By Femi Odere Our attention has been drawn to the Channels TV interview of Senator Abdulaziz Yari (APC, Zamfara State) in the aftermath of the election for the Senate President in which he contested with Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio (now the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) but was defeated. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu … Read more
Tinubu endorsed Godswill Akpabio for the senate presidency, settling the agreement a day before the APC’s presidential primary. Akpabio declined support to outgoing Senate President Ahmad Lawan, straining their relationship. Misconduct allegations against Akpabio arise from his time as Minister of Niger Delta. EKO HOT BLOG reports that details have emerged about how President Bola … Read more
Lawmakers are calling for another emergency meeting regarding the 10th Senate Presidency. Three Senators-elect, Abdulaziz Yari, Jimoh Ibrahim, and Elisha Abbo, have called for a counter meeting to support Abdulaziz Yari as the new Senate President against Tinubu’s preferred candidate. Tinubu expressed his desire for a harmonious working relationship with the 10th National Assembly but … Read more
By Femi Odere Legend told us, in one of the parables of the Tortoise, that, in his usual boastful, self-conceited, larger-than-life image of himself, announced to his neighbors that he would soon be setting out on a journey. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions APC’s Focus Arewa Women, APC Governors Back … Read more
Says it is payback time for the North Insists ACF has no youth wing Eko Hot Blog reports that the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has denied endorsing former Abia governor, Sen.Orji Uzor Kalu as its preferred candidate for the Senate Presidency of the 10th National Assembly. Alhaji Musa Saidu, a member of the forum said … Read more
By Femi Odere Senator-elect Orji Uzor Kalu is such an interesting character. It’s interesting enough that he still wants to be the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly when the consensus among the Nigerian public is that he cannot, and should not, reap where he did not sow. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Woos Labour Party, … Read more
By Femi Odere Daniel Bwala is a known mouthpiece of Atiku Abubakar’s failed (for the umpteenth time) presidential ambition. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Colleagues, Family Recount Good Memories Of Late Actor Murphy Afolabi At 8th Day Fidau Prayer VIDEO: Most Actors Are Struggles With Health Issues With Little Help – Actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke You Can Now … Read more
Akpabio is currently seeking the support of the Labour Party, NNPP As Senate Presidential Candidate Campaign Heating up Akpabio and his campaign team met with the two opposition parties alongside his running mate, Barau Jibril. Akpabio confirmed that the President-elect met with the presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah of YPP-Anambra South has said that the southeast caucus in the senate will not accept the APC’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th Senate. The APC had earlier zoned the Senate Presidency position to the South-South, which has led to disagreement with the southeast caucus. Ubah stated that the … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye On June 9, 2015, Bukola Saraki, a former Governor of Kwara State, emerged as the President of the Eighth Senate. His emergence was a culmination of a treacherous journey that shattered all norms in the books. Typically, the executive influences the emergence of the leaders of the legislature to ensure that they … Read more
Godswill Akpabio, former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and senator-elect for the Ikot-Ekpene Senatorial District, has announced his intention to run for President of the 10th Senate. He promises to collaborate with the incoming administration for the benefit of the country’s youth and bring about reforms in the Senate if elected. Akpabio emphasized his commitment … Read more
Yari has urged APC to prioritize competence-based zoning for National Assembly. The Ex-Zamfara Governor warned against inciting religious tensions within the party. Yari emphasized North’s vital role in APC’s victory, urged region to produce next Senate president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdul’Aziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State and newly elected senator, took to … Read more
By Femi Odere You would think that once PEFERN met with all those jostling for the Number 3 seat and expressed his choice, all the senators-elect under the APC banner would automatically fall in line. But the cabals, in different strategic formations, who never wanted PEFERN to emerge at the presidential primaries, let alone emerge … Read more
Aspirants for leadership positions in the National Assembly are lobbying their colleagues and stakeholders, including the APC and the Progressive Governors’ Forum. The APC NWC is set to meet on Wednesday to decide their fate and may agree to zone the Senate presidency to either the South-East or South-South. Multiple aspirants are vying for the … Read more
The EFCC has invited Senator Godswill Akpabio for questioning over allegations of N40 billion fraud. Akpabio has been accused of involvement in contract scams amounting to over N86 billion. Despite the ongoing scandal, Bola Tinubu has endorsed Akpabio for the position of 10th Senate President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Minister of Niger … Read more
Niger Delta group, Niger Delta Stakeholders for Equity and Justice (NDSEJ), raised some points regarding the Senate Presidency of Nigeria. The group emphasised the need for equity, fairness, and justice in the distribution of political offices. They emphasised that Nigeria cannot achieve peace and development without equity and justice in the distribution of political offices. … Read more
The ongoing contest for principal positions in the incoming 10th National Assembly has garnered significant attention. APC chieftain Ibrahim Oloriegbe shared that the party is committed to recognizing the contributions made by regions with high voter turnout during the preceding general election. The ruling party’s decision on the zoning of National Assembly leadership positions is … Read more
Our attention has once again been drawn to a letter written to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Sen. Abdullahi Adamu and his National Working Committee (NWC) by a group known as the Coalition of APC Support Groups (CASG) in their attempt to sway the ruling party to zone the Senate Presidency … Read more
APC Governors have ruled out the possibility of Adams Oshiomhole and David Umahi emerging as Senate President in the 10th National Assembly due to the rules on ranking. The consideration of the PGF has been forwarded to the president-elect, Bola Tinubu. There are currently 7 Senator-Elects jostling for the Senate Presidency. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Kashim Shettima is holding brief for President-elect Tinubu and meeting with stakeholders over the leadership of the 10th National Assembly. There is a silent battle between the geopolitical zones in the country over the sharing of leadership positions, with pressure being mounted on Shettima to back a candidate from the North-West for Senate President. Shettima … Read more