The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s chances of securing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket for the 2027 election, asserting that it “will simply not happen.” In a live media interview on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike argued that Atiku had repeatedly presented his … Read more
Former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has claimed that Peter Obi’s supporters are now targeting him because he refused to ally with them ahead of the 2023 general elections. Wike stated that Obi and his team lobbied him extensively before the polls, but he declined their offers, believing that Obi would not succeed in the … Read more
The Senate has rejected the controversial National Water Resources Bill, 2023, transferring control of water resources from states to the Federal Government. This decision puts an end to the bill’s contentious journey, which had faced opposition from southern governors and lawmakers. The rejection follows consultations with the House of Representatives and consideration of senators’ … Read more
A police officer, Corporal Fauzziyah Isiak, has been detained by the Nigeria Police Force after submitting her resignation. She laments the treatment she received, expressing shock and exhaustion. The police force explains that her absence from duty without permission led to her detainment and she will face a trial. EKO OHT BLOG reports that a … Read more
Nigerian visa applications have been categorically rejected, according to Dubai’s authorities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Dubai authorities announced in a message sent to their Nigerian trade partners that “all Dubai applications filed are now denied.” EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ekiti State House Of Assembly Speaker Is Dead Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Will Continue To Ensure … Read more
Nigerian governors have reacted to Buhari’s rejection of electoral bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reacted to the President Muhammadu Buhari’s rejection on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 The NGF Chairman and Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi who spoke to State House correspondents on Tuesday after a meeting with … Read more