Revives ‘Red Roof Revolution’ Project 2025 Constituency Projects Oshiomhole Focuses on Edo-North Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo) has unveiled the first phase of his 2025 constituency projects for the Edo-North Senatorial District. Eko Hot Blog reports that On Sunday, Oshiomhole officially handed over the projects, which focus heavily on education and aim to improve living conditions … Read more
Jonathan says 2015 election exposed him to deep political betrayals. He praised ex-Chief of Staff Oghiadomhe as a rare loyal friend. Politicians in Nigeria lack consistency and trust, Jonathan lamented. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described Nigerian politics as a system deeply riddled with betrayal, recalling his personal experiences during the 2015 general elections. Jonathan … Read more
The lawnaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, says his son, Cyril, is qualified to the Commissioner of Health in Edo state. Oshiomhole stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that in November, Governor Monday Okphebolo of Edo state appointed Cyril as health commissioner just after the … Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has announced the death of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 104 in Auchi, located in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. A brief statement from the Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Gabriel Dunia, confirmed that Monsignor Oleghe was the oldest … Read more
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has disclosed that former Governor Adams Oshiomhole opposed the nomination of his son, Cyril, as Commissioner for Health-designate in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that, Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health-designate last Tuesday, as confirmed in a statement by his Chief Press … Read more
The senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, says as President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, he declared a massive strike to force the Lagos state government under Bola Tinubu to pay above the N5,000 minimum wage. Oshiomhole said he fought some government policies under President Olusegun Obasanjo to ensure the dignity and … Read more
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North senatorial district, has voiced his opposition to the proposed establishment of the Nigerian Coast Guard, which is intended to protect Nigeria’s maritime areas. Speaking during a plenary session, Oshiomhole argued that the Nigerian Navy is already effectively carrying out the responsibilities that would be assigned to the Coast Guard. … Read more
President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senate representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, clashed on the floor of the Senate on Thursday over issues concerning godfatherism. It all began when Akpabio accused Oshiomhole of having brought Godwin Obaseki as Governor, who, according to him(Akpabio) has turned against him(Oshiomhole) and democracy. EDITOR’S … Read more
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led a delegation of party governors to the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday. The purpose of the meeting was to formally introduce Monday Okpebholo, the newly elected governor of Edo State, to the President. EKO … Read more
Former Governor and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki is politically dead. Oshiomhole made this statement during an interview on Channels TV’s programme, Politics Today, while commenting on the outcome of the just concluded governorship election in the state. Recall that the Independent National Electoral … Read more
Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has explained why he chose to kneel before the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. Oshiomhole emphasised his understanding and respect for the traditional institution of the Benin people as the reason for this gesture. During an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Oshiomhole also criticized outgoing Governor … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, has emerged victorious in the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election. The off-cycle election saw 17 candidates vying for the coveted seat at the Dennis Osadebay House in Benin City. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) Why I Left UK … Read more
Former Edo State Governor and current Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Oshiomhole voted at Iyamho, Ward 10, Unit 01 in Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State and expressed confidence that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), would emerge victorious. … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has instructed his lawyers to file a lawsuit against Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North, over alleged defamatory remarks. Ighodalo claims that Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, accused him of being involved in “Planwell,” a Ponzi scheme operated in Edo … Read more
Ahead of the September 21 Edo State governorship election, a fierce confrontation has erupted between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP has accused former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of planning to rig the election in polling units near his hometown of Iyamho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki revealed on Friday that a major factor in his falling out with his predecessor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, was his decision to declare a state burial for the late PDP chieftain Chief Tony Anenih. Anenih passed away during Obaseki’s first term as governor, while he was still a member of the … Read more
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has reportedly summoned Adams Oshiomhole, the lawmaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, over controversial remarks he made about Betsy Obaseki, the wife of Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oshiomhole, in an interview with selected journalists, claimed that Governor Obaseki and his wife do … Read more
Philip Shaibu, Edo Deputy Governor, rejoins APC, with Oshiomhole calling it a typical political move. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has described the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu’s return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the ‘nature of politics’. The embattled Deputy Governor dumped the main opposition … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki expresses confidence that PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo will win the September governorship election, following Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu’s switch to APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, will win the upcoming September governorship election and succeed him. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Phillip Shaibu, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Shaibu announced his departure from the main opposition party at a campaign rally held on Saturday in the state. EDITOR’S PICK FG To Repatriate 250 More Nigerians From UAE JUST IN: Imo … Read more