Republican candidate Donald Trump won the 2024 United States presidential election on Wednesday, defeating Democrat candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris in a closely contested race. In his victory speech held in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump addressed thousands of enthusiastic supporters, expressing gratitude to Americans for electing him both as the 45th and now … Read more
Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney, a lifelong Republican, has announced his intention to vote for Democrat Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Cheney, who was a key figure during George W. Bush’s presidency, stated that he believes “there has never been an individual more dangerous to our republic than Donald Trump,” the current Republican … Read more
The Republican Party has offered responses to the announcement of Tim Walz as the Vice Presidential nominee alongside Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Eko Hot Blog reports that Republicans have taken to social media to frame Harris’s vice presidential pick as a figure of the far left. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a former candidate in the … Read more
The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria’s political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances of winning. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest – Sanwo-Olu Lekki-Epe Corridor: Lagos Suspends E-call-up System – … Read more
Biden and Trump, two former rivals, are facing off for a second time in 2024. Both 2020 presidential candidates had a chaotic debate that moderators often struggled to control. Biden ended up victorious in the November 2020 election. Eko Hot Blog reports that United States (US) President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, and … Read more
Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to storm threat. Emphasizes importance of safety for supporters. Vows to return to North Carolina for future rally. Eko hot blog reports that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made an unexpected decision on Saturday to cancel a campaign rally in North Carolina due to an approaching storm, leaving thousands … Read more
Trump strategically engages small donors amidst ongoing hush money trial. Efforts to court major contributors intensify as campaign faces fundraising challenges. Intersection of legal battles and financial imperatives shapes Trump’s fundraising strategy. Eko hot blog reports that Republican presidential contender Donald Trump strategically leverages his ongoing hush money trial to rally his base of small … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that United States (US) Republican presidential candidate, Nikki Haley, effectively leaving former President Donald Trump as the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party. Haley, who won only one out of 15 states in the Super Tuesday 15-state primaries, announced the suspension of her campaign at press conference Wednesday afternoon around 4pm. … Read more
Super Tuesday is the US presidential primary election day when the greatest number of states hold primary elections and caucuses. Today, the Republican primary is being contested between Trump and Haley. Trump, who has dominated the contest since the beginning, is aiming to knock out his only challenger in the 15 contests. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former United States (US) President Donald Trump has been charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. He is accused of four counts including conspiracy to defraud the US, tampering with a witness and conspiracy against the rights of citizens. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival: Epe Ogunmodede Club Defeats Epe … Read more
Nikki Haley has entered the race for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. The move leaves her as the first person to challenge Trump for the party’s nomination. She was Trump’s US Ambassador to the UN. Eko Hot Blog reports that former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has announced a run for the president of … Read more
Donald Trump says he knows more about Governor DeSantis than anyone else, with the possible exception of the Florida Governor’s wife. Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States President Donald Trump reportedly threatened to reveal this information if DeSantis were to run for White House. Trump threatened to make “unflattering” information about Florida Governor … Read more
Republicans’ House majority in the next Congress climbed to 220 on Tuesday, when Republican Kevin Kiley defeated his Democratic opponent, Kermit Jones, in the tight race for California’s 3rd Congressional District. Eko Hot Blog reports that the race was called for Kiley on Tuesday afternoon, two weeks after voters headed to the polls to cast … Read more
Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to elect Sen. Mitch McConnell as their leader over National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott, who announced his desire to replace McConnell at an acrimonious conference meeting Tuesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that a large majority of GOP senators voted to elect McConnell leader after a motion backed by Sen. … Read more
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina tweeted Sunday that the GOP should delay leadership elections in the Senate until after the runoff in Georgia next month. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate GOP leaders plan to hold leadership elections on Wednesday, with leaders arguing that the elections follow a similar timetable as 2020 when … Read more
New York Republican Representative-elect Michael Lawler told CNN that he wants the Republican Party to “move forward” from former President Donald Trump. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lawler said, ”I would like to see the party move forward. I think anytime you are focused on the future, you can’t so much go to the past. And I think people … Read more
Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Republicans underperformed in the 2022 midterms because of many reasons, including Democrats’ candidate quality, the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, and voter response to former President Donald Trump’s role in the party. Eko Hot Blog reports that she said “We had some incredible candidates in the Senate and the … Read more
Republican sources say party members are not eager to field questions about why they underperformed in large part because of the widespread feeling within the party that former President Donald Trump hurt their chances. Eko Hot Blog reports that Republican sources believe his late appearances on the campaign trail helped make the race a clearer … Read more
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday, said that he doesn’t believe he ever predicted a red wave would happen this midterm cycle. Eko Hot Blog reports that McConnell, when asked his response to the so-called red wave that was expected by some people this election as he was leaving the US Capitol, said,”Yeah, I … Read more
Fetterman has won Pennsylvania’s Senate seat as democrats hope to hold the upper legislative chamber. Eko Hot Blog reports that Democrat John Fetterman will win the Pennsylvania Senate race, according to US media projections. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Polls Close As Americans Brace For Results From Consequential Elections US Midterms: Republican J.D. Vance Wins Ohio … Read more