Nigerians have been struggling to access fuel and the redesigned naira notes for several weeks. The situations have persisted despite numerous promises by the federal government to sort them out. The president’s meeting with governors from his party may be connected to the crises. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is in a … Read more
The CBN is set to phase out the use of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes from February 1, 2023. However, shortage of the new notes has threatened the apex bank’s target. The Kano government lamented that the shortage has inflicted “hardship” on residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, … Read more
APC Governors sent a message to Buhari to mark his 80th birthday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for his “inspiring leadership” of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on Saturday, the Chairman of the forum and Kebbi state governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, said … Read more
Buhari has narrated how some governors pocket funds meant for LGs. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja flayed the tendency of some governors to encourage corruption in the local government system, thereby inhibiting development at the grassroots. EDITOR’S PICKS The Care People Foundation Announces Carnival, Scholarship Award For Orphans, … Read more
Wike has reacted to Agba’s statement on the high poverty rate in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike has slammed the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba, for blaming state governors for the high rate of poverty in the country. This online media platform gathered earlier reported … Read more
Abiodun has stated that his administration has done better than all the past governors in Ogun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said he has performed better in terms of road construction than all his predecessors. In a tweet via his verified Twitter page on Saturday, Abiodun said his … Read more
IGP has accused some state governors of sponsoring political violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has accused some state governors of sponsoring political thugs against their rivals to incite violence. This online media platform gathered that Baba made the accusation during a meeting with the chairmen of political parties … Read more
22 APC Governors will sponsor Tinubu’s Campaign. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has confirmed that 22 governors elected on the party’s platform will fund the campaign of its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. The Director of Media and Publicity for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga, … Read more
The Federal Government has accused governors of delaying action on out-of-school children. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has expressed regret that his ministry could not completely eradicate the rising number of out-of-school children in the country after seven years as minister. EDITOR’S PICKS Emirates Suspends … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate has visited with a number of governors and other players from the region’s geopolitical North East. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bauchi Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido, former Niger Governor Babangida Aliyu, Vice … Read more
The Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have received assurances from the APC Campaign Council (PCC) that the names they gave have not been discarded. Eko Hot Blog reports that the need for clarification arose from reports that the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), the representative group of the governors elected under the APC platform, … Read more
PDP Crisis: PDP BoT Members To Meet 3 Aggrieved Governors EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Senate President, Adolphus Wabara, has disclosed that moves to return peace to the ruling party has begun. This online media platform … Read more
Ikpeazu, new PDP BOT members have met in Umuahia EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Umuahia, a delegation from the PDP Board of Trustees’ newly elected leadership is meeting with Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes Fresh 10 Appointments 10 Months To … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied speculations that Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has resigned his position as the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum. EKO HOT BLOG reports that speculations have been rife since the resignation of the Chairman Board of Trustee (BoT), Senator Walid Jibrin. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: UK Longest Serving Monarch, … Read more
Makinde has replaced Tambuwal as PDP govs’ forum chair EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has emerged as the new Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity – Buni To Lawan JUST IN: NEMA Recovers Two Dead Bodies From Lekki … Read more
Details Of Wike’s Meeting With PDP Gov Candidates Emerges EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who visited the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt on Tuesday have revealed details of their meeting. This online media had earlier reported that the governorship candidates were led … Read more
Nigerians Will Appreciate APC Govt In Six Months –Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerians will appreciate the All Progressives Congress–led government in the next six months. The president said this while receiving members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum led by its Chairman and Governor of Kebbi State, … Read more
Atiku Is Reportedly ‘Meeting’ With APC Governors Amid Election Preparations EKO HOT BLOG reports that the a former minister has alleged that the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is meeting with some APC governors ahead of the 2023 general elections. According to Daily Trust, the minister whose name was not mentioned is an … Read more
Ahead of the 2023 elections, a new report indicates that governors raised concerns that elections may not hold in several northwest states due to insecurity EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors have disclosed that elections may not hold in several northwest states in 2023 as a result of the prevalent insecurity in the geopolitical … Read more
Details Of Governors’ Meeting At Aso Rock Has Been Revealed EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum on Wednesday, held a meeting at the State House Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. This online media platform gathered that the governors met over the state of the … Read more