Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, is languishing in prison for speaking truth to power. Atiku condemned his detention as a violation of fundamental rights and a troubling indication of the growing climate of repression in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu, criticizing the administration’s handling of the prevailing insecurity in Nigeria. Atiku, who contested against Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, urged the President to step aside if unable to address the escalating security challenges plaguing the nation. EDITOR’S … Read more
Bashir Ahmad tackles Aisha Yesufu for pending Peter Obi’s presidential campaign financial report. Bashir Ahmad alleged that Aisha has failed in keeping to her promise. He urged Aisha to keep to her promise. Eko Hot Blog reports that former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has called out socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu regarding Peter Obi’s campaign fund … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has fixed tomorrow for all parties to adopt their written addresses in the petitions filed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) against the declaration of President Bola Tinubu as winner of the February … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, expressed his concerns about the state of democracy in the country, stating that it remains constrained despite the end of military rule in 1999. He called on Nigerians to unite … Read more
Tinubu and the APC oppose Atiku’s use of INEC ad-hoc staff as witnesses in his challenge against Tinubu’s win in the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu’s representatives argue that Atiku should have included the witnesses’ statements in his initial petition, citing a violation of the Electoral Act 2022. The court deliberates on the objections … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his appreciation for the presidential candidates who opted to seek legal redress following their defeat in the recent presidential election. He acknowledged the resilience and dedication of the opposition parties and their candidates. The President however urged all opposition presidential candidates to gracefully accept the outcomes of the court decisions. EKO … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar storms court for Tribunal hearing. Atiku was present to observe the proceedings of the case he filed challenging the outcome of the 2023 presidential election, which declared Asiwaju Bola Tinubu winner. Accompanied by his supporters and well-wishers, including Senator Dino Melaye, the PDP’s governorship candidate for the forthcoming election in … Read more
Nyesom Wike has vowed to help his political camp get rid of the factions allied with Abubakar Atiku and the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. He made the announcement while commissioning a project in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the State. This is in response to the PDP’s failure in the 2019 and … Read more
Court of Appeal has granted the President elect, Bola Tinubu access to inspect electoral materials used in the Presidential election. This is in response to the politician’s lawyer, Akintola Makinde requesting access to inspect and scan the materials. Tinubu had filed two ex-parte applications on March 6, citing the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, … Read more
Seyi Law tenders to Nigerians his apologies concerning his political stance over the period leading to the Nigerian elections. The Comedian stood as a staunch supporter of the Bola Tinubu campaign train and admits he may have stepped on shoes due to his opinions. Seyi Law hopes despite the mixed reactions with the president elect … Read more
The 2023 general elections finally unveils itself with stories for Nigerians and from Nigerians. We look at how politicians view the process as Nigerians have mixed reactions about it. Nyesom Wike was one name who encountered a difficult process with it, together with his wife, Suzzet Wike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as Nigerians headed … Read more
The Media houses of Chinyere Igwe, a close ally of Abubakar Atiku suffered an explosive attack from what is believed to have been caused by dynamite. The attack on the Media houses in Rivers State has provoked tensions of it being politically motivated. In a similar story, SDP governorship candidate, Magnus Ibe is said to … Read more
The PDP G5 governors have listed fresh conditions for Atiku reconciliation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the PDP G5 Governors, led by the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, have agreed to work for the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar if their fresh demands would be acceded to. The PDP 5G governors … Read more
Atiku has reacted after suspected APC thugs attacked his campaign convoy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the attack on his campaign convoy by thugs in Maiduguri, Borno State. Atiku, through the PDP Presidential Campaign spokesperson, Senator Dino Melaye, confirmed that no fewer … Read more
Atiku has taken his presidential campaign fight to United States of America. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abubakar Atiku has departed Nigeria for the United States of America to intensify his political campaigns ahead of the 2023 elections. Atiku is proceeding on a weeklong political campaign … Read more
Atiku Hits Back At Wike, Others, Says ‘I Won’t Please Autocratic Democrats’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Dino Melaye, the Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Management Committee, on Saturday said his principal, Atiku Abubakar, is determined not to yield to the demand by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State … Read more
Wike Reveals Position Ayu Is Eyeing If Atiku Becomes President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, revealed that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu, is eying the Secretary to Government of the Federation position should Atiku Abubakar win the 2023 presidential election. “Some … Read more
Ohanaeze Sends Heartbreaking Message To Atiku For Selecting Okowa As Running Mate. The group said Atiku will lose in 2023 for selecting Ifeanyi Okowa. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Read Full Text As Atiku Gives Reasons For Picking Okowa Over Wike In Last Minute [JUST IN] Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Tinubu Finally Breaks Silence, Reveals Running Mate’s Region JUST … Read more
Wike Drums Support For Tinubu After Loss At PDP Primaries. This comes at the 11th hour following his defeat at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential primaries. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: EFCC Drags Okorocha To Court Amid Heavy Security BREAKING: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams PDP, Rejects Atiku’s Candidacy BREAKING: Another PDP Presidential Aspirant Steps Down EKO HOT … Read more