Departure from Labour Party Is for “Greater Good” Nkemkanma Kama Leaves Labour Party Kama Resigns from LP Amid Speculation of Joining APC Member of the House of Representatives, Nkemkanma Kama, has officially resigned from the Labour Party (LP). According to Eko Hot Blog, the lawmaker announced his decision in a July 16, 2025, letter, stating … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit accusing a newspaper and a polling firm of engaging in “brazen election interference” by publishing a pre-election survey that downplayed his popularity. The lawsuit, filed late Monday, targets The Des Moines Register newspaper, its parent company Gannett, and pollster Ann Selzer. Trump claims they intentionally underestimated his support … Read more
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he will resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month, following weeks of consideration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wray’s decision comes amid Trump’s indication that he would remove Wray from his position. Trump has already nominated Kash Patel, a vocal critic of the FBI, to lead … Read more
Bello El-Rufai, the eldest son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly denied reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided his residence in Kaduna and uncovered large sums of money in various currencies, as well as drugs. In a statement sighted by EKO HOT BLOG, El-Rufai dismissed the rumors as … Read more
The Senate has invoked Section 157 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, to remove Yakubu Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) due to what it described as unacceptable acts of misconduct. According to the Senate, Umar’s actions were unbecoming of a person holding such a sensitive position, and his … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has suspended Senator Kevin Chukwu, representing Enugu East Senatorial Zone, from its ranks due to allegations of anti-party activities and insubordination. The suspension was communicated by the Amuri Ward executives of the party through a formal letter, which was addressed to the Labour Party Chairman in Enugu State, with copies sent … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appointed Musa U. Ikhilor as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Samson Osagie as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health. This announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and the National Working Committee (NWC) have announced a series of sub-committees to lead campaign efforts for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16. In a statement released on Monday, signed by APC National Organising Secretary Sulaiman Argungu, several notable party members were appointed … Read more
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has spoken out regarding her recent dismissal, asserting that “lies were told” against her. This statement marks her first public response since her removal by President Bola Tinubu, as Edu maintains her innocence amid allegations of fraud within her former ministry. On her official X … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Luong Cuong of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on his historic election. President Cuong, a respected leader with over 40 years in the Vietnamese military and a Politburo member since 2021, was elected by the Vietnamese parliament to lead the nation. In a statement … Read more
Fresh details have emerged regarding the dismissal of five ministers by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting the specific factors that led to their removal. The former ministers—Prof. Tahir Mamman (SAN), Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Lola Ade-John, and Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo—were dismissed on Wednesday in what the presidency described as a move to … Read more
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has assured Nigerians that they will soon witness the positive results of the President’s efforts upon his return to the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Tinubu returned to Nigeria on Saturday after a two-week vacation abroad. Speaking to journalists at the airport, Gbajabiamila explained … Read more
Senators on Thursday, passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following rumors of an alleged plan to impeach him. The vote came amid reports that some senators were plotting to remove Akpabio from office. Speculation surfaced on Wednesday through online media, suggesting that the presidency had deployed a significant number of Department … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election. The announcement was made by the Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Faruq Adamu Kuta, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, at the … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured victories in four out of six Local Government Areas (LGAs) based on results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. These results, announced under the supervision of the Returning Officer, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, show PDP candidate … Read more
Results are already coming in from Polling Units in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leading contenders for Saturday’s election include Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress and Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata. Here are the results declared so far … Read more
Former Kano State Governor and current APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has addressed the circulation of a 2027 presidential campaign poster featuring himself and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma. Ganduje dismissed the poster as the work of mischief-makers, possibly collaborating with elements of the Kwankwasiyya movement, aiming to sow discord between him and President Bola … Read more
Rivers State High Court injunction prevents PDP from holding congresses pending case resolution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has issued an injunction preventing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting its congresses scheduled to begin tomorrow (Saturday) at the ward level. In his ruling on Friday, Justice Charles … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Phillip Shaibu, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Shaibu announced his departure from the main opposition party at a campaign rally held on Saturday in the state. EDITOR’S PICK FG To Repatriate 250 More Nigerians From UAE JUST IN: Imo … Read more
A bill proposing a single six-year term for the President has passed its first reading in the House of Representatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution, proposing a single six-year term for the President, State Governors, and Local Government Area Chairmen, has passed its first reading in the House of … Read more