EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not consult him before shortlisting his name as a member of its national campaign council in Bayelsa State. Recall that the APC had purportedly named Wike as a member … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday claimed that governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nominated people for appointment in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The former governor of Rivers State made this claim during an interview on Channels … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that he All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State on Wednesday expelled eighty-four members majority of whom, were drawn from the defunct Osun Progressives. Among those expelled by the party was the Chairman of the faction in support of a former governor of the state, Rauf Aregebsola, Rasaq Salinsile. Editors Pick … Read more
The Lagos executive and legislative branches have been at loggerheads for about a week. The row was as a result of the legislature’s failure to confirm some commissioner nominees. The situation has spurred reports of a rift between the governor and lawmakers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said its silence is not a weakness over the open romance between former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This online media platform gathered that while the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, has refused to comment on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Abdullahi Ganduje has disowned a governorship campaign council list involving the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. This online media platform had earlier reported that the former Governor of Rivers State and several others … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has directed its members to observe fasting and prayers to seek God’s intervention to attain victory in the governorship election petition tribunal. This online media platform reports that the latest development is coming barely 48 hours after the party’s main rival in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) has reportedly fixed Saturday, September 16 as the date to deliver its final ruling on the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. The tribunal is expected to deliver its ruling in the suit challenging the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu who was the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has asked the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he will be able to serve the ruling party. The former lawmaker also called on Wike, the immediate past Rivers State Governor, to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Abiodun Ojo has endorsed the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Alh. Usman Ododo in the November 11th governorship election in Kogi State. Chief Ojo, a former Finance Commissioner in the state, also described the APC flag bearer as a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State has dismissed the claims by the All Progressives Grand Alliance that the Anambra State Government cannot conduct council election because of ligation. The Anambra State Chairman of APGA, Chief Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, had in a recent interview blamed the non-conduct of local government elections … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the election victory of the member representing Bungudu West in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Basiru Bello Auki, has been nullified by the State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal. Auki, who won his election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defeated Basiru Lawal Bungudu, of the All … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the replacement of some names to fill vacant positions of the ruling party. The national secretary of the party, Ajibola Basiru, announced this on Wednesday evening during a media briefing on the outcome of the NWC meeting … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (APC) on Wednesday elected six members to its fold. The decision was reached in line with the directives of the APC National Executive Committee (NEC). EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger Junta Suspended EFCC Chair, Bawa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to the rumoured reports that the likes of Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) are planning a merger. This online media … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ajibola Basiru has accused the Ademola Adeleke-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP administration in Osun State of being incompetent. Basiru claimed those who helped install the Adeleke administration in the state were already regretting their decision. The former Senate spokesperson made the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former national spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena has declared that recent happenings regarding ministerial nominations might be an indication that President Bola Tinubu is not fully in charge of his government. Nabena submitted that it is a wrong signal for some ministerial nominees to be … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and a former governor of the state, Senator Rochas Okorocha were seen entering the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday evening, accompanied by the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje. The trio, joined by the Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, departed the Villa shortly … Read more
By Bayo Osiyemi Introduction Nigeria, often called the “Giant of Africa,” is brimming with diversity, history, and a complex political landscape. Understanding the Nigerian political system is a matter of civic awareness and a key to making informed decisions in a nation that plays a significant role in the African continent. This comprehensive guide will … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, hinted that some political parties will soon merge with the governing party. The former Kano State governor was reacting to the visit by the former governor of Rivers State and minister of the Federal capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom … Read more