Eko Hot Blog reports that The Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) is to meet on Tuesday in Abuja to discuss the state of the party and the nation. In a statement by its Director-General, C.I.D. Maduabum, in Abuja on Monday, the forum said the inaugural meeting would also roll out the agenda of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the offspring and former spouse of late Idongesit Nkanga, former military governor of Akwa-Ibom State, have petitioned the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, requesting assistance in repossessing their paternal home. The four children—Utibeabasi, Etietop, Lance, and Ini-Idara Nkanga—along with their mother, Joanna, asked Judge O A. Musa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Abdullahi, has received more knocks over his comments on the choice of National Assembly principal officers. Recall that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, announced both majority and minority principal officers. … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo asserts that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election, remains the best candidate According to him, Obi is a better Nigeria, despite Bola Tinubu being declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Obasanjo also reveals that some governors were behind … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that in light of the recurrent occurrence of floods in certain regions of the country, the federal government has issued a one-week deadline to states that have not yet submitted their vulnerability status reports. This directive specifically targets those states that have not yet submitted their vulnerability status reports regarding flood-prone areas. The … Read more
It has been two weeks since President Bola Tinubu took the oath of office as the 16th commander-in-chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As he promised in his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023, he has hit the ground running and seems to be taking all the right decisions as it stands. Since President … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has convened a historic meeting with governors from all 36 states of Nigeria under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. The meeting, attended by prominent governors and representatives, is currently underway at the State House in Abuja. This gathering marks a significant moment of collaboration and discussion among key political leaders in … Read more
APC governors has declared support for subsidy removal policy The governors also called on other citizens of the country to rally round and support the decision. However Uzodimma raised concern about the increase of Petrol price after Tinubu’s inauguration speech. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives … Read more
Rt Hon Muktar Betara Aliyu congratulates President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima Kashim and 28 new governors. He expresses optimism in their leadership capabilities to take Nigeria to greater heights. Betara aligns his policy focus with that of the leaders, centered around security, unity, development, youth and women empowerment, and national restructuring. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Atiku has arrived at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja for a PDP event honoring new and returning governors elected on the platform of the opposition party. The event is expected to bring together chieftains of the party drawn from across its various regions, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, and Acting Chairman of the PDP … Read more
Notable figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku, Osinbajo, and current governors, gathered to honour the late father of Bayelsa State Senator Duoye Diri. The ceremony took place at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Sampou, Kolokumokokuma, Bayelsa State. The event highlights the importance of education as a foundation for growth, development, character and leadership qualities. EKO HOT … Read more
The APC governors have charged the party’s leadership to take steps on zoning the office of the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives. They have called for a meeting with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to discuss the issue. The party governors are mindful of religion as a crucial factor in choosing the … Read more
Wike has revealed the initial plan of the G5 Governors. The Rivers state Governor revealed that G5 worked towards Southern Presidency and not for Peter Obi. Recall that Wike was the supposed leader of the G5 Governors, a group that broke from the PDP, and worked against Atiku’s ambition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor … Read more
Ohanaeze has slammed state governors for Buhari’s old note policy. Buhari previously announced that old N500 and 1000 notes are no more legal tenders. Over 10 state governors kicked against the policy following a Supreme court order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has berated state governors against the naira redesigned policy initiated … Read more
The APC Chairman summoned party governors, a few days before the election. The statement containing the information was titled ‘Notice of meeting of APC governors with the National Chairman of the party’. The ruling party has been dealing with internal crisis, following the naira redesign policy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of … Read more
The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy last December. The policy, backed by the president, has been questionably implemented as millions of Nigerians have struggled to access naira notes. The president recently promised a major decision on the scarcity “in seven days” but time went by as he kept mute. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
El-Rufai has been at the forefront of a battle against the federal government over the deadline for the validity of the old naira notes. The governor attended a Supreme Court hearing on the matter on Wednesday. He recently rejected a proposal by the federal government to extend the validity of the old notes. Eko Hot … Read more
Millions of Nigerians have had difficulty accessing their own money in the bank for several weeks as a result of the scarcity of new naira notes. The situation coincides with the confusion over the validity of the old naira notes. The president is reportedly set to take a decisive action on the matter and relieve … Read more
Rivers Rivers Presidential Campaign Council has mocked Wike over his G-5 group. According to the council, the G-5 has collapsed, and the Rivers Governor is now alone. The council described Wike’s G5 group as a mind game to keep people around him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic … Read more
Nigerians have been struggling to access the redesigned naira notes for several weeks. The situation has persisted despite numerous promises by the federal government to sort it out. Some governors, including Sanwo-Olu, met with President Buhari on Friday over the crisis. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents to … Read more