President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state. The President also assured him of the full support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). President Tinubu said this on Thursday in Abuja at a meeting with the leadership of the All … Read more
A Benue High Court has issued an order preventing the All Progressives Congress (APC) from removing Augustine Agada as the state APC Chairman, along with the current party executives. The ex parte order, granted by Justice Theresa Igoche in motion No MH/1585m/2024, was made public at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday. The … Read more
Nyesom Wike reportedly lost his political structure in Rivers State. Several commissioners resigned, citing ongoing political turmoil. Supporters of Governor Fubara are jubilant, claiming victory over Wike’s influence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is said to have lost his political grip in Rivers State. This comes … Read more
Group claims recent calls for Ganduje’s resignation aimed at stopping Tinubu’s second term bid Accuses external forces of being behind the suspension of the APC national chairman Ganduje accuses Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf of sponsoring his purported suspension Eko Hot Blog reports that a political group affiliated with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
PDP chieftain Segun Showunmi warns Tinubu against marginalizing northern politicians Says figures like El-Rufai, Yahaya Bello played crucial roles in Tinubu’s 2023 victory Calls for maintaining trust between north and south with an eye on 2027 elections Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Showunmi, has urged President … Read more
APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje urges aggrieved aspirants to drop petitions against Ondo governorship primary winner Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ganduje met with the 14 aggrieved aspirants, appealing to them to rally around Aiyedatiwa for APC to win the November election At least five aspirants, including Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, had submitted petitions seeking the cancellation of the … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, dismisses challenge from 15 APC governorship aspirants. Aiyedatiwa submits Expression of Interest and Nomination forms at APC’s national secretariat. Aiyedatiwa expresses confidence in facing competitors in upcoming primary election, highlighting support from various sectors of Ondo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, brushed off concerns about … Read more
• Francis Okoye, APC South-East Coalition convener, unfazed by El-Rufai’s visit to SDP • Suggests El-Rufai’s SDP candidacy could divide opposition, strengthen APC • Envisions scenario where multiple opposition candidates benefit APC in 2027 elections Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a surprising twist, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has given the reason President Bola Tinubu suffered gaffes and occasional slips during the campaign of the 2023 presidential election. Recall that Tinubu, who was the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 election, suffered gaffes during campaigns, which the opposition candidates dwelt on. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Kogi State governorship election, Dino Melaye has demanded a total cancellation of the electoral process. Melaye in a short statement released via his X account on Sunday said the results are being ‘cooked’ in favour of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that not less than a hundred Nigerians have signed a petition demanding justice and transparency in the ongoing presidential electoral tribunal proceedings. The move comes amidst the delay in delivering judgment on the petition filed against President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 PDP presidential candidate, has closed his case at the PEPC, challenging Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 election. The PDP is contesting the declaration of Tinubu as the winner of the presidential election. The case was closed because the PDp exhausted their days to present the case at the … Read more
Moghalu criticizes Emefiele for presidential bid, deems him unfit as CBN governor. Moghalu disapproves of Emefiele’s performance at CBN, cites poor core mandate outcomes. Emefiele suspended by Tinubu, arrested by DSS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu, has said the suspended Governor of the Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin … Read more
The Inspector General of Police has ordered the sealing of all 17 Local Government Area secretariats in Plateau State due to leadership tensions. The suspension of local government council chairmen has caused tension between the ruling party and the opposition. The police command took this action to prevent disruptions and protect critical infrastructure. EKO HOT … Read more
Aliyu Betara and Yusuf Gagdi have stepped down from the race for the position of speaker of the house of representatives. This decision comes after meeting with President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Tajudeen Abbas has emerged as the preferred candidate for the speakership position of the All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT … Read more
Tinubu has urged the 10th National Assembly to collaborate with his administration and support the preferred candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for leadership positions. Ogah, a member of the Labour Party (LP), expressed delight at meeting the President and praised his intelligence and dedication to serving the country. Ogah noted the love, charisma, … 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
Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, officially visits the office of the First Lady. She is received by the Permanent Secretary of the State House and explores various units within the First Lady’s wing. Mrs. Tinubu, with a background in education and philanthropy, has been actively involved in politics as a senator and a … Read more
A witness representing the PDP and Atiku Abubakar acknowledges that neither Abubakar nor Bola Tinubu should be declared president due to their failure to secure 25% of votes in the FCT. The witness asserts that this requirement is based on constitutional provisions. However, it is noted that the Labour Party’s candidate achieved over 25% of … Read more
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, is still vying for the speakership of the 10th assembly despite his party’s endorsement of other candidates. Wase argues that the APC’s decision contradicts Nigeria’s Federal Character Principle. He refuses to withdraw or step down from the race, even after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. … Read more