Lamido explained that Wike, who contested the presidential primary of the PDP, said he was not using the primary to negotiate for a VP slot He said the former vice president was not obliged to the committee’s advice EDITOR’S PICK Scores Killed As NAF Airstrikes Targeting Bandits ‘Mistakenly’ Hit Civilians In Katsina DCP Abba Kyari, … Read more
Gov Ortom Escapes Death In Convoy Crash. The governor’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Terver Akase, said no life was lost in the incident. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Ex-commissioner Confirms He’s Now Enugu Labour Party Guber Candidate 2023: Tinubu Rejects El-Rufai, Ganduje, Pencils Zulum, Shettima As Running Mate [JUST IN] 2023: Atiku Reacts To Fayose’s Calls … Read more
When Atiku paid a visit to Wike shortly after he won the primary, the Rivers governor reminded him of the need to ask Ayu to step down A source outside the camp said Wike became unhappy with Ayu after the party chairman visited Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was … Read more
Atiku, Wike and others had vied to be flagbearers of the PDP, however, the former Vice President emerged winner… The decision to choose Okowa did not sit well with many, because a forum was constituted to pick Atiku’s Vice Presidential Candidate… EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail Drama As PDP Gives … Read more
Atiku said the PDP will remain united and focus on addressing the grievances of party members Also, a former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose had also insisted that power should shift to the South EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs To Clarify Atiku’s ‘Regret’ … Read more
Ortom claimed that it was Wike who brought him back to the PDP in 2015 when he was treated unjustly He insisted that the PDP has treated Wike badly EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs To Clarify Atiku’s ‘Regret’ Remarks Tinubu Jets Out To … Read more
2023: PDP Shelves Zoning, Throws Presidential Ticket Open Samuel Ortom’s led zoning committee made the recommendation and if approved by the National Executive Committee (NEC), all zones will be free to bid for the ticket. EDITOR’S PICK Residents Cry to Sanwo-olu, IGP Over Activities of Land Grabbers MKO Abiola’s Daughter Takes Shot at Sister for … Read more
The zoning impasse had reportedly polarised the leading opposition party with pro and anti-zoning chieftains working hard to have an upper hand The committee, chaired by the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has its membership drawn across the country including three sitting governors… EKO HOT BLOG reports that barring last-minute changes, the 37-man committee constituted … Read more
The four bandits killed are reported to be notorious for operating in the Sankera axis of the state Governor Samuel Ortom visited the police headquarters alongside Senator Gabriel Suswam who is from the zone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baba Alkali and … Read more
The presidency also slammed Ortom for the claim that Nigerians wish to be “rescued by the PDP EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has described Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State as a ‘failed politician’ who offer excuses and blame others for his inability to solve problems. Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to … Read more
The aide to Ortom, in the statement, described the press conference as “one in a series of an organised smear campaign against” his principal. The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari’s Minister for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affair, George Akume, to provide evidence to back his claim that he sponsors … Read more
The party leaders condemned what it described as the Benue governor’s “penchant for verbally attacking” the President Muhammadu Buhari (retd), without regard for his age and office. President Muhammadu Buhari Minister for Special Duties, George Akume, and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have called on the Federal Government to … Read more
Firing the Presidency on Saturday, Ortom said: “If the government has power to stop Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu, why don’t they have the power to stop bandits? All we hear is unknown gunmen. The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Saturday sparked a fresh row with the Presidency on the security challenges in the … Read more
Ortom further claimed that he is aware of plot by the Buhari government to cause crisis in Benue in order to declare state of emergency. The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has hit back at the presidency, saying the response to the issues he raised shows that President Muhammadu Buhari’s media aides are “under … Read more
Governor Ortom on Sunday insisted that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria supersedes the Northern Nigeria Law that provided for grazing reserves. The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Sunday, threatened to file a suit against President Muhammadu Buhari if he insists on grazing reserve. Ortom had on Friday criticised the Buhari … Read more
“Benue State government must be careful against attack. He must be careful against accidents; I see plans to assassinate him. He must watch his outings as from now on. The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has on Friday, warned the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, concerning some of the things he … Read more
“The ban on Twitter is not only illegal but it is also an ill-advised move to divert the attention of Nigerians from the FG’s failure to tackle insecurity in parts of the country. Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has defied Federal government’s ban on Twitter operation in the country by tweeting via his official … Read more
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has condemned the killing of Reverend Father Ferdinand Ngugban of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Aye-Twar village in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State by gunmen. Eko hot blog gathered that Rev. Father Ngugban was shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday after gunmen invaded his community. The … Read more
Following the attack on Governor Samuel Ortom, a leading Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore has called on Nigerians to remove Muhammadu Buhari as president. The convener of the RevolutionNow Movement made the call on Monday via his verified Twitter account. Sowore made the call while reacting to the attack on the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom … Read more
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has vowed not to negotiate or grant amnesty to bandits terrorising the state. Ortom said the criminals must truly repent if they want forgiveness like that of the prodigal son adding that there will not be negotiation or amnesty for the bandits and armed men terrorising parts of the state. … Read more