Edo State Police Command has promised to support and protect citizens during the planned protests if conducted peacefully, with a stern warning to potential troublemakers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Edo State Police Command has promised to support and protect the citizens during the planned protests, as long as they are conducted peacefully. The announcement … Read more
INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu declared the commission’s readiness to organize local government elections, contingent on legal amendments, emphasizing INEC’s successful management of FCT council elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced that the commission is fully prepared to organize local government elections. Speaking on Thursday, … Read more
Philip Shaibu, Edo Deputy Governor, rejoins APC, with Oshiomhole calling it a typical political move. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has described the reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu’s return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the ‘nature of politics’. The embattled Deputy Governor dumped the main opposition … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki expresses confidence that PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo will win the September governorship election, following Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu’s switch to APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, will win the upcoming September governorship election and succeed him. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Phillip Shaibu, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Shaibu announced his departure from the main opposition party at a campaign rally held on Saturday in the state. EDITOR’S PICK FG To Repatriate 250 More Nigerians From UAE JUST IN: Imo … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the impeachment of Philip Shaibu as Edo State Deputy Governor, citing due process violations by the House of Assembly. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday nullified the impeachment of Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. Justice James Omotosho … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja confirmed Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the legitimate PDP governorship candidate for Edo State, dismissing Philip Shaibu’s challenge. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the duly nominated and authentic governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in … Read more
APC accuses PDP’s Asue Ighodalo of presenting forged voter’s card to INEC, demands arrest and prosecution; seeks police action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest and prosecute Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples … Read more
A support group under Peter Obi endorsed PDP’s Asue Ighodalo for the September 21 Governorship election. The group, Obidients for Asue Ighodalo, aims to mobilize over 150,000 votes for Ighodalo based on his competence and integrity. The group supports candidates with integrity and reputable character, irrespective of political party affiliation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a … Read more
Massive Turnout As Peter Obi , Labour Party Leaders Kick Off Edo Campaign. Obi expressed support for the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Olumide Akpata, and his running mate, Yusuf Kadiri. The Labour Party aims to win the Edo State government in the upcoming polls. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party … Read more
Ambassador Oguntoyinbo urges Nigerian governors to reduce their own salaries. He criticizes the governors’ stance as “insensitive” and praises Edo State Governor Dr. Godwin Obaseki for independently setting a ₦70,000 minimum wage in his state. Ajadi calls for the fair distribution of increased federal allocations to states and emphasizes the inadequacy of ₦60,000 in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been embroiled in fresh crisis that have resulted in massive resignation few months to the Governorship election in the state. Clement Aziegbemi, a cousin of Edo State PDP Chairman Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, tops the list of the latest party … Read more
The APC in Ondo State’s Ode-Aye Ward 1 has suspended governorship aspirant Folake Omogoroye. Omogoroye was suspended after filing a lawsuit to annul the party’s primary election results. The Labour Party dismissed its Edo State executive and appointed a 17-man caretaker committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ode-Aye Ward … Read more
Edo govt has started paying the new ₦70,000 minimum wage to state workers. The increase from ₦40,000 to ₦70,000 was announced during the recent inauguration of the Labour House in Benin City. State Commissioner Chris Nehikhare confirmed that the May salaries reflect the implementation of the new minimum wage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in fulfillment … Read more
Claims APC attempting to turn people against Benin monarch Alleges strategy aims to win upcoming gubernatorial election Vows move will backfire, urges media neutrality Eko Hot Blog reports that in a startling accusation, Chris Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in Edo State, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is dragging the … Read more
Former Edo Speaker resigns from PDP, citing alienation by Governor Obaseki. Dissatisfaction with PDP governorship candidate’s remarks on Obaseki’s policies. Indications suggest Okiye may join APC EKO HOT BLOG reports that Frank Okiye, former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect. He cited the … Read more
APC vows to secure victory in Edo and Ondo governorship elections. PDP contests fiercely, aiming for success in both states. Competing narratives on electoral conduct and prospects dominate discourse. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set its sights on a resounding victory in the forthcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo … Read more
Blessing Agbebaku, the Edo Assembly speaker, unilaterally suspended three lawmakers. The suspension follows alleged juju scare and a plot to impeach Agbebaku and other principal officers. Tension rises as suspended lawmakers protest and demand voting rights in the Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Blessing Agbebaku, the speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly representing … Read more
Shaibu Justifies Retaining Campaign Vehicles Claims Vehicles Were Refurbished, Not New Got Only One New Car in Eight Years as Deputy Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Edo deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, justified retaining campaign vehicles. He revealed the cars were refurbished, not new acquisitions. “The vehicles were used by previous deputies,” Shaibu explained. … Read more
Former Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu aims to reconcile with ex-Governor Adams Oshiomhole. He declines to endorse the PDP gubernatorial candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Shaibu emphasizes the importance of a governor who comprehends Edo’s challenges. Eko Hot Blog reports that The impeached deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has announced his intentions to reconcile … Read more