Sanwo-Olu met with the Lagos business community on Monday. He reassured the stakeholders of his state’s commitment to their growth. The Lagos governor sought the business community’s support for his reelection. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu delivered a message of reassurance to the Lagos Business Community on Monday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Barrister Julius Abure denied reports of Southwest LP collapsing into APC. There were reports that Southwest LP aligned with APC ahead of the 2023 election. Abure said Banji, alleged Southwest LP Chairman, was expelled from the party and not an official representative. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), … Read more
In the wake of the 2023 elections, the Southwest chapter of the Labour Party has deserted the Labour Party and formed an alliance with the APC. The decision was made in a meeting held in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. It involved the former Southwest LP Chairman, Omotoso Banji, as the leaders came together … Read more
Fani-Kayode has been invited by the DSS over a coup allegation. He was reportedly summoned on Monday morning. FFK confirmed the invitation with a tweet via his verified Twitter handle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesperson for the Bola Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been summoned by the Department of State Services (DSS) … Read more
Bwacha has won the Taraba APC Governorship primary election. Bwacha emerged as the winner with a whopping 778 votes. The Supreme Court had cancelled the state APC governorship primary and asked for a rerun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Emmanuel Bwacha has been declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress governorship primary rerun … Read more
Last month, the PDP suspended Nnamani and eight other members of the party. The party accused them of engaging in anti-party activities. Nnamani is backing the presidential candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) against his party’s standard bearer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled former Enugu State … Read more
Tinubu’s camp has demanded the immediate sack of the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Onanuga lambasted the CBN chief for “gross incompetence”. He urged Buhari to immediately dismiss Emefiele over the Naira swap. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bayo Onanuga, the Director of Media and Publicity for All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), has … Read more
Tambuwal has accused the APC of planning to hack INEC servers. This is coming barely 20 days to the general election. Tambuwal stressed that the opposition will not tolerate any attempt to rig the poll. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council (PDP-PCC), Governor Aminu Tambuwal … Read more
Over 11 Commissioners have reportedly dumped PDP to join the ruling party in Taraba. Tinubu is expected to hold his rally in the state very soon. The defecting commissioners would be received into the APC by President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taraba State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has witnessed … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka The APC is optimistic of its chances as the 2023 elections are fast approaching. The optimism was in full glare last week as the ruling party held a mega rally in Epe, Lagos State. The rally witnessed the party faithful urging voters to support all APC candidates at the polls. Eko Hot … Read more
The APC Campaign Council has begged Buhari to extend the usage of old naira notes by one year. According to the council, farmers are the most affected by the new policy. The council suggested a gradual withdrawal of the old notes and replacement with new ones. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Agro commodities Directorate … Read more
Adamu Garba has reacted to the IMF’s request over the deadline date for the old notes swap. The IMF urged the FG to consider the condition of the citizens and extend the date. According to the APC chieftain, FG must extend the deadline so we can face the election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a … Read more
Uba Sani has been affirmed as the Kaduna APC governorship candidate. The Court dismissed two appeals filed against Sani. Sha’aban gained the governorship ticket of the Action Democratic Party ahead of the state election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed Uba Sani as the governorship candidate of the All … Read more
Nigerians have been struggling to buy petrol from filling stations for several weeks due to scarcity. The CBN’s decision to phase out the old naira notes has met a roadblock due to the scarcity of the redesigned naira notes. Both situations have persisted despite the federal government’s numerous promises to find quick solutions to them. … Read more
Fashola has predicted that Tinubu will emerge victorious in the upcoming Presidential election. Fashola’s optimism is coming barely 19 days before the presidential election. According to him, the election is a game of numbers that the members of the ruling APC understand so well. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE To start with, election candidacy ought not to be an impromptu decision. For inspiration, we may have to turn to the Western civilization for succour. After all, our social structures and institutions are patterned after theirs. EDITOR’S PICKS “He’s The Next President Of Nigeria” – Buhari Campaigns With Tinubu In Nasarawa Why … Read more
Buhari was in Katsina alongside Tinubu to woo the people of the state ahead of the general election. The Emir of the state presented Tinubu to the people. Buhari assured the Presidential candidate of his full support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, … Read more
APC has reacted to Obi’s statement on the naira scarcity. Peter Obi advised Nigerians to be patient with banks, as the situation will slowly change. Remi Omowaiye, the APC PCC in Osun State, charged that the CBN was seeking to “inflict agony on Nigerians.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign … Read more
Tinubu has disagreed with the latest survey carried out by Nextier which projected Peter Obi’s victory in the 2023 election. Tinubu’s reaction was contained in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, his campaign’s Director of Media and Publicity. While describing the organisers of the poll as “jesters”, Onanuga declared that Obi “is not a major contender … Read more
The two “brothers”, Keyamo and Dogara, put their friendship aside for a while on Sunday as they publicly insulted each other. Dogara had described President Muhammadu Buhari’s endorsement of Tinubu as a joke. Keyamo took offence with the comment and insulted the former House speaker. Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesperson of the All … Read more