Fresh details have emerged regarding the sealing of the Kofar Kudu entrance to the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, by security operatives on Friday. The move, reportedly aimed at preventing unrest, occurred in Bichi town, where the Emir was set to install a district head. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has clarified that his decision to withhold presenting his Certificate of Return to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, was not an act of disrespect. Aiyedatiwa, who won reelection in last Saturday’s governorship election, received his Certificate of Return on Wednesday at the … 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
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja following a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate Ajayi On Super Eagles’ Win Over Libya EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
There are increasing signs that the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Abdullahi Ganduje, may postpone its first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting until 2025. Sources at the APC Secretariat, speaking with Punch, cited President Bola Tinubu’s busy schedule and ongoing absence from Nigeria as key factors behind the likely delay. An insider revealed, “As … Read more
The North Central All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum has suspended its agitation and demand for the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the scheduled National Executive Committee, NEC. Recall that the forum has been opposed to the appointment of Ganduje from the onset, arguing the … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has condoled the families of five police officers who died in a motor accident while returning from Edo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ganduje spoke at the Bichi Central Mosque, while offering prayers for the deceased police officers. He described the incident as a … Read more
No fewer than members of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Kano State, on Thursday defected to the ruling New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP). The decampees, who are mainly from 11 wards of the area, vowed to work against the return of APC as the ruling party in Kano State Prominent … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment on Monday, dismissed the suit on the ground that the plaintiff, the North Central APC Forum, led by Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, had no … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has congratulated Monday Okpebholo for emerging as Edo Governor-elect at the Saturday governorship election. Ganduje, in a statement by Mr Edwin Olofu, his Chief Press Secretary on Sunday in Abuja, said Okpebholo’s victory was well-deserved. EDITOR’S PICKS: Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos … Read more
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has denied being involved in an alleged plot to dethrone Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. Ganduje stated this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment, Oliver Okpala. EKO HOT BLOG reports that he was reacting … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured that President Bola Tinubu is leading a comprehensive economic revitalisation agenda aimed at enhancing the standard of living for Nigerians. Ganduje gave the assurance in a statement on Sunday in Abuja while felicitating with Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud. EDITOR’S … Read more
The wedding ceremony of Laila, daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and her partner Saleh Maitala, took place on Friday at the National Mosque in Abuja, attracting an array of prominent political figures. Among the distinguished guests were Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC); Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Leader of … Read more
The Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has granted an ex-parte order restraining the All Progressives Congress (APC) from holding its scheduled congresses in Rivers State. The court ordered that the national leadership of the APC led by its Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and its Secretary, Surajudeen Ajibola-Basiru should not go ahead to conduct … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has initiated discussions with the Senate leadership to reinstate Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip, just a month after his removal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, was relieved of his position following his repeated public criticisms of President Bola Tinubu and the … Read more
The Kano State Government has filed a fresh fraud charge against the immediate past governor of the state, Abdullahi Ganduje, his Commissioner for Local Government, Murtala Garo, and two others. The state accused them of mismanaging of the 44 Local Government’s statutory allocations remitted to the State Joint Local Governments account from the Federation account. … Read more
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has urged political leaders to collaboratively strengthen the judiciary, uphold the rule of law, and protect the principles of democracy. Ganduje gave the advice on Thursday in Abuja, at the first Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) roundtable with the theme: ‘The Role of the … Read more
APC National Chairman, Ganduje said protests against government policies are not peculiar to Nigeria alone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, says challenges and protests against government policies are not peculiar to Nigeria. Ganduje reacted to the ongoing protest on Wednesday in Abuja, when … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has on Wednesday asked Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, to resign from the party. Eko Hot Blog reports that the party also asked the senator to vacate his position as chief whip of the senate. This was contained in a letter sent by the party leadership to Senate President … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing on the suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as APC National Chairman to July 5, allowing parties to respond to counter-affidavits. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the hearing of a case seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje, the … Read more