The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have formed an alliance to advance democracy in the country. Chairman of PRP, Falalu Bello, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Friday. Falalu said that both parties were pleased to announce that discussions had been initiated regarding a potential alliance which might lead … Read more
Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori and representative of Ethiope Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has described her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the best decision of her political career. Ibori-Suenu accused the PDP of attempting to hinder her political … Read more
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has told the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be thankful to God that its 16-year administration was not probed by the successive APC-led governments. Okechukwu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, while reacting to a statement by PDP congratulating Ghanaians for the conduct of free, … Read more
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former spokesman, Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, Segun Sowunmi, says the former vice president is yet to respond to his question on whether he (Atiku) is contesting for the presidency again. Although the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has not declared his intention to join the 2027 … Read more
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, has urged northerners nursing presidential ambition in 2027 to wait until 2031. Akume made this call on Sunday on ‘Politics Today,’ a TVC programme. He said those eyeing the presidency in 2027 should allow President Bola Tinubu the opportunity to complete a potential second … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Ismael Ahmed, has acknowledged that the APC and President Bola Tinubu could have lost the 2023 presidential election if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi had joined forces. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ahmed made this revelation during … Read more
Ghana’s Vice-President, Mahamudu Bawumia, has conceded defeat in Saturday’s election and extended his congratulations to opposition candidate and former President John Mahama on his victory. “The people have voted for change,” Bawumia stated, acknowledging the electorate’s decision amid Ghana’s most severe economic crisis in decades, which led to the nation defaulting on its debt. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the expulsion of the House of Representative member from Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, as null and void. PDP National Working Committee, NWC, said Ugochinyere’s expulsion by his Ward chapter of the party was of no effect. The PDP Umuopia/Umukegwu Ward chapter … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared the seat of Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the member representing the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, vacant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this follows her defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Friday, the PDP called on the Independent National … Read more
Benson Upah, the Head of Information for the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has in strong terms condemned the failure of some state governors to implement the new minimum wage, tagging it a “crime against humanity.” In a conversation with ARISE NEWS, Upah expressed his displeasure over the noncompliance of some state governors in fulfilling the … Read more
Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, daughter of ex-Delta State Governor James Ibori, has left the PDP for the APC. A member of the House of Representatives for Ethiope East/Ethiope West Constituency, has announced her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a letter read by … Read more
A major defection has hit the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives as four members switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the defections, announced on Thursday by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, involve lawmakers from four states: Kaduna, Imo, Edo, and Cross River. The defectors are … Read more
A group known as Team New Nigeria (TNN) has sparked speculation about former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential return to politics in 2027 by displaying campaign posters across strategic locations in Kano State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the posters, featuring Jonathan’s image and the slogan, Team New Nigeria 2027: The Goodluck Nigeria Needs—Dr Goodluck Jonathan,”* … Read more
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has attributed the decline in societal values in Nigeria to the conduct of the nation’s politicians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sanusi urged leaders to prioritize integrity over the pursuit of material wealth on Tuesday, Speaking at the 2024 Annual Conference of the Nkata Ndi Inyom Igbo (NNII) … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation with a surprise declaration of martial law on Tuesday night, only to reverse the decision hours later after intense backlash from lawmakers and the public. The Decree and Its Fallout In an unexpected late-night address, President Yoon announced martial law, accusing the opposition Democratic Party of … Read more
Kabiru Adeniyi Adisa, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has vowed to unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 governorship election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adisa believes he possesses the necessary qualifications to govern the state more effectively than the incumbent. In a statement issued in Ibadan, Oyo … Read more
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in three judges who were previously overlooked by the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Festival Hall in the Government House, fulfilling a promise made by the governor in his inaugural address to address the issue. The three judges, Ojo … Read more
Trump, recently elected to a second term as U.S. president, is set to travel to Paris later this week to attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral on December 7. This marks Donald Trump’s first overseas trip since his re-election last month. Trump’s team and French President Emmanuel Macron’s office have been in talks about … Read more
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has invoked special powers to pass the 2025 social security budget without a parliamentary vote, a controversial move that has set the stage for a no-confidence vote against his government. The radical left France Unbowed (LFI) party announced plans to formally trigger the vote on Tuesday afternoon, with the far-right … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Chief Tony Okocha as its new chairman. Okocha, who previously served as the party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman, was elected unopposed during the state delegate congress held on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The election, conducted via voice vote, was … Read more