Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, has told a former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, that she will not apologise for calling a tweep “Ode,” which means fool. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dabiri-Erewa, and a Twitter user engaged in a war of words between Monday and … Read more
Prince Uthman Shodipe-Dosunmu, national coordinator of the Patriots Roundtable, has urged PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to resign from the race for advising Northern Nigerians to support a candidate from the north and ignore any candidate from the south. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement on Saturday, Shodipe-Dosunmu called the PDP candidate’s remarks … Read more
A PDP spokesman has revealed what Atiku’s presidency will do for Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Kola Ologbondiyan, has said the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will “wipe away the tears of Nigerians” if elected as President in 2023. Ologbondiyan, the immediate past … Read more
In light of the impending general elections in 2023, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the deputy governor of Lagos State, has asked Nigerians to cast their ballots based only on merit rather than emotion in order to create a nation that benefits all citizens. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hamzat made the announcement on Monday … Read more
The Spokesman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, says the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, does not have the required skills and competence to lead Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that while likening the former vice president to a bus conductor applying for the post of a driver, … Read more
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday said the country will soon hear from President Muhammadu Buhari on the ongoing strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr Gbajabiamila made the comment after meeting with the President at the State House for the second time … Read more
Independence Day: Nigeria Can Be Great Despite Challenges –Peter Obi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of the 62nd Independence anniversary. In a statement issued on Saturday to celebrate Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary, Obi said Nigeria has the capacity to … Read more
Independence Day: Tinubu Sends Message To Nigerians EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has asked Nigerians to commit themselves to the unity of the country. In a statement on Saturday to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day, Tinubu cautioned the citizens against undermining national purpose in … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, and leaders of the Nigeria Inter-Religion Council (NIREC) have called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious and ethnic differences to work together for peace and justice in country. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu, Mustapha and co-chairmen of … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has charged Nigerians to vote wisely in next year’s general elections by choosing good leaders to have a better Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat at a special Jumaat to commemorate the 62nd National Independence Day … Read more
Peter Obi finally breaks silence on alleged assassination threats. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, has said that he has “been told several times that these people are going to kill me”. It would be recalled that Igbo youths under the aegis of the Coalition of South … Read more
Atiku Speaks On Election, Says It’s A Choice Between Freedom And Doom EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said the 2023 general elections isn’t just an election, but a choice between freedom from the clutches of the All Progressives Congress, or certain doom for Nigeria … Read more
Nigerians residing in Northern Cyprus have faulted a statement credited to the chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri- Erewa that the country was not safe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dabiri-Erewa had at a press briefing recently cautioned Nigerian students against going to Northern Cyprus. She had said the region was not recognised by … Read more
Amid the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Federal Government has called on qualified Nigerians to apply for the Chevening scholarships, an initiative of the government of the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Universities Commission, NUC, disclosed this in a letter signed by the Deputy … Read more
Nigerians living in the Diaspora should not be disappointed that they would not be participating in the 2023 general elections because it had not been backed by legislation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairperson of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has implored Nigerians in Diaspora not be disappointed that they will … Read more
Nigerians Will Appreciate APC Govt In Six Months –Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerians will appreciate the All Progressives Congress–led government in the next six months. The president said this while receiving members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum led by its Chairman and Governor of Kebbi State, … Read more
‘Don’t Accept Candidates That Can Only Speak Through Proxies’—Obi Tells Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has asked the electorate to reject presidential candidates who cannot address them directly but through proxies. He said that every candidate must come and tell Nigerians … Read more
Don’t go to Northern Cyprus, we can’t get you protected there- FG EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has advised Nigerians against travelling to the controversial State of Northern Cyprus, citing the human right abuses meted to Nigerians in the country. EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspected Cultist Exposed By CCTV In … Read more
Nigerians Have Blasted El Rufai Over Comments On Peter Obi’s Supporters From South East EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai have come under backlash over the remark he made about a planned ‘two million march’ for the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in his state. El-Rufai … Read more
SERAP has given INEC ultimatum to allow Nigerians complete voter registration EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow Nigerians complete their voter registration. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s … Read more