Otunba T.J Abass 
The Supreme Court has confirmed Lawal as the PDP governorship candidate in Zamfara State. This decision comes just five days ahead of the scheduled March 11th gubernatorial election. Reacting to the judgement, Lawal, described the Supreme Court’s ruling as “a victory for democracy”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has affirmed Dauda Lawal … Read more
Atiku, PDP leaders and supporters have stormed INEC headquarters in Abuja to protest the Presidential election result. The protest march took off at about 11:10 am. Prominent figures, such as Senator Adolphus Wabara, Governor Aminu Tambuwal, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, and former Adamawa State Governor Boni Haruna, among other high-ranking members, have also joined the protest. … Read more
MURIC has declared total support for Sanwo-Olu’s re-election bid. According to a statement by the group’s director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the governor’s performance report shows significant progress in essential sectors. The group maintained that Sanwo-Olu is the best option and urge Lagosians, regardless of religious background to vote for him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The death toll has risen to 20 in the Rivers community pipeline explosion. Recall that an explosion from illegally refined petrol killed several persons in the Rivers community. The state has experienced a series of recurrent fire outbreaks and other unfortunate incidents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the death toll from the explosion in Rumuekpe … Read more
Joe Igbokwe has made a passionate appeal to Igbos in Lagos ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election. The people of Lagos are scheduled to cast their votes on March 11, 2023, to choose their next Governor. Igbokwe however, urged Igbos in Lagos not to burn bridges but build new bridges of hope, friendship, brotherhood, mutual respect and … Read more
The Nigerian army has thwarted Boko Haram attack on Monguno Town in Borno State. The troops under the MNJTF swiftly engaged them in a fierce gun battle that lasted for about 30 minutes. It was not clear how many were injured or killed from both sides at the time of filling in this report. EKO … Read more
INEC has confirmed its readiness For Gov’ship Polls With a Functioning Result-Viewing Portal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has given assurance that its result-viewing portal which suffered glitches during the presidential and National Assembly elections is now up and running. It said the IReV portal would be deployed during the … Read more
Observers have called for the prosecution of RECs over alleged sabotage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a pro-democracy organisation, Centre for Transparency and Advocacy, has demanded that Resident Electoral Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the last presidential election should be investigated for their alleged partisanship and connivance with politicians to sabotage and … Read more
‘God Is Watching You’ — Kaigama Warns Election Tribunal Judges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday, called on Justices of the Supreme Court to do their work with the greatest sense of justice as God is watching from above how they would dispense justice as litigants … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has maintained that Peter Obi’s presidency is not destined to happen in 2023. Ohanaeze disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The group said Tinubu is capable and has what it takes to continue on the achievements of President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo … Read more
Gunmen have killed a DPO in Zamfara State. The gunmen also killed a police sergeant and a vigilante. According to a community source, the bandits intended to abduct a businessman named Alhaji Ilisayu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Divisional Police Officer in Maru town, Maru Local Government area of Zamfara State, SP Kazeem Raheem, … Read more
Former Oyo Lawmaker, Tirimisiyu Okunola has been confirmed dead. Okunola served as the representative of the Ido State constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly between 2007 and 2011. Okunola died in the early hours of Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Tirimisiyu Okunola, a former Member of the Oyo State House of … Read more
The monarch of Kano has been assassinated. The monarch’s son, Munir Dahiru Maigari confirmed his assassination on Sunday morning. Maigari said the tragic incident happened around 2am. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the head of Maigari village in Rimin Gado Local Government Area of Kano State, Dahiru Abba, has been assassinated. The incident was confirmed … Read more
Tinubu Support groups have thrown their weight behind Makinde’s bid for a second term. The Groups are drumming support for Governor Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for his reelection bid. The group has no fewer than 372,000 members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Teslim Folarin, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate … Read more
Ex-Lawmaker has advised Atiku and Peter Obi to move on from Tinubu’s victory. Grace Bent also urged Obi and Atiku not to waste their time going to court. Bent argued that pursuing a legal battle over an election widely recognized as credible would only serve as a needless distraction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Badaru has presented the staff of the office to the new Emir of Dutse. Muhammad-Sunusi II ascended the throne following the death of his father. In his acceptance speech, Muhammad-Sunusi promised to build on the legacy of the late emir. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa, on Saturday, presented the staff … Read more
Atiku has applauded the US Senator and the media over their stance on the outcome of Nigeria’s Presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has commended a ranking member of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Jim Risch, for pointing out the … Read more
Buhari has expressed his sincere condolences to the Abacha family following the passing of their son, Abdullahi. Abdullahi Abacha died in the early hours of Saturday. The President prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased and comfort for those who mourn. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his … Read more
Unknown gunmen have whisked away the two wives and a son of the Taraba monarch. The gunmen stormed the premises of the monarch in the Serkin Kudu community of the council when he was out of the house. The incident happened on Friday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taraba State Police Command has … Read more
Enugu Residents have taken to the streets to demand justice for slain LP candidate, Oyibo Chukwu. Just a few days before the national assembly and presidential election, Chukwu was tragically murdered. Enraged residents of Enugu, regardless of political affiliation, are currently demanding that justice be served for Chukwu’s murder and that his case must not … Read more