By abiodun KOMOLAFE In his book, ‘Emergency Politics: Paradox, Law, Democracy’, Bonnie Honig urges democracies to “resist emergency’s pull to focus on life’s necessities (food, security, and bare essentials).” According to him, “these tend to privatize and isolate citizens rather than bring us together on behalf of hopeful futures.” EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Again, UK … Read more
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE There is a need for a society to exist, to be conscious of its existence, and to have a vision. The values of the society determine the type of politics it gets. The type of politics it gets determines the profile and approach of governance obtainable within the given society. And the … Read more
A prominent member of the APC has resigned from the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Commissioner for Information and Tourism in Imo State, Prof Vitalis Ajumbe, has resigned from his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter addressed to the Governor of Imo Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, Ajumbe said … Read more
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has charged all Nigerians to get involved in the political process in the country in order to have a great nation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the deputy governor gave the advice on Friday at the commissioning of an Ultra-Modern Mosque of the NADWAT Global Assembly at … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE The founding fathers of politics in Nigeria came with some ideals girding them. To begin with, one would discover that almost all of them were lawyers while those who were not lawyers were people with discernible convictions. Also, political parties or organisations at the time were always with a sense of … Read more
In this article, EKO HOT BLOG brings to you the history of Osun State, Nigeria. All you need to know about the creation, economy, politics, legislation and culture of the state will be accessed here. EDITOR’S PICK: Yusuf Lasun Biography, Age, Education, Career, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Controversy Ademola Adeleke Biography, Age, Wife, Political Career, … Read more
Osinbajo Finally Reveals His Plans After Stepping Down In 2023 Osinbajo said that if God gives him the opportunity, to change Nigeria, it will be swift and will make a real difference 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 … Read more
Vote For Your Children’s Future, Not Money – Obi Tells Delegates I opted to end my national consultation in Anambra after visiting all 36 PDP chapters and Abuja –Obi EDITOR’S PICK Why I Haven’t Named Those Behind Insecurity In Imo —Uzodimma 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong … Read more
Revisiting Nigeria’s Political Trajectory By abiodun KOMOLAFE EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs Of Diabetes You Must Never Overlook 5 Bad Signs You Are Not Eating Enough Food The political formation, which eventually secured Nigeria’s independence, was powered by the ideals of independence and the expectation of Nigerians was … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Of a truth, Nigeria’s major predicament is that those who occupy the driver’s seat in her public administration have masked their interest to appear as if it is the public interest. Of course, the pursuit of this interest is to the advantage of those leaders and their cronies while the led bears … Read more
Shun Money Bag Politics: Foundation tells Nigerian Youths Eko Hot Blog reports that as the 2023 general Elections approaches, A political pressure group, Rescue Nigeria Youth Solomon Dalung Foundation has called on youth in the country to shun money bag politics to enhance good governance. The National President of the Foundation, Mr. Navy T Stephen … Read more
The PDP believes the people of Zamfara are solidly behind Deputy Governor Gusau EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned against the move by the Zamfara State House of Assembly to impeach the deputy governor of the state, Mahdi Gusau. In a statement on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, … Read more
“Drug barons now see politics as easy way” – Soludo EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor-elect of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, on Saturday said politics has become a big business in Nigeria, adding that many drug barons and internet fraudsters have flocked into politics to avoid being arrested. Soludo, an ex-governor of the Central Bank … Read more
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba Anambra State’s present political transition evokes the lines of Christopher Okigbo. Probably influenced by the poetry of Alberto Alvarez, Okigbo wrote: “An old star departs, leaves us here on the shore, gazing heavenward for a new star approaching. The new star appears, foreshadows it’s going, before a going and coming that goes … Read more
Okorocha cracks mystery of rampaging, unidentified gunmen in Imo EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rochas Okorocha, a former governor of Imo State, believes he has solved the mystery of mysterious gunmen on the loose in the state. The gangster-like arrest of his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, a previous gubernatorial contender, inside the church by gunmen who … Read more
Epe first female Chairman marks 100 Days In office reiterates pledge to improve lives and welfare of the people EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chairman, Epe Local Government, Hon (Princess) Surah Animashaun has assured the people of Epe of her administration’s drive to continue to improve lives and the welfare of the people of Epe … Read more
2022: Primate Ayodele Releases Shocking Prophecies On Presidential Jet Crash, Release of Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, AFCON, Other Key Issues EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a series of prophecies for the coming New Year 2022 one of which is that a presidential jet will … Read more
BY CHUKA UBAH The end may have come for the political journey of former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, at the hands of Governor Willie Obiano. The defeat of the PDP in the November 6, Anambra State governorship election is seen by political observers as a personal defeat for Obi. The PDP’s candidate … Read more
Six political parties to contest December 4th LG election in Ekiti The SIEC Chairman disclosed that the chairmanship and councilorship elections will hold across the 16 statutorily recognised local governments EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), Justice Jide Aladejana, has disclosed that six political parties would contest … Read more
You kidnapped sitting governor, forged SSCE certificate – Soludo slams Uba ahead of Anambra poll It said that in 1974 when Uba left secondary school, the WAEC (4th respondent) did not conduct Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Ekohotblog reports that Senator Andy Uba, the All Progressives Grand Alliance’s (APGA) gubernatorial candidate for November 6, 2021, … Read more