Eko Hot Blog reports that George Kelly-Alabo has resigned from the cabinet of Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the Rivers State Commissioner for Works. Kelly-Alabo resigned to take up a federal appointment in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Editor’s Picks Troops Thwart Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Victims In Kogi As Army Strikes Against Criminals Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to stop meddling in the affairs of the National Assembly. This is even as it said the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has done nothing wrong to warrant quitting his position over the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite recent frictions and threats of expulsion from party chieftains. Recall that Wike’s political journey took an unexpected turn during the run-up to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, called for Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio to promptly step aside and facilitate an independent investigation into allegations regarding the discreet insertion of a significant N3.7 trillion into the 2024 budget for purported non-existent projects. In a statement issued by the national publicity secretary … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the resignation of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to allow for an independent investigation into allegations of padding the 2024 budget by N3.7 trillion. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In Nigeria As … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Shehu Sani has disclosed the potential consequences facing Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi following his three-month suspension by the Senate. This online meedia platform earlier reported that Ningi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was suspended during Tuesday’s plenary over allegations of padding the 2024 budget by the … Read more
The All Progressives Congress(APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, on Tuesday engaged in a verbal exchange regarding the political banter between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The exchange occurred last Saturday at the funeral of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe. Editor’s Pick Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently engaged in closed-door discussions with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and other key lawmakers at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. This high-level meeting, taking place on Tuesday, comes against the backdrop of recent tensions in the Senate following the suspension of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate has suspended Senator Abdul Ningi for three months over an allegation of N3.7 trillion padded into the 2024 budget. Ningi is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Population and represents PDP, Bauchi Central. Editor’s Picks Angry Senators Debate Ningi’s 2024 Budget Padding Claim Tinubu Submits FCTA 2024 Budget To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that as Muslims around the world commence the holy month of Ramadan, Prince Adewale Gomez, popularly known as Adaba-1, who contested for the Senatorial seat under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the recent elections, has shared a heartfelt message with the Muslim community. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central-PDP) has raised concerns regarding the implementation of a budget purportedly not approved by the National Assembly under the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In response to these claims, the Senate has announced its intention to convene and address the matter on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, shared his optimistic vision, expressing his prayer and hope that a woman will eventually rise to the presidency of Nigeria. The PDP National Chairman noted that men have let down the current generation of Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS Hoodlums Vandalize BUA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon Akor Prince Nna, the lawmaker who represents the ward of former Governor Nyesom Wike in Obio/Akpor Local Government in the Rivers State House of Assembly, has resigned. The lawmaker revealed that he is backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the ongoing power tussle in the state. Editor’s Picks ‘Fake News’ … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State has threatened that it will withdraw its candidates in the forthcoming local government election in the state if the electoral body failed to use Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the poll. Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, has fixed Saturday 27th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the newfound political alliance between Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and former Governor Olusegun Mimiko appears to have stirred unease within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the November gubernatorial election approaches in the state. This is just as the member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) noted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that its governorship candidate for the forthcoming election will emerge from the southern zone of the state. The spokesperson of the state PDP, Kennedy Peretei, made this known in a chat with journalists on Friday in Akure, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former House of Representatives member Shina Peller and thousands of Accord Party members from Oyo North Senatorial District have officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. The defection ceremony marked a notable shift in the region’s political landscape. The event, held at Ode-Oba, Iseyin, in the Iseyin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday received his certificate of return from the leadership of the party. Okpebholo last Thursday defeated Dennis Idahosa and 10 other aspirants to emerge the party’s candidate in the forthcoming governorship election. The presentation of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the anointed aspirant of Governor Godwin Obaseki, Asue Ighodalo has emerged winner of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) parallel Governorship Primaries. This online media platform gathered that Ighodalo, former Chairman of Sterling Bank, emerged victorious with 577 votes. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: Gov Fubara Rewards Nwabali With N20 Million, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Phillip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, has emerged as the winner in a factional primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2024 Edo governorship election. Shaibu won the parallel primaries with over three hundred and one votes. Meanwhile, the Governor Godwin Obaseki faction of the party is … Read more