The Court of Appeal on Thursday in Abuja upheld Hon. Martin Amaewhule as the legitimate Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly, solidifying his faction’s authority. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-member panel of Justices dismissed an appeal by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who had challenged Amaewhule’s leadership. The ruling reaffirmed an earlier Federal … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) request to reassign Edo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha. With the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21, the PDP raised concerns due to Onuoha’s familial connection to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The party … Read more
A few hours after refusing to sign the peace accord for the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has outlined new conditions for its endorsement. The PDP is now demanding the redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Onuoha Anugbum, and the Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, as prerequisites … Read more
Seventeen out of the 18 political parties participating in the Edo governorship election on September 21 have signed a peace accord in preparation for the election. However, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), represented by its Chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, refused to sign the agreement. Aziegbemi explained to the media that their … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced it will not sign the Peace Accord just hours before its scheduled signing. The decision comes amidst heightened tensions ahead of the September 21 governorship election. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour … Read more
Farmers and herders led by Miyetti Allah have a long history of, often violent, conflicts. Both parties in the southwest are aiming to end all hostilities. The aim has led to the signing of a peace accord. Eko Hot Blog reports that cattle breeders under the auspices of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of … Read more
Rivers PDP challenges the legitimacy of lawmakers threatening Governor Fubara’s impeachment, urging them to address their legal status in court. The party accuses the lawmakers of disrupting peace in the state and calls for adherence to constitutional processes. PDP criticizes the lawmakers for allegedly neglecting their legislative duties and engaging in actions detrimental to the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that peace is gradually returning to warring Ifon and Ilobu as the two towns have signed a peace agreement with the Osun State Government to sheathe their sword, even as the curfew declared by Governor Ademola Adeleke subsists. The recent communal clash between Ifon and Ilobu towns disrupted the … Read more