Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Faud Kayode Laguda has voted in his polling unit 009, Shitta Ogunlana Ward located inside Randle Avenue Primary School in the ongoing rerun election for Surulere Federal Constituency 1 of Lagos State. Twelve candidates of different political parties are scrambling for 121,111 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Felix Hassan Hyat, has raised concerns about the alleged intentions of the APC to manipulate rerun elections across seven local government areas through undemocratic means. The by-elections are slated to occur in Kaduna South, Chikun, Kauru, Igabi, Kudan, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the major opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Ajisafe Kamoru Toyese as the party’s new National Vice Chairman (South West). The appointment was confirmed in a statement on Friday, by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. Editor’s Picks Noise Pollution: Oyo Govt Seals Church In Ibadan Insurgency: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have renewed the call for state policing amid rising insecurity in the nation. Making this call during a visit to Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, at the Rayfield Government House in Jos, the governors announced a N100m donation to the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that barely 24 hours to By-eletions, INEC has said the PDP will not participate in the exercise in Plateau North Senatorial District and Jos North/ Bassa Federal Constituency. There were also indications that security agencies have placed Plateau State under watch for the poll while all the parties have been advised to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports in preparation for its upcoming primary elections scheduled for February 22, 2024, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the formation of Caretaker Committees for the wards in Edo State. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially appointed Amina Arong from Cross River State as the new National Woman Leader of the party. This decision comes in the wake of the unfortunate passing of the former National Woman Leader, Prof Stella Effah-Attoe, in October 2023, who was a dedicated member … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State Government has denied the report that the state Governor, Usman Ododo has approved the establishment of the ‘Office of Immediate Past Governor. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Dekima/Bassa Fender Constituency in the 2023 elections, Austin Okai took to his X handle on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has faulted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for not showing empathy over the recent explosion in Ibadan. Governor Makinde criticized Atiku while receiving the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi. Obi was on a condolence visit to him in his office … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 37-year old woman, Bilikisu Kazeem, has died from bullet wound sustained during a battle between the police and kidnappers on Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Police Spokesman in Ogun State, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this on Saturday in Abeokuta, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the winner of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has been sworn in as the governor of the state. This comes barely three months after he was elected to take over from Yahaya Bello, who has completed his second term in office. Ododo took the oath of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Tonye Cole against the election of Siminalayi Fubara as Rivers State governor for lacking in merit. Recall that last week, a five-member panel headed by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun reserved judgment on the appeal after … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has on Wednesday canvased public’s prayers and assistance in order for the state and those impacted by the explosion that occurred in Bodija, Ibadan, on Tuesday to recover. Five persons lost their lives in the explosion, 77 others were injured to varied degrees, and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party has amassed N265m from the sale of Nomination and Expression of Interest forms to 11 Edo State governorship aspirants. The Nomination Form was sold for N30m, while the Expression of Interest Form was N5m. However, the party made the Expression of Interest Form free for female aspirants … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council. The decision, effective immediately, was disclosed in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on January 24, 2024. Editor’s Picks FG Sets To Cash In $1 Billion From Sale Of Five Power … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were subjected to tear gas by armed police officers on Tuesday. This development occurs after the Court of Appeal ousted the 16 lawmakers. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Governor Mutfwang Declares 24-Hour Curfew In Plateau Crisis Looms As … Read more
PDP will resume legislative duties despite their sacking by the court of appeal. APC says the lawmakers remained sacked and their plan to resume is an invitation to anarchy. PDP lawmakers called on President Tinubu and heads of the Nigeria judiciary to sanction the President of the Court of Appeal Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted any notion of a fresh crisis in the party over the National Secretary position. This online media platform reports that the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made this known while reacting to a report of a potential crisis in the party. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a fresh crisis is brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the position of the National Secretary of the main opposition party. The position of the PDP scribe is now the subject of a tussle between Senator Sam Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye. Editor’s Picks List Of States Won By … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court on Friday, January 19, 2024 delivered final judgements in the governorship election disputes arising from the 2023 general elections in some states of the federation. The states in which the apex court delivered rulings include Kaduna, Nasarawa, Gombe, Kebbi, Ogun and Delta. Editor’s Picks Fresh Crisis Rocks … Read more