The Deputy Governor’s Office in Edo State, situated on Osadebe Avenue in Benin, has been cordoned off by a significant police presence, sparking concern amidst the state’s ongoing political tensions. On Sunday, a formidable contingent of police officers was visible at the premises, backed by a police truck equipped with a mounted machine gun. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Media Office of Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action in the ongoing conflict between Bello and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The office alleges that the EFCC is engaging in a politically motivated “hatchet job” against the ex-governor. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially presented the certificate of return to Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, following his victory in the Edo State governorship election. The presentation, which took place at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, confirmed Okpebholo as the newly elected governor of Edo State. EDITOR’S … Read more
Ahead of an anticipated cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Tinubu has demanded fresh performance reports from his 46 ministers, as lobbying intensifies behind the scenes. Sources from the Presidency revealed that political godfathers and ministers are scrambling to secure their positions amid growing speculation of an imminent shake-up. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to … Read more
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North and a former governor of Edo State, has attributed the victory of Monday Okpebholo in the recent governorship election to the will of God. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the election, where … Read more
Governance requires effective time management to thrive. Unfortunately, political systems often waste this precious resource, compromising citizens’ well-being and national prosperity. As a universal currency, time is equally distributed but unequally valued, with marginalized communities frequently bearing the brunt of temporal inefficiencies. At the politics-time intersection, power dynamics emerge, shaping lives through prioritization, policy and … Read more
A dramatic standoff between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello unfolded on Wednesday night. The agency’s attempt to apprehend Bello, who is wanted in connection with an alleged N80.2 billion fraud, ended in failure. Despite Bello’s public declaration of cooperation and his apparent compliance with the EFCC’s … Read more
A source within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that the agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, specifically instructed staff not to attend to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, during his visit to the commission’s headquarters on Wednesday. The source noted that Bello’s arrival was seen as a violation of the … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye for alleged anti-party activities. According to a letter that was sent out on Friday, the suspension was issued by the ward executive committee in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 after reviewing a report from a disciplinary committee that investigated Melaye’s actions. His recent behavior was deemed harmful … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reinforced his influence in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis as the National Working Committee (NWC) endorsed the Rivers State congresses. The NWC, under the leadership of acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, reached this decision during a meeting held at the PDP national headquarters, … Read more
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has postponed the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting to next week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this decision was influenced by rising tensions between former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike and the PDP Governors Forum. The ongoing political feud between Wike and … Read more
Peter Babalola, former Chief of Staff to Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has been suspended from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over alleged anti-party activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Babalola, who served as Chief of Staff during Oyinlola’s administration in Osun State, was appointed Chairman of the College of Education, Ila-Orangun, by Governor Ademola Adeleke in … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his unwavering allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This declaration came during a courtesy visit by the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), led by Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara, at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio denies reports that the Senate approved the purchase of new aircraft for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima, calling it false and the work of propagandists. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted claims that the 10th Senate suggested procuring new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has conducted a minor reshuffling of the state executive cabinet, reassigning commissioners to different ministries with immediate effect. Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has executed a minor reshuffling of the state executive cabinet. This was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement by the governor’s … Read more
President Bola Tinubu addresses minimum wage in national broadcast on June 12. Pledges to send new national minimum wage proposal to National Assembly. Recommendations received by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu addressed the minimum wage matter in his national broadcast commemorating Nigeria’s 25th anniversary … Read more
APC slams Obasanjo over comments on Tinubu’s reforms. Obasanjo claims Tinubu’s policies are necessary but poorly executed. APC accuses Obasanjo of being a serial critic, citing his history of disparaging past leaders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress has faulted former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s criticism of the current administration’s handling of … Read more
Nigeria Has Turned The Corner, Worst Is Behind Now Us – Tinubu. He stresses the importance of governance being transformative and meeting citizens’ criticneeds. These points are conveyed during a meeting with Yoruba Leaders of Thought at the State House in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu emphasized the need for a more … Read more
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times after a cabinet meeting and is in hospital with life-threatening injuries. The attack was condemned by EU chiefs, including Slovak President Zuzana Caputova, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Fico, a populist leader accused of being Kremlin-friendly, has made controversial remarks … Read more
Fighting Wike Will Not Add To Your Score Card – Ex-Senator Slams Fubara Fubara’s announcement of the probe, particularly targeting the administration of Nyesom Wike, sparks controversy amid political unrest. Senator Nwogu criticizes Fubara’s decision, accusing him of disrespecting President Bola Tinubu’s intervention EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former federal lawmaker Senator Olaka Nwogu, who previously … Read more