Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has raised concerns over the proposed tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly, warning that financially weaker states might struggle to survive if the reforms are passed and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has strongly denied accusations from Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, who has implicated him in banditry activities within the state. In a statement issued by Matawalle’s media team, the Minister refuted these claims, arguing that Governor Lawal has persistently tried to smear his name by associating him … Read more
The Zamfara State government has ordered the closure of all schools and suspended the JLC examination due to the nationwide protest against economic challenges starting on August 1. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration in Zamfara State has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in anticipation of the nationwide protest against economic … Read more
Rt Hon. Bilyaminu Isma’il expresses enthusiasm for Lagos legislative collaboration. Isma’il says Lagos visit will promote stronger legislative practices in Zamfara. Zamfara delegation engages in interactive session to enhance their own legislative framework. Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, on Thursday visited their counterparts at the Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Zamfara State governorship election has been declared inconclusive by the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the election. The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bello Matawalle, had challenged the outcome of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that fresh crisis seems to be brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the party’s governors’ purported rejection of the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. This news medium gathered that governors want Damagum removed from his position and demand a total overhaul of the party’s national leadership from the top … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Zamfara State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Sokoto has affirmed the election of Dauda Lawal as the governor of the state. The tribunal upheld the victory of the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 governorship election, while dismissing the petition of former Governor Bello … Read more
PDP’s Dauda Lawal has pulled a major upset by unseating the incumbent Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle. Lawal was declared the winner in Gusau, the state capital in the early hours of Tuesday. Lawal polled a total of 377,726 votes to defeat Matawalle of the APC who polled 311,976 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Supreme Court has confirmed Lawal as the PDP governorship candidate in Zamfara State. This decision comes just five days ahead of the scheduled March 11th gubernatorial election. Reacting to the judgement, Lawal, described the Supreme Court’s ruling as “a victory for democracy”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has affirmed Dauda Lawal … Read more