the incoming 10th National Assembly. He believes that the Senate President seat should not be regionally based, but instead purely a decision made by the lawmakers. Ndume has called for open and merit-based selection for the National Assembly leadership. EKO HOT … Read more
Ganduje has cautioned Kano Gov-elect Abba Yusuf that he is starting on the wrong footing. This warning comes days after the governor-elect issued an order in the state. Ganduje said he was still in charge of the state and should wait until he was sworn in as governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Abdullahi … Read more
Youths from the North West have demanded that the region should produce the next Senator President. The Youths called on the President-elect to support the ambition of Senator Barau Jibrin to become the next Senate President. The youth made the call in a statement signed by NOYA’s national coordinator. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as … Read more
LP campaign spokesman has confirmed the authenticity of the leaked conversation between Obi and Oyedepo. The audio had attracted criticism for Obi, with some of his supporters saying it was doctored. Okonkwo who verified the authenticity of the audio said it was “taken out of context by critics”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kenneth Okonkwo, … Read more