Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Abia State Governor and the Chief Whip of the ninth Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed a media report claiming a gang up by certain Senators against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. There have been several rumours that the appointment of Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Senator Abdulaziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State has cried out, saying he was betrayed by his colleagues in the contest for the 10th National Assembly Senate President. Speaking during an interview in Abuja, Yari who contested but lost the Senate Presidency seat to the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), … Read more
A group called National Progressive Hub hails Godswill Akpabio’s appointment as Senate President, ending rumors of an Islamisation plot in Nigeria. They believe the allegations were spread by the opposition and congratulate Akpabio They expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Akpabio’s leadership for good governance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has extended its congratulations to Senator Godswill Akpabio following his successful election as the President of the 10th Senate of the National Assembly. Akpabio, the favored candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), secured victory over former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, by … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Hope Uzodinma are meeting President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Akpabio was elected as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. He secured 63 votes, defeating his rival who received 46 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and chairman of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Godswill Akpabio, representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District, has emerged as the Senate President for the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday. He had 63 votes to defeat his rival, Sen Abudlazeez Yari from Zamfara West Senatorial District, who garnered 46 votes. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment … Read more
Former Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari reveals how the decider for the Senate President seat will go by. According to Yari, it falls on the will of God. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had previously announced the selection of Godswill Akpabio as its preferred candidate as discussion for the Senate Presidency debate goes on. EKO … Read more
President Tinubu holds a meeting with Lawan, Gbajabiamila at Aso Rock Agenda remains undisclosed. Multiple contenders emerge for the Senate President position. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President, Bola Tinubu, is meeting Senate President Ahmed Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The online … Read more
Akpabio has urged both Nigerians and members of the future 10th National Assembly not to evaluate him based solely on his recent service as Minister. He rather asked them to evaluate based on his either experience. Recall that Akpabio resigned his position as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs to contest the presidential primaries of … Read more
The APC’s National Working Committee has met with Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for the Senate President and Deputy Senate President positions respectively. The purpose of the meeting is to address the crisis arising from the party’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly. Over 40 senators arrived at the … Read more
LP has called for the cancellation of the 2023 presidential election due to controversy over the 25% of votes in Abuja FCT. The LP wants the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, to be sworn in until a substantive president is elected. The party and its candidate are hoping that the election will be declared null and … Read more
The South-South forum of former National Assembly members has expressed appreciation towards the APC for assigning the Senate President role to their region. They have urged the APC to ensure that it comes to fruition and maintain the established zoning formula. The group demands that all persons elected as principal officers should be above board … Read more
APC prepared to fight hard against the opposition from seizing control of the Nigerian national assembly. This was stressed by the National Vice Chairman of the party, Isaacs Kekemeke while representing the President-elect at a function. He also emphasized that the party’s leadership, in conjunction with the President-elect, is working diligently to address any perceived … Read more
Ahmed Lawan has now declared total war on His Excellency Sen. Godswill Akpabio, his next and imminent Senate President, in the fleeting illusion that he could still be stopped from inheriting his gavel. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Buhari, Tinubu Observe Jum’aat Prayers Together At Aso Rock [PHOTOS] Fire Razes 150 Shops In Zaria Market, Destroys … Read more
EKOHOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has rejected the adoption of the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio and a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, as the next Senate President and Speaker of the House of the Green Chamber, respectively. The group also called … Read more
By Femi Odere Abdulaziz Yari, a former two-term governor of Zamfara State and a Senator-elect is still digging in to clinch the position of Senate President. EDITOR’S PICKS Call For mercy: Omokri Urges Buhari To Intervene In Ekweremadu’s Case NEDC: Buhari Urges Senate to Confirm 12 Nominees for Governing Board All Nigerians Stranded In Sudan … Read more
Arewa group leader Musa Saidu laments the prospect of Godswill Akpabio emerging as Nigeria’s Senate president. Akpabio’s ascension to the position could have detrimental consequences for the nation, Saidu asserts as he speaks of his concern for the North. Saidu emphasized that no true Northerner would endorse Akpabio for the role of Senate President. EKO … Read more
Tensions are running high in the 10th National Assembly as the APC faces a brewing conflict. 37 senators-elect refuse to back Godswill Akpabio and Jubrin Barau for Senate President and Deputy Senate President, leading to a divided party leadership. Tinubu’s picks have been rejected, with some senators-elect suggesting Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Abdulaziz Yari … Read more
The APC won the majority of seats in the Nigerian senate in the recently concluded elections. The victory set up an intense battle within the party for the senate presidency. However, a governor familiar with the race says it is over. Eko Hot Blog reports that the outgoing Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has … Read more
The APC’s National Working Committee are currently convening a crucial meeting to deliberate on the zoning of the Senate President and Speakership positions. There is a fierce division within the party regarding the zone that will produce the next Senate President. The objective of the meeting is to devise a template for a consensus zoning … Read more