Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has revealed how former President Goodluck Jonathan significantly influenced his political journey, shaping his path to the National Assembly and his current role as governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking in Yenagoa during a service of songs for the late Madam Ani-Gunn Rhoda Ikiogha, mother of Chief Diekivie Ikiogha, … Read more
Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello released after meeting ₦500m bail conditions. Bello’s release followed a Federal High Court ruling granting bail on Friday. He faces EFCC charges including conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and property theft. Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre after fulfilling bail conditions set … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has dismissed reports claiming that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) revoked a plot of land belonging to former President Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu clarified on Wednesday that the land in question was legally acquired for the Muhammadu Buhari Foundation, not for Buhari personally. He explained … Read more
The lawyer representing controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke of Law Capitol, has attributed his client’s prolonged detention to the involvement of high-profile individuals in the case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speed Darlington’s ongoing detention has sparked public interest since his second arrest on November 27 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State. … Read more
Nigerian actor and former presidential candidate Yul Edochie has once again sparked political discussions with his recent remarks about his ambitions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the In an update on his official Instagram account, Edochie shared a photo of himself with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, and expressed his aspiration to … Read more
Riding high on his recent bail victory at the Federal High Court, former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello is set to begin a new legal battle for bail this morning at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Bello, who faces charges of public trust violations by the Economic and Financial … Read more
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has recommended excluding the National Examination Council, University of Ibadan, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, 21 other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from the 2025 budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this recommendation follows the repeated failure of these MDAs to provide accountability for previous … Read more
The Immediate past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has accused his successor, Monday Okpebholo, of undermining the operations of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obaseki, through his Media Adviser, Crusoe Osagie via a statement, accused Okpebholo of mismanagement, claiming his actions have undermined the advancements made in the state’s … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nominations for membership of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOPADEC) and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). EKO HOT BLOG reliably gathered that the governor confirmed the nominations are effective immediately. The secretary to the state government, Musa Ikhilor also … Read more
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the suspension of the chairmen of the state’s 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) by the Edo State House of Assembly, allegedly acting on the directive of Governor Monday Okpebholo. It was reported that the House suspended the council executives at plenary on … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State sued the member representing the Ethiope-East/Ethiope-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Erhiatake Ibori-Sueni, daughter of former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, for defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. The PDP suit was filed on the 11th of December, 2024 by … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that reliable sources indicate that today’s meeting may be the final session for the year, with discussions expected to include preparations for the presentation of the 2025 … Read more
The Supreme Court in Abuja on Monday imposed a fine of N5 million on Ambrose Albert Owuru, a former presidential candidate, for filing a frivolous and vexatious lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Owuru, who ran in the 2019 presidential election under the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) against former President … Read more
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised concerns about the ongoing abuse and mutilation of the naira notes in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Sunday, Igbokwe informed the relevant authorities that Nigerians continue to throw naira notes on the ground and walk on them during social events … Read more
Former Kogi State Senator Dino Melaye has expressed dissatisfaction over the absence of Bishop David Abioye at Shiloh 2024, the annual gathering organized by the Living Faith Church Worldwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that taking to social media, Melaye criticized the development and raised concerns about the church’s leadership structure following the retirement of Bishop … Read more
The widow of the late Colonel Paul Ogbebor, Mrs. Rita Lori Ogbebor, has expressed that she would rather die than beg President Bola Tinubu or the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to intervene in a land dispute in Abuja. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Mrs. Ogbebor addressed … Read more
President Bola Tinubu, along with top politicians from various political parties, including governors, senators, ministers, business tycoons, and prominent traditional and religious leaders, attended the wedding Fatiha of the children of Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ceremony, held on Friday at the National Mosque in Abuja … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election under its platform. In an interview, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, emphasized that it would be regrettable if Jonathan considered another party for his presidential ambitions. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has shared insights into his recent meeting with former President Muhammadu Buhari during a two-day courtesy visit to Daura, Katsina State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the revered monarch commended Buhari for his unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s progress during his tenure, highlighting the former leader’s unique experiences as … Read more
Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the Representative of Ethiope Federal Constituency in the National Assembly and daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori, has described her recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a defining moment in her political career. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more