Nigeria’s Vice President appeals to senators-elect to support Akpabio and Jibrin for Senate President and Vice President. He emphasizes the need for a Southern Christian candidate over a Northern Muslim and calls for unity and inclusivity in governance. The Vice President said he is ready to kneel down to beg the incoming senators to elect … Read more
Tinubu endorsed Godswill Akpabio for the senate presidency, settling the agreement a day before the APC’s presidential primary. Akpabio declined support to outgoing Senate President Ahmad Lawan, straining their relationship. Misconduct allegations against Akpabio arise from his time as Minister of Niger Delta. EKO HOT BLOG reports that details have emerged about how President Bola … Read more
PDP chairman, Ndubisi Nwobu, denies accusing Peter Obi of election rigging and condemns distortion. PDP’s petition targets APC and INEC, not Labour Party or Obi. Nwobu clarifies that Labour Party won, not rigged by Obi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, Chief Ndubisi … Read more
Former Senator Shehu Sani has responded to former Governor Nyesom Wike’s comments about potential appointments from President Bola Tinubu. He noted that Wike is more focused on appointments than members of the ruling party. Wike expressed that if offered an appointment by Tinubu, he would consult his wife and friends. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Arewa Women Movement supports Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker, expecting political change. APC leaders endorse Abbas, urging unity. Transformative leadership expected in 10th assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Arewa Women Movement for Tinubu/Shettima, a support group, said the choice of Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker of the House of Representatives will change the complexity of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has been meeting with former governors Nyesom Wike, David Umahi, and Godswill Akpabio at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Security clearance caused a delay for the former governors. Wike and Umahi previously visited the State House separately, while Akpabio is the preferred candidate of the APC for the Senate President position. EKO … Read more
A Civil Society Organisation, Better Nigeria Movement, has called for the freedom of choice in selecting leaders for lawmakers-elect in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s nomination of leaders has faced rejection from party members, opposition parties, and lawmakers-elect. The imposition of leaders could lead to a crisis in the 10th assembly if … Read more
An APC chieftain has cautioned former Governor El-Rufai against setting Nigeria on fire with his words. The chieftain expressed disappointment at El-Rufai’s statements, alleging Islamic dominance and discrimination against Christians. He urges El-Rufai to refrain from misleading Nigerians and promote unity instead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) have called upon President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to publicly declare their assets. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, highlighted that merely filling out asset declaration forms and submitting them to the Code of Conduct Bureau, as required by law, was not … Read more
The leader of the Labour Party (LP) in Bauchi State praises the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the mistake that caused Peter Obi to leave the party. The LP leader suggests that if PDP hadn’t let Peter Obi go, certain elected officials would not have happened. Peter Obi joined LP and ran for the 2023 … Read more
President Tinubu’s inaugural speech triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel. Although the subsidy was expected to run until June 30, filling stations, including the federal government-owned NNPC, started selling petrol at an average price of N500. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in … Read more
APC USA chairman assures Nigerians of palliatives planned by President Tinubu after fuel subsidy removal, urging patience. NLC opposes the removal and plans nationwide strike. APC USA chieftain supports removal, expects President Tinubu to mitigate impact in the coming months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman APC USA, Prof. Tai Balofin on Sunday in … Read more
The former Rivers Governor has debunked rumours of planning a potential move to APC. Wike, along with Seyi Makinde and James Ibori, met with Tinubu to offer him support days after his Inauguration. The meeting brought about speculations of a possible deflection. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom … Read more
The speaker has been a subject of corruption allegations in recent years. The situation is said to be working against him in his bid to retain his speakership. His struggle comes as Hon. Tobun of Epe constituency is challenging him for the much coveted seat. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu has stated that he inherited liability from his predecessor. Tinubu stated this during a closed-door meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Saturday, June 3rd 2023 Why We Hiked Fuel Price At … Read more
APC governors has declared support for subsidy removal policy The governors also called on other citizens of the country to rally round and support the decision. However Uzodimma raised concern about the increase of Petrol price after Tinubu’s inauguration speech. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives … Read more
Bode George has been a known and persistent critic of President Tinubu for many years. During the presidential campaign, he said he would leave Nigeria if the president won the February 25 presidential election. However, the PDP chieftain has changed his tune since the president won the election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bode George, … Read more
Says APC Governors represent those who fly the party’s flag Adamu assured the Governors that the party’s leadership would give them maximum cooperation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Abdullahi Adamu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has charged governors elected on the party’s platform to adhere to its manifesto. He gave the charge in … Read more
The Lagos APC refutes the claims made by the PDP that Sanwo-Olu’s first term. APC highlights the governor’s achievements in various sectors and emphasizes the overwhelming support he received. The party dismisses PDP’s criticism and asserts that Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda has delivered significant progress for the people of Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The APC Governors say President Bola Tinubu is only implementing what the immediate past Buhari government started Assured Nigerians of Tinubu’s ability to handle the situation Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors from the All Progressives Party, APC have assured Nigerians that the government is working on implementing the removal of fuel Subsidy in … Read more