• Francis Okoye, APC South-East Coalition convener, unfazed by El-Rufai’s visit to SDP • Suggests El-Rufai’s SDP candidacy could divide opposition, strengthen APC • Envisions scenario where multiple opposition candidates benefit APC in 2027 elections Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a surprising twist, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed … Read more
– Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s closed-door meeting with SDP members has ignited speculation about his political future. – Recent gatherings at Senator Abubakar Gada’s residence and El-Rufai’s own residence in Abuja suggest potential political realignments. – Despite media adviser Muyiwa Adekeye’s denial of political intentions, social media buzz continues around El-Rufai’s rumored presidential … Read more
Ex-spokesman of Atiku-Okowa Campaign Council, Daniel Bwala, claims Peter Obi plans to join SDP with Nasir El-Rufai amidst Labour Party-NLC dispute. Allegation linked to NLC’s bid to control Labour Party after court ruling favoring NLC ownership. Bwala suggests Obi’s move amid NLC’s push to oust Labour Party leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid ongoing rancour … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frozen an account belonging to Abubakar Ahmad Sirika, brother of immediate-past minister Hadi Sirika, over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud in the Federal Ministry of Aviation. According to The Nation, the anti-graft agency made this known after the arrest of Abubakar Sirika … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has said he lost valuable moments when he was involved in public affairs. Speaking via Twitter on Tuesday morning, the former governor encourage the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to avoid war with the Niger Republic, insisting that the relationship between … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has reacted to the drama around the ministerial nomination of ex-governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. Lukman, in reaction to the objections to El-Rufai confirmation, described it as overplayed politics. It would be recalled that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has refuted a media report that he opposed the recommended replacement of his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, as a minister-designate. El-Rufai is among the 48 ministerial nominees sent to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu, but he is yet to be cleared by the Senate … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has called on security agencies to arrest and investigate the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, over an alleged plot to destabilise the country. MBF, which described the former governor as an irredeemable religious extremist plotting the Islamisation of the country, said he should be … Read more
Shehu Sani lists high-profile pastors killed in Kaduna This comes amid backlash on El-Rufai after a video of him promoting a Muslim-Muslim ticket surfaced on the internet. El-Rufai is the immediate past governor of Kaduna State Ekot Hot Blog reports that a former lawmaker of the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani has lashed Malam Nasir El-Rufai … Read more
Bashir El-Rufai, son of Nasir El-Rufai gets under former Kaduna State senator Shehu Sani’s skin following consistent attacks on his father by the ex-lawmaker. Bashir El-Rufai got into the heated exchange with the former senator after Sani called out Nasir El-Rufai’s administration. According to the younger El-Rufai, the former Senator should rather focus his criticisms … Read more
Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority levels down 6 structures belonging to the Shi’ite movement in the State. The demolished structures included schools, a hospital, and a private residence, among others, located in various areas of Kaduna town. A spokesperson for the movement stated that since 2015, Governor Nasir el-Rufai has been demolishing their … Read more
The National Chairman of Tinubu Support Network, has urged APC to allow senators to exercise their constitutional rights to vote for a leader of their choice in the 10th National Assembly. Muhammad spoke against the zoning of the National Assembly leadership positions and criticized Governor El-Rufai’s call for a return to the 1963 constitution. The … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says he will only visit the state if necessary after leaving office. He has ruled out becoming the FCT minister and recommended younger individuals for the role. El-Rufai urged private sector workers to serve in the public sector and warns against the consequences of poor governance. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Rivals on the pitch, allies on the inside, Nasir El-Rufai pays a visit to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike at his residence in Port Harcourt. The visit was to commission a project that was carried out by the Rivers State governor under Wike’s administration. The project that El-Rufai was invited to commission is aimed at … Read more
The Kaduna govt has inaugurated a Transition Committee ahead of May 29. The committee nominees include the current administration led by Nasir El-Rufai, who will soon be leaving office, and the incoming Governor-elect, Uba Sani. The Committee will be chaired by Balarabe Abbas Lawal, the incumbent Secretary to the State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
El-Rufai has threatened to unveil the hidden secrets of former Kaduna State governors to the public. The governor stated that he never used state funds to purchase any house in the UAE like his predecessors did. El-Rufai also warned against ex-governors criticizing his administration, as he reveals the former governors played a part in leaving … Read more
A Lawmaker has demanded El Rufai’s arrest for issuing his own Naira directives. El-Rufai had urged citizens of Kaduna state to disregard Buhari’s directive on the old N1,000 and N500 notes. Reacting to the directives, Suleiman called for the immediate arrest of the Governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Samaila Suleiman, the lawmaker representing Kaduna … Read more
APC has revealed that very soon the party’s Presidential campaign council will be unveiled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council are to be unveiled soon, it was learnt last night. The committee mandated to carry out consultations and develop a structure for the Council … Read more
Tinubu, Shettima Meets APC Govs In Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, met with a few governors from the party at his residence in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK Strike: ASUU Gives Update On Negotiation With Education Minister Gani Adams Reveals Southwest States Terrorists Are Plotting … Read more
Lawmakers Move To Impeach Buhari Over Worsening Insecurity. The move is coming following the incessant increase in the security situation in the country… EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: NLC Issues Fresh Ultimatum To FG Over ASUU Strike BREAKING: Train Victims’ Families Stage Protest At Transport Ministry, Bar Staff From Entry [VIDEO] BREAKING: Terrorists Flog Abducted Train Victims, … Read more