The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of a “fake journalist” who claimed to be an employee of a prominent Nigerian television station during the governorship election in Edo State on Saturday. In addition to the impostor, police operatives also apprehended two key suspects, Emotingham Godspower (25) and Farawei Isaac (27), both identified as … Read more
Just days before the pivotal Edo State governorship election set for September 21, Tom Iseghhi-Okojie, the Action Alliance candidate, has withdrawn from the race and endorsed Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). During a press conference on Sunday, Iseghhi-Okojie explained that his decision to withdraw stemmed from his belief that effective leadership … Read more
The ongoing crisis within the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened with the resignation of another key member. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince Felix Abubakar Isuku, a prominent figure within the party and a member of the campaign committee for the PDP governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, has announced his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the September 21 Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state of destroying his campaign billboards. Akpata made the claim via a statement he released after a press conference on Friday in Benin. He … Read more
The Edo State APC chapter urged its members not to oppose new entrants, amidst internal controversies. Former Speaker Kabiru Adjoto’s potential return faced objections from Ward 6 leaders in Akoko-Edo. The APC clarified its commitment to welcoming members from other parties. Eko Hot Blog reports that In preparation for the 2024 governorship election in Edo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has publicly apologized for his previous statements against former Governor, Adams Oshiomhole. Speaking on a TVC programme on Monday, Shaibu maintained that despite their political differences, he still regards Oshiomhole as a father figure. Shaibu’s apology comes from a past conflict between Governor Godwin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a governorship aspirant in the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election, Asue Ighodalo, has resigned as the chairman of the board of directors of the Nigerian Breweries Plc. The Nigerian Breweries made this known in a corporate filing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday. Editor’s Pick Dangote Refinery Affirms … Read more