his vocal criticism of Nigeria’s corrupt system and his calls for a complete overhaul of the country’s constitution and governance structures. He is the founder of Dele Farotimi & Co., a legal firm now known as DF Legal. Early Life and Education Dele was born on April 27, 1968, and is currently 56 years old. … Read more
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has called on the federal government to hold a public hearing before enacting the proposed tax reform bills. Obi, in a statement on Monday, emphasized the significance of tax reform, noting that while it is a critical issue and should be approached with transparency … Read more
The camps of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have dismissed speculation about a possible alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Social media buzzed with rumors after photos and a video of Atiku hosting Obi for breakfast at his Adamawa residence went viral. Atiku posted the video … Read more
The late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, was laid to rest on Friday, with an outpouring of condolences for Governor Umo Eno and the people of the state. Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, expressed his sympathies, describing Mrs. Eno’s passing as a significant loss to her family, Akwa Ibom … Read more
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the federal government to prioritize transparency and accountability in managing Nigeria’s vital oil resources. This comes as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially resumes production after undergoing rehabilitation. Reacting to the development, the former governor of Anambra State took to … Read more
A Former Director-General of the Labour Party, LP, presidential campaign, Doyin Okupe, says the 2023 LP candidate, Peter Obi could not have won the election. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Okupe, who resigned from LP after the polls has continuously praised Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in Lagos on Thursday, Okupe said President Bola Tinubu legitimately won … Read more
Miss Universe 2024 runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina, has announced her decision to leave the world of pageantry, citing personal reasons and traumatic experiences during her journey. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking in a recent interview with Silverbird TV, Adetshina shared her struggles, revealing that she almost withdrew from the Miss Universe competition. She emphasized her desire … Read more
A viral image purportedly showing Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, paying homage to Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has been debunked as fake. The image, widely circulated on WhatsApp, depicts Obi standing beside Oluomo, who is dressed in a white Agbada. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News … Read more
Ayodele Olorunfemi, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, has blamed Peter Obi and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for his loss in the just-concluded election. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious, winning all 18 local government areas with 366,781 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate … Read more
Dr. Tanko Yunusa, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has expressed strong confidence that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, will emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential race. Yunusa credited Obi’s solid track record and widespread public support as the foundation for his optimism. Speaking at a good … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has stated he would never disparage Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), due to a deep sentimental attachment and involvement in Obi’s political journey. Appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Okupe expressed his commitment to supporting Obi, saying, “I cannot hate Peter Obi; … Read more
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has affirmed that he would never leave his wife, no matter her actions. Obi shared that he is committed to staying by her side as long as he lives. Speaking on a recent episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast, co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, also known as … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has clarified his recent comments suggesting the conversion of “church vigils into night shifts,” stating that his remarks were misinterpreted. The former Anambra State governor faced backlash following his appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, where he highlighted that excessive time spent in church services from … Read more
Joshua Mike-Bamiloye, the son of renowned Mount Zion filmmaker and evangelist Mike Bamiloye, recently addressed remarks made by Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, regarding the influence of church activities on Nigeria’s productivity. During an appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, Obi proposed that church night vigils should be replaced with night shifts … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, have condemned the detention and prosecution of some minors for allegedly participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest. The Nigeria police arraigned the minors on Friday, with some of them fainting before Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, 75 in … Read more
President Bola Tinubu, alongside an assembly of prominent dignitaries, paid final respects to the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, at a funeral service held on Friday at the Cathedral Church of St. Matthew in Atta, Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo State. Distinguished attendees included Governors Alex Otti of Abia and Peter … Read more
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has faulted the call for a new jet for Vice President Kashim Shettima. In a post via his official X handle, Obi said the lawmaker who demanded a new jet for Shettima “is insensitive and unconcerned about the prevailing economic situation in the … Read more
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has completed his tour of the United States, where he engaged with Nigerians in the diaspora across three cities. The tour, which began on October 24, included visits to Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; and Atlanta, Georgia, according to a statement from the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), … Read more
Former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has claimed that Peter Obi’s supporters are now targeting him because he refused to ally with them ahead of the 2023 general elections. Wike stated that Obi and his team lobbied him extensively before the polls, but he declined their offers, believing that Obi would not succeed in the … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed worry over the deepening political crisis in Nigeria, pinning the blame on court rulings, which he described as turning the cone of justice upside down. Jonathan stated this at the 67th birthday celebration and 50-book presentation of renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor Mike Ozekhome. … Read more