The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has indefinitely suspended Shehu Hadi Ahmad, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to Wike, confirmed the suspension in a statement issued on Thursday. Olayinka stated that Ahmad’s … Read more
Eight governorship candidates from various political parties have pledged their support for Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, ahead of the state’s upcoming gubernatorial election. Speaking on Thursday in Akure at an interactive event organized by the APC National Campaign Council’s Special Engagement Committee, Aiyedatiwa announced the endorsements, expressing … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has called on leaders and stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to set aside their differences and work together to reclaim the state from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 general election. Tinubu’s message was delivered in Ibadan by Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, during the … Read more
Outgoing Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has been spotted in Lagos, countering allegations from governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo that Obaseki had fled the country. Sources confirmed Obaseki’s presence in Lagos on Sunday evening. Obaseki has served as the Governor of Edo State since 2016, initially elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) before switching to … Read more
Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, the newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, has pledged to lead efforts to reclaim Kano State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Ata made this declaration during his first visit to Kano following his induction into the Federal Executive Council. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned opposition parties in Nigeria against drawing conclusions from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat in the recent presidential election, stating that President Bola Tinubu remains well-positioned for victory in the 2027 elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has officially dissolved his cabinet ahead of the inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the new governor. Naija News reports that the dissolution took place on Friday, following a valedictory session at the Government House in Benin City. The motion for the dissolution of … Read more
Adamu Garba, a prominent member of Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC), recently made bold claims accusing former U.S. President Barack Obama of orchestrating what he called a “palace coup” against President Joe Biden. Garba shared his views on his X (formerly Twitter) account, alleging that Obama played a key role in sabotaging Biden’s candidacy during … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to stop accusing it for the crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Recall that Makinde had at an event in Ibadan blamed the APC for the tussle in PDP and other opposition parties. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, … Read more
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has accused the incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of destroying the legacy of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu when it concerns the Amotekun security outfit. He made the allegations during the Ondo State Governorship election debate put together … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of making reckless and unfounded attacks against the ruling party and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Makinde made these remarks during a recent event in Ibadan on Saturday, blaming the APC for the turmoil within the Peoples Democratic … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested several Edo State government officials who are signatories to the state government accounts. According to sources who spoke to news reporters on Friday, approximately five officials, including the Accountant General of Edo State, are currently being held at the EFCC’s Benin office. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has suspended former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, due to alleged anti-party activities. In a resolution submitted to the APC National Secretariat and addressed to National Chairman Dr. Umar Ganduje, the Osun APC accused Aregbesola, who previously served as the state’s governor, of creating divisions within … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and the National Working Committee (NWC) have announced a series of sub-committees to lead campaign efforts for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16. In a statement released on Monday, signed by APC National Organising Secretary Sulaiman Argungu, several notable party members were appointed … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of recruiting 4,000 teachers to set traps for the incoming administration of Monday Okpebholo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prince Kassim Afegbua, a member of the APC Transition Committee, made this allegation in a statement issued to the press on Sunday in … Read more
The Kano State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kano State says the Saturday local government elections being conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) is illegal. A chieftain of the party, Rabi’u Bichi, made the remark in on Saturday in Kano. “The party’s stance is informed by a court order by Justice … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Epe Local Governmento on Thursday, held a meeting at the party’s secretariat in Paramount, Epe. The meeting aimed to bring together members and leaders to renew their commitment to community progress during these challenging economic times. Many prominent figures attended, showing their support for … Read more
The Kano State High Court has directed the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 26. This ruling, delivered by Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, contradicts an earlier Federal High Court decision that questioned the composition of the KANSIEC electoral panel. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the Chairman of the Ondo State National Gubernatorial Campaign Council. This announcement was made in a statement on Thursday night by Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, the National Organising Secretary of the ruling party. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation … Read more
Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the newly nominated Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has visited former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Bako Lalong. This visit comes after Lalong resigned from President Tinubu’s cabinet, where he served as Minister of Labour, Employment, and Productivity, to take up his new role as a Senator in the … Read more