EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has settled for Hon. Dennis Idahosa as its deputy governorship candidate in the September 21 Edo Governorship election. APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Bashiru are to present Senator Monday Okpebholo, the party’s flag bearer and his running mate to President … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chairman of UBA Group and Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu is considering him as the substantive governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is coming after a supporter of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Imran Muhammad, via a post on the microblogging … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari on Thursday met with President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa, Abuja. Yari, while addressing State House Correspondents after the closed-door meeting on Thursday, said politics and programmes being put in place by the government are for the sake of retaining power … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, on Friday, expressed sadness following the death of four worshippers when a 150-year-old mosque collapsed in the Zaria area of the state. In a statement released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Shehu, the governor commiserated with the victims’ families and prayed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kebbi State Governor, Nasiru Idris, has sacked his Special Adviser on Youths, Babangida Sarki, for posting ‘explicit video’ on his (Sarki’s) WhatsApp status. The special adviser reportedly posted ‘explicit video’ on his WhatsApp status on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing At Airport LP … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has detained a former governor of Zamfara State and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari. Yari is presently being grilled by operatives of the DSS. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing At Airport LP Member Claims Tinubu Is … Read more
Brigadier’s convoy jumped red light and hit Lagos deputy governor’s car. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy was prevented in Lagos State on Thursday, after the convoy of a Brigadier reportedly jumped a red light and hit the convoy of the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. The incident reportedly occurred at about 6.05pm … Read more
Ondo Governor, Akeredolu has imposed 24-hour curfew. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko North East Local Government Area of the state. This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday issued by his Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, which … Read more
Minister’s political adviser has resigned and formed alliance with ex-Gov. Yari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Adviser on political Affairs to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Musa Zubairu Nasarawar Mailayi has resigned. In a statement signed by him, Hon. Zubairu, who was the state Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during … Read more
Gov. Akeredolu has nominated fourteen commissioners and seven Special Advisers EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has nominated 14 new commissioners-designate and seven special advisers. This was revealed in a statement by Donald Ojogo, State Commissioner for Information and Orientation on Tuesday. The names of the nominees, especially the position … Read more
The Ex-Gov describes the action as unnecessary. Immediate past Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, says the reported take over of his Ilorin property by a lawyer purporting to represent AMCON was unnecessary and overzealous due to ongoing talks to resolve previous transactions with two defunct banks, reports. In a statement by his media … Read more
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday bemoaned the death of APC stalwart Chief Rex Olawoye, describing him as a patriot and a pillar of the struggle that enthroned the Otoge administration in the state. This was contained in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye, EkoHotBlog reports. … Read more