The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the three recent food stampedes in Nigeria as “an ugly testament to the alarming level of misery, poverty, hunger, starvation, sense of hopelessness and desperation for survival currently plaguing our nation” under the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The spokesman for the party, Debo Ologunagba, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed approval of the recent Court of Appeal judgment in Enugu, which removed Senator Samuel Anyanwu from the position of National Secretary and affirmed Sunday Udeh-Okoye as his successor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in response to the ruling, the PDP’s Rivers State chapter, led by Edwin Woko, described … Read more
The 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has adjourned until January 13, hearing of a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the victory of Gov. Monday Okpebholo. The petitioners, Dr Asue Ighodalo and the PDP, are challenging the declaration of Okpebholo as the winner of the Sept. 21 poll by the Independent … Read more
Nigerian actor and former presidential candidate Yul Edochie has once again sparked political discussions with his recent remarks about his ambitions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the In an update on his official Instagram account, Edochie shared a photo of himself with Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, and expressed his aspiration to … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the 2025 budget proposal presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as “unrealistic, opaque, and insincere.” PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, via a statement on Wednesday said the budget was anti-people, warning that its implementation would worsen insecurity, poverty, and despair across the nation. Tinubu unveiled … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has faulted the suspension of chairmen in the 18 local governments of the state by the House of Assembly. In a statement by the state PDP Chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi on Tuesday in Benin, the party described the action as unconstitutional, null and void. Aziegbemi explained that the … Read more
Dr. Yemi Farounbi, a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State to become more active if it wants to succeed in future elections. Speaking in Ibadan on Tuesday, he praised Governor Seyi Makinde’s performance but criticized the PDP’s lack of visibility in the state. Farounbi noted … Read more
The Federal Government and opposition parties clashed on Tuesday following criticism of the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration by Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The PDP and NNPP sided with the governor’s view that Nigerians are struggling under the weight of Tinubu’s economic reforms. However, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris defended the reforms, … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has issued a 72-hour ultimatum for Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, and other individuals to return government-owned vehicles in their possession. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes Current Cement Prices: Dangote, BUA, Others This Festive Season Fatal Crash … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State sued the member representing the Ethiope-East/Ethiope-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Erhiatake Ibori-Sueni, daughter of former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, for defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. The PDP suit was filed on the 11th of December, 2024 by … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE For those who care to know, the July 16, 2022 event marked a political Armageddon for some individuals in Osun APC. On that fateful day, their political obituaries were written; and for some, there’s no resurrection in sight. However, to honour their political memories, the party must rediscover its winning formula. This … Read more
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has signed the 2025 budget into law, just 10 days after presenting it to the State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Sustaining Transformation and Inclusive Development,” amounts to N790.4 billion, with N551.5 billion allocated for capital projects and N238.8 billion for recurrent expenses. During the signing ceremony on … Read more
A former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu, says Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, should be held accountable for Nigeria’s slide into a one-party state, not the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Okechukwu made this statement on Sunday in Enugu while reacting to insinuations that APC and, by extension, President Bola Tinubu, were responsible … Read more
Amid reports suggesting that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has invited former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race on its platform, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, has publicly denied these claims in an interview with BBC Hausa. Abdullahi stated that the PDP did not issue its presidential ticket … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election under its platform. In an interview, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, emphasized that it would be regrettable if Jonathan considered another party for his presidential ambitions. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
Toby Okechukwu, a former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and ex-Chief of Staff to the Deputy Speaker, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Okechukwu Executive Director of Projects for the South East Development Commission. In his resignation letter, … Read more
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
Tinubu may consider dropping the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N300 per litre during the upcoming Yuletide season, following advice from former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George. George believes this reduction would enable Nigerians to celebrate a joyful and prosperous Christmas season. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed any alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as insufficient to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. APC National Publicity Director, Bala Ibrahim, in an interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday, derided the notion of an Atiku-Obi alliance as unrealistic, … Read more