Says his remarks were a critique of policies he believes could harm Nigerians Says his comments were clearly misunderstood Calls on the Presidency to embrace constructive criticism rather than dismiss it as opposition. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has refuted claims that he threatened President Bola Tinubu, saying that his remarks were a critique of policies … Read more
Says threats toward the Federal Government is inappropriate for someone in his position Says Mohammed’s unfortunate statement does not represent the collective voice of Northern Nigeria Highlights the significant advantages that states will gain from the Tax Reform Act The Presidency has warned Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed to retract his statement that the north … Read more
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has urged President Bola Tinubu to remove what he called excess baggage within his cabinet. Mohammed gave this advice as during the commissioning of the 14.1km Umuakali-Eberi Road in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State. He said while governors have confidence in the President’s leadership, the actions of … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has outlined its strategy to reclaim power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The party emphasized that its first step towards achieving this goal is to unify all party members and organs at various levels. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As … Read more
Nigeria’s governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have called on President Bola Tinubu to review Nigeria’s macroeconomic and fiscal decisions. This is as the governors expressed worries about the economic hardship on the nation by policies of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that President Tinubu … Read more
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said he is yet to decide on contesting in the 2027 presidential election. He, however, added that if he decides to via for the presidency in 2027 no one can stop his ambition. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for October 24, to November 28, 2024. The decision followed a four-hour meeting of party stakeholders at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears … Read more
The Olagunsoye Oyinlola-led Reconciliation Committee, formed to address internal divisions within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has successfully completed its mission. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following a three-hour meeting with the disputing factions on Tuesday, Oyinlola, a former governor of Osun State, announced that the conflicts within the NWC … Read more
An erstwhile President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, says the growing number of out-of-school children in the country poses a great security risk for the nation in the future. He said that the over 20 million out of school children in Nigeria are only being prepared for recruitment into Boko Haram and banditry in the next … Read more
The Senate caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken steps to address the ongoing internal crisis within the party. Tensions within the PDP have intensified since last week, with the National Working Committee (NWC) suspending several senior members, further deepening divisions. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t … Read more
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed says the party has resolved the crisis in its National Working Committee, NWC. Mohammed and the acting national chairman Ambassador Umar Ilyas Damagun, spoke with few reporters at the private departure lounge of the Nnamdi Azikwe airport on Tuesday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged … Read more
As the internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensifies, the PDP Governors Forum, led by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has called for an emergency meeting on Monday to address the growing concerns within the party. Governor Mohammed urged the factional acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to restore calm by reverting to the … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to avoid inciting unrest in Oyo State. Makinde made this appeal in response to Wike’s recent statement, where he threatened to “ignite conflict” against any Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor supporting Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in taking … Read more
The Chairman of the Governors elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, says the crisis ravaging the party is a creation of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Mohammed made this statement while receiving PDP Board of Trustees members at the Government House in Bauchi, … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, governors have condemned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for threatening to “set their states on fire”, should they meddle in the affairs of the party in Rivers State. The Governor Bala Mohammed-led PDP Governors’ Forum in a statement signed by its Director General, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, warned state governors to steer clear of the affairs of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State. Wike gave this warning at the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt on Saturday during the party’s state congress, vowing to cause political crisis in the state of any … Read more
The Emir of Ningi, Alhaji (Dr.) Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya, a highly respected First-Class Emir in Bauchi State, has passed away at the age of 88. Danyaya, who served on the throne for over 40 years, died on Sunday morning. Funeral rites will be held later at the Emirate Palace in accordance with Islamic customs. EKO … Read more
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to resetting Nigeria for the betterment of the citizens. Umahi made this statement on Thursday in Bauchi during a courtesy visit to Governor Bala Mohammed to sympathize with the governor and the people over the flood disaster that killed seven persons, destroyed houses, … Read more
PDP Governors support Rivers State Governor Fubara in his conflict with predecessor Wike, emphasizing the need for wider stakeholder consultation to ensure peace. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have taken a firm stand on the ongoing political crisis between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Minister … Read more
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed appoints six judges to the High Court and 15 to the Shari’a Court, urging them to prioritize justice and fairness, and address prison overcrowding by expediting trials. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State swore in six new judges to the State High Court and 15 … Read more