Eko Hot Blog reports that former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, visited the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. This comes exactly a week after the ministerial designate visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. It is understood … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with former governors of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This online media platform recalls that President Tinubu nominated Wike, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and El-Rufai as ministers. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has arrived at the National Assembly for his ministerial screening. Wike arrived at the National Assembly with his wife and some followers. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: ECOWAS Imposes No Flight Zone On Niger Republic … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the nomination of former Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike as minister by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to The Nation, the PDP Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, said the party will take a definite decision on the nomination of Wike. Damagum … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a list of 28 ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. The list includes former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi; former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai and presidential spokesman, Dele Alake. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State has caused a stir by nullifying a recent recruitment round at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), Port Harcourt, which had been finalized by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The recruitment process had resulted in the employment of over 1700 individuals who now find … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee, Timothy Osadolor, has called on the leadership of the party to expel the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. This online media platform gathered that speculations have emerged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu might appoint Wike as a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Tony Okocha, a notable figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed support for the inclusion of former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, in President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a ministerial appointee. There have been speculations suggesting that Wike seeks a ministerial role as a stepping stone for … Read more
President Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. An amendment to the 1999 constitution mandates him to appoint his ministers within 60 days of his inauguration. He has less than 20 days to submit the list per this law. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is set to forward his ministerial list to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that major stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State have urged President Bola Tinubu to consider former Governor Nyesom Wike for ministerial appointment. The stakeholders under the aegis of Amalgamated Bola Tinubu Campaign Council, Rivers State, led by former Chief of Staff to the Rivers State … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, reportedly had a lengthy meeting lasting over six hours with Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday. The meeting, held in anticipation of the Senate resumption on July 4, 2023, aimed to thwart the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) hierarchy’s influence over the selection of … Read more
Former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, supported Godswill Akpabio to emerge as the 10th Senate President of the National Assembly. Wike said Akpabio donated N200 million to his campaign in 2014 and 2015. Akpabio has responded, saying that the money was from his savings from the telecom sector. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the a group of five members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also known as the G5 Governors, were at Aso Rock on Thursday to meet with President Bola Tinubu. The group includes one serving governor and four former governors within the party. They are Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo) as … Read more
The former Rivers Governor has debunked rumours of planning a potential move to APC. Wike, along with Seyi Makinde and James Ibori, met with Tinubu to offer him support days after his Inauguration. The meeting brought about speculations of a possible deflection. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom … Read more
President-elect Tinubu has declared the unity of Nigeria as non-negotiable during a visit to Rivers State. Tinubu commended Governor Wike’s efforts in promoting peaceful coexistence and development despite political differences. A new magistrate court complex was commissioned by Wike, with a section named after his wife, who is a judge at the Rivers State High … Read more
Tinubu was in Rivers on Wednesday to commission a project. While in the state, he promised not to marginalise any part of Nigeria. He also praised Wike for his infrastructural achievements and political support. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to work evenly for the country without marginalising any part … Read more
Tinubu has rejected Wike’s demand to reimburse Rivers for Flyovers erected on Federal Highways. During commissioning, Wike pleaded with the President-elect to refund the state for the expenses incurred on the projects. Responding, Tinubu stated that he did not owe the governor anything. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu has declined a … Read more
Wike has declared a public holiday and ordered businesses in Rivers to close ahead of Tinubu’s visit to the state. The President-elect Tinubu is expected to pay a two-day visit to Rivers on Wednesday and Thursday to commission projects. According to Wike, Tinubu’s visit to Rivers will mark his first official visit to any state … Read more
The buildup to the 2023 presidential election witnessed a group of five PDP governors, including Wike, refusing to back the party’s presidential nominee, a northerner. Instead, they backed opposition candidates from the southern region, claiming that they were fighting for fairness. However, the de facto leader of the group has been accused of having insincere … Read more
Wike has reacted after Ayu stepped down for Damagum. Wike expressed satisfaction over the replacement Ayu. This comes two days after Ayu was suspended by his ward in Benue State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has ridiculed the embattled former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyiorchia Ayu, … Read more