Otunba T.J Abass 
An ex-INEC Director has revealed what will happen to Adamawa REC. Hudu Yunusa-Ari sparked controversy yesterday after declaring Senator Binani as the winner of the Adamawa guber election. The electoral body has also summoned Yunusa-Ari to Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Director of Publicity and Voter Education for the Independent National Electoral … Read more
The Chairman of APC in Delta State, Okokoje has been confirmed dead. He reportedly died on Thursday morning. His colleagues were left in shock upon receiving news of his demise. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vincent Okokoje, the Chairman of Ward 9 in the All Progressives Congress (APC) of Warri South Local Government Area of … Read more
Aviation unions have embarked on a 2-day warning strike. The dissatisfied union have also barricaded the entrance to the Lagos airport. The Unions are advocating for the implementation of conditions of service signed with the staff of the aviation agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the aviation unions have started a two-day warning strike, causing … Read more
The NDLEA has seized drug consignments concealed in winter jackets and body lotion. NDLEA Director, Mr Femi Babafemi made this known in a statement on Sunday. The drugs were seized at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of Tramadol, … Read more
Governor Ikpeazu has set up a transition committee to ensure a seamless transfer of power. The committee is to be chaired by Chris Ezem, Secretary to the State Government. The members of the committee will be sworn- in on Wednesday EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has appointed a transition … Read more
The death toll in the Kaduna killings has risen to 33, and the victims have been given a mass burial. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the death toll from Saturday’s bandits’ attack at Runji Village in the Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has risen to 33. Chairman of the ⅝te council, Francis … Read more
Ogun traffic official has been abducted along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to reports, Olasupo was abducted at about 6:30 am on Sunday around the Eledumare-Fidiwo route. The gunmen reportedly opened fire on a commercial bus in which the official was travelling and he was the only one abducted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have … Read more
Tinubu’s top associate, Toyin Badmus has been confirmed dead. She died on Sunday morning of an undisclosed ailment in Abuja. Toyin was coronated as the Iyaloja and Iyalode of Abuja in 2020. EKO HOT BLOFG reports that Toyin Badmus, a staunch supporter of the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly died of an undisclosed ailment. … 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
INEC has suspended the collation of Adamawa supplementary election results. Hudu Ari had earlier declared Senator Binani as the winner of the governorship election under controversial circumstances. Returning Officer has immediately been summoned to the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the collation of … Read more
INEC has declared PDP’s Dasuki as the winner of the Kebbe representative seat. Daduki polled a total number of 47,317 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Kokani Bala Kebbe of the APC. Dasuki will replace Kokani Bala Kebbe at the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the … Read more
Gunmen have shot and killed an ex-Indian lawmaker and his brother. The former lawmaker was shot dead while he was being interrogated by journalists on live television. Two days before, the son of the ex-lawmaker, Asad Ahmad, had passed away. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was commotion during the weekend when a gunman walked … Read more
Gunmen have caused panic in a Kaduna community after killing 20 people and burning several houses in a fresh attack. The gunmen also destroyed properties worth millions of naira. According to reports, the invaders are suspected to be Fulani militia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 20 people have been killed after gunmen … Read more
INEC has announced the cancellation of the supplementary election in Akwa Ibom State. Dr Cyril Omorogbe, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), announced the cancellation of the election on Saturday. He described the rerun as “abysmal”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cancelled Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency rerun election in Akwa … Read more
Athan Achonu has emerged as the Labour Party flagbearer for the Imo state guber race. Athan polled 134 votes to defeat fifteen other candidates. Achonu thanked the party’s stakeholders for his victory. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Athan Achonu, the former senator who represented Imo North has emerged winner of the Imo State Labour … Read more
Omo-Agege denied working against Tinubu’s victory. Ojuogbo had alleged that the deputy senate president was involved in an anti-party activity during the Presidential election. Reacting, Omo-Agege described Ojuogbo as an “impetuous irritant”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has reacted to the claim by Cairo Ojuogbo that he worked against … Read more
Ogun Speaker has been reelected for 4th term. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Olakunle Oluomo, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, has been reelected to represent Ifo Constituency for the fourth time. Oluomo was the Deputy Speaker of the Ogun Assembly from 2011 to 2019. In 2019, he returned and emerged as … Read more
Another FCT monarch has been confirmed dead. The monarch died on Saturday morning after battling with a brief illnes. He died at the age of 76. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Emmanuel Kyauta Yepwi, the Sa’akaruyi of Karu chiefdom in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has died. Habaku Samson, a relative of the late … Read more
The INEC and EFCC have selected 18 legal practitioners, including two Senior Advocates of Nigeria, to handle cases related to electoral offences. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) have appointed 18 lawyers including two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to prosecute electoral offenders. … Read more
INEC has declared APC’s Bomai the winner of the Yobe South Senatorial District. Bomai garnered 69,596 votes to defeat his closest rival Halilu Mazagane, who polled 68,885 votes. The electoral umpire had declared the election in the zone inconclusive following reports of over-voting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in … Read more