Security has been enhanced in Abuja ahead of Tinubu’s inauguration. Intelligence operations are ongoing to gather information and ensure a smooth transition. Surrounding areas of the inauguration venue will be cordoned off, and foreign heads of state are expected to attend the event. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the scheduled inauguration of President-elect … Read more
Tinubu schedules meeting with members of the APC National Working Committee and aspirants vying for leadership in the 10th NASS. This comes amidst reports of some aspirants rejecting the zoning formula. The APC NWC had previously announced its selection of Godswill Akpabio (Akwa-Ibom/South-South) for the position of Senate President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President-elect … Read more
The Kano Government has stepped forward to address the controversy surrounding the leaked phone call between Ganduje and Masari about President-elect Bola Tinubu. The government described the leaked phone conversation as misleading and deceitful. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano State Government has condemned the “mischievous” efforts made by social media and online publications in … Read more
Fani-Kayode has criticized Atiku and Peter Obi for their comments on the phone conversation between Antony Bliken and Bola Tinubu. The PDP and LP presidential candidates berated the US government for having a conversation with Tinubu. Fani-Kayode advised Atiku and Obi to stop lamenting about the call and move on. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a surprising statement, Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has alleged that a state of confusion has arisen among those planning to disrupt the upcoming swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Bola Tinubu. Keyamo further claimed that these individuals were engaging in public quarrels, causing disruptions … Read more
Bola Tinubu may convene a meeting with dissatisfied aspirants vying for leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly who are unhappy with the zoning arrangement of the APC. Aspirants have presented their disaffection over the choice of Tajudeen Abbas representing Zaria federal constituency of Kaduna State Tinubu is looking at a review of the template … Read more
Peter Obi’s lawsuit challenging Tinubu’s victory has been adjourned by the tribunal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the pre-hearing of the petition against President-elect Bola Tinubu by the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been adjourned by the Presidential Election Petition Court to Friday, May 19, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Prominent First Class … Read more
Politician Bisi Akande discusses Nigeria’s perceived underdevelopment and the faults behind it. According to the former APC chairman, this is a result of the failure of successive governments not implementing a development plan for the nation. Akande shared these views during a lecture held in Akure, Ondo State, in honour of Reuben Fasoranti. EKO HOT … Read more
Aminu Sani Jaji, an aspirant for the Speakership seat in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly, has asked his colleagues to disregard Tajudeen Abbas’ endorsement as the consensus candidate by the APC. Jaji reveals that he knows President-elect Bola Tinubu will support democracy and any aspirant can go to him for blessings. He urged his colleagues to … Read more
A chieftain of the APC has disclosed that President-elect Bola Tinubu can rule Nigeria from Russia after being sworn in on May 29, 2023. The statement sparked debates on whether Tinubu will lead the country remotely and avoid pressure by staying abroad. However, the APC chieftain assured the public that Tinubu will not be an … Read more
The PDP National Chapel has announced a seven-day fasting and prayer session to support Atiku victory at the Presidential Election Tribunal. The fast began on Thursday, May 18 and will continue until Wednesday, May 24. The PDP and Atiku are challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the President-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission. … Read more
Northern leaders have refused to back down on their demands for a leadership position in the 10th National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that with President-elect Bola Tinubu and Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola both hailing from the southern part of the country, a cross-section of northern leaders are demanding that the North be given the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that with only 17 days remaining until the scheduled inauguration of President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a group of five residents from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has filed a lawsuit at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court seeking an order to halt the ceremony. The plaintiffs, identified … Read more
President Buhari has moved out of the official Presidential Villa to a Glass House. The Glass House traditionally played a crucial role in the transition of power. The First Lady, Aisha Buhari disclosed this in a video on her Instagram page. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the countdown to President-elect Bola Tinubu’s inauguration continues, … Read more
Members of the APC in Rivers State has express concern over Governor Wike’s friendly relationship with the party’s leadership, especially President-elect Bola Tinubu. Wike’s rumored support for the national ruling party during the 2023 presidential election has led to speculation that he may join the APC. Despite Governor Wike’s previous criticisms of the APC and … Read more
The Labour Party’s Lamidi Apapa faction has rejected calls for interim government. They stated that Tinubu’s inauguration has no bearing on the ongoing legal dispute over the presidential election. The faction maintains that the Nigerian Constitution and Electoral Act do not allow for a vacuum and only death or incapacity can prevent the president-elect from … Read more
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has revealed the re-establishment of the historic alliance between the old Western and Northern regions in Nigeria. The alliance, which was terminated by the 1966 coup, has been reinforced 57 years later with the emergence of Bola Tinubu as the President-elect. Fani-Kayode declared that this is a marvelous … Read more
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has adjourned the petition of Peter Obi, challenging Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. The tribunal panel of judges gave the ruling during the hearing on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. All parties have agreed to streamline documents in contention to hasten the proceedings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
President-elect Tinubu has taken off to Europe just 18 days before the inauguration ceremony. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, has departed Nigeria for Europe, Tunde Rahman, Tinubu’s media aide, has revealed. This is coming barely two weeks after returning from a three-country trip that encompassed London, Saudi Arabia, and Paris. The … Read more
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has struck out the case filed by the APP and Simon Nnadi against the APC, Bola Tinubu, and the INEC. APP withdrew its suit to nullify the election of Tinubu on the grounds that he was not qualified to run. The APC commended APP for withdrawing the case, while Tinubu’s … Read more