Eko Hot Blog reports that angry senators strongly opposed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio are hatching plan to oust him when the Senate resumes later this month. The forces are reported to be upset that the former Akwa Ibom State Governor is playing the role of a lap dog for President Tinubu rather than … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, July 26, confirmed the appointment of 11 members of the governing board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC). The nominees confirmed by the Senate during plenary on Wednesday include a classmate of the former president, former President Muhammadu Buhari, General Paul Tarfa (North East … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Abia State Governor and the Chief Whip of the ninth Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed a media report claiming a gang up by certain Senators against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. There have been several rumours that the appointment of Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff … Read more
Nigeria’s Vice President appeals to senators-elect to support Akpabio and Jibrin for Senate President and Vice President. He emphasizes the need for a Southern Christian candidate over a Northern Muslim and calls for unity and inclusivity in governance. The Vice President said he is ready to kneel down to beg the incoming senators to elect … Read more
Senator Godswill Akpabio reacts to being the favored candidate of the APC for the seat of the 10th Senate Presidency. It was recently announced that the former Akwa Ibom Governor had emerged as the APC’s favored candidate alongside Hon. Tajudeen Abbass as Speaker. According to Akpabio, it all rests on his colleagues whether he emerges … Read more
A Yoruba group has endorsed Orji Kalu for the 10th Senate Presidency. The group stated that Kalu is the most qualified among other contenders. According to the group, the best way to win the confidence of the Christians is to support Kalu to become the next Senate President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a socio-political … Read more