Taoreed Jimoh Adedigba, the immediate past Chairman of Akinyele Local Government Area, passed away on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform Bill From NASS – NEC Urges Tinubu EKO HOT BLOG reports that a close … Read more
Benue politician Ewaoche Benjamin Obe has been evicted from his Abuja residence after his wife, Christiana Obe, allegedly used their home as collateral for a loan without his consent. Obe, who was the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, shared the shocking news in a live video on his Facebook page. … Read more
Senator Representing Anambra South, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has reportedly died in London, United Kingdom. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the All Progressive Congress stalwart died in a hotel in London, on Saturday. He had left for London two days ago. EDITOR’S PICK Exercise Caution, We’re Open To Dialogue – Sanwo-Olu On Protests ‘Nobody Is Planning … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a Kano-based politician, Abdulmajid Danbilki Kwamanda, over his alleged threat to mobilise the masses to start an uprising and make Kano ungovernable. A senior official of the secret police in Kano confirmed to Daily Trust that the controversial politician, known for his critical … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, for the Chief of Army Staff annual conference. The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) plane touched down around 11:47 am at the Air Force Base in Maiduguri and observed a brief military parade. President Tinubu was received by Governors Babagana … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr Olayemi Cardoso, the newly confirmed governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that the apex bank, under his leadership, will not be hijacked by any politician. Cardoso stated this while reacting to a question by Senate President Godswill Akpabio if he would be “influenced” or “hijacked” … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi has declared that President Bola Tinubu has always had the character of using his money to help others long before he became a politician. Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, Olusi who is a second … Read more
The President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has appointed Sylvester Okonkwo as his new Chief of Staff. Okonkwo, a corporate lawyer and politician, holds a law degree from the University of Nigeria and was previously a senatorial aspirant. The Deputy Chief of Staff, Saviour Enyiekere, is a former local government chairman and has a … Read more
Peter Obi visited the Central Mosque in Onitsha and joins the Muslim Community to celebrate Eid el Fitr. The Muslims at the mosque appreciated his routine visits and close relationship with them, describing him as the only politician who has kept this up. During the visit, they prayed for the OBIdient movement and the emergence … Read more
MK Ahmed, the prominent Nigerian politician, is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former administrative secretary of the defunct Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU), Alhaji MK Ahmed, has reportedly died. The prominent Kano State politician died last Saturday, leaving behind thirty (30) children and grandchildren. EDITOR’S PICKS Three Dead, Nine Others Injured In Ghastly … Read more
Chief Shola Adedoyin has joined the All Progressives Congress EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost a colossal member to the main opposition, as Chief Shola Adedoyin, a close ally of a bureaucrat, Prince Olusola Akanmode, joins the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu … Read more
Kemi Nelson is dead …Nelson was a two-time commissioner during Tinubu’s administration EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Lagos popular female politician, Kemi Nelson, Southwest Women Leader of All Progressives Congress … Read more
Naira rain in Ekiti as politicians induce voters, security operatives ..the three leading parties in the election are said to be involved in the act. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Senator Teslim Folarin Becomes Asaaju Olubadan Of Ibadanland JUST IN: 20 Giant Cats Eat Up Owner At Home Lagos To Partner NGOs, Civil Society Groups On Development … Read more
Ahead Of 2023 Presidency, Obasanjo Tells Wike, Makinde, Ortom Why He Cannot Cease To Be Politician Obasanjo Says Nigeria Is Complex But Not Difficult To Manage EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Like Wike, Obasanjo Says Nigeria Needs A ‘Mad’ President 2023 Presidency: Obasanjo Insists On Zone That Must Produce Buhari’s Successor 2023: Obasanjo Goes Tough On Presidential … Read more
Second Republic Politician, Guy Ikokwu Dies At 85 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Second Republic Politician, senior lawyer and Elder statesman, Chief Guy Ikokwu, is dead. He died after a brief illness on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Chief Ikokwu was the Second Republic Chairman of the Nigerian Peoples Party, NPP in old Anambra State and … Read more
Australia’s PM Morrison says he has never lied as a politician EKO HOT BLOG reports that Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday he doesn’t believe he has lied since he was elected to parliament in 2007, rejecting allegations from French President Emmanuel Macron and others. Macron this month said Morrison had lied to … Read more
A popular Nigerian politician has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the national factional leader of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Professor Sule Bello, has passed away. It was gathered that the popular politician died on Sunday in Zaria, Kaduna State, at the age of 73 after a protracted illness. A source close to the family … Read more
A prominent politician has killed himself inside the office. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former deputy speaker in Malawi on Thursday shot himself in the head inside parliament, where he had gone for a meeting, parliament said. It was gathered that Clement Chiwaya, age 50, killed himself inside the parliament building, where he had gone … Read more
Commenting on the legacies he will leave behind, Amaechi said unlike previous governments, no one can openly steal money in the Buhari’s administration. The Nigeria Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, said the political elites have wasted the resources of the country, and deprived the youths of needed development. Amaechi spoke in an interview with The … Read more
Oyedepo made this statement on Sunday during a sermon at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State. Founder of the Living Faith Church International, alias Winners’ Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has disclosed that he does not fancy being a beneficiary of the dirty game in politics. Oyedepo referred to the time when he warned Nigerians … Read more