Otunba T.J Abass 
Atiku has enlisted 19 SANs to challenge Tinubu’s victory. The ex-vice president briefed the group at his campaign headquarters located in Abuja. Atiku charged the team to reclaim the mandate from those who undertook the electoral heist that was not a reflection of the will of Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate … Read more
By Otunba T.J Abass The buildup to the 2023 Lagos governorship election has witnessed false arguments that Lagos is no man’s land. But the Yoruba people undoubtedly own Lagos as the numbers show. Saturday, March 11, 2023, is an important day to ensure the survival of the Yoruba race in Lagos by coming out to … Read more
Suspected political thugs have burnt down a popular auto spare parts Market in Lagos. The hoodlums stormed the market around 2am on Wednesday and shot a security guard and two other persons before razing down the market’s facilities. According to reports, the market’s facilities were set ablaze by the thugs after fatally shooting a security … Read more
PDP’s heavyweight has been arrested by security agents in Kaduna. Adamu was arrested alongside two youth leaders; El Abbas Muhammed and Talib Mohammed. According to Shehu Sani, he was arrested over alleged harassment and intimidation of members of the opposition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Saidu Adamu, the Media Director of the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
Peter Obi has sent a strong message to the Obidients. Obi cautioned his supporters to abstain from campaigning at the court premises. Obi warned that “the sanctity of the court premises” must be respected at all times. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has urged his supporters … Read more
Police have warned voters to refrain from bringing dogs and other pets to the polling stations. CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi gave the warning in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, “bringing dogs to polling units on election day is against the regulations stipulated in the Electoral Act.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
A soldier has been arraigned for alleged trafficking of drugs. The soldier is being charged with six counts, which include allegations of conspiring and illegally transporting prohibited substances. The defendant was arrested with high volumes of the banned substances including Tramadol hydrochloride 250mg weighing 223.65 kilograms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 49-year-old soldier identified … Read more
INEC has affirmed to the court and parties that BVAS data has not been tampered with. The electoral body gave the assurance on Tuesday at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. INEC insisted that granting Peter Obi’s request would affect its preparations for the forthcoming governorship and houses of assembly elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
NSCIA has lauded Tinubu’s victory. The organisation described his victory as “resounding and not surprising.” Tinubu had polled 8,794,726 votes under the APC to defeat Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, who had 6,984,520 votes, and Peter Obi of the LP, who had 6,101,533 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic … Read more
The Supreme Court has confirmed Udofia as APC gubernatorial candidate in Akwa Ibom State. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun delivered the unanimous judgement in the suit identified as SC/CV/158/2023. The court struck out Ita Enang’s appeal and upheld the January 19th judgement of the Court of Appeal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has upheld … Read more
The Labour Party has dumped their own governorship candidate in Rivers State. The party has thrown their weight behind the PDP’s guber candidate. The Rivers State Chairman of the party, Dienye Pepple, made this known in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party in Rivers state has announced support for … Read more
INEC has announced the suspension of the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Sokoto state. The suspension is coming days to the governorship election. The suspension of the REC may be linked to the recent accusations of electoral misconduct during the recently concluded election in Sokoto state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more
Fayose has endorsed Sanwoolu for another term as Lagos governor. Fayose stated that Sanwoolu has done well in his four years in office and deserves another term. Meanwhile, a pre-election opinion poll has tipped Sanwo-Olu to will win the March 11 gubernatorial election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti … Read more
Fayose has declared that he will never join APC despite Tinubu’s victory. Fayose made the vow on Tuesday while appearing live on TVC’s programme ‘Your View’. Speaking on the outcome of the February 25th presidential election, Fayose maintained that the election was free, fair, and credible. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ayodele Fayose, the former … Read more
Doguwa’s name has been dropped by INEC from the Reps-elect list. The electoral board declared him the winner of the election for the Doguwa/Tudunwada constituency on February 25. Following election violence recorded in the constituency after the election, Doguwa was arrested by the police for his alleged role. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the name … Read more
NISS and NCC are exploring potential collaboration to enhance national security. The commission reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the Institute, and, indeed, any private and public institution that is focused on national development. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta stated this at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja. EKO … Read more
Soludo has denied a plot to assassinate Peter Obi after the Nigeria elections. According to viral reports, Soludo had been allegedly contracted to eliminate Obi. The reports said a helicopter entered Awka by 1:30am and took Soludo to a secret meeting at the Imo Government House in Owerri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor … Read more
PDP has demanded the cancellation of the February 25th presidential election. PDP made the request while presenting a party protest letter to INEC in Abuja. Receiving the letter, Mr Festus Okoye, commended the PDP for a peaceful protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its National Chairman, Sen. Iyorchia … Read more
Ten relatives have been killed while returning from a wedding in Kaduna. The tragic incident happened on Sunday around 5pm. According to reports, the car crashed into a truck that was transporting firewood. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ten family members have lost their lives in a road accident on the Kaduna-Kachia highway while returning … Read more
INEC has appealed to Tribunal to alter the inspection order granted to Peter Obi and Atiku. The appellate court had on March 3, granted leave to Atiku and Obi to inspect election materials used by INEC to conduct the February 25 presidential election. The commission has requested the court to modify the order so that … Read more