Udeh-Okoye claims PDP National Secretary role after court ruling. Anyanwu still holds office, but Udeh-Okoye is recognized by PDP and INEC. Udeh-Okoye gains support from PDP Governors’ Forum and South East leaders. The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Monday when Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye declared himself the party’s National Secretary, citing … Read more
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has nullified the ward, local government, and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, which had produced Tony Okocha as chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Godswill Ogbomanu, presiding over the case, delivered the ruling on Friday, declaring the congresses invalid due … 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
French President Emmanuel Macron will delay naming France’s next prime minister until Friday (today), according to the Elysée Palace, as he seeks to end months of political stalemate following the ousting of Michel Barnier in a no-confidence vote last week. Macron, who cut short a visit to Poland on Thursday, was initially expected to announce … Read more
Kabiru Adeniyi Adisa, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has vowed to unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 governorship election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adisa believes he possesses the necessary qualifications to govern the state more effectively than the incumbent. In a statement issued in Ibadan, Oyo … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Chief Tony Okocha as its new chairman. Okocha, who previously served as the party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman, was elected unopposed during the state delegate congress held on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The election, conducted via voice vote, was … Read more
Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign, has shared insights into President Bola Tinubu’s decision to succeed Muhammadu Buhari, explaining that it was fueled by a deep passion to rescue and rebuild Nigeria. In an interview with Vanguard, Okupe responded to the criticism of Tinubu’s “Emilokan” declaration, which some saw as … Read more
Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has made a dramatic declaration, announcing himself as the new national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this development comes amid the escalating internal crisis within the PDP, which saw two factions emerge from Nigeria’s main opposition … Read more
Amid ongoing internal tensions, the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) inaugurated its newly-elected executives on Thursday. Mr. Chris Abah, the newly-elected state chairman, was sworn in alongside 14 other members of the State Working Committee (SWC) during a ceremony held at the PDP state secretariat in New GRA, Makurdi. Barrister Sam … Read more
Moshood Olayide-Abas has been appointed as the Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, following the recent passing of the former chairman, Isaac Omodewu. Olayide-Abas, who previously served as the Deputy State Chairman, was elected alongside Omodewu and other members of the APC State Executive Committee during the party’s state congress … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has appointed Yunusa Tanko as the Interim National Coordinator of his Obidient Movement worldwide. Before this new role, Tanko served as Obi’s former spokesperson and was the media director of the now-defunct Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation. In 2015, Tanko, a well-known activist … Read more
The leadership crisis in the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) escalated on Thursday when the dissolved state executive, led by Augustine Agada, took legal action against the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, for ignoring a court order. EKO HOT BLOG reported on Wednesday, that a Benue State High Court … Read more
Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has left the Labour Party, criticizing its presidential candidate Peter Obi for being too weak and indecisive to address national issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has publicly parted ways with Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election. In a statement … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing on the suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as APC National Chairman to July 5, allowing parties to respond to counter-affidavits. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the hearing of a case seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje, the … Read more
Suswam aims to reconcile Atiku And Wike, if elected as PDP National Chairman. He emphasizes the importance of internal harmony for the PDP to effectively challenge the ruling APC. Suswam highlights the need for credible leadership to restore confidence and unity within the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Gabriel Suswam, former Governor of Benue … Read more
Violence erupts at APC stakeholders’ meeting in Ikpoba-Okha LGA, Edo State. Hoodlums invade venue, injuring leaders and members, vandalizing property. Security forces deployed to restore order; meeting proceeds after intervention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that violence broke out on Saturday at a meeting of stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area … Read more
President Bola Tinubu, aged 72, stands among the oldest Presidents in Africa. Senegal recently swore in Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, as its youngest president, marking a generational contrast. Analysis reveals a significant number of African presidents aged 70 and above, with Tinubu joining the ranks of other senior leaders across the continent. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu says his administration will not stop working tirelessly to revamp the nation’s economy and create viable opportunities for young people to meaningfully participate in an inclusive, labour-intensive economy where businesses can thrive. President Tinubu made the declaration at the State House in Marina, Lagos State, on Wednesday, during … Read more
Former PDP presidential aspirant Oliver Diana reveals that the party has not taken action against Wike due to a desire for peace and avoiding further obstacles. While the PDP has the power to sanction Wike, the focus is on building the party and preparing for future challenges. However, NEC member Timothy Osadolor suggests that Wike … Read more