Hashim Builds Strong Team for Community Development Councillor Appoints Aides to Serve Constituents Inaugurates 18 Advisers to Drive Local Progress Sunusi Hashim, the Councillor for Kinkiba Ward in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has appointed 18 special advisers to strengthen his administration and improve local governance. Eko Hot Blog reports that the ceremony … Read more
Burutu APC Throws Support Behind Top Leaders Delta State APC Back Tinubu and Oborevwori Ahead of 2027 Elections Constituency II Ward 3 Adopts Sitting Leaders for Re-election Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Burutu Constituency II Ward 3 of Delta State endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Hon. Pereotu Oloye … Read more
Natasha Set to Resume September 23 Kogi Senator’s Suspension Ends After Six-Month Ban After a six-month suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is ready to return to the National Assembly later this month. Eko Hot Blog reports that her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed her return, stating the senator is on vacation in London but … Read more
Akwa Ibom, Kano, and Sokoto lead in physical voter registration figures. Over 2.5 million Nigerians have pre-registered online, but completion remains low in some southern states. INEC urges online applicants to complete registration in person to validate their records. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that Akwa Ibom, Kano, and Sokoto states are … Read more
Governor Odili Accuses Wike Wike’s Aide Rebuffs Accusations He hints on Wike’s Response The war of words between prominent Rivers State politicians intensified as Dr. Peter Odili, a former Governor of Rivers State, accused Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike of attempting to capture Rivers as his “private estate.” Speaking at a Christmas ballad … Read more
Hon. Shima Ayati, a former Special Assistant to the President during Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s tenure, has passed away after a brief illness in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Ayati, known as a grassroots politician and author, served closely with Atiku during the Obasanjo administration for two terms. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support … Read more
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of US President-elect Donald Trump, has announced she will no longer pursue a Senate seat. This comes after she stepped down as co-chairwoman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) earlier this month, sparking speculation she might replace Florida Senator Marco Rubio, whom Trump nominated for Secretary of State. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Ankara needs no introduction; it’s the capital of Turkey, an Islamic country with a 99% Muslim population. Ankara needs no introduction; it’s the name of the brightly-coloured cotton fabric popular in West Africa. Ankara is the introduction. It marks out its wearer as a guest qualified for semo and plastic bowl at … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has suspended its National Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, over an unauthorized statement suggesting that the North would back a northern presidential candidate in 2027. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement … Read more
A bill proposing a six-year single term for the office of the president and state governors has failed to pass in the House of Representatives. The bill, introduced by Honourable Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to amend the Constitution to establish a single six-year term for the president and state governors, and to introduce a rotational system … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has stated he would never disparage Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), due to a deep sentimental attachment and involvement in Obi’s political journey. Appearing on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Okupe expressed his commitment to supporting Obi, saying, “I cannot hate Peter Obi; … Read more
American rapper Curtis Jackson, widely known as 50 Cent, recently disclosed that he turned down a $3 million offer to perform at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump. Trump, the Republican candidate, is currently seeking a second term in the upcoming U.S. presidential election set for November 5. During an interview on The … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the prolonged power outage affecting the northern part of Nigeria. The group alleges that the Federal Government’s inaction is contributing to the region’s worsening economic woes. In a statement, ACF criticized the government for its lack of urgency in addressing the issue, which has led … Read more
The Nigerian Senate is set to begin screening seven individuals nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ministerial positions next Tuesday. EO HOT BLOG reports that the ministerial nominees for Senate consideration and approval include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Dingyadi (Labour & Employment), Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (State Foreign Affairs), and Dr. … Read more
There is too much tension in the world: too much bloodletting and too much pain and suffering. The innocent are being killed in their hundreds of thousands while the world shrugs its shoulders unconcerned and moves on. The world has never been closer to the precipice than it is now in the present clime. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Abia State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the Labour Party’s National Vice Chairman for the South-East, Ceekay Igara, on Saturday, stating that he was invited following a petition from the party’s acting state chairman accusing him of impersonation. This clarification was made in a statement issued by the command’s … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has revealed that his monthly earnings as a lawmaker total N14 million. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Kalu addressed widespread misconceptions that Nigerian legislators live in luxury while the general public endures hardship. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in … Read more
Nigerian singer and politician, Olubankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, and his wife, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington, are expecting their second child. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adesua shared the joyful news on her Instagram page on Monday, along with photos showcasing her baby bump. Her caption read, “First, we had each other, then we … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it will provide electoral materials to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today (Wednesday) for the September 21 Edo State governorship election. This update came from the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo State, Dr. Augbum Onuoha, during an interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday, addressing complaints of delays … Read more
Strong indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu has completed the selection process for his reshuffled cabinet. Multiple sources within the Presidency have revealed to Saturday Punch that the president has finalized the names and roles of both retained and dropped ministers. The much-anticipated announcement is expected to take place on Thursday night, following Tinubu’s … Read more