EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will not continue to import food as his administration strives to invest in agriculture to boost food production in the country. The Nigerian leader made this remark on Friday, during a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to sack all non-performing security chiefs in his cabinet. This online media platform understands that this call was made by the Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmen, following the high rate of kidnapping and general insecurity in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop meddling in the affairs of the National Assembly. This is even as it said the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has done nothing wrong to warrant quitting his position over the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite recent frictions and threats of expulsion from party chieftains. Recall that Wike’s political journey took an unexpected turn during the run-up to … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a bold challenge to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, urging him to resign from office if he cannot demonstrate competence in governance. The call comes amidst allegations of lack of visible development projects in the state over the past 10 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo Speaker Olamide Oladiji is embroiled in controversy following his reported claim that 18 lawmakers are in support of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s All Progressives Congress ticket bid in the forthcoming November governorship election. Oladiji made this assertion during Governor Aiyedatiwa’s declaration of intent, igniting debates on the authenticity of his statement. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday, formally declared his intention to contest the November 16 governorship election in the state. Aiyedatiwa, surrounded by his loyalists and supporters, made the declaration at the Gani Fawehinmi Arcade, Akure, amid fanfare. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap Several Tsangaya Students Katsina Children … Read more
The All Progressives Congress(APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, on Tuesday engaged in a verbal exchange regarding the political banter between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The exchange occurred last Saturday at the funeral of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe. Editor’s Pick Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently engaged in closed-door discussions with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and other key lawmakers at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. This high-level meeting, taking place on Tuesday, comes against the backdrop of recent tensions in the Senate following the suspension of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months over an allegation of N3.7 trillion padded into the 2024 budget. Ningi is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Population and represents PDP, Bauchi Central. Editor’s Picks Angry Senators Debate Ningi’s 2024 Budget Padding Claim Tinubu Submits FCTA 2024 Budget To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that three Senators from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have contested the claims made by Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, regarding the alleged padding of the 2024 budget by N3 trillion. According to information gathered by this online media platform, the dissenting senators include Steve Sunday Karimi (APC-Kogi), Titus Tartenger Zam … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon Akor Prince Nna, the lawmaker who represents the ward of former Governor Nyesom Wike in Obio/Akpor Local Government in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has resigned. The lawmaker revealed that he is backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the ongoing power tussle in the state. Editor’s Picks ‘Fake News’ … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The All Progressives Congress (APC) extends its condolences to the family, colleagues, and friends of Paul Omotoso, the Ekiti State Chairman of the party, following his passing. Editor’s Pick ‘Cement Is Now N7,800’ – Seller Calls His Customer, Refunds Balance Tinubu Orders Fresh Distribution Of Palliatives To Abuja Residents Customs … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the suit, Idahosa said he won the February 17 2024 exercise monitored by the INEC where he was declared the winner and that there was no basis for the supplementary or rerun election, which Okpebholo won. He also argued that the February 22 election was not a standalone election but … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State has threatened that it will withdraw its candidates in the forthcoming local government election in the state if the electoral body failed to use Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the poll. Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, has fixed Saturday 27th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Jonathan Vatsa, the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a former commissioner of information culture and tourism, has chastised the Northern faction advocating for the elimination of rotating presidency. He questioned the group’s justification for demanding an end to rotating presidency given that the North has lately lost … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the newfound political alliance between Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and former Governor Olusegun Mimiko appears to have stirred unease within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the November gubernatorial election approaches in the state. This is just as the member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) noted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that its governorship candidate for the forthcoming election will emerge from the southern zone of the state. The spokesperson of the state PDP, Kennedy Peretei, made this known in a chat with journalists on Friday in Akure, the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the crisis within the Benue State chapter of the All Progress Congress (APC) took a concerning turn on Friday when anti-riot police officers assumed control of the party’s secretariat. This online media platform learnt that from as early as 7 am, a group of mobile and regular police officers, along with … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant development within the Edo State political landscape, Senator Monday Okpebholo (Edo Central) has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship direct primary election. The declaration was made by the Cross River Governor, Bassey Otu, who served as the Chairman of the Edo APC shadow … Read more