Jonathan noted that Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, particularly in August 2014, accused him and the then President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, of being Boko Haram sponsors “to spoil Islam’s name.” Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that the All Progressives Congress in 2014 embarked on propaganda to mislead Nigerians, … Read more
In an exclusive release by Sahara reporters earlier today, it was revealed that APC is considering former president Goodluck Jonathan for president come 2023. It was reported that there had been pressure on Jonathan to defect to APC. It is being alleged that he will be paired with a popular Nothern Governor for the 2023 … Read more
Ahead of the 2023 Gubernatorial Election in Kaduna State, The race to succeed Governor Nasir El-Rufai is gradually gathering momentum Top Politicians from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have begun making moves to take over mantle of leadership from El-rufai come 2023. Among the numerous aspirants, Below … Read more
At least seven persons have been killed in what security agencies have described as reprisal attacks in Kauru and Lere Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. The recent killings which was confirmed on Saturday came barely two days after seven other people were murdered by gunmen in Zango Kataf LGA. Commissioner for Internal Security and … Read more
Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has signed the 2021 budget of ₦246 billion into law after it was passed by the state’s House of Assembly. Eko Hot Blog understands that the state government has passed its annual budget ahead of the financial year in the past four years, thereby becoming the first state to … Read more
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday expelled a former National Vice Chairman, South-south, Ntufam Hilliard Eta. The decision was taken at a meeting of the committee attended by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and other party chiefs. Kaduna State Governor, Nasir … Read more
The Governor of Kaduna State, mr Nasir El-Rufai has lifted the prohibition on daily prayers and services in places of worship in the State. Meanwhile, worshipers are advised to ensure they comply with health protocols as basic condition to sustain the lifting prohibition. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Special … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has withdrawn its invitation to Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, following protests from some lawyers. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) made this known in a series of tweet on its official Twitter handle on Thursday, 20th of August. The Statement read, “The National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association at its … Read more
The Apex Court has upheld the victory of the Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the last gubernatorial poll in the state. The Supreme Court dismissed appeals that sought to nullify his election. It could be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC had declared El-Rufai as the winner of the governorship poll in … Read more
The Appeal Court in Kaduna has declared the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, as the legitimate winner of the gubernatorial poll in the last general election. The Appeal Court affirmed his victory at the poll in judgment delivered on Thursday by a five-man panel. The judges unanimous my upheld the decision of the tribunal … Read more
Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i has fulfilled a promise he made in 2017 – Rufa’i had in a state broadcast in December 2017, promised to enroll his child in a public school when he turns six years – Shortly after he enrolled the child, El-Rufa’i explained that it was a commitment that had been fulfilled Gov. Nasir … Read more
–Aregbesola commends El-Rufai’s model of tackling insecurity through the deployment of modern technology to support the efforts of the Federal Government -Aregbesola assured that President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration is committed to the provision of security to Nigerians in order to encourage economic development -El-Rufa’i expressed the his government’s desire to continue to collaborate with the Ministry … Read more
The Kaduna State on Wednesday said it will file an appeal against the medical leave permission granted by the State’s High Court to the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh El-Zakzaky, and his wife, Zeenat. “In compliance with the court order granting the request for medical leave under the strict supervision of the … Read more