By Tunde Odesola Dear Mr Obi, Today being Friday, I should’ve wished you Barka Jumat if you were a Muslim, but being a dyed-in-the-wool Catholic, who cringingly curried Christian favour in the just-concluded presidential election, I think it’s better to wish that the power of Christ’s resurrection heals your frailties – be they moral or … Read more
Isaac Fayose has explained why the APC is troubled by the popularity of the LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who lost the election. Fayose claims that the level of reception Obi received during his visit to Nigerians in the diaspora has unsettled APC members, who perceive him as still campaigning. The APC is concerned that … Read more
Peter Obi has been detained and interrogated by UK immigration officials at Heathrow Airport in London on April 7, 2023. His media office says he was wrongly detained over alleged duplication offences by an impostor who is still at large. Bashir Ahmad, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Assistant mocked the situation and called for the UK … Read more
Sowore has expressed suspicion regarding the attempted arrest story of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Earlier reports had indicated that Obi was detained and interrogated by UK immigration upon his arrival at Heathrow Airport over alleged impersonation. Sowore questions how Obi’s identity was mistaken when he had a modern biometric passport with his … Read more
Shehu Sani has suggested that peace will come to Nigeria if Peter Obi supporters are removed from the political space. The Obidients, a youth movement critical of the ruling party and the government, have been said to be the caused of unrest in the country. Renowned writer Wole Soyinka warned Peter Obi about the Obidients … Read more
Dino Melaye has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of causing Peter Obi’s exit from the PDP and sabotaging the party’s presidential campaign in the 2023 elections. He also alleged that Wike supported Yahaya Bello’s candidate against PDP’s candidate Natasha Akpoti in the just concluded National Assembly elections. Melaye claimed that Wike has never supported the PDP … Read more
Nigerian author and novelist, Chimamanda Adichie has hit back at the All Progressives Congress profiling her as a tribal bigot. Speaking on Arise television, the writer clarifies on her actions regarding the letter she penned to U.S president, Joe Biden. Adichie stresses that what APC terms as tribal bigotry was the party projecting their politics … Read more
Peter Obi has been detained by a UK airport on suspicion of impersonation. Peter Obi was handed a detention note and was told to step aside. The UK immigration officials placed the LP President candidate on detention at Heathrow Airport. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum has charged the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi to prove he is not ethnically or religiously biased. The forum urges Obi to become a Nigerian in character, thinking, and mindset. The demand comes after a leaked audio of a telephone conversation between Obi and Bishop David Oyedepo raised concerns over … Read more
A group of Arewa elders has warned Obi not to plunge Nigeria into a crisis. The elders urged Peter Obi to immediately desist from what they referred to as his “unguided post-election political utterances.” The elders advised whoever was aggrieved following the outcome of the elections, to seek redress through the courts rather than incite … Read more
INEC has asked the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja to dismiss all the petitions challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 Presidential Election. All the opposition parties challenging Tinubu’s victory joined INEC as a co-defendant. INEC defended Tinubu’s win, stating that he “scored highest valid votes cast at the … Read more
The APC has requested the dismissal of Obi and the Labour Party’s petition against Tinubu’s victory by the tribunal. The APC raised objections to the petition on multiple grounds. The APC’s argument for contesting the validity of the petition includes the claim that Obi was not a legitimate member of the Labour Party during the … Read more
The FG is requesting that Peter Obi provide clarification regarding a leaked audio conversation with Oyedepo. On Monday, while addressing reporters in London, the minister made the statement. Obi had threatened to sue the publisher of the audio, insisting that it is “fake”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai … Read more
Edwin Clark has urged authorities to prosecute Lai Mohammed for spreading what he describes as “fake news” about Peter Obi. Clark in a statement on Monday declared that Lai Mohammed’s recent visit to the United States, during which he accused Peter Obi of treason, is an exercise in futility. According to Clark, legal action should … Read more
Peter Obi has demanded that the Nigerian government take extraordinary measures to address insecurity in the country. He made this call while condemning the killing of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State and the abduction of residents in Zamfara State. Obi is urging government and all stakeholders to take urgent action against the rising … Read more
COSEYL has lambasted Femi Fani-Kayode for telling Peter Obi to leave Nigeria. Fani-Kayode is facing a seven-day ultimatum to apologize to Peter Obi for his “unguarded statement”. COSEYL has called out Fani-Kayode for his reckless speech and demanded an apology. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, (COSEYL) has lambasted a … Read more
APC has denied any Involvement in the Crisis rocking Labor Party. The ruling party stated categorically that it is not behind the removal of the LP National chairman. Morka accused Abure of looking for who to blame over the leadership crisis rocking the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the The ruling All Progressives Congress … Read more
The Obi-Datti Movement has accused Wole Soyinka of siding with people’s oppressors. They challenge Soyinka to a TV debate, which the Nobel laureate declines. The Movement defended its VP candidate and dared Soyinka to debate any member of the Movement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Obi-Datti Movement has stated that internationally renowned novelist, Prof … Read more
Peter Obi has wished Nigerians a happy Easter and Ramadan celebration while urging them not to despair in the face of challenges. He called for prayers to be offered for a better Nigeria that prioritizes equity, peace, and prosperity. Obi’s message applies to both Christians and Muslims in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Igbo Lawyers Association has condemned the Federal Government’s claims of treason against Peter Obi. The group is holding an urgent meeting over the matter and urges Obi not to abandon the case. Igbo lawyers are standing with Obi against harassment and threats and calling for recognition and rightful positions for the Igbo in Nigeria. EKO … Read more