Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of Rivers state house of assembly, Rt. Hon. (Barr) Ehie, Ogerenye Edison- Ph.D, DSSRS has resigned his position. His notice of resignation was contained in a letter dated 29th December 2023 and addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Editor’s Pick … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of people on Friday stormed the Government House, Port Harcourt, and Rivers State, protesting against the presidential intervention in the political crisis rocking the state. The protest was also in solidarity with the state governor, Siminilayi Fubara. The protesters include students, youths, civil society organisations, labor unions, and members of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that another political crisis is brewing in Benue State as lawmakers elected on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform have condemned the leadership style of the state Governor, Hyacinth Alia. The lawmakers, on Thursday, accused Governor Alia of anti-party activities, high-handedness, corrupt tendencies, and running a “one-man” show. The Benue State … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the political crisis in Rivers State took a new dimension on Wednesday with the demolition of the State House of Assembly Complex located at Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. At the time of filing this report, the demolition was still in progress. It would be recalled that in the wake of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some loyalists of the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, have turned down President Bola Tinubu’s peace moves in the political crisis rocking the state. There are claims that the loyalists are not pleased with the outcome of the meeting that was held in Aso Rock last week. This online media … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has revealed how his principal waded into and resolved the political crisis in Ondo State. Tinubu had on Friday night met with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and other political stakeholders … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has reportedly waded into the feud between Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Recall that prominent elders and traditional rulers in the state had appealed to President Tinubu to intervene in the political crisis to avert looming anarchy. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Assembly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reacted to the political crisis in Rivers State. The Chairman of the forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, while addressing newsmen after the emergency meeting of PDP Governors commended President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the political … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday condemned the burning of the Rivers State legislative chamber by yet to be identified persons. This online media platform reports that this was made known in a statement by Eromosele Ebhomele, Media Assistant to the Speaker of the Lagos State … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Niger military junta has announced the formation of a new government and the appointment of 21 persons as ministers. This online media platform reports that the coup leaders made the announcement in a televised broadcast on Wednesday night, two weeks after toppling President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup. The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soldiers in Niger have declared their takeover of power, detaining President Mohamed Bazoum since Wednesday. The military announced the coup via a televised broadcast early on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Loses Mother Sanwo-Olu Allegedly Approves … Read more
The APC battles one of its own crisis as former Chief Of Staff to the State’s former Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Tony Okocha announces self as the leader of the party in the State. Tony Okocha announced himself leader of the APC in Rivers following an alleged directive on Amaechi’s part to tell its party members … Read more
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has bemoaned the current political crisis that’s rocking Mali. Obasanjo expressed his concerns over the uprising In an article he wrote on Thursday. Obasanjo submits that the crisis could have adverse effect on Nigeria if it spiralled out of country, noting that it poses grave security risks to West African countries … Read more