Politicians in Ogun have been advised by the State Police Command not to decorate their license plates with political decals. Eko Hot Blog reports that this is contrary to international best practices, according to a statement made available to journalists and signed by the Command’s public relations officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has urged politicians and public office holders not to gag the media, saying press freedom was important in a democracy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has admonished politicians and public office holders against gaging the media, saying press freedom was important in a democracy. He made … Read more
IPOB Has Sent Message To Igbo Politicians Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention EKO HOT BLOG reports some the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has sent a message to SouthEast politicians based in Abuja over the detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued on Monday, IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, asked the Igbo politicians to … Read more
Jubilation As Top APC Politicians Return To PDP The top politicians moved to the PDP with thousands of their supporters EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In 2015 BREAKING: Enugu Catholic Diocese Shuts Down Fr. Mbaka’s Adoration Ministry [See … Read more
Okiro Tells Nigerians Enough Is Enough As 2023 Elections Approach Says Politicians Pushed Him Into Running For Senate, Kicks Against Selling Of Votes EDITOR’S PICK: Police Commission Promotes Four AIGs, Two CPs To DIGs, Lagos, Kano CP, Others To AIGs APC Governorship Primary Committee Member Shot In Taraba PDP Leaders Step In Amid Confusion Over … Read more
Peter Obi Laments That Government Officials Who Should Protect Naira Now Spend In Dollar ‘Politicians Have Enough Dollars To Share Even Without Legitimate Means Of Earning This Dollar’ EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Peter Obi Vows To Make Nigeria Producing Economy 2023: I’ll Replace Sharing Formula With Production Formula — Peter Obi 2023: PDP Govs Reject Atiku’s … Read more
2023: women are reliable allies in politics – Oshiomhole Oshiomole, who had joined the race for Edo North senatorial race said that women were known to be more committed and loyal to the candidate and the party. EDITOR’S PICK Chrisland Gives Reason For Suspending 10-Year-Old Female Student Lagos Warns Against Hawking On Pedestrian Bridges Chrisland: … Read more
They will come again with their fake promises this January- Charles Inojie calls out politicians Nollywood veteran actor and movie producer has lashed out at politicians on Instagram for making promises they know they won’t be able to fulfil. In a blunt post, the Edo born comedian warned Nigerians to start expecting to hear ‘bugdet … Read more
2023: Primate Ayodele names politicians who can be Nigeria’s next president, VP EKO HOT BLOG reports that Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, on Monday named some top politicians who are likely to become Nigeria’s next president and vice in 2023. Primate Ayodele named the following governors, Aminu Tambuwal, Nyesom Wike, … Read more
There was chaos as youths block politicians driving through bad roads in Edo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was chaos in several parts of Benin City, capital of Edo State yesterday as youths of Ogheghe and other communities near the by-pass along Benin – Sapele road blocked politicians and others driving the road … Read more
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammad, has summoned six judges over conflicting orders issued in their courts. The CJN made the summons, requesting the judges to explain their recent conflicting court orders. EkohotBlog reports that these actions got the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) fuming over politician’s efforts to ridicule the Nigerian judiciary and justice … Read more
“In 2019, Ifa said there would be a pandemic but the world paid little or no attention, tagging it as idol worshiping. But the COVID-19 came to prove it right. The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has warned politicians to desist from vices like lying and corruption that could ruin the country. … Read more
The monarchs from the Kalabari extraction came to see the governor in appreciation for awarding the long-awaited Trans-Kalabri road. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has asked traditional rulers in the state to hold politicians accountable for their actions in public service. Wike made this call on Friday at the Government House in Port Harcourt when … Read more
Governor Ben Ayade says politicians have no conscience and always fail to fulfill their promise to those who elected them. Speaking at the flag-off of enrolment into the states’ Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), Ayade challenged national assembly members to reveal what they have done for members of their constituents. The Governor said; “After … Read more
8 September, 2020 – The Presidential candidate of African Action Congress in 2019 general elections had said that the political elites had denied Nigerians of their rights. – The human rights activist stated this during a Webinar on emancipation of Nigerian youths. Presidential candidate of African Action Congress in 2019 general elections and rights activist, … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has been enjoined to guarantee a healthy campaign process that would comply with the protocols laid down by the NCDC during the forthcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. The political pressure group insisted that only full compliance with the Centre for Disease Control protocols during the campaigns … Read more
Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has cautioned Nigerian political leaders,to avoid the mistake British made in Northern Ireland in handling the Biafran agitation and the Independent People’s of Biafra, (IPOB). The former Governor said this when he delivered a lecture titled “Nigeria: The Leadership Question,” at the 2019 Public Service Lecture and Award … Read more
Nigeria’s political elite has been urged to provide enabling environment that would allow public-private sector partnership and other corporate organisations create employment opportunities for qualified youths or continue to face their wrath. Founder of Glory Restoration Ministry, Coker, Orile-Iganmu, Lagos, Ephraim Ifionu, who gave this charge said reports of crimes committed by youths across the … Read more
– INEC warns politicians against grandstanding and blackmail – INEC’s National Commissioner and chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, on Thursday, said: “The courts and the tribunals are only democratic mechanisms of electoral conflict resolution – “The courts and tribunals are not suited for electoral blackmail or extortionist settlement or political … Read more
NIGERIA- Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has cautioned the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, of inciting the military to disobey President Muhammadu Buhari’s lawful orders. It can be recalled that the president on Monday, told his All Progressives Congress (APC) party leaders at a meeting that … Read more