The wedding ceremony of Laila, daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and her partner Saleh Maitala, took place on Friday at the National Mosque in Abuja, attracting an array of prominent political figures. Among the distinguished guests were Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC); Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Leader of … Read more
The Supreme Court has affirmed the re-election of Senator Duoye Diri as the Governor of Bayelsa State after dismissing the appeal of Timipre Sylva, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the November 11, 2023 off-cycle election. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, despite the party’s internal crisis. He made the vow while speaking at a media parley on Wednesday, marking his first anniversary as a minister. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra … Read more
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum has vowed not to allow critics of his leadership style to intimidate him into abdicating his responsibilities. He made the vow in response to Chief Edwin Clerk, and a former Party Spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, who both criticized his handling of the party’s affairs … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong support for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential election. In recent weeks, rumours have circulated that northern elites and politicians are growing dissatisfied with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with some quietly advocating for a change in leadership in the next election. EDITOR’S … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his unwavering allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This declaration came during a courtesy visit by the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), led by Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara, at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said he is still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, saying he is not leaving the party. The governor reaffirmed his party membership when a delegation of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoTs) led by the Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, visited him at the Government House … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo on Tuesday presented soft copies of voters register to political parties participating in the Sept. 21 Edo governorship elections. Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Edo, Dr Anugbum Onuoha, presented the register to the chairmen and secretaries of political parties and other officials at INEC office in Benin. … Read more
Good evening. Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, August 19, 2024, featuring crucial election updates and political changes to developments in fuel pricing and public safety. Edo guber election: PVC collection dates announced The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set August 22 to September 8, 2024, for the … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party in Bauchi State has won all the 20 chairmanship seats in the Local Government election conducted on Saturday. The Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission, BASIEC, Mr Ahmed Makama, announced the results in Bauchi on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches … Read more
No fewer than 111 members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from Oredo Local Government Area of Edo on Saturday dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the APC defectors, from Ward 1 of the LGA, were led by Sidney Egede, an APC chieftain in the locality. The … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned the orders of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, which had barred three prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains from participating in any future meetings of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The PDP leaders affected by the initial ruling were former National Chairman Uche … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a 17-member Caretaker Committee to pilot the affairs of the Benue chapter of the party for the next 90 days. The acting National Chairman of the party, Mr Umar Damagum, who inaugurated the committee in Abuja, urged the members to reconcile aggrieved members and various PDP groups in … Read more
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has formally received the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Chairman of Argungu Local Government Area of the state, Alhaji Bello Layya, alongside 1,500 party supporters, who defected to All Progressives Congress, APC. It was gathered that those who joined the chairman are the entire LG Ward Chairmen, Youth Leader, Women Leader, … Read more
Delta State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has slammed the All Progressives Congress, APC, of lacking the credibility to discuss debt management in the State. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC to Release … Read more
The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has appealed to his supporters and those of Senator Gabriel Suswam to sheathe their swords and work towards maintaining peace and unity within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state. This is contained in a statement by Ortom’s media spokesman, Terver Akase, on Monday in … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) exchanged criticisms on Sunday regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants autonomy to local governments. The PDP described the Supreme Court judgment as potentially problematic, while the APC labeled the PDP as an enemy of the people, accusing them of obstructing the … Read more
A youth was killed and six others injured during a military raid in Lere town, Bauchi State, stemming from a dispute between local youths and joint military forces. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bauchi State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has reported that a youth was killed by a soldier of the Nigerian Army … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, asked President Bola Tinubu to reduce fuel prices and halt naira’s free fall. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has blasted President Bola Tinubu for his failure to address Nigerians despite the crippling nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Angry Lagos Residents Vandalise MTN Office Over … Read more
The Zamfara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, of sponsoring attacks on its members in the name of peaceful protests. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, made the allegations at a press briefing in Gusau on Friday. Idris further alleged … Read more