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
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the bill prohibiting open grazing of cattle in Lagos state. Recall that the bill had earlier gone through its public hearing stage on Wednesday before its eventual passage by the lawmakers. EkohotBlog reports that the House Committee on Agriculture and its recommendations, according to a statement, … Read more
The suspects, eight in number, were paraded before newsmen at the force headquarters in Abuja. Members of the notorious kidnapping gang who abducted and killed the 93-year-old father of former Plateau state governor, Joshua Dariye, have been paraded by the police. Recall that Pa Dariye Dafwan was abducted from his home in Horop community, Bokkos … Read more
The convener of the Concerned Nigerians Movement, Deji Adeyanju sounded the note of warning, alleged that the Governors have been too lenient with President Muhammadu Buhari’s dealings with the bandits. Adeyanju noted that bandits may soon abduct four governors in the northern region of the country governors continue to praise President Muhammadu Buhari as they … Read more
A former Nigerian governor has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a former Military Administrator of Rivers State, General Anthony Ukpo, has passed away. Ukpo, a former Information Minister, was pronounced dead in the early hours of Monday. The demise of the former minister was disclosed by Leonard Anyogu, a constitutional lawyer and the secretary … Read more
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma says President Muhammadu Buhari will visit the state on Thursday. EkohotBlog reports that the governor revealed this at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri on Saturday. The governor of the eastern state in Nigeria disclosed that his Abuja trip was to “address some political matters and some … Read more
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Hon. Olufemi Onireti has come out to described the Governor of Oyo State; Seyi Makinde as a leader, who understands the crucial role of youth and sports development in boosting the economy of the state. EkohotBlog reports that Onireti is a staunch PDP member … Read more
A popular businessman has bagged a 30-month jail for calling a Nigerian governor ‘Father of all thieves.’ EKOHOTBLOG reports that a Yola Chief Magistrate Court II, presided over by Magistrate Japhet Basani, has convicted and sentenced a Numan-based businessman, Ali Yakubu Numan, to a two-and-a-half-year jail term for calling Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri ‘Father of … Read more
“Whenever I come back to this town again, I will call a teacher by name and determine the level of his capacity.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that a mild drama ensued at Baga in Borno State on Monday as the governor of the state, Professor Babagana Zulum, conducted an impromptu test for school teachers. According to the governor’s … Read more
Another governor has declared Monday as a public holiday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jigawa State Governor, Badaru Abubakar, has declared Monday, August 9, 2021, as a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year — Hijrah 1443 AH This was made known via a statement by the Jigawa State Head of Civil Service, Alhaji … Read more
The Governor said the disciplinary measure was a good stride and had become necessary given the security challenges faced in the State and Nation at large. The Governor of Niger state Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello has signed into law, the death penalty by hanging for cattle rustlers, bandits, kidnappers and informants in the state. EkoHotBlog … Read more
“There are, however, legal aspects of the order that need to be tied up” Nigerian governors across the 36 states of the country say President Muhammadu Buhari’s handling of the state legislatures and judiciaries’ autonomy could destabilise the country. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum called for the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation … Read more
A chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., has advised a former Governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, against running in the 2023 presidential election.
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed chairmen of the 57 councils as well as council of traditional rulers, and chiefs across the state to commence a massive sensitisation on prevention of COVID-19 pandemic as part of precautionary measures to combat the second wave of the virus in the state.
Eko Hot Blog A PDP delegation came all the way from Lagos to pledge support for the Oyo governor. Governor Seyi Makinde has been endorsed by the Lagos chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the bid to become the southwest leader. This was revealed on Saturday, January 16, by Waliu Hassan, the deputy … Read more
Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta State in South-south Nigeria says his administration would continue to provide an enabling environment for industries to thrive in the state. Okowa gave the assurance to investors at the ground-breaking of DELFRASCO Industries Limited, Tower Manufacturing and Testing, Industrial Fabrication and Hot Dip Galvanising Facility in Issele-Uku, Aniocha … Read more
The Ekiti State University Alumni Association has said the next governor of th State must be a graduate of the institution. The association’s National President, Dr. Adedotun Adetunberu, stated this on Tuesday at the first Annual Lecture and Award Ceremony organised by the Deji Oso-led state chapter of the Alumni Association, in Ado Ekiti. While … Read more
Niger State Niger State Governor, Alh. Abubakar Sani Bello has once again threatened to close down the Minna-Bida highway and the state-owned roads to heavy trailers, tankers and other articulated vehicles, following the collapse on Wednesday of two bridges in the state. Those affected include the Kateregi bridge along Minna-Bida highway and the Zungeru bridge … Read more
Governor, Duoye Diri The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by the United Peoples Congress (UPC) and its governorship candidate, Stephen Ibiene, against the election of Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri. The appeal was in connection to the judgment delivered by the Bayelsa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. Read Also: Why … Read more
20 September, 2020 – Gov Obaseki of PDP declared the winner of 19 September, 2020 governorship election. – Godwin Obaseki polled to defeat his closest rival Ize-Iyamu who trailed with votes. There seems to be light at the end of the long dark tunnel for the embattled incumbent Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki as … Read more