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Notable traditional rulers within Epe Division, air their views on how the populace should conduct themselves during and after the election

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 22, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

Notable traditional rulers within Epe Division, air their views on how the populace should conduct themselves during and after the election. While speaking with Reporters from Ekohotblog.com, they individually made it known that their utmost desire is that peace and orderliness should be maintained throughout the election period, regardless of the outcome of the election. … Read more

Amosun working against Buhari – APC

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 22, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has accused Governor Ibikunle Amosun of discreetly working to undermine President Muhammadu Buhari in the Presidential and National Assembly elections rescheduled for Saturday. In a statement on Thursday in Abeokuta by Publicity Secretary of Ogun State APC Caretaker Committee, Tunde Oladunjoye, the party alleged Amosun was to … Read more

INEC misplaces result sheets for Imo, Lagos, Kano, Kwara as logistical mess continues

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 22, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues to struggle with logistics for the 2019 general elections as some sensitive materials have been sent to the wrong states. INEC has had troubles moving election materials across the country [ICRI] Some result sheets that were meant to arrive in Imo, Lagos, Kano and Kwara were accidentally delivered … Read more

Osinbajo’s Convoy Attacked In Ilorin

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 21, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

Political thugs suspected to have sympathies for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday allegedly attacked the convoy of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital. The attack is said to have culminated in life-threatening gunshots, which left at least two supporters of the APC injured. Many others allegedly got seriously injured while … Read more

INEC Distributes Sensitive Materials Across States

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 21, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has continued to the distribution of sensitive materials across states. INEC’s distribution exercise is in line with the new timetable put out by the Commission following the rescheduling of the elections. The electoral umpire had on Saturday said that completion and confirmation of deployment of materials will commence on … Read more

INEC Chairman, Yakubu reveals those who won’t vote during elections

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 21, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

PDP Candidate Wins Zamfara Constituency By-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Thursday warned that there will be no voting for those without Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs. INEC’s Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu also said those whose PVCs are not recognized by the Commission’s Smart Card Readers won’t be allowed to vote during the general elections, starting from Saturday. Yakubu stated … Read more

Two Die As APC Senatorial Candidate Escapes Assassination In Kwara

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 20, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Kwara South yesterday escaped assassination attempt by some political thugs, as two supporters died instantly from the shooting. The APC in Kwara state had on Tuesday alleged that two of its members were shot dead by political thugs allegedly from the PDP during a senatorial campaign tour … Read more

Olajumoke Orisaguna and Husband Face Hard Times, Relationship Threatened

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 20, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

The fairy tale rise-to- fame of Olajumoke Orisaguna in 2016 inspired millions of Nigerians, captured the interest of international media and served as a prayer point for many who desired such overnight transformation. Olajumoke became the modern-day Nigerian Cinderella when she accidentally strayed into a photo shoot helmed by TY Bello, a Nigerian singer/photographer, while … Read more

Eagles Assistant Coach Dies

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 20, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

Chukwuma Agbo, Assistant Coach, Beach Soccer national team, the Super Sand Eagles, is dead. His death came barely 10 days after the demise of Taiwo Ogunjobi, who passed on, on Monday, Feb. 11. Agbo, former Rangers International and Delta Force Head Coach’s death was confirmed on Wednesday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a … Read more

We have completed reconfiguration of smart card readers – INEC

Feb 20, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) has said that the deployment of voting materials to the 774 Local Government Areas of the country will be completed on Thursday. INEC also said that it has completed 100% the configuration of the Smart Card Readers (SCRs) which will be used for the accreditation of voters … Read more

Gunmen Assassinate Imo State APC Chairman

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 20, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

Gunmen have assassinated chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Logara/Umuohiagu Ward in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo state, Ifeanyi Ozoemena. He was murdered on Tuesday night shortly after presiding over a meeting of the party in the ward. The development sparked off fear in the state ahead of Saturday’s rescheduled presidential … Read more

We Are Now Ready For Election -INEC

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 20, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

After the tongue lashing by virtually all segments of the public for last Saturday’s last minute postponement of the presidential and National Assembly election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday began the public confidence rebuilding process, telling Nigerians that it is now ready to hold the poll rescheduled for Saturday nationwide. Its Chairman, Prof. … Read more

Mahmood Yakubu Differs With Buhari On Punishment For Ballot Box Snatchers

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 19, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

Although President Muhammadu Buhari has given the Military and the Police the power to be ruthless as ballot box snatchers because they commit the offence “at risk to their own lives”, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has expressed the belief that ballot box snatchers should be punished only in accordance with the electoral law. Speaking in Abuja … Read more

PDP Holds 84th NEC Meeting In Abuja

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 19, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is holding its 84th National Executive Council(NEC) meeting in Abuja. In attendance are the Presidential Candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar, National Chairman Uche Secondus, and other party leaders. The meeting comes a day after the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus met in Abuja, where the party condemned the … Read more

Yobe State Deputy Speaker Dies of Illness

Dec 19, 2019.Feb 19, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

The Deputy Speaker, Yobe State House of Assembly, Dr. Garba Ibrahim Kurmi is dead. It was gathered that he passed on, Monday, following a protracted illness. The lawmaker died at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital Damaturu, according sources close to his family. Until his death, the late Deputy Speaker was a member of the … Read more