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
Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court has found five individuals guilty of unlawful firearm possession, robbery with a weapon, and negligent manslaughter in connection with the Offa robbery cases. The verdict was delivered on Thursday during the court proceedings, and Justice Salman sentenced the accused to death. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele … Read more
Minister Nyesom Wike extends condolences to former Senate President Bukola Saraki on the passing of his mother, Florence Morenike Saraki, who died at 89. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, extended his condolences to former Senate President Bukola Saraki over the passing of his mother, Florence Morenike Saraki. Florence Morenike … Read more
Campaign Team Clarifies Peter Obi’s Strategic Meeting With Atiku, Saraki, Lamido Meeting focuses on rescuing Nigeria from the ruling APC’s control. Speculations arise about Obi’s potential return to the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the campaign team of Peter Obi, Labour Party Presidential flag bearer, has provided clarification regarding his recent meeting with former Vice … Read more
By Olayinka Fafoluyi During the 2024 Budget presentation to the Kwara State House of Assembly, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON announced the SmartCity project, an offshoot of the Ilorin City Master Plan modelled after Sustainable Development Goal 11, which aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Building such cities requires foresight … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has disclosed that erstwhile president, Muhammadu Buhari punished the eighth senate. He stated this on Thursday while reacting to Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s remark that he was not part of the Senate under Saraki. Akpabio had said that the eighth Senate under Saraki only funded … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly killed the Olukoro of Koro, HRH retd General Segun Aremu, in Ekiti Local Government of Kwara State. The monarch was reportedly shot dead in his palace on Thursday night by unknown gunmen, who also kidnapped his wife and two others. Reacting to the attack, the Governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 100-level student of the University of Ilorin female within the school premises has regained freedom. The victim of the kidnap incident, Moyosore Bright of the Zoology Department, University of Ilorin, was abducted at about 2pm on Friday but regained consciousness in a bush, several kilometres away from the Ilorin … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has granted a four-year full scholarship to 100 students of Muhammad Kamalud-Deen University, Ilorin, in Kwara State. Saraki also donated projects worth millions of naira towards the infrastructural development of the institution on Saturday at the official commissioning of the private university owned … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to rumours about the alleged suspension of a former Senate President, Bukola Saraki. This online media platform gathered that the Kwara PDP described reports of the suspension of Saraki, a two-term former governor of the state, as … Read more
President-Elect Tinubu has responded to the brewing crisis in APC regarding the 10th NASS leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed the likelihood of a repeat of the 8th Assembly drama, which saw the opposition outsmart the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take control of the nation’s legislature, amidst the … Read more
Bukola Saraki has proudly shared photos of his daughter’s graduation from a UK university. In a tweet, he expressed his pride in her achievement and urged her to continue chasing her dreams. The pictures have garnered attention on social media, with many congratulating the young graduate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former Senate President, … Read more
A former PA to ex-Governor Bukola Saraki, is wanted by the EFCC for laundering N12 Billion belonging to Kwara State. Adama allegedly signed for and laundered the funds between 2003 and 2011. He jumped bail and has been incommunicado since then. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul Adama, a former Personal Assistant to the former … Read more
Okowa, Saraki, Lamido Arrives ICC For PDP Campaign Council Inauguration EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, has arrived at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja, for the inauguration of the party’s presidential campaign council. Okowa arrived at exactly 10:46am amid tight security. EDITOR’S … Read more
“Ole! Thief” – residents reportedly booed Saraki in Kwara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ex-Senate president, Bukola Saraki was allegedly disgraced in Illorin after angry residents reportedly booed him in his home country. According to Social media user, Tobbie Matthew, the Former state Governor was at the state capital when several youths comprising … Read more
A prominent Leader of the APC has dumped the party, and joined PDP EKO HOT BLOG reports a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, Bala Mahmud and his supporters on Monday dumped the ruling party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former member of the reconciliation committee of the party … Read more
Wike has slammed Atiku over comments the former Vice-President made while unveiling Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, on Friday, reacted to the events that have unfolded in the aftermath of the presidential primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). … Read more
Saraki said the visit would amount to nothing at the end of the day “because PDP would not allow Governor Wike to go” On the current strike by university unions in Nigeria, the ex-governor of Kwara laid the blame on Federal Government’s insensitivity EDITOR’S PICK Kuje Prison Attack: FG Declares 72 Boko Haram Suspects Wanted, … Read more
Reps Set To Extend Service Year Of Legislative Staff. Reps are set to consider a bill seeking the extension of the service year of legislative staff. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs To Clarify Atiku’s ‘Regret’ Remarks BREAKING: Tinubu Jets Out To France [See Why] 2023: APP Drag Tinubu To … Read more
Melaye equally expressed his confidence in the party’s ability to wrestle power from the APC government in 2023 According to him, the convention produced the best candidate to fly the party’s flag in a free and fair contest EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others … Read more