Tinubu approved naming a 3.2 km road in Kwali Area Council after Ladi Kwali. Wike announced the naming during the road’s commissioning and highlighted Tinubu’s commitment to Nigerians. Ladi Kwali, featured on the N20 note, was a renowned potter from the Gwari region of Northern Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu approved the … Read more
APC Backs Fubara as the consensus candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election. Joe Korka-Waadah emphasizes the decision aims for continuity, stability, and unity through a new political movement. Stakeholders are rallying around Fubara, with the possibility of him being the sole candidate in 2027. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
Appointing Wike One Of the Best Choices In My Administration – Tinubu. Tinubu commended Wike’s leadership and performance during the inauguration of the Inner Southern Expressway extension. The President highlighted the project as a testament to his administration’s development agenda. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the appointment of Nyesom Wike as Minister of Federal Capital Territory … Read more
Tinubu named ‘Arterial Road N20’ in Abuja as ‘Wole Soyinka Way’ after the Nobel Laureate. The road connects various districts and enhances movement across the city. Tinubu praised Soyinka’s contributions to Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu yesterday named the ‘Arterial Road N20’ in Abuja after Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, renaming it … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State House of Assembly members loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, said it had written to the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct elections to fill the vacant seats in the state legislature. Recall that five months into his administration, Governor Fubara fell out of favour with his predecessor … Read more
Wike stated that even two centuries would not be enough to resolve all of Abuja’s challenges. Wike emphasized the need for continuity in government projects and the importance of successive administrations building on the work of their predecessors. He shared President Tinubu’s directives to focus on completing previously abandoned projects instead of starting new ones … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he only acted based on approvals during his time as the accountant-general in the last administration. Fubara spoke on Tuesday while inaugurating Egbeda internal roads in the state. Early this month, Fubara said a judicial panel of inquiry will be set up to … Read more
NADECO USA condemns the political crisis in Rivers State and supports Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The group opposes godfatherism, which they say threatens democracy, transparency, and the rule of law. NADECO’s statement addresses tensions involving Governor Fubara, his predecessor Nyesom Wike, and factional state House of Assembly members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) … Read more
Nyesom Wike reportedly lost his political structure in Rivers State. Several commissioners resigned, citing ongoing political turmoil. Supporters of Governor Fubara are jubilant, claiming victory over Wike’s influence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is said to have lost his political grip in Rivers State. This comes … Read more
Abia Governor Otti visits Rivers counterpart Fubara in Port Harcourt Fubara vows to probe Wike’s administration, says “the jungle has matured” Factional House confirms new Attorney-General to lead investigative committee Eko Hot Blog reports that in a move that further intensifies the political drama unfolding in Rivers State, Governor Alex Otti of Abia paid a … Read more
Fighting Wike Will Not Add To Your Score Card – Ex-Senator Slams Fubara Fubara’s announcement of the probe, particularly targeting the administration of Nyesom Wike, sparks controversy amid political unrest. Senator Nwogu criticizes Fubara’s decision, accusing him of disrespecting President Bola Tinubu’s intervention EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former federal lawmaker Senator Olaka Nwogu, who previously … Read more
Youths demand President Tinubu rein in Wike’s “reign of terror” Call on IGP Egbetokun to maintain neutrality Commend Governor Fubara’s revenue performance Eko Hot Blog reports that youths in Rivers State have sent an urgent message to President Bola Tinubu. Under the platform of Sim Media Volunteers (SMV), they implored the president to intervene and … Read more
Atiku’s spokesperson accuses Wike of orchestrating Peter Obi’s exit from PDP Allegations stem from alleged frustration of PDP presidential ticket zoning by Wike Internal crisis within PDP persists following 2023 election loss to APC EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paul Ibe, the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku … Read more
Wike Swears In New Chief In 3 Abuja Communities The appointments took effect on different dates in April and May 2024. The FCT Administration emphasizes cooperation with the Chiefs to enhance local development. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sanctioned the appointments of Joseph Danfulani Narai, … Read more
Suswam aims to reconcile Atiku And Wike, if elected as PDP National Chairman. He emphasizes the importance of internal harmony for the PDP to effectively challenge the ruling APC. Suswam highlights the need for credible leadership to restore confidence and unity within the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Benue … Read more
Tensions escalate in Rivers State as Wike Supporters Warn Fubara Discord arises during the inauguration of the Nyesom Wike International Market in Omagwa. A political rift threatens to deepen division within the state’s governance dynamics. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tensions escalate in Rivers State. Bright Amaewhule, a supporter of Minister Nyesom Wike, issues a stern … Read more
Atiku Aide Hails Fubara, Credits Him with Ousting Wike. Fubara is credited with ousting former governor Nyesom Wike from power in the state. Olarewaju describes Wike as a displaced politician seeking support from unconventional sources. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Demola Olarewaju, the special assistant on digital media strategy to Atiku Abubakar has described the governor … Read more
Another Wike’s Loyalist Rejects Fubara’s Redeployment, Exit Cabinet Kamalu rejects redeployment, cites absence of peace in the state Cabinet reshuffle follows ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State EKO HOT BLOG reports that Isaac Kamalu, another loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has exited the cabinet of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that another video showing a male student of Lead British International School in Abuja being bullied by his classmates has emerged. The new incident is a separate case of bullying that has been unravelled in the Abuja private school. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: EFCC Arrests Buhari’s Minister Of Aviation, Hadi Sirika (Here’s … Read more
PDP NEC fails to discipline members involved in anti-party activities. Wike expected to be named on the list of those opposed to Atiku Abubakar. NEC appointed Udom Emmanuel as chairman of disciplinary committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has failed to take disciplinary action against … Read more