Reno Omokri criticizes President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, deeming it vindictive in response to the Naira redesign policy. Omokri urges Tinubu to prioritize unity and stability after the elections and not tarnish the progress made. He hopes the President will reconsider the action for the nation’s greater good. EKO HOT … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the immediate transfer of governorship election petition tribunals for Ogun and Nasarawa States to Abuja for safety and guarantee of justice. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made the call at a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Ologunagba condemned attacks … Read more
Atiku’s aide mocks Keyamo following the defeat he suffered at the Federal High Court Says Kayamo’s law degree is useless Recall Keyamo had filed a petition to EFCC, CCB, and others to arrest Atiku over a bogus allegation Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of the petition by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) till June 9. The court made the decision at the instance of the petitioners, who requested more time to take a stance on the status of their petition. EDITOR’S … Read more
A member of the PDP’s National Executive Committee claimed that Wike is no longer a member of the party due to his conduct before, during, and after the 2023 general elections. The PDP leadership has decided to isolate Wike and make him inconsequential in the party’s affairs. However, a chieftain of the PDP stated that … Read more
The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, called President-elect Bola Tinubu The call focused on strengthening the US-Nigeria partnership and inclusive leadership. Atiku Abubakar voiced disbelief over the call, citing its contradiction with the US public position on Nigeria’s election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
The Conversation Africa has put together a panel featuring INEC, EFCC and other experts to discuss corruption in Nigeria’s 2023 elections. The panel aims to address the role of corruption in the last election, highlight lessons learned for future elections and examine women’s participation in politics. Tinubu won the previous presidential election defeating Atiku Abubakar … Read more
Peter Obi attender Oby Ezekwesili’s 60th Diamond birthday symposium in Abuja. He praised Ezekwesili’s commitment to core values and good governance. Obi also wishes Ezekwesili more healthy and happy years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, was among the guests at the … Read more
President-elect Bola Tinubu has reacted to the controversy around the Adamawa State governorship election. He has charged the police to investigate the matter and advised aggrieved candidates to pursue legitimate means of addressing their grievances. Tinubu congratulated the winners of the supplementary elections held in Kebbi and Adamawa States, and called for a rededication to … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Dear Mr Obi, Today being Friday, I should’ve wished you Barka Jumat if you were a Muslim, but being a dyed-in-the-wool Catholic, who cringingly curried Christian favour in the just-concluded presidential election, I think it’s better to wish that the power of Christ’s resurrection heals your frailties – be they moral or … Read more
The South-West chapter of the PDP has started reconciliation efforts after the 2023 general election. The party has asked former Governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni, to return to the party, following his departure after the fallout of the 2022 Ekiti State governorship primary. PDP leaders are hopeful that Oni will return to the party … Read more
Pro-democracy group known as Think-Tank for Democracy has pointed out an issue to Bola Tinubu who stands as Nigeria’s president-elect until May 29. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Prof. Lucky Akaruese, the group stresses on problems that faces Bola Tinubu should the time come for his ascension into the seat of President. One … Read more
The outgoing Rwandan High Commissioner, Stanislas Kamanzi, has praised Nigeria for handling the 2023 general elections peacefully. Kamanzi stated that this successful completion affirms the ability of African nations to handle their destiny peacefully. President Buhari congratulated Kamanzi on his successful tour of duty, and they discussed bilateral accomplishments and progress towards a Nigeria-Rwanda Joint … Read more
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has acknowledged that the Peter Obi factor played a major role in the 2023 elections. According to him, emotional and frustrated voters backed Peter Obi’s cultic image over established political parties. However, Governor Ikpeazu warned that politicians who rode on Peter Obi’s wave should prepare for scrutiny and questions from … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission finally reveals the reason behind its decision not to hold of the collation of results during the February 25 polls. According to the electoral body, despite the glitches with the BVAS system, they went on with the results collation due to the glitches not affecting the results that already had … Read more
Nigerian musician, Davido finally opens up about the 2023 elections after returning to social media. Davido states that by all accounts the elections were nothing credible based on his opinion of the process. However, David Adeleke maintains that the most important thing is that majority of people went home safe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Eze Igbo, Ajao Estate, Lagos, Fredrick Nwajagu has threatened to invite members of the IPOB to secure properties of Igbo people in Lagos State. This is due to the persistent attacks on some Igbo people and the markets they dominate. The tension between Igbo and Yoruba ethnic group has heightened ahead of the 2023 … Read more
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Ben Llewellyn Jones has hit at former Nigerian Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode over his tribal rhetorics. According to Llewellyn-Jones, he wonders why the APC has not said anything to distance itself from the politician following his divisive statements in the run-up to the elections. From Llewellyn-Jones’ statement, it is evident … Read more
The British High Commission moves fast to protect Nigeria’s democracy. According to a statement, the commission is reportedly gathering information on Nigerians who engaged in anti-democratic conduct in the 2023 elections. The commission expressed concerns over the use of inflammatory statements intended to incite ethno-religious conflict in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Come off the façade, Nigerian singer, Simi says as she criticizes the 2023 polls that were conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission. According to Simi, INEC wasted a lot of resources to conduct what she recognizes as unnecessary, pointing the many faults that came with the process which she felt ended up ridiculing the … Read more