Moshood Olayide-Abas has been appointed as the Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, following the recent passing of the former chairman, Isaac Omodewu. Olayide-Abas, who previously served as the Deputy State Chairman, was elected alongside Omodewu and other members of the APC State Executive Committee during the party’s state congress … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) request to reassign Edo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha. With the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21, the PDP raised concerns due to Onuoha’s familial connection to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The party … Read more
Just days before the pivotal Edo State governorship election set for September 21, Tom Iseghhi-Okojie, the Action Alliance candidate, has withdrawn from the race and endorsed Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). During a press conference on Sunday, Iseghhi-Okojie explained that his decision to withdraw stemmed from his belief that effective leadership … Read more
Ahead of the September 21 Edo State governorship election, a fierce confrontation has erupted between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP has accused former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of planning to rig the election in polling units near his hometown of Iyamho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured that President Bola Tinubu is leading a comprehensive economic revitalisation agenda aimed at enhancing the standard of living for Nigerians. Ganduje gave the assurance in a statement on Sunday in Abuja while felicitating with Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud. EDITOR’S … Read more
Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has declared the forthcoming governorship election in the state a do-or-die affair. Obaseki made this declaration at the PDP grand finale rally in the Ekenwan area of Benin City, the state capital, He blasted Adams Oshiomhole, his predecessor, for low performance during his tenure. “The person I took over from … Read more
Five people have reportedly lost their lives in an accident involving the campaign convoy of Monday Okpebholo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. According to reports, the accident occurred on Thursday along Warrake Road in Uzebba, Owan West LGA, Edo State. One of the vehicles in Okpebholo’s convoy allegedly … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Presidency of plotting to rig the upcoming Edo State governorship election, alleging that $2 million has been distributed to compromise INEC officials, security personnel, and buy votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. The PDP claims the Presidency has ordered security agencies to disrupt … Read more
Former Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu, has expressed concern over the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s failure to address the economic hardships faced by Nigerians. He criticized the Federal Government for not implementing adequate short- and medium-term solutions to alleviate the economic strain 15 months after the sudden removal of the petrol subsidy. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced it will not sign the Peace Accord just hours before its scheduled signing. The decision comes amidst heightened tensions ahead of the September 21 governorship election. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Nigerians should hold themselves accountable for the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu. According to APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, the president was simply implementing the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), which was passed by the National Assembly and abolished the subsidy. … Read more
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led government in the state to stop hiding behind opposition. The State APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, stated this in a statement issued in Gusau on Wednesday. Idris said the Zamfara APC chapter and the people of the state … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday mocked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party, stating that their failure to resolve ongoing leadership crises is proof that they cannot be trusted to govern Nigeria. In a statement issued by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party also criticized its former … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has lambasted President Bola Tinubu’s administration for channeling its energy into arresting hunger and poverty bedeviling Nigeria instead of arresting innocent citizens. This is coming amid the arrest of the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta … Read more
A former People’s Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Dr Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa Balewa, has advised President Bola Tinubu to reduce his ministers in the wake of the economic hardship bedeviling Nigeria. Tafawa-Balewa, who gave this advice while newsmen in Lagos said Tinubu should reduce the cost of governance to free up resources for development as a … Read more
A stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun state, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu, to urgently tackle the growing hunger and economic hardship in the country. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, who made the appeal while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, said the current suffering and hardship Nigerians … Read more
The Governorship Campaign Train of the People Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday received defectors in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government of Edo ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state. The Leader of the defectors, Chief Harrison Echie, said the defectors were members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party(LP). … Read more
Nigerians are grappling with frustration as petrol prices soar to an unprecedented ₦855 per liter at NNPCL stations, particularly in Lagos, worsening the fuel scarcity and increasing the cost of living. The steep hike has drawn widespread criticism, with many, including Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, voicing their concerns on social media. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more
zFormer Plateau State Governor and current Senator representing Plateau South, Simon Lalong, has voiced his concern over the absence of a minister from Plateau State in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) seven months after his resignation. Lalong, who also serves as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, raised this issue … Read more
The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday urged Gov. Seyi Makinde to think twice about his alleged plan to take over some land in Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor had proposed creating 500 metres of setbacks for the ongoing Circular Road project in the city. But Oyo … Read more