The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye for alleged anti-party activities. According to a letter that was sent out on Friday, the suspension was issued by the ward executive committee in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 after reviewing a report from a disciplinary committee that investigated Melaye’s actions. His recent behavior was deemed harmful … Read more
Chris Imumolen, the newly appointed national chairman of the Accord Party, has announced the reinstatement of 26 members who were previously expelled or suspended from the party. This decision was revealed during an Emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting held on September 4, 2024, in Abuja. This development follows a recent ruling by an Abuja … Read more
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the “immediate suspension” of the social media platform X in Brazil after the company missed a court-imposed deadline to appoint a legal representative in the country. This latest development is part of an ongoing dispute between Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Elon Musk, which has … Read more
Peter Babalola, former Chief of Staff to Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has been suspended from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over alleged anti-party activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Babalola, who served as Chief of Staff during Oyinlola’s administration in Osun State, was appointed Chairman of the College of Education, Ila-Orangun, by Governor Ademola Adeleke in … Read more
The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has labeled Senator Dino Melaye as a liability to the party, urging for his immediate suspension. Led by Ibrahim Dansofo, PDP elders in the state have called on the local executive committee in Ijumu to initiate suspension proceedings against Melaye, stating the need to restore … Read more
NAMA has suspended its planned 800% increase in navigational charges following Minister Festus Keyamo’s directive, emphasizing economic sensitivity and the need for further consultations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has suspended its previously announced hike in navigational charges following directives from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus … Read more
Ambassador Ibrahim Lamuwa, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, suspended over s*xual harassment allegations. A committee has been set up by the Head of Service to investigate the matter; Lamuwa will remain suspended pending the probe’s outcome. The allegations were reported by staff member Simisola Ajayi through a petition detailing multiple instances of … Read more
The APC in Ondo State’s Ode-Aye Ward 1 has suspended governorship aspirant Folake Omogoroye. Omogoroye was suspended after filing a lawsuit to annul the party’s primary election results. The Labour Party dismissed its Edo State executive and appointed a 17-man caretaker committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ode-Aye Ward … Read more
The Labour Party’s NWC has declared Abure’s suspension by the Edo State chapter as “illegal” and “unconstitutional.” The party’s Secretary stated that only a national convention can suspend the national chairman. The NWC advised Abure to disregard the suspension, stating it lacks legal authority and is part of ongoing attacks against him. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure has been suspended. Allegations against him include; high-handedness, anti-party activities, fraud Investigations on the situation are still ongoing EKO HOT BLOG reports that Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has been suspended from his position. The suspension, outlined in a letter dated May 14, 2024, by … Read more
Avalanche’s Valeri Nichushkin suspended for at least 6 months without pay and placed in stage 3 of the NHL’s player assistance program. Nichushkin will miss the rest of the postseason and the first month of next season Avalanche coach Jared Bednar says Nichushkin is “struggling with something” and hopes he can “find some peace and … Read more
LP in Edo announces campaign council for upcoming governorship election, headed by Rev. Sam Omede. State Chairman, Mr. Kelly Ogbaloi, unveils council members, appeals for voter base expansion. Suspension lifted on some members; reconciliation committee to address grievances established. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) in Edo has announced its campaign council for … Read more
Blessing Agbebaku, the Edo Assembly speaker, unilaterally suspended three lawmakers. The suspension follows alleged juju scare and a plot to impeach Agbebaku and other principal officers. Tension rises as suspended lawmakers protest and demand voting rights in the Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Blessing Agbebaku, the speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly representing … Read more
Kano Court Affirms Ganduje’s Suspension As APC National Chairman. Suspension stemmed from ex parte motion filed by Haladu Gwanjo and Laminu Sani. APC NWC petitions Inspector-General of Police to probe individuals behind Ganduje’s suspension, asserting they are not legitimate party officials. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Kano State High Court has upheld the suspension of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Jigawa state, Umar Namadi has suspended Aminu Kanta, commissioner for commerce, over the alleged mismanagement of funds allocated for the Ramadan feeding programme. Ismaila Dutse, public relations officer in the office of the secretary to the state government, announced Kanta’s suspension in a statement issued on Friday. … Read more
APC Suspends Women Leader for alleged misconduct. Suleiman accused of defaming Governor Uba Sani and unauthorized party publicity. Suspension pending investigation into alleged violations of party constitution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of Maryam Suleiman, its state women’s leader. In a letter … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Abdul Ningi has alleged that the Senate is making attempts to arrest him over his allegation of padding in the 2024 appropriation budget to the tune of N3.7 trillion. Recall that the Senate suspended Ningi for three months for claiming that projects worth N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget were … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has accused “some so-called senior senators” in the national assembly of getting N500 million each from the 2024 budget. He made the allegation on Tuesday during plenary in defence of Senator Abdul Ningi who had been under fire for allegedly … Read more
In August 2023, Dr. Betta Edu was appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, signaling a hopeful change in the nation’s approach to addressing poverty and supporting vulnerable communities. As a young and dynamic figure with a background in activism, her arrival brought a sense of optimism to a ministry often fraught with … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party at the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has reacted to the recent suspension of the minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Reacting to the suspension in a tweet via his official X account on Wednesday, Obi welcomed the suspension of the … Read more