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Ortom’s Senatorial Bid Could Be Threatened Over Conspiracy With G-5 Governors – Reports

Dec 30, 2022.Dec 30, 2022. by Praise Ben

Sources have revealed that Ortom’s Senatorial bid could be at risk over conspiracy with G-5 governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the five aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) working to endorse either Labour Party’s Peter Obi or Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, Governor Samuel Ortom’s senatorial bid is not … Read more

2023: Tinubu’s Camp, PDP G5 Governors Fix Meeting To Finalise Endorsement Deal

Dec 28, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

Presidential-elect Bola Tinubu's incoming administration faces a dilemma over the fuel subsidy regime

Tinubu’s camp and PDP G5 governors are set to meet to finalise an endorsement deal ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the camps of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and the five aggrieved governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are set to meet … Read more

2023: PDP G5 Governors Consider Endorsing Tinubu At London Meeting

Dec 28, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

The PDP G5 governors are considering an endorsement of Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that five governors under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are considering choosing the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, as their preferred candidate for the 2023 general election. EDITOR’S PICKS My Daughter Was Pregnant … Read more

Ortom Signs N179.5bn 2023 Budget For Benue State

Dec 23, 2022.Dec 22, 2022. by Praise Ben

Ortom has signed N179.5bn 2023 budget for Benue State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has signed the N179.5 billion 2023 appropriation bill into law. The governor on Thursday at the new banquet hall in Government House in Makurdi the state capital appreciated the Assembly members for their approval, and … Read more

Ortom Sends Congratulatory Message Buhari To Celebrate 80th Birthday

Dec 17, 2022.Dec 17, 2022. by Praise Ben

Gov Ortom congratulated Buhari in a message to mark his 80th Birthday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday. In a goodwill message to Buhari, Ortom praised him for his steadfastness and indomitable spirit in upholding the ideals of nationhood. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

PDP Crisis: Ortom, Wike Shun Atiku In Makurdi Airport

Dec 13, 2022.Dec 12, 2022. by Praise Ben

Ortom and Wike shunned Atiku at Makurdi Airport in Benue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, and his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, on Monday shunned the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Monday at the Makurdi Airport in Benue State. This online media … Read more

2023: Kwankwaso’s Running Mate Solicits Support From Wike, Others Amid PDP Crisis

Dec 6, 2022.Dec 6, 2022. by Praise Ben

Kwankwaso’s running mate is seeking to gain the support of Wike, Ortom, and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) vice presidential candidate, Bishop Isaac Idahosa, has charged the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and his allies to support the party’s presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso. This online media platform gathered … Read more

2023: Peter Obi’s Candidacy Bad News For PDP, Good Omen For APC – Ganduje

Nov 22, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

Ganduje says Peter Obi’s candidacy is bad news for the PDP and a good omen for the APC. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has described the presidential candidacy of Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) as a “good omen” for his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). EDITOR’S … Read more

2023: G-5 Governors To Flag Off PDP Campaigns In Rivers

Nov 17, 2022.Nov 17, 2022. by Praise Ben

The G-5 Governors are set to flag off PDP Campaign in Rivers EKO HOT BLOG reports that the five aggrieved governors under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) identified as G-5 are expected to launch the governorship election campaign of the party in Rivers State on Saturday. The governorship campaign would see the party unveil Siminalayi … Read more

Ortom, Others Present As David Mark Buries Son In Benue

Nov 13, 2022.Nov 13, 2022. by Praise Ben

David Mark’s son was laid to rest in Benue.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of Tunde Mark, son of ex-Senate President David Mark, have been laid to rest.

The body was interred at the family home in the Otukpo area of Benue State.

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Tunde, 51, died on October 21, 2022, in a London hospital after battling cancer for over a year.

The funeral rites commenced on November 9, with the service of songs held in Abuja.

Tunde’s body was accompanied by family and friends to Otukpo for a wake on November 10.

Governor Samuel Ortom, his deputy Benson Abonu, Senate Minority Leader Philip Aduda, and Senator Abba Moro attended the burial.

Others were ex-Kogi governor Idris Wada, ex-Senators Suleman Adokwe and Lekan Mustapha, Bishop Michael Apochi of Otukpo Catholic Diocese, and Rev Innocent Jooji, among others.

In his sermon, Most Rev. Fr. Sylvester Onmonke told the family to have faith in God as only he can give and take life.

2023: Desist From Derogating Anyone, Peter Obi Tells Supporters

Nov 12, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

Peter Obi has told his supporters to desist from derogating anyone. Eko Hot Blog reports that presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has cautioned candidates and supporters of the party against name calling and derogating anyone or groups. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Edo Govt Refused To Approve Stadium For Labour Party’s Rally – … Read more

PDP Crisis: Wike, Ortom, Others Meet In Enugu (Photos)

Nov 12, 2022.Nov 12, 2022. by Praise Ben

Wike and other aggrieved governors of the PDP met in Enugu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the five aggrieved Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) identified as the G-5 held a meeting in Enugu State. Their meeting is coming days after the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike admitted that they are open for reconciliation. … Read more

Jonathan Denies Instigating Aggrieved Governors Against PDP, Atiku

Nov 12, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

Jonathan has denied instigating aggrieved governors against the PDP. Eko Hot Blog reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan says the five People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors at the heart of the party’s crisis are not working for him. EDITOR’S PICKS Ukrainian Forces Enter Key City Of Kherson After Russian Troops’ Total Withdrawal Stunning Downfall: Crypto … Read more

2023: Gov. Ortom Apologises Over Comments On ‘Fulani President’

Nov 10, 2022.Nov 10, 2022. by Praise Ben

Gov. Ortom has apologised over his comment on ‘Fulani President’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has apologised over his statement that he would never support a Fulani man to become the president of Nigeria. Ortom made the statement during the launch of the Benue PDP campaign for the 2023 … Read more

PDP Crisis: Some Governors in Wike’s Camp Will Still Prioritize Atiku’s Victory over Wike’s Misgivings – Dino Melaye

Nov 9, 2022.Nov 9, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] Dino Melaye says some governors in Wike camp will still work for Atiku’s emergence as president. Eko Hot Blog reports that a spokesperson of the Presidential Campaign Council of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dino Melaye, has made a bold … Read more

PDP Crisis: Anyone Supporting Atiku Is An Enemy – Ortom

Nov 8, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

The PDP crisis has taken a new twist as Ortom said anyone supporting Atiku is an enemy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has thrown more digs at the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, saying anyone supporting him is “an enemy.” EDITOR’S PICKS I Won’t … Read more

Gunmen Kill 20 In Attack On Benue Community

Nov 7, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

Gunmen have killed 20 people in an attack on a Benue community. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 20 people have been killed by gunmen in an attack on Ukohol, Guma LGA of Benue State. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria Must Encourage Local Refineries To Get Rid Of Oil Subsidy Costs – Atiku State Police Could … Read more

Wike, Ikpeazu Visit Ortom In Benue

Nov 6, 2022.Nov 6, 2022. by Praise Ben

Wike and Ikpeazu were received by Ortom in Benue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Sunday received Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his Abia State counterpart, Okezie Ikpeazu at the Makurdi Airport. This online media platform gathered that the duo, who are members of the G-5, arrived … Read more

PDP Saga: You Are Wasting Your Time, You Can’t Sack Me, Ayu Slams Wike, Others

Oct 29, 2022.Oct 29, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Senator Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has once more stated that governors seeking his resignation are wasting their time because none of them has the authority to do so. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was said by Ayu in a speech to his supporters on Friday after they had welcomed … Read more

Fulanis Alone Cannot Make You President – Ortom Demands Public Apology From Atiku

Oct 27, 2022.Oct 27, 2022. by Praise Ben

Ortom has requested for a public apology from Atiku over a comment on Fulani herdsmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has requested a public apology from the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar over the comment of profiling Fulani herdsmen. This online media platform gathered … Read more