The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has expresses optimism that Nigeria would overcome her present socio-economic challenges. He added that Nigeria would be great again while urging Nigerians to keep hope alive. Onyeama disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), shortly after hosting some widows in his country home … Read more
One of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Chieftain in Cross River State, Engr Ben Akak, has called for a two-party system in Nigeria. Akak stressed that two-party system was good for the economic development of the nation adding that, it would breed healthy competition and bring out the best leaders with quality skills to take … Read more
The 27 suspended local government chairmen by the administration of Governor Ihedioha, has defied the suspension and resumed back at their various local government offices. It was gathered that the chairmen resolved to defied the governor’s suspension citing the decision of the Supreme Court. While Mr Sam Onwuemeodo, the Special Adviser on Media to Senator … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC leaders in the National Chairman of the Party, Adams Oshiomhole’s ward has endorsed Governor Godwin Obaseki for a second term in office. The leaders gave their endorsement during a visit to the governor at Government House, in Benin City, on Monday. The Chairman of the APC in Ward 10, Etsako … Read more
Following the national humiliation of Iran by the United States of America, the Iranian government has placed $80m bounty on the head of President Trump for ordering the killing of the top Iranian general. It could be recalled that the Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, was killed by a US drone strike following the order of … Read more
The State of the Nation Broadcast is aimed at unveiling the true enemies of Nigeria. Please lend me your ears as we separate chaff from grains, tares from wheat, villains from heroes, and perverts from patriots. Fellow Nigerians, I welcome you to a new decade in the 21st century. About a hundred years ago, our … Read more
The General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church formerly known as the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has said that Nigerians can no longer blame the colonial masters for the present situation of Nigeria. Bakare insisted that the real enemies of Nigeria were those who were seeking self interest at the expense of … Read more
Edo state famers have applauded the Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, for his administration’s expansion in Agripreneur programme to cover piggery, poultry, cassava and oil palm production, in more locations across the state. A cross-section of the farmers, who spoke to journalists, said the move by the state government will help to sustain the … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad, has denied ever meeting the former Senator that represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, over the ongoing N4m bribery scandal. Sani has been allegedly accused to have used the name of the CJN to obtain N4m bribe from a car dealer, Alhaji Sani Dauda of ASD Motors. … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has issued a 7-days ultimatum to President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo and the 36 states governors to publish their assets. SERAP hangs the ultimatum on the Freedom of Information Act saying they should use their good offices to: “provide information on summary of the assets, specifically … Read more
The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has promised to continue to respect the independencenof the state judiciary. Ihedioha disclosed this while swearing in nine new Judges in Owerri, he also reassured the citizenry that his administration would religiously stick to the rule of law. “It is not in doubt that the twin factors of … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has vehemently berated president Muhammadu Buhari for condemning Nigerians who seek medical treatment abroad. It could be recalled that Eko Hot Blog reported on Sunday that Buhari had said Nigerians must stopped the habit of traveling abroad for medical treatment. The opposition party in its reaction to Buhari’s statement advised the … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has berated the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu for banning civil servants in the state from participating in politics. PDP described the ban as the highest level of hypocrisy. It could be recalled that Akeredolu had last week specifically said he was against civil servants wearing Campaign T-shirts adorning … Read more
The governorship aspirant under the All Progressive Congress APC in Ondo state, Jimi Odimayo, has lamented the use of women as mere political tools by selfish politicians. Odimayo stated this while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on Sunday in Akure, with more than 5,000 women in attendance. It was gathered that the women consisted of … Read more
The spiritual leader of the Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has advised the Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, to pack up his things from the government to make way for Senator Hope Uzodinma. Mbaka insisted that Governor Ihedioha would not win at the Supreme Court, stressing that it was God’s command. … Read more
The Ogun State House of Assembly has announced that it would commenced the screening of the nominated local government caretakers on Tuesday the 7th of January. It could be recalled that the state Governor Dapo Abiodun, had nominated caretakers to oversee the affairs of the 20 local government areas in the state pending when the … Read more
The Life Patron of Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigerian, NPAN, Alhaji Smaila Isa Funtua, has advised the Igbos to play inclusive politics if they want the presidency in 2023. He noted that the media currently promotes the clamour for Igbo presidency. Isa Funtua said this yesterday as a guest of Arise Television’s The Morning Show. … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC, Edo state chapter has inaugurated a 41-member mobilization committee ahead of the 2020 gubernatorial poll in the state. The state chairman of the party Anselm Ojezua, noted the committee consists of high-value politicians in an organised, systemic fashion that would swell the membership of the party ahead of the 2020 … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerians must stopped the habit of seeking medical treatment in UK, US and host of other developed nations in the world. Buhari disclosed this during the inauguration and handover of completed projects to the management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, over the weekend. Buhari who was … Read more
Hundreds of residents of Gajiganna town in Borno State have fled their home due to the fear that Boko Haram terrorists could lunch attack following the withdrawal of Chadian soldiers from Nigeria. Chadian Army Spokesperson, Colonel Azem Bermandoa, told AFP on Saturday that Chad has ended a months-long mission fighting Boko Haram in Nigeria and … Read more