Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have confirmed the invitation of some government officials in Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this may not be unconnected to the ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion said to be part of the 13 percent Derivation Fund by the former governor … Read more
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello appeared at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday regarding allegations leveled against him by the anti-graft agency. Bello arrived at the EFCC office in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by his legal team. This follows a November 14 hearing where the EFCC requested … Read more
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa made his first public appearance since his release, joining Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at a service of songs held in honor of Mrs. Victoria Ossai Obielum, mother of politician Godwill Obielum. Okowa had been detained on November 4, 2024, over allegations of ₦1.3 trillion fraud but was released after four … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has restricted former Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa from leaving the country, seizing his passport as part of his bail conditions. Okowa was reportedly detained by the EFCC last week over allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion in public funds and was granted administrative bail on Sunday. The … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Ifeanyi Okowa, former governor of Delta State, on allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion from funds allocated to oil-producing states. Sources familiar with the investigation revealed that Okowa was detained on Monday at the EFCC office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following his response to an invitation … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Kogi State chapter has described Senator Dino Melaye as a liability to the party. Sequel to this, PDP’s elders in the state led by Alhaji Ibrahim Dansofo, urged the local executive committee in Ijumu to initiate immediate suspension proceedings against Melaye. This, they said, would stress the need to restore … Read more
An influential PDP chieftain in Delta has dumped the party for APC. The defection is coming days following Tinubu’s emergence as president-elect. Johnny, alongside his supporters, dumped Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and PDP on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State and the Koromotiemowei … Read more
Okowa and Datti Baba-Ahmed has called for the cancellation of the presidential election results. They made the call during a joint press conference at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. They maintained that the election and transmission of the results must be in tandem with the Electoral Act and the INEC guidelines. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Atiku and his running mate Okowa met with former President, Goodluck Jonathan behind closed doors in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday night met with former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Okowa made this known via a post … Read more
Atiku has dodged the 2023 presidential debate organised by Arise TV. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his counterpart Bola Tinubu were both missing at a presidential debate designed to enable aspirants to speak on their plans for Nigeria. Atiku was represented by his … Read more
Jonathan has finally endorsed Atiku/Okowa for the 2023 Presidency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly endorsed the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa. Jonathan described Governor Okowa of Delta State as the “incoming Vice President” of Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
PDP Crisis: Ayu Jets Out Of Nigeria Amid Calls For Resignation EKO HOT BLOG reports that amidst calls for his resignation, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu is to embark on a medical trip to Europe on Wednesday. A crisis emerged following, PDP presidential candidate, former Vice … Read more
Tinubu Is The Real Unifier – Keyamo Trolls Atiku, PDP The Minister of State for Labour and Employment and spokesperson for the presidential campaign organisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Festus Keyamo (SAN), has teased the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over the crisis rocking the opposition party. … Read more
Details Of Atiku’s Meeting With PDP Governorship Candidates Emerge EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Saturday met with the governorship candidates of the party. This online media platform earlier reported that Atiku and his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa met with the candidate at … Read more
2023: Atiku, PDP Gov Candidates Meet In Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday met with governorship candidates of the party from across the country. The former Vice President alongside his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, met with the … Read more
PDP Crisis: Atiku, Wike To Attend Peace Parley In London EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar is set to meet with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in London. Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had recently held a meeting … Read more
‘Come To Where You’re Destined To Be’— Femi Gbajabiamila Woos Wike To APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, is “destined” to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gbajabiamila said this on Friday when he inaugurated the official quarters … Read more
2023: Atiku/Okowa Presidential Bid Threat To APC ― Okowa’s Aide EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Ifeajika, said the presidential ticket of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar/Senator Ifeanyi Okowa was a big threat to the All … Read more
Okowa has appealed to Wike over PDP presidential primary fallout. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the vice presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has appealed to his Rivers State counterpart, Governor Nyesom Wike on the need for genuine reconciliation on thorny issues rocking the party. Okowa disclosed this while … Read more
The meeting is part of efforts to reconcile aggrieved PDP members ahead of the 2023 general elections However, Atiku has vowed to reunite the party ahead of the elections EDITOR’S PICK NLC Issues Fresh Ultimatum To FG Over ASUU Strike Security Operatives Arrest Illegal Task Force Officials Disrupting NLC Protest Buhari To Depart Nigeria Today … Read more