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Mass Defections Hit PDP as Ex-Minister, Others Join APC

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Eko Hot Blog reports that former Minister of Aviation, Fidelia Njeze, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, and other party stakeholders have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Other prominent members of the PDP who defected to APC are Davidson Nnamani, Princess Juliet Oloto, Chika Idoko, Jonathan Eze, Umunna Ugwu and … Read more

BREAKING: Popular Ondo APC Governorship Aspirant Dies Weeks To Primary

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Eko Hot Blog reports that one of the prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure, has reportedly died.

According to Vanguard, prior to his unfortunate demise, Akintelure had voiced his concerns regarding the various threats, both direct and indirect, that he had been facing.

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However, despite his optimism that the alleged threats will subside and things will get better, Akuntelure, gave up the ghost as the date for the APC governorship primary election, set for April 25, drew near.

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File Image of Late Dr Paul Akintelure

In a statement made available to journalists earlier through his spokesperson, Oladapo Akintelure, Akintelure said: “Initially, I hope these incidents would dissipate over time, yet regrettably, they have escalated to pose a serious threat to my life”

“The threats against me only strengthen my resolve to stand up for what is right and just. I will not allow fear to dictate our path forward.”

The statement dated Thursday, March 21, 2023, added: “Let us embrace peace, progress, and unity. Our collective strength lies in our to stand together as one, regardless of our differences.”

Akintelure, who hails from Igbotako in the Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, previously ran as the deputy governorship candidate for the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) alongside Rotimi Akeredolu, the former governor of Ondo State.

However, they were unsuccessful in their bid as Olusegun Mimiko, the Labour Party flag bearer at the time, emerged as the winner of the election.

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Prior to this, Akintelure also contested the senatorial election against the candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party, but unfortunately, he was defeated.

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File Image of Late Former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu

This series of events unfolded during the lead-up to the Ondo governorship election, which was gaining momentum at the time.

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Ondo Guber: House Of Assembly Members Throw Support Behind Aiyedatiwa

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Ondo State House of Assembly pledges support for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of governorship primary. Speaker Olamide Oladiji expresses full backing for APC-led government continuity in the state. Lawmakers commend President Tinubu and APC chairman Ganduje for intervention in state’s political crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State House of Assembly has pledged to … Read more

Hardship: Dangote Begins Distribution Of N15bn Food Aid For Nigerians

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Billionaire businessman and president of the Dangote group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has launched a N15 billion food intervention programme to cushion the burden of economic hardship on Nigerians. Speaking on Saturday during the launch of the programme in Kano, Dangote said the distribution of food items will run from March … Read more

El-Rufai Addresses Rumors Of Joining SDP After Visit To Party Secretariat

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Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has refuted rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Recall that the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on … Read more

Oshiomhole Reacts As APC Picks Idahosa As Okpebholo’s Running Mate

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole has hailed the emergence of his favoured candidate, Dennis Idahosa, as the running mate for the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Monday Okpebholo. This online media platform earlier reported that Idahosa was unveiled at a meeting on Sunday night attended by Okpebholo, Oshiomhole, the … Read more

JUST IN: Ekiti APC Chairman Paul Omotoso Is Dead

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ekiti State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Paul Omotoso is dead. According to Vanguard, Omotoso passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. Editor’s Picks  Customs Set To Begin Nationwide Auctioning Of Seized Food Items Oyo Govt Issues Seven-day Quit Notice To Roadside Traders ‘You Have No Excuse’ … Read more

Edo APC Gov Candidate, Okpebole Gets Party’s Certificate Of Return

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday received his certificate of return from the leadership of the party. Okpebholo last Thursday defeated Dennis Idahosa and 10 other aspirants to emerge the party’s candidate in the forthcoming governorship election. The presentation of … Read more

APC Chieftain, Pastor Ize Iyamu Withdraws From Edo Guber Race, Gives Reasons

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Eko Hot Blog reports that a leading All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship aspirant, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has withdrawn from the Edo State gubernatorial race, barely 24 hours to the party’s primary election. Ize-Iyamu announced his withdrawal on Friday, in a statement made available to journalists in Benin, the State capital. The withdrawal notice was addressed to … Read more

Ganduje Makes First Visit To Kano, Woos Gov. Yusuf To APC

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governor of Kano State and the current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has made his first return to the state since leaving office in May 2023. His return follows the APC’s loss in the Kano governorship election to the New Nigerian Peoples … Read more

BREAKING: Ondo Governor, Aiyedatiwa Dissolves State Executive Council

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Eko Hot Blog reports Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council. The decision, effective immediately, was disclosed in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on January 24, 2024. Editor’s Picks  FG Sets To Cash In $1 Billion From Sale Of Five Power … Read more

Tinubu Initiates Move To Reconcile Kwankwaso, Ganduje

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Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, in a bid to reconcile him and his successor, Abdullahi Ganduje It was gathered that the president met with the former Governor of Kano State inside the president’s office … Read more

Crisis Looms In Kano As Kwankwaso Hints At Sanusi’s Return As Emir

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Eko Hot Blog reports that another wave of concern has swept through Kano as the former Governor of the State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has declared that the establishment of the five emirate councils will “certainly be reconsidered.” Recall that the Immediate past Governor of Kano Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, … Read more

APC To Establish Institute Of Progressive Study, Open Functional Offices In 8,813 Wards

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdulahi Ganduje, has said that the party would establish a National Institute of Progressive Study He added that the party would also establish functional offices in all 8,813 wards across the country to bring symbolic representation of the party closer … Read more

APC Disowns Governorship Campaign List Involving Wike, Others

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  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Abdullahi Ganduje has disowned a governorship campaign council list involving the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. This online media platform had earlier reported that the former Governor of Rivers State and several others … Read more

Imo 2023: Uzodinma, Okorocha Visit President Tinubu In Aso Rock

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and a former governor of the state, Senator Rochas Okorocha were seen entering the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday evening, accompanied by the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje. The trio, joined by the Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, departed the Villa shortly … Read more

Kano Govt. Withdraws Suit Stopping EFCC From Investigating Ganduje

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EkoHotBlog reports that the Kano State Government has withdrawn its suit before the Federal High Court, Kano, aiming to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating former governor Abdullahi Ganduje. A letter signed by the Kano Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isa Dederi, dated 4th July 2023, and addressed to … Read more

Reinstated Kano Anti-Graft Agency Chief, Rimin Gado, Announces Reopening Of Ganduje’s Dollar Video Investigation”

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Reinstated Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Corruption Commission, Barrister Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has promised to reopen the alleged dollar fraud case against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. It would be recalled that an online publication, Daily Nigerian, had released some videos of Ganduje allegedly collecting kickbacks from contractors to the … Read more

Kano Governor-elect Promises To Peel Back The Layers On Ganduje’s Affairs

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Kano Governor-elect Promises Probe Into Ganduje's Affairs

Kano State governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf has vowed to conduct a thorough probe into the N241 billion debt inherited from Ganduje’s administration. Yusuf expressed his dissatisfaction with the handover notes provided by Ganduje’s administration, considering them inadequate and lacking in detail. Expressing concerns about the insufficiency of the handover notes and the transition committee report, … Read more

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