On Sunday, the Labour Party expressed its support for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, who has offered to serve as a running mate to LP’s Peter Obi in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made his intentions known in a recent viral post, indicating his willingness to partner with … Read more
President Tinubu is reportedly considering appointing Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), to a ministerial position. According to sources, Tinubu plans to dismiss several ministers in the coming days, causing widespread concern among members of the Federal Executive Council. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB … Read more
The ongoing feud between Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Senator Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), was evident on Friday as they deliberately avoided eye contact at the wedding of Laila Abubakar, daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, held in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has called for the arrest of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP). Recall that Kwankwaso recently accused the Federal Government of breeding new Boko Haram insurgents in Kano. In a statement on Tuesday, Kano … Read more
Top political stories today feature President Bola Tinubu, his former rivals; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Tinubu In South Africa For Ramaphosa’s Inauguration President Bola Tinubu arrived in South Africa on Tuesday night to attend the inauguration of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has reacted to his victory at the Supreme Court on Friday. Yusuf who contested on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) was affirmed as the duly elected governor of Kano State. The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasiru Gawuna, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the North Central Citizens Council (NCCC) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive measures to avert bloodshed and prevent descent into anarchy by any means necessary. The Council expressed concerns about inconsistencies in judicial decisions following the March 2023 governorship elections in Nigeria. These decisions according to them, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has visited the former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, over the recent death of his mother, Hajiya Halima. In a post via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Kwankwaso said he paid a condolence visit to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has rejected the call of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, for his presidential flagbearer, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to join his quest to challenge the election of President Bola Tinubu at the Supreme Court. The acting NNPP Deputy National … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar (PDP) has called on Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)’s Rabiu Kwankwaso to join his quest for “justice” in the certificate saga involving President Bola Tinubu. The former vice president spoke at … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Yoruba community in Kano under the aegis of Western Nigeria People Political Forum has organised a special prayer to seek God’s guidance and protection for the former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and the current Kano State Government. The prayer, which held yesterday in Sabongari area of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced the plan to investigate the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and some other chieftains over alleged misappropriation of funds. This online media platform gathered that the faction, under the leadership of Major Agbo, is accusing Kwankwaso and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has appreciated the leaders of the party for their visit to his Abuja residence. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), accompanied by photos, the NNPP National leader commended the party’s chairmen and the NEC members for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the faction of the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso on Tuesday held a parallel meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) in Abuja to reverse his suspension. The faction in its meeting expelled the new acting National Chairman of the party, Major Agbo and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s (NNPP) presidential candidate in the February 25th election, has been suspended by the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) on allegations of engaging in anti-party activities. Additionally, the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has also been suspended by the BoT. Dr. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to the rumoured reports that the likes of Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) are planning a merger. This online media … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has revealed why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and an ex-governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, met in Abuja on Tuesday night. Recall that Atiku was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded 2023 general election. Kwankwaso, … Read more
Tinubu and Kwankwaso were on opposite sides in the February 25 presidential election. While the former emerged victorious according to figures released by the electoral commission, the latter was far behind. There are now indications that both politicians may work together in the future. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the … Read more
Kano Rep Koki presented his Certificate of Return to Kwankwaso yesterday. After presenting the certificate, Kano Rep, Kiko was seen mimicking Peter Obi with “Yes Daddy”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sagir Koki, the House of Representatives member-elect representing Kano Municipal, has mimicked Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s conversation with Bishop David Oyedepo, founder … Read more
Atiku has stated that Peter Obi and Kwankwaso are not threats to his political ambitions. The PDP candidate acknowledged that he is looking to Obi and Kwankwaso for potential support. Atiku stated that the PDP is still in contact with aggrieved members of the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the … Read more