By abiodun KOMOLAFE On Monday, May 1, 2023, the immediate past governor of Osun State, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola inaugurated “an 11-man committee to stimulate, revamp, restructure and reposition the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun State Chapter”. Nigerians wish the Professor Isaac Adewole-led Committee well in the onerous tasks ahead. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Buhari, Tinubu … Read more
The Supreme Court will hear the Oyetola’s appeal against Adeleke’s victory in the 2022 Osun governorship election today. The case has been ongoing since January 2023, with the tribunal initially annulling Adeleke’s victory but then having it reinstated by an Appeal Court panel in March of that year. The current hearing involves final written arguments … Read more
Tensions are running high in the 10th National Assembly as the APC faces a brewing conflict. 37 senators-elect refuse to back Godswill Akpabio and Jubrin Barau for Senate President and Deputy Senate President, leading to a divided party leadership. Tinubu’s picks have been rejected, with some senators-elect suggesting Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Abdulaziz Yari … Read more
Opposition members-elect have rejected the All Progressives Congress’ zoning arrangement for the Speaker position. They have vowed to elect Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara as the Speaker of the 10th Assembly, despite his North East origin. The minority members believe that APC’s decision cannot be binding on them and that they want a speaker who can … Read more
Birthdays are special days to reflect upon how far one has come and set new goals for the future. They are also unique days to celebrate people who have positively contributed to our society. Mrs. Olayinka Saidat Oladunjoye, an attorney, is one of those people. Besides enjoying numerous achievements in her personal life, she has … Read more
Labour Party National Spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has been suspended by the Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the party. Okonkwo describes his suspension as a comic distraction from the party’s pursuit of its presidential mandate in court. He argues that the faction is a department of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Shehu Sani, an ex-lawmaker from Kaduna Central, has vowed to fight for democracy in Nigeria once again. The Citizen Action Movement is calling for urgent action to protect the country’s fragile democracy as the new government’s inauguration approaches. Sani warns that APC’s history of disputing election results could threaten Nigeria’s democracy. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Adamu Garba has stated that Nigerians should count themselves lucky to have Tinubu as their incoming President. According to Graba, Tinubu represents the ideal type of leader that Nigerians crave. He urged Nigerians to support Tinubu in his quest to rebuild the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adamu Garba, a chieftain of the All … Read more
Mallam Garba Shehu spoke about the possible outcome of the 2023 Presidential election if Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi had won. He stated that an opposition victory would have endangered both the careers of APC leaders and the successful implementation of the Buhari administration’s programs. Shehu emphasized the importance of the Tinubu/Shettima victory for … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye On June 9, 2015, Bukola Saraki, a former Governor of Kwara State, emerged as the President of the Eighth Senate. His emergence was a culmination of a treacherous journey that shattered all norms in the books. Typically, the executive influences the emergence of the leaders of the legislature to ensure that they … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu won a second term in office in the March 18 governorship election in Lagos and is set for inauguration. He secured a total of 762,134 votes, winning by a margin of more than 450,000 votes. His nearest challenger, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, of the Labour Party received 312,329 votes. Eko Hot Blog reports that a … Read more
Salihu Lukman filed a lawsuit against the Party’s National Chairman and Secretary after they refused to call for a NEC meeting to discuss the party’s finances. Following a four-hour National Working Committee meeting, it has been agreed that Lukman will withdraw his lawsuit and apologize for any embarrassment caused. The meeting also discussed the zoning … Read more
INEC Upholds Gboyega Adefarati victory in the Ondo National Assembly election. The electoral commission marked it with the presentation of certificate of return to the politician at Abuja. This follows the decision of the Court of Appeal to uphold Adefarati’s election victory.. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Asiwaju Gboyega Adefarati, the winner of the February … Read more
The APC’s National Working Committee are currently convening a crucial meeting to deliberate on the zoning of the Senate President and Speakership positions. There is a fierce division within the party regarding the zone that will produce the next Senate President. The objective of the meeting is to devise a template for a consensus zoning … Read more
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has fixed Monday, May 8 for the hearing of the petitions challenging Bola Tinubu’s victory. The legal battle between candidates disputing the outcome of the 2023 presidential poll will commence on May 8. The APC legal team is ready to defend the party’s mandate in the court. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Hudu Yunusa Ari, the suspended Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner. He controversially declared the APC candidate as the winner of the gubernatorial elections during the recently concluded supplementary elections. The police are currently interrogating him and other officials involved in the saga to ascertain the motives behind his alleged … Read more
Salihu Lukman, the national vice-chairman of the APC, has filed a lawsuit against the party’s leadership to publish financial records. Despite facing expulsion, he refuses to withdraw the lawsuit, citing the constitution and his commitment to restoring order in the APC. The legal battle has caused internal turmoil within the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Yari has urged APC to prioritize competence-based zoning for National Assembly. The Ex-Zamfara Governor warned against inciting religious tensions within the party. Yari emphasized North’s vital role in APC’s victory, urged region to produce next Senate president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul’Aziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State and newly elected senator, took to … Read more
By Femi Odere You would think that once PEFERN met with all those jostling for the Number 3 seat and expressed his choice, all the senators-elect under the APC banner would automatically fall in line. But the cabals, in different strategic formations, who never wanted PEFERN to emerge at the presidential primaries, let alone emerge … Read more
APC South-South chairman and secretary Giadom and Udosen have been relieved of their duties. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Victor Giadom and Ita Udosen have been removed from their positions as the chairman and secretary of the zone’s executive committee, respectively, by the All Progressive Congress South-South. The decision was made as part of … Read more