A group called National Progressive Hub hails Godswill Akpabio’s appointment as Senate President, ending rumors of an Islamisation plot in Nigeria. They believe the allegations were spread by the opposition and congratulate Akpabio They expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Akpabio’s leadership for good governance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Opposition members-elect have rejected the All Progressives Congress’ zoning arrangement for the Speaker position. They have vowed to elect Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara as the Speaker of the 10th Assembly, despite his North East origin. The minority members believe that APC’s decision cannot be binding on them and that they want a speaker who can … Read more
Yari has urged APC to prioritize competence-based zoning for National Assembly. The Ex-Zamfara Governor warned against inciting religious tensions within the party. Yari emphasized North’s vital role in APC’s victory, urged region to produce next Senate president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul’Aziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State and newly elected senator, took to … Read more
Benjamin Kalu has stated that APC lawmakers vying for the speakership seat need to negotiate and lobby opposition members to secure victory. Kalu emphasised the importance of the opposition in determining the outcome of the election. He also urged aspirants to engage with the opposition to understand their demands and secure their votes. EKO HOT … Read more
FG has warned the Peter Obi against inciting violence over the outcome of the presidential election. Lai Mohammed accused Obi of threatening Nigerians if the President-elect is sworn in, and stated that he failed to meet constitutional requirements to be declared as president. Mohammed defended the just-concluded general elections as the fairest, most transparent, and … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has positively impacted the 23 local government areas of the state. He charges the incoming administration on stewardship and insists on a full report card to be presented to the people by 2027. The Governor urges the Governor-elect, Siminialayi Fubara and his team not to be distracted by … Read more
A dispute has arisen within the Lagos state branch of the LP over who is the authentic governorship candidate for Saturday’s election. Ifagbemi Awamaridi claims that he won the party’s primary in July 2022 and denies withdrawing from the race, The chairman of the Lagos LP, Dayo Ekong, speaking on the issues stated that Awamaridi … Read more
Wike has warned his opposition not to dare him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has promised opposition parties making a fuss over his administration’s Executive Orders 21 and 22 that they would face a jail term if they go against him. Wike, while speaking during the inauguration of … Read more
Months after dumping the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Senator Shehu Sani is now the newest member of Nigeria’s lead opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Sani’s defection was co nfirmed by his close aide, Malam Suleiman Ahmed, Daily Trust reported Ahmed said his principal defected on Thursday, September 16, when he had a meeting … Read more
Taliban have claimed victory over opposition forces in northeastern Kabul. Taliban forces on Monday morning declared conquest over Pjanshir province, the final resistance group in Kabul, following weeks of terror and unceasing insurrection. The latest claim by the insurrectionists means Taliban now control all provinces in the state. “Panjshir, which was the last hideout of … Read more
Seychelles elected an opposition candidate as president for the first time since 1977, authorities announced on Sunday. Winner Wavel Ramkalawan reaffirmed a pledge to hike the minimum wage after COVID-19 stifled the tourism-dependent economy. Seychelles State House said in a statement on its website that Ramkalawan and his Vice-President, Ahmed Afif, will be inaugurated on … Read more