NNPP has reacted to Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Adamawa State chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Phineas Elisha, has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo for endorsing the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. This online media platform gathered that former president Olusegun Obasanjo, Benue … Read more
PDP has described the Rivers state governor as weak and emaciated. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign has asked the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to seek medical attention. The Special Assistant, Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, said this in a statement in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Kevin McCarthy for Speaker yesterday, but it’s unclear whether his words hold the weight they once did. Eko Hot Blog reports that Even though the 20 Republican holdouts come from the Trumpian wing of the party, they have not changed their minds and continue to oppose McCarthy. EDITOR’S PICKS US: … Read more
The Republican leader of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, has failed in his latest bid to get elected speaker in a paralysis of US government not seen since the pre-Civil War era. Eko Hot Blog reports that a cohort of right-wingers in his party derailed an 11th attempt to elect him on the third … Read more
The G-5 Governors have stated that they are united in selecting a presidential candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the five aggrieved Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), known as the G-5, on Thursday said they are united. This online media platform gathered that the governors stated this at the Mapo Hall in Ibadan, … Read more
Tinubu has stated that Obasanjo Punished him during his time as Lagos state governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Thursday accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of punishing him during his time as the Lagos State Governor. He added that it was not a … Read more
Atiku has rescheduled his campaign rally in Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has rescheduled his campaign rally in Abia State. Atiku’s rally earlier scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, has now been moved forward to Monday, January 9. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: … Read more
It has been reported that the G-5 governors may pick individual candidates to support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the strategies of the five aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), better known as the G-5, to unveil their preferred presidential candidate have been revealed. Following their decision to abandon the presidential candidate of … Read more
Kwankwaso has slammed Obasanjo over Obi’s endorsement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has slammed those he described as statesmen for endorsing a particular candidate ahead of the February 25 presidential election in Nigeria. This online media platform gathered that former president Olusegun … Read more
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has failed to be elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives – but if not him, who else could fill the role? Eko Hot Blog reports that after three consecutive rounds of voting on Tuesday, the first day of a new Congress, Mr. McCarthy fell short of the 218 votes … Read more
A mammoth crowd stormed Tinubu’s rally in Kano State on Wednesday. The rally is currently ongoing The presidential election will hold on February 25, 2022 Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential rally of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, saw the presence of a mammoth crowd on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu … Read more
IBB has denied endorsing Peter Obi for the 2023 Presidency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s foremost elder statesman, Ibrahim Babangida, has denied claims that he endorsed Peter Obi, the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), for the 2023 general elections. In a recent tweet by a parody account (General_Ibbro), the former Military Head … Read more
Shettima has stated that Tinubu is healthier than him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima, has disclosed that his principal, Bola Tinubu, is healthier than him. Shettima made this known during a live Facebook discussion programme, with Nigerian journalist Jaafar Jaafar alongside Bulama Bukarti, Nasir Zango, … Read more
On a day of political drama not seen in Congress for a century, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy repeatedly failed in his bid to be elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives. Eko Hot Blog reports that the House adjourned without a speaker on Tuesday night – the first time since 1923 they had failed … Read more
Akinjinde has stated that the G-5 Governors have no problem with Atiku. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of State for FCT, Olajumoke Akinjide, has said that the G-5 governors do not have any issues with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. She, however, stated that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, … Read more
Peter Obi’s wife has sent a message to Nigerians ahead of February’s general elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Margaret Obi, the wife of the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to quit complaining and vote for a patriotic leader in the upcoming 2023 General Elections. Speaking at a … Read more
A dramatic moment played out on the House floor as Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio found himself both endorsing McCarthy for speaker and receiving an endorsement himself. Eko Hot Blog reports that Jordan, one of the most conservative members of the Republican caucus, asked his colleagues to “rally around” McCarthy ahead of a second-round vote. … Read more
The voting process for Speaker of the House of Representatives has ended, with no one candidate getting the necessary 218 votes to win outright. Eko Hot Blog reports that the results are: Kevin McCarthy (Republican) – 203 votes Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat) – 212 Andy Biggs (Republican) – 10 Others – 9 With 19 Republicans voting … Read more
Wike has expressed concerns over Atiku’s candidacy after Obi’s endorsement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, said that his statement over Olusegun Obasanjo’s endorsement of Labour Party’s Peter Obi was not made to mock the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. He insisted that he made the … Read more
Tinubu has promised to be a fair and inclusive leader. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has promised Nigerians that he would be a fair and just leader in Nigeria’s plural society. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos CP Replaces All Officers In Ajah Division After Shooting … Read more