Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori and representative of Ethiope Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has described her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the best decision of her political career. Ibori-Suenu accused the PDP of attempting to hinder her political … Read more
Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the Representative of Ethiope Federal Constituency in the National Assembly and daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori, has described her recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a defining moment in her political career. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
Omo-Agege denied working against Tinubu’s victory. Ojuogbo had alleged that the deputy senate president was involved in an anti-party activity during the Presidential election. Reacting, Omo-Agege described Ojuogbo as an “impetuous irritant”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has reacted to the claim by Cairo Ojuogbo that he worked against … Read more
An APC chieftain has disclosed that Omo-Agege worked for Peter Obi during the presidential poll. According to Ojuogbo, Omo-Agege lacked confidence in Tinubu’s ability to emerge victorious in the presidential election. Ojuobo stated this during an interview with Arise Television on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports Cairo Ojuogbo, a top member of the All Progressives … Read more
Senator Ovie Omo-agege has revealed through his spokesman, Sunny Areh the reason behind his absence from the Delta State electoral debate. According to the Senator, Omo-agege withdrew from the race specifically due to the absence of his rival, Sheriff Oborevwori. In a statement given, the Senator would not take part in any debate that does … Read more
Senate Cancels Plenary Over Death Of Prominent Lawmaker. At plenary, the Leader of the Senate, Ajayi Boroffice, moved the motion for adjournment. EDITOR’S PICK Defection: Why We Dumped APC For PDP — Mai Buhu Gumi, Others BREAKING: Oyo Deputy Gov, Olaniyan Has Been Impeached BREAKING: 192 Aggrieved NASS Members Set To Dump APC [See Why] … Read more
Aisha Buhari, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Wednesday is spotted at the plenary sessions in both the Senate House of Assembly and the House of Representatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the First Lady is at the plenary to throw her weight behind an item for amendment in the 1999 constitution … Read more
CAN has declared its position on the Christian-Christian and Muslim-Muslim 2023 presidential ticket. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on political parties to shelve the plans of Christian/Christian ticket or Muslim/Muslim presidential ticket in the 2023 general election. The Association gave the warning through its President, Samson Ayokunle, on Thursday. Ayokunle, who spoke to newsmen … Read more
President Buhari will on Thursday present the 2022 Budget to the National Assembly. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, October 7, 2021, present the 2022 Appropriation Bill before the National Assembly. The latest development was disclosed by the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, at the plenary on Tuesday. Omo-Agege, who presided over … Read more
Constitution amendment and review has been an issue of debate in Nigeria for quite a while with many calling for the total repealing of the present charter Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege says all parts of the current constitution cannot be altered as many would have it modified. Senator Omo-Agege in an interview on Channels … Read more
Omo-Agege has said Buhari is keen in ensuring Nigerians only pay for electricity consumed by bringing an end to estimated billing by distribution companies. The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has reechoed the determination of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to ensure Nigerians only pay for electricity consumed by bringing an end to … Read more
Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic Orogun, Delta State. Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Legislative and Plenary Matters, Prince Efe Duku, gave this indication in a statement on Monday, in Abuja. According to him, the approval was … Read more
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has expressed dismay over the alleged atrocious activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Police in Delta. Omo-Agege gave the expression in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga in Abuja on Sunday. He expressed concern over the alleged … Read more
Boss Mustapha at 64. Ovie Omo-Agege celebrates Boss Mustapha The Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has felicitated with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, on his 64th birthday. Omo-Agege in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, in Abuja on Saturday, … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit seeking an order directing Senator Ovie Omo-Agege to vacate his seat as a senator and Deputy Senate President. The suit filed by a civil society group, Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative, is anchored on the grounds that Omo-Agege allegedly has a record of previous … Read more
The Senate Deputy President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has sent congratulatory messages to the Governor-elect of Bayelsa State, David Lyon, on his victory at the Saturday gubernatorial poll. Omo-Agege also expressed optimism that the All Progressive Congress APC would soon add more states in the south south to its list. The Special Adviser, Media, and Publicity, … Read more
The National Assembly has given president Muhammadu Buhari a thumbs up on his recent decision to close Nigeria’s borders. The Senate’s Deputy President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege revealed that the lawmakers were fully in support of the President’s decision to shut Nigeria’s borders. It could be recalled that Buhari had issued an executive order to shut … Read more
The Isoko Ethnic Nationality Movement, IENM, has applauded the Deputy Senate President Sen.Ovie Omo-Agege, describing him as God’s sent to the people of Delta. The group disclosed this in a press statement jointly signed by the President of the group, Mr. Goddy Ewerode and Secretary, Nick Ovuoakporie over the weekend. They pledged to support the … Read more
Deputy Senate president Omo-Agege has revealed his reasons for calling for the relocation headquarters of oil companies operating in the Niger Delta region. According to the Senate president, the issue has been the focus of agitations in the region for sometime now. “The issue, it must be stressed, was the focus of a peaceful youthful … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has no plan to relocate its subsidiary, Nigerian Gas Company (NGC), outside the Niger Delta region. The spokesman of the corporation, Ndu Ughamadu, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, reassured the host communities and all stakeholders in the region that nothing of sort was in … Read more