Akeredolu said the Ekiti State Governor was with them at the Southwest Governors’ Forum meeting held earlier at Lagos House. Akeredolu said the visit was to show their love for the former Lagos State Governor Ekohotblog reports that Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum, explained on Wednesday why Ekiti … Read more
Atiku Abubakar says “I Can Fix Nigeria” The PDP’s presidential contender for 2019 stated that he is the ideal guy to offer the country what it requires. Ekohotlog reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that Nigeria requires leadership that would overhaul the economy and maintain stability. This was said by Atiku Abubakar … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Clothed in the gold and black stripes of a tiger, the honeybee is a commando in flight. Were it human, its life would’ve been the personification of tragedy. Being an insect, however, the bee life is the ‘insectification’ of a sweet-bitter existence because the bee is the soldier that falls on its … Read more
By Jude Obuseh The plethora of arguments centering on the unjust structuring of the Nigerian federation by the British Colonial masters, which has given the north unfair advantages over the south in the distribution of national resources and allocation of political power, have refused to go away several years after the country formally gained political … Read more
Democracy is said to be the government of the people, by the people, and for the people. A system predicated on inclusive and collective governance for the overall good of the people and society. Interestingly, democracy is a game of numbers, therefore, the concept of the majority is sacrosanct to a productive and developmental approach … Read more
The PDP further noted that the situation as presented by Amaechi showed that “quiet stealing is a policy of the APC administration.” The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, alleged that the confession by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, had confirmed its position that “the All Progressives Congress is a haven of thieves and … Read more
Tinubu has also been out of the country for undisclosed reason. This has sparked some rumors concerning his health. The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has received two governors from the South-West, in London. They included Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his counterpart in Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi. Fayemi is … Read more
Declaring the result in Saminaka on Sunday, the INEC Returning Officer, Professor Adamu Wada said Mannir polled 34,958 votes to defeat his closest rival, Ibrahim Usman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who raked in 16,271 votes. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Mannir, … Read more
He stressed that the APC leadership and President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration were committed to providing an opportunity for young people to ensure they are not only leaders of tomorrow but also leaders of today. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has told Nigerian youths to find solutions to some of the toughest challenges facing the … Read more
Tinubu was seen with a walking stick during the President’s visit. President Muhammadu Buhari has visited the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, in London, the United Kingdom. Read Also: Tinubu Has No Certificate, PDP Chieftain Alleges Tinubu Hale And Hearty, Sanwo-Olu Says After UK Trip Tinubu, who was a two-time … Read more
The decision to recall him followed a motion moved by Ahmad Muhammad, a lawmaker representing the Zaria Kewaye constituency, during a plenary on Wednesday in Kaduna. The Kaduna State House of Assembly has recalled former Deputy Speaker of the legislative house, Muktar Isa-Hazo, after spending one year in suspension. Isa-Hazo represents the Basawa constituency in … Read more
The aggrieved members are also threatening to withdraw their membership from the party if the governors and other arms of the party are insisting on the stay of the NWC of the party under Secondus. Another protest has stormed the Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja on Tuesday, calling for the resignation … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka Lawmaker representing Epe Federal constituency at the National Assembly, Hon Tasir Wale Raji, has waded into the problem of erratic power supply besetting some Community Development Associations at some of his Federal Constituencies, Epe local Government and Eredo Local Council Development Areas. The intervention, which sparked elation and jubilation among members … Read more
Although the allocation is not a currency, the SDR is an international reserve asset created by the IMF to supplement the official reserve of its member countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has allocated about $3.35 billion to Nigeria as part of a historic general allocation of its Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). This was due … Read more
The body maintained that planning and preparation for election must come with certainty and adherence to timelines. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that multiple Court Orders are a major threat to the conduct of the November 6 Anambra Governorship Election. According to the commission, the Orders have “the tendency of eroding the … Read more
After what allegedly turned out to be a heated debate, it was gathered that everyone at the meeting agreed that the first step to addressing the “elephant in the room” was to suspend the congresses, which unfortunately was held last weekend. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami as well as … Read more
Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, said Nigeria is yet to have proper political parties, saying what the country has now are mere platforms. Fayemi also urged Nigerians to continue to strengthen the ties that bind Nigeria to ensure a better future for the country. He said such ties predated colonialism, stressing that the … Read more
By Femi Akintunde-Johnson Like numberless people out there, I am worried. Sometimes, I am frightened by the frequency and fervency of news reports flooding from across Nigeria. One is acutely unaware how political operators and stakeholders sleep at night, go out on these harassed streets…and when they meet to chat, what informs their agenda…what inspires … Read more
– Ogbeni Babatunde Iyanda Oluyole, Yoruba Welfare Group National President Like him or hate him, if they succeeded in breaking him, Yoruba nation’s political pillar has completely been broken. Yoruba must start lending ourselves brains. In the history of Yoruba nation, even when Yoruba man, OBJ, was ruling, there was no time Yoruba nation has … Read more
Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) has suspended Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau Rahama Sadau was suspended over a backless dress Ekohotblog, November 3, 2020… The Northern filmmakers under the aegis of Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) has suspended Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau, over a backless dress she wore in recent photos posted online. … Read more