His Spirit Is Unbroken – Atiku Speaks After Visiting Tambuwal Tambuwal said Atiku would have been a better president than Tinubu. He criticized Tinubu’s governance, citing lack of federal appointments. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed relief over the condition of former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, following his release from the … Read more
Tambuwal’s Comments On Me, Tinubu, Won’t Go Unanswered – Wike Wike’s aide says the Minister will respond to Tambuwal’s comments soon. Tension grows between the two political figures over loyalty and integrity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to respond to comments made by former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu … Read more
Former VP mourns victims of Borno attack Calls for urgent collective response to insecurity Warns Nigeria cannot ignore growing threat Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has strongly condemned the recent killing of innocent people in Borno State by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. According to a report by Eko Hot Blog, Atiku described the incident as … Read more
Lagos ADC Hails Rhodes Vivour’s Entry, Strengthens Coalition Drive Ashiru noted that Rhodes Vivour’s arrival was about advancing a growing political movement Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also sent a solidarity message to the ADC family The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State on Saturday officially welcomed the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate, Mr. … Read more
Leadership choice favors Atiku over Wike Friendship is different from leadership decisions Political disagreements are about principle, not personal rifts Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has declared that he would support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, if faced with a choice for national leadership. Speaking … Read more
Minister Stresses Commitment to Rule of Law Idris Denies Accusations of Political Witch-hunt FG Refutes Allegations Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government is using anti-corruption agencies to target political opponents. The denial came after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using … Read more
The national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of lying at the age of 80 years. Kwankwaso accused Atiku of lying to some Northern clerics and political leaders about reaching an agreement about over the presidency. In an interview with the Hausa Service of … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, have criticised Seyi Tinubu, one of President Bola Tinubu’s sons, for reviewing a military-like guard of honor mounted by a group of youths in military uniforms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the two leaders condemned the incident after … Read more
PDP,LP,APC,Others May Form Alliance, Soludo to Seek for 2nd term in office PDP to hold 99th National Executive Council Meeting The political landscape in Nigeria is set to undergo a significant shift as the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu moves towards its midterm with the fierce criticism of the PDP, LP taking the center … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has slammed the N49.7tn 2025 budget proposed by President Bola Tinubu, saying it is inadequate to address Nigeria’s structural and economic challenges. Atiku, in a statement on Sunday, said the 2025 budget’s capacity to foster sustainable economic growth and tackle Nigeria’s deep-rooted challenges is questionable EKO HOT BLOG recalls that … Read more
Hon. Shima Ayati, a former Special Assistant to the President during Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s tenure, has passed away after a brief illness in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Ayati, known as a grassroots politician and author, served closely with Atiku during the Obasanjo administration for two terms. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support … Read more
The former Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, Doyin Okupe, has attributed the wave of defections from the Labour Party (LP) to its failure to establish a sustainable structure following the 2023 elections. This statement comes in the wake of the defection of six LP lawmakers to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in … Read more
The death toll from the stampede in Anambra State has risen to 22. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, who revealed this on Sunday, said the police have commenced an investigation into the incident. He added that those who sustained injuries are receiving medical treatment. “The commissioner of police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, visited … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the victims of stampedes during food distributions in Anambra and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. In a post via his official X handle, Atiku called for better crowd management during large-scale events. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that many persons lost their lives while others are still nursing injuries … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the victims of the stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that authorities have confirmed 35 minors dead with seven suspects arrested for their roles in the disaster. In a post on his official X handle on Thursday, the … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu on his selection as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Ozichukwu was chosen by Imeobi Ohanaeze Ndigbo to complete the remaining 27 days of the tenure left vacant following the death of Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Ozichukwu, who previously served as the National Vice Chairman of the … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe on Monday declared that the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar can’t be president in 2027. Igbokwe maintained that Atiku can’t fly in 2027, adding that he should wait till 2031. Posting on Facebook page, Igbokwe said: “Former Vice President of the … Read more
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Saturday tackled Vice President Kashim Shettima over his comment regarding the newly elected United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch. Shettima had accused Badenoch of disparaging her country of origin, Nigeria, after she emerged as the UK’s Conservative … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed any alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as insufficient to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. APC National Publicity Director, Bala Ibrahim, in an interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday, derided the notion of an Atiku-Obi alliance as unrealistic, … Read more
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former spokesman, Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, Segun Sowunmi, says the former vice president is yet to respond to his question on whether he (Atiku) is contesting for the presidency again. Although the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has not declared his intention to join the 2027 … Read more