Eko Hot Blog reports that Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were subjected to tear gas by armed police officers on Tuesday. This development occurs after the Court of Appeal ousted the 16 lawmakers. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Governor Mutfwang Declares 24-Hour Curfew In Plateau Crisis Looms As … Read more
PDP will resume legislative duties despite their sacking by the court of appeal. APC says the lawmakers remained sacked and their plan to resume is an invitation to anarchy. PDP lawmakers called on President Tinubu and heads of the Nigeria judiciary to sanction the President of the Court of Appeal Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has met with stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. The meeting, which took place on Monday at the Governor’s office in Akure, the state capital, brought all the contending forces within the party together. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in all 27 chairmanship and 312 councillorship positions during the local council polls held on Saturday in Borno State. The Executive Chairman of the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC), Lawan Maina, announced the comprehensive results of the election on Sunday in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kano State have decided to let down its guard and move on following the final verdict of the Supreme Court over the last governorship election in the state. This online media platform reported last week that Supreme Court lead judge, Justice Inyang Okoro, overturned the court … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has debunked reports of his exclusion from the Edo State Gubernatorial race. Ize-Iyamu, who is taking a shot at the position for the third time, said the reports by the Julius Ihonvbere-led screening panel are ‘mere rumour’, stating he is … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress, Akwa Ibom State chapter, says plans are underway to set up a reconciliation committee to address differences in the party. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, who disclosed this while addressing Uyo stakeholders meeting held at Kara Event Centre, said he had directed the Chairman APC, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court on Friday, January 19, 2024 delivered final judgements in the governorship election disputes arising from the 2023 general elections in some states of the federation. The states in which the apex court delivered rulings include Kaduna, Nasarawa, Gombe, Kebbi, Ogun and Delta. Editor’s Picks Fresh Crisis Rocks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso has said the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, was opened to a merger as no party can singlehandedly clinch power in the country. Kwankwaso, who was the NNPP presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, said these in an interview with some radio stations on Friday. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Friday night congratulated Governor Dapo Abiodun for his electoral victory in last year’s March governorship election as affirmed on Friday by the Supreme Court, Abuja. The party, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Akinloye Bankole said that it has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that one-time chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Adebayo Dayo, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dayo pledged his allegiance to the APC on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The Ogun APC, through its Publicity Secretary in the State, Tunde Oladunjoye, released a statement in Abeokuta … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has expressed that while the party has accepted the recent Supreme Court rulings, it does not necessarily agree with the decisions. Morka shared these sentiments during an interview on Channels TV’s “Politics Today.” EDITOR’S PICKS Uzodimma’s Inauguration: Tinubu Meets … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that In a solemn announcement from the office of Representative Wale Raji, the Epe Federal Constituency and the political community at large are plunged into mourning with the departure of Chief Ajayi Orimipe. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Doesn’t Interfere In My Govt – Tinubu Buhari Can No Longer Escape To Niger Due … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House Of Representatives Member representing Epe Federal Constituency, Honorable Wale Raji has mourned the passing of a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Epe, Chief Ajayi Orimipe. Chief Orimipe died today at the age of 86 years and has been buried today at his residence in Ibonwon. In … Read more
Raji expresses sadness over the death of the APC chieftain. Raji describes Orimipe as a committed and dedicated member of the ruling party. He also offered a heartfelt prayers for the lost soul. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Wale Raji, a member representing Epe Federal Constituency, has expressed sadness over the departure of Chief … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, held a meeting with Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of the Progressives Governors’ Forum. The meeting took place at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court on Friday, 12th January, 2024, delivered judgements on the appeals involving governorship elections in eight states of the federation. The separate judgements are all related to the outcomes of the March 18, 2023, governorship elections in the affected states. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court has reversed the sack of Caleb Mutfwang as Governor of Plateau State. Mutfwang of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 525,299 votes to beat the All Progressives Congress candidate, Nentawe Yilwatda, who garnered 481,370 votes during the 18 March governorship poll in Plateau State. The governor’s election … Read more
Sanwo-Olu says the verdict revalidates the collective vision for a greater Lagos. Sanwo-Olu invites those still on the fence to join his train of progressive governance. The apex court dismisses the appeal filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party (LP) Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed profound … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State citizens, particularly in the capital, are in anxiety as they anticipate the Supreme Court ruling on the Kano Governorship election today. According to reports, financial institutions and schools are shut in anticipation of the violence that may erupt after the verdict. The Supreme Court is expected to deliver … Read more