EkoHotBlog reports that the Commander, 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed has said it would be very difficult to end banditry activities in the northwest except if bandits’ informants are eliminated. Ahmed stated this on Monday during a public speaking engagement with some … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Aminu Tambuwal, the senator representing Sokoto South, has lost his bid to become the minority leader of the 10th Senate. Tambuwal, a member of the minority Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had shown significant interest in winning the position. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Announces Names Of Majority Leaders Of 10th Senate VIDEO: … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Sa’idu Umar, the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) candidate in the March 18 governorship candidate has lined up 31 witnesses to nullify the victory of Gov. Ahmad Aliyu of APC and his Deputy, Idris Gobir in the election. Umar said this at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Sokoto on Thursday. The witnesses … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Ahmad Aliyu of sokoto state has approved the immediate payment of June salary to the state and local government staff,teachers and pensioners across the state. A statement by the press secretary to the governor Abubakar Bawa says this is in fulfilment of the governor’s campaign to ensure prompt payment … Read more
Since President Bola Tinubu assumed power a week ago, at least 78 Nigerians have been killed and 12 abducted in violent attacks across the country. The incidents have occurred in various states, including Rivers, Zamfara, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The alarming rise in violence poses significant challenges to the new … Read more
Two officials of the EFCC have been charged with the murder of their colleague following a fight over custody procedures in Sokoto. The incident, occurred, during a disagreement between Assistant Superintendent Apata Odunayo and Inspector Tochukwu Ogbuji regarding the storage of items belonging to a detainee. The EFCC has suspended the two officers and handed … Read more
APC’s Nasiru Idris has emerged as the winner of the Kebbi State Governorship Election. Idris was declared the winner on Sunday by the Returning Officer for Kebbi State, Yusuf Saidu. Idris polled a total of 409,225 votes to defeat his close rival Aminu Bande of the PDP who garnered 360,940 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Last year, Tambuwal ran for president on the platform of the PDP. He, however, withdrew from the race in support of the eventual nominee of the party. The Sokoto governor opted to run for the senate and he has been successful in his bid. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has … Read more
The Surinamese man had smuggled the banned hard drug into Nigeria. He claimed that he travelled to Nigeria in search of his long-lost Nigerian father. The NDLEA also intercepted 1,559.3kg Colorado and 648,050 pills of opioids in Lagos, Imo, Taraba, and others. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency … Read more
In 2022, INEC announced that the governorship and House of Assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023, two weeks after the presidential and National Assembly elections. But, days before the election, INEC shifted the elections to March 18, 2023, due to the reconfiguration of key election tools, BVAS machines. The time has finally come … Read more
INEC has began distribution of sensitive elections materials for Saturday election. Recall that the commission postponed the Giver elections early scheduled to hold on March 11. Modibo was deployed to the state following the suspension of the former Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Nura Ali. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) … Read more
The Sokoto State Police Command and DSS warn Nigerian politicians not to involve them in their political affairs. There has been circulating audio of Senator Aliyu Wamakko which has stirred reactions. They urge politicians to settle their disputes without involving security agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sokoto State Police Command and the Department … Read more
Only one out of the total number of 11 House of rep elections was concluded All three senatorial districts which have also been declared as inconclusive A new date is yet to be set for the run-off elections Eko Hot Blog reports that According to the Independent National Electoral Commission in Sokoto State, only one … Read more
Atiku got a total of 288,679 votes Tinubu got a total of 285,444 votes Peter Obi and Kwankwaso got a total of 6,568 and 1,300 votes respectively Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Saturday’s presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has defeated his opponents to win the Sokoto State elections … Read more
Tinubu leads with 101, 608 votes Atiku got 98,080 votes Kwankwaso and Obi got 341 and 171 votes respectively in the 10 LGAs Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidates of the All Progressive Congress in the 2023 presidential election, Bola Tinubu, and the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, have won in five local governments … Read more
During the 2015 presidential election season, Tinubu campaigned with Buhari across the country. Supporters of the APC presidential candidate have often questioned the president’s support for his ally. Onanuga is the latest high-profile Tinubu supporter to call for more support from Buhari. Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesman of the presidential campaign council of … Read more
There were reports in some media earlier on Thursday that the Sokoto deputy governor had left the PDP. A viral letter purportedly addressed to a PDP ward chairman started the false reports. However, the Sokoto deputy governor has dissociated himself from the letter. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Sokoto State Governor, Manir Muhammad Dan … Read more
The Police have arrested over 10 suspected political thugs in Sokoto. It was revealed that the suspects possessed dangerous weapons, charms and drugs. The State police discovered their hideout during a comprehensive search operation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least ten suspected political thugs were reportedly arrested in Sokoto State following a directive by … Read more
Tambuwal’s Special Adviser Abubakar Kwaire had dumped PDP for APC. Kwaire was received by the state APC governorship candidate, Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu in Sokoto. Kwaire’s decision to join APC, according to him, was motivated by Wamakko’s leadership qualities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a special adviser to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, Alhaji Abubakar Kwaire has decamped … Read more
Wike and Atiku are members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Both men have been at loggerheads for several months over alleged injustice in the party leadership. Their relationship hit a new low on Tuesday as the Rivers government informed the Atiku campaign that it was withdrawing the approval of the campaign’s rally venue. Eko … Read more