A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that Edozie Njoku cannot present himself as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Justice James Omotosho declared that no valid court order, including any Supreme Court judgment, supports Njoku’s claim to the position. The decision followed a lawsuit filed by APGA and its … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has called on the National Assembly to enact a bill barring politicians above 70 from contesting for presidential, governorship, and other elective positions ahead of the 2027 elections. The demand was made at the 2024 Annual Meeting and National Youth Conference in Abuja by the party’s National Youth Leader, Kennedy Ahanotu, … Read more
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has disclosed that former Governor Adams Oshiomhole opposed the nomination of his son, Cyril, as Commissioner for Health-designate in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that, Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health-designate last Tuesday, as confirmed in a statement by his Chief Press … Read more
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refuted claims that he was barred from entering the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. The allegations were made by independent journalist Jackson Ude, who posted on his verified X handle that Wike was blocked from the Villa during Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to … Read more
Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has called on the Federal Government to honour the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah by releasing Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Okorocha made the appeal during a tribute night held in Ubah’s honour on Monday in Abuja. He urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has urged the Senate to allow Uchenna Ubah, the widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, to succeed him as the representative of Anambra South Senatorial District. Ndume made this appeal during a valedictory session held on Tuesday to honor the late senator, emphasizing the importance of preserving Ubah’s … Read more
The Senate is set to honor the late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah with a valedictory session dedicated to his memory. The casket bearing the remains of the former senator representing Anambra South lies in state at the foyer of the White House wing in the National Assembly Complex. The Senate’s order paper for the day … Read more
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, has emphasized that he would never be in a position to compete with or undermine Bayo Onanuga. Bwala made this statement on Monday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today program. He referred to Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy … Read more
Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, has sharply criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo, claiming Nigeria’s democracy suffered significant setbacks under his leadership. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stirred social media reactions after referring to Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano in a Facebook and X post. The Vice President’s statement, shared after attending the wedding of Dr. Aishatu Kwankwaso, daughter of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, initially included the phrase: “The wedding, which … Read more
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his re-election as the governor of Ondo State following a landslide victory in the state’s gubernatorial election. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo State governorship election held on Saturday. Aiyedatiwa emerged victorious after securing the highest number of votes in the election. The incumbent governor faced competition from Ajayi Agboola of the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the collation of results for the Ondo State governorship election from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face … Read more
The Governor of Ondo State and APC governorship candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, cast his vote at Polling Unit 05 in Igbo Ward 4, Obenla community, Ilaje Local Government Area, on Saturday. Aiyedatiwa arrived at the polling unit at 8:46 am, accompanied by his security aides, and voted at 8:50 am amidst cheers from his supporters. Speaking … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus as the legitimate candidate of the Labour Party for the upcoming Saturday governorship election in Ondo State. This decision comes after Olusola Ebiseni’s attempt to present himself as the official candidate faced a major setback. The Court of Appeal ruled that Ebiseni’s name should … Read more
Nigerian activist Deji Adeyanju has advised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to boldly confront his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju stated that there is nothing Fubara can do to make Wike back down, describing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister as a totalitarian figure who does not believe in compromise. He made these remarks during a … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since assuming office, has placed significant focus on shaping the image of his administration, appointing numerous media aides to manage public communication. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Thursday, President Tinubu added Daniel Bwala, a former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, to his growing media team, bringing the total number of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget proposal, recently approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), to the National Assembly today, Friday, November 15. The federal government has proposed ₦47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, including ₦9.22 trillion in new borrowing, which was approved during the FEC meeting on Thursday at … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has indefinitely suspended Shehu Hadi Ahmad, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to Wike, confirmed the suspension in a statement issued on Thursday. Olayinka stated that Ahmad’s … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has ordered the arrest of Shamsudeen Adebayo Apelegun, the National Chairman of the Tricycle Association of Nigeria, for repeatedly failing to attend hearings regarding allegations of financial misappropriation and abuse of office. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. … Read more