ICPC Probes Military Chief, Chairman Over N4 Billion Naira Fraud

$15b squandered on arms procurement in 20 years’     EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye (SAN) revealed yesterday that a former military chief was under investigation for depositing N4 billion military budget into the accounts of his two companies to which he is … Read more

PDP: I Won’t Accept It – Makinde Speaks On Appointment As Chairman Of Gov Forum

Makinde, PDP

Makinde Speaks On Appointment As Chairman Of PDP Gov Forum EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde on Friday said he would not accept the chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum.   Makinde stated this while commissioning the newly constructed Nwaobasi Estate Road and the Osaa Okea–Umuakatawom … Read more

JUST IN: Again, Wike Tackles Ayu – PDP Chairman ‘Arrogant’

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike said he knows why the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, is “arrogant” against the “demand” of some members of the party.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Ayu has been under pressure from a group of governors and some former governors of the party led by … Read more

Tambuwal Denies Resigning As PDP Governors Forum Chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied speculations that Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has resigned his position as the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that speculations have been rife since the resignation of the Chairman Board of Trustee (BoT), Senator Walid Jibrin. EDITOR’S PICK  BREAKING: UK Longest Serving Monarch, … Read more

BREAKING: South-West Governor Emerges As PDP Gov’s Forum Chairman (PHOTO)

Makinde has replaced Tambuwal as PDP govs’ forum chair   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has emerged as the new Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity – Buni To Lawan  JUST IN: NEMA Recovers Two Dead Bodies From Lekki … Read more

Bank MDs, Corporate Executives Visit Senator Abiru Lab, SAIL, Pledge Support For Employment To Participants

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By Babatunde kaka Bank MDs, Top Corporate Executives, have visited the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab, SAIL, for inspection and have pledged support for the employment of outstanding participants. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a selection of top corporate executives on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Senator Abiru Innovative Lab, SAIL, to visit the … Read more

Wike-Atiku Rift: PDP Chairmen Reject Removal Of Senator Ayu

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PDP Chairmen Has Rejected Removal Of Senator Ayu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected calls by some aggrieved party members for the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu.   Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and those in his camp have called … Read more

JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides Over FEC

Buhari has sworn in new RMAFC Chairman, Muhammed Bello   EKO HOT BLOG reports that before the commencement of the hybrid Federal Executive Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday he swore in the chairman of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Bello, at the council chambers of the State House.   … Read more

No Plans To Resign As PDP Chair – Ayu Declares

Ayu has stated that he has no plans to resign   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Iyiochia Ayu has stated he has no plans to resign.   EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State Govs BREAKING: Prominent APC Senatorial Candidate Dies … Read more

Lagos: NDLEA Set Assorted Illicit Drugs Ablaze

Lagos NDLEA have destroyed 560,068kg cocaine, cannabis in landmark exercise   EKO HOT BLOG reports that approximately 560,068.31414 kilograms of various illicit narcotics were set on fire by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) yesterday, in what may be considered the largest operation in the 32-year history of the organization.     Leading top … Read more

Abike Dabiri-Erewa Commiserates With Families Of Nigerians Slain In Canada

Nigerians murdered in Canada, disheartening – Abike Dabiri-Erewa …commiserates with families EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon Yakubu Impeached Over Gross Incompetence APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With BBNaija –Peter Obi’s Running Mate, Datti Tells Supporters EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of … Read more

JUST IN: Shock As Councillors Impeach Hon Yakubu Over Gross Incompetence

Council Chairman impeached in Niger ….his inability to account for millions of naira accruing to the council as internally generated revenue, his deliberate refusal to make public to the legislatures, the income and expenditures of the Council since Inception to date, among other allegations EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner Of … Read more

Osun: APC Chairman, Adamu Finally Reveals Why The Party Lost Guber Election

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APC Chairman, Adamu Finally Reveals Why The Ruling Party Lost Election Adamu said the crisis within the APC led to the loss, and not that the party was not capable of winning EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In … Read more

2023: Ambode Has Not Joined Labour Party –LP Chairman Reveals

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  • Ambode Has Not Joined Labour Party –LP Chairman Reveals

  • There had been speculations that Ambode dumped the ruling party for LP to contest in the 2023 governorship election on the party’s platform

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Ifagbemi Awamaridi, on Thursday, debunked the report that the former governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode, has joined the party.

Awamaridi disclosed that Ambode is still a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

There had been speculations that Ambode dumped the ruling party for LP to contest in the 2023 governorship election on the party’s platform.

The former governor of Lagos State trended on the microblogging platform, Twitter after some social media users claimed that Ambode would run on the platform LP.

A source close to the former governor also stated that Ambode has not dumped the APC for LP.

The source who spoke to Premium Times on condition of anonymity said, “He’s a bona fide and committed APC member who will work for the success of the party’s candidate at the state and federal levels.”

FURTHER READING

Ambode has been away from the political scene since losing the primary of the APC to the current governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

He was defeated by Sanwo-Olu who had the backing of the national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu in 2019.

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ICAN Ikorodu Set To Inaugurate 9th District Chairman

By Babatunde Kaka ICAN Ikorodu & District Society Set To Inaugurate 9th District Chairman The event would witness the emergence of a reputable female Chairman, Princess Kafilat Omolade Hassan EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises Alarm Over Terrorists Invasion In Kwara, Others JUST IN: NPC Launches 2023 Population And Housing Census … Read more

Ekiti Guber Election:All Political Parties Are Equal, INEC Warns Officials

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INEC Chairman, Yakubu issues warning ahead of governorship election in Ekiti … Yakubu advised them to ensure that no political party or candidate was accorded any advantage over the other. EDITOR’S PICK Gov. Sanwo-Olu Opens New DSS Office In Alimosho LG LASG To Prevent Pandemic In Abattoirs, Enforces Meat Industry Rules Lagos To Partner NGOs, … Read more

JUST IN: Pirates Attack Speedboat, Abduct 8 Passengers In Bayelsa

Pirates Attack Speedboat, Abduct 8 Passengers In Bayelsa. A combined rescue team of marine police, community leaders and concerned persons have rescued seven of the 15 passengers who were abandoned by the armed pirates. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] Owo Massacre: Ondo Govt Cancels June 12 Commemoration [See Why] Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Kogi JUST … Read more

[EDITORIAL] As INEC Ended Voters Registration Too Soon

Voters Registration

As the Continuous Voters Registration, VCR, exercise was closed on Sunday, July 31 across the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has again ruled out the chances of many Nigerians, particularly young people making frantic efforts to register for and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) with a view to exercising their franchise during … Read more

JUST IN: Makinde Pays Condolence Visit To Late Alaafin’s Palace

Makinde Pays Condolence Visit To Late Alaafin’s Palace The governor was received by the Bashorun of Oyo who doubles as the Chairman of Council of Chiefs. EDITOR’S PICK Femi Gbajabiamila’s Installation As Aare Baasofin Suspended 2023: Source Reveals When Buhari Will Unveil Favourite Among Osinbajo, Tinubu, Amaechi, Others Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools EKO HOT … Read more