Dr. Tanko Yunusa, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has expressed strong confidence that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, will emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential race. Yunusa credited Obi’s solid track record and widespread public support as the foundation for his optimism. Speaking at a good … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has inaugurated the Caretaker Committee Members set up by the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, to run the party’s affairs pending the election of new executives. The Committee is chaired by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, with Hon. Henry Duke Tenebe as Secretary, was set up in pursuant of … Read more
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State says he has no rift with his political mentor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Yusuf made this clarification while interacting with newsmen, addressing speculations and rumours of discord with Kwankwaso. He insisted that his relationship with the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, … Read more
Adamu Garba, a prominent member of Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC), recently made bold claims accusing former U.S. President Barack Obama of orchestrating what he called a “palace coup” against President Joe Biden. Garba shared his views on his X (formerly Twitter) account, alleging that Obama played a key role in sabotaging Biden’s candidacy during … Read more
Since 2015, when Hon. Wale Raji was first elected to the House of Representatives, he has proven himself as an indispensable advocate and leader for the people of Epe Federal Constituency. Representing his constituents in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, Rep. Raji has not only distinguished himself through his legislative duties but also … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has stated he would never disparage Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), due to a deep sentimental attachment and involvement in Obi’s political journey. Appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Okupe expressed his commitment to supporting Obi, saying, “I cannot hate Peter Obi; … Read more
The Cross River chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the local government elections conducted on Saturday in the state fell short of every standard to be called an election. The party subsequently rejected the results and said it will challenge the outcome in a competent court of law. This is contained in a … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to stop accusing it for the crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Recall that Makinde had at an event in Ibadan blamed the APC for the tussle in PDP and other opposition parties. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, … Read more
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has accused the incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of destroying the legacy of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu when it concerns the Amotekun security outfit. He made the allegations during the Ondo State Governorship election debate put together … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of making reckless and unfounded attacks against the ruling party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Makinde made these remarks during a recent event in Ibadan on Saturday, blaming the APC for the turmoil within the Peoples Democratic … Read more
The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, NASIEC, has declared the 13 chairmanship candidates of All Progressives Congress, APC, as winners of the November 2 local government election in the state. The Chairman of the commission and Returning Officer, Mr Ayuba Wandai, made the declaration on Sunday at the commission’s office in Lafia. Wandai also declared … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, has shared insights on what he would have done differently had he won the presidency. In a statement released on Sunday, he addressed the numerous inquiries he has received regarding his potential plans for Nigeria. While acknowledging … Read more
The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) triumphed in 15 of the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Abia State during the local government elections held on November 2, while the Young Peoples Party (YPP) claimed victory in the remaining two LGAs. Prof. George Chima, Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), announced the results … Read more
The leadership of Labour Party has said that Ms Oluchi Oparah, its former National Treasurer, is not the National Woman Leader of the party. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has filed a lawsuit against the Ogun State Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) over the alleged imposition of administrative fees on candidates in the upcoming local government elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that OGSIEC has set fees of ₦250,000 for each chairmanship candidate and ₦150,000 for councillorship candidates, with a reduced fee … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has suspended former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, due to alleged anti-party activities. In a resolution submitted to the APC National Secretariat and addressed to National Chairman Dr. Umar Ganduje, the Osun APC accused Aregbesola, who previously served as the state’s governor, of creating divisions within … Read more
A group of youths in Ondo State have protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Maitama, Abuja, following the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oluwatoyin Babalola. The governorship election is set to take place on November 16, 2024, across the state. A viral video on X captured the youths carrying … Read more
A Katsina State High Court has fixed November 29 for ruling on whether it has jurisdiction to entertain a suit filed by the Dr Mustapha Inuwa-led faction of PDP on the party’s congresses conducted in the state. At the proceedings, the Plaintiff’s Counsel, Mr Mustapha Shitu-Mahuta, argued that it was wrong for the party to … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and the National Working Committee (NWC) have announced a series of sub-committees to lead campaign efforts for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16. In a statement released on Monday, signed by APC National Organising Secretary Sulaiman Argungu, several notable party members were appointed … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of recruiting 4,000 teachers to set traps for the incoming administration of Monday Okpebholo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prince Kassim Afegbua, a member of the APC Transition Committee, made this allegation in a statement issued to the press on Sunday in … Read more