The Yar’adua Political family has declared support for Atiku. Tinubu visited Katsina state just a few days before the announcement. According to the group, the decision was taken for the growth and development of the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received support from members of the Yar’adua political … Read more
A community in Delta state has rejected the campaign entourage of the PDP Presidential candidate. Residents of the community blocked routes to stop the campaign teams from coming in. According to a resident, the PDP reportedly neglected their needs for the past years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the campaign entourage of the Peoples Democratic … Read more
By Femi Odere Our attention has been drawn to another attempt, as his wont, of the PDP presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to reap where he doesn’t always sow with his latest pre-recorded video message admonishing President Muhamadu Buhari to extend the now extended deadline of the old Nigerian currencies as legal tender. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Okowa has been given 48 hours to retract his comment on the Ijaw National leader. Clark had accused Okowa of betraying the south for accepting to be Atiku’s running mate. PANDEF spokesperson Ken Robinson stated that Okowa should respond to Clark’s questions because Nigerians have a right to know how public dollars are used. EKO … Read more
An ally of Buhari’s has dumped APC to declare support for Atiku. The APC senatorial candidate for the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District was likewise rejected by Etiebet’s group. The former Niger Delta Minister, Akapbio, received permission from the Federal High Court of Abuja to run for senator. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a political ally … Read more
IPOB has raised an alarm over an alleged plot to kill Atiku in the Southeast. According to the Biafra group, individuals planning the act would point fingers at Peter Obi’s supporters. The proscribed group said that certain politicians planned to use the purported killing to incite a national crisis against Ndigbo and IPOB. EKO HOT … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Like Tom and Jerry, Ebora chases Artikú down the road, clutching a machete and a horn in each hand, a few cowries and amulets falling off his hunter’s regalia. Three young men ran after Ebora in hot pursuit. “Haba! Baba, Baba, please, forgive and forget, please! This is Satan at work o! … Read more
El-Rufai has slammed Atiku over his comment on the naira notes deadline. Atiku previously advised the CBN not to extend the deadline any further. According to the Kaduna Gov, Atiku is benefiting from the ‘suffering’ of Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has accused the presidential candidate of the … Read more
Wike and Atiku are members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Both men have been at loggerheads for several months over alleged injustice in the party leadership. Their relationship hit a new low on Tuesday as the Rivers government informed the Atiku campaign that it was withdrawing the approval of the campaign’s rally venue. Eko … Read more
Keyamo has slammed Atiku over his response to corruption allegations. Micheal accused Atiku of creating bogus companies and using them to siphon off government monies. Festus Keyamo reacting to Atiku’s response said people’s outrage means nothing to a man whose ways are set on corruption. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Spokesman of the All … Read more
IPOB has warned Presidential candidates to stop campaigning with Nnamdi Kanu’s name. The PDP Director in Anambra previously claimed that Atiku has plans to restore peace in the South-East and release the IPOB leader. Emma Powerful asked the PDP to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu from the detention of the DSS. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Atiku has stated that Peter Obi and Kwankwaso are not threats to his political ambitions. The PDP candidate acknowledged that he is looking to Obi and Kwankwaso for potential support. Atiku stated that the PDP is still in contact with aggrieved members of the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the … Read more
Atiku met with the Sultan of Sokoto ahead of his campaign rally in the state. On Tuesday, the former Vice President visited the monarch at his palace in the city of Sokoto. Abubakar argued that Nigerians from all political backgrounds must cooperate sincerely and honestly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the … Read more
Atiku was the vice president during the 8-year administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He clinched the presidential ticket of the Tinubu-led Action Congress (AC)-now defunct to run for president in 2007 after falling out with his former principal. Tinubu has recounted how he helped Atiku, his main rival in the 2023 presidential contest, in … Read more
Tinubu is currently leading fellow presidential candidates on Google Rating. The Google trends term search showed in detail how Nigerians, home and abroad and citizens of other countries were searching for the APC candidate. Tinubu is being searched most in the North, in places like Jigawa, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Bauchi and Taraba. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Tinubu launched an attack against supposed saboteurs of his presidential bid on Wednesday. The APC presidential candidate said the scarcity of new naira notes and fuel across Nigeria is aimed at affecting his chances in the February 25 election. The attack generated speculations that Tinubu was attacking Buhari and those in his government of trying … Read more
Tinubu has reacted to PDP’s motion seeking to disqualify him. According to the PDP, Tinubu’s alleged conviction for narcotic offences by a US court makes him ineligible to contest. The APC chieftain asked Atiku to address the allegations levelled against him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), … Read more
APC has reacted to Naja’atu’s move to join the opposition party. Hajia Mohammed resigned last Saturday, saying her conscience would not allow her to continue in the APC PCC. According to the APC PCC, ”even the association of native doctors would sack her for quackery and for reaching a medical conclusion without any test.” EKO … Read more
Jonathan and other prominent Nigerians have sent messages to Omokri on his 49th birthday. Jonathan’s congratulatory message was not made public, but Omokri confirmed it in a video clip on the microblogging platform. Atiku, via his Twitter page, wrote: “May God give you many blessings on this day and for the years ahead. Happy birthday, … Read more
Tinubu’s Former Campaign Director was spotted with Atiku just hours after dumping the ruling party. Muhammad met with the former vice president at his residence in Abuja. The former lawmaker, Dino Melaye was among those who received Muhammad at Atiku’s residence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former director of the presidential campaign council of … Read more