The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended party member, Orji Uzor Kalu hours before the Abia North election holds. The announcement was made via a letter delivered to Uzor Kalu by the party. Orji Uzor Kalu has been at odds with the leadership structure of the Abia APC with reports alleging the politician has been … Read more
Igbo group, Ohaneze promises to assist the Federal Government with whatever evidence needed in prosecuting Simon Ekpa. The Biafra agitator has been charged on terrorism accounts leading to his arrest by Finland authorities. Simon Ekpa’s case does not affect Nnamdi Kanu’s case who is currently in custody. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a … Read more
Scores of PDP and LP Members have decamped to APC in Abuja. The defection is coming barely 48 hours before the 2023 general elections. The defectors have declared their loyalty to the APC ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the All … Read more
Nollywood actress, Joke Silva takes to social media to pray for Bola Tinubu’s victory in the upcoming February polls. Joke Silva is a strong advocate of the Bola Tinubu/Shettima presidential train. She advises Lagos Women to march on for the victory of the APC Candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, … Read more
Segun Arinze preaches peace on his Instagram page as the general elections draw closer. The Nollywood actor advises Nigerians to desist from the hate and the bullying over differing political views. Arinze wants Nigerians to use this election to get things right by doing things the right way. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the … Read more
Tinubu, Atiku, and other candidates are set to sign the final peace accord. The peace accord is voluntary and not mandatory for political parties to participate. No fewer than 18 candidates are jostling to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the presidential election scheduled for Saturday, the candidates representing various … Read more
National Security Adviser to the President, Babagana Monguno, has alleged moves to use the naira scarcity to create civil unrest in the country. The warning comes days as Nigeria prepares for the upcoming general election. Monguno made this known at the inter-agency consultative committee on election security meeting on Tuesday, 21st of February. EKO HOT … Read more
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the narrative that he is desperate for the seat of President. According to the politician, the only reason he is contesting for President is to change things. His presidency, as he claims, is to make Nigeria a better place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as Nigeria … Read more
Shehu Sani has mocked members of the G5 governors for failing to endorse the same candidate. The governors are aggrieved with the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the party’s national leadership. Shehu Sani said, “the G5 Governors wore uniform attire for seven months in London, Madrid and Paris but couldn’t agree on a uniform … Read more
Shi’ites in Nigeria reveal there are plans to declare their support for a specific presidential candidate ahead of the general election. The announcement was made by the national coordinator of the Organization, Hon Garba Ya’u Gwarmai at the annual conference in Kano State. They promise to give bulk votes to whoever they choose as their … Read more
Policemen have been banned from escorting VIPs to polling units during elections. This was made known on Wednesday in Osogbo by the spokesperson of the police command, SP Yemisi Opalola. SP Yemisi warned that any officer found to have flouted the directive will be subjected to disciplinary actions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police … Read more
Akeredolu has likened Tinubu to Awolowo, Azikiwe and Ahmadu Bello. Akeredolu made the comparison on Tuesday at the launch of a book on the former Lagos governor. The book centred on Tinubu alongside the late Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe and Ahmadu Bello, among others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has likened All … Read more
The UK has urged politicians to concede in case of defeat. Catriona Laing, British High Commissioner to Nigeria made the statement on Tuesday. 18 presidential candidates will appear on the ballot for Saturday’s election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom has advised politicians contesting Saturday’s general elections to concede defeat or approach a … Read more
Oyebanji was declared winner of the Ekiti governorship election on June 19, 2022. Oni, his closest challenger, filed a petition against his victory on July 7, 2022. The tribunal dismissed his petition but he appealed the verdict. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Court of Appeal has affirmed the election of Biodun Oyebanji at the … Read more
Fani-Kayode has been hospitalised after DSS questioning. FFK is being tried in court for allegedly using false documents. During Monday’s hearing of the case, Fani-Kayode’s Lawyer, Wale Balogun, notified the court that his client has been hospitalised. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, was absent on Monday from the Lagos … Read more
Over 100 Rivers State clerics have thrown their weight behind Tinubu’s candidacy. The clerics declared their support for Tinubu after their meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday. They maintained that Tinubu remained the only person with the capacity to solve the country’s problems. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 100 clerics under the auspices of … Read more
Atiku has revealed how he thwarted Obasanjo’s third term agenda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed how he stopped former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s third term bid. He disclosed this at an event with the party’s National Assembly candidates on Sunday night in Abuja. … Read more
Timipre Sylva has joined the Bayelsa State gubernatorial race. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Timipre Sylva, a Former Bayelsa State governor and Minister of State Petroleum Resources, has joined the race for the governorship seat of the state. According to reports, friends of the minister purchased the N50m All Progressives Congress nomination and expression of … Read more
Atiku is currently under fire over his comments on the Naira swap. The former vice-president had backed the currency redesign policy, advising the apex bank not to extend the February 10 deadline. Atiku said any further extension would destroy the purpose and objective of the policy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of … Read more
The vice-chairman of the APC in the North-eastern part of the country has been punished by the party leadership. He was accused of engaging in anti-party activities and gross abuse of office. Specifically, the party alleged that the suspended official was associating with the Adamawa governor, a member of the opposition party, PDP. Eko Hot … Read more