Otunba T.J Abass 
Labour Party’s Logo has been ‘omitted’ from the ballot papers in Ondo State. A similar discrepancy was observed in Lagos State. The development has caused displeasure within the camp of the Labour Party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State chapter of the Labour Party has raised the alarm over the omission of its … Read more
By Otunba TJ Abass It is 3 a.m. here in Nigeria. I just woke up with the feeling of butterflies in my stomach, a nervous wreck, just to put it bluntly. It’s hardly a surprise, as it’s intricately linked to the current state of our cherished nation and the challenges that threaten its very existence, … Read more
Ex-commissioner, Gogo-Jaja has escaped an assassination attempt in River State. Suspected thugs with dynamite attacked the residence of the former Commissioner. One of the assailants was neutralised in the process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Rivers State Commissioner for Rural Water Supply, Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja reportedly escaped assassination in his hometown in Opobo, Opobo … Read more
Five persons have been injured after thugs attacked ADP supporters in Lagos. The incident happened on Thursday evening. The ADP supporters were returning from their campaign rally when the thugs launched an attack on them. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five people were injured on Thursday in an attack on the supporters … Read more
Ex-INEC Boss, Jega has warned that the INEC database is vulnerable to hackers. Jega stated this during an interview with Trust TV. The ex-INEC boss noted that even though the commission confirmed employing an excellent cyber-security for their databases, it can be breached. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Chairman of the Independent National … Read more
Buhari has condemned the killing of the Labour Party Senatorial Candidate. Buhari, on Friday, conveyed his sadness regarding the tragic incident. He expressed confidence that those responsible will be brought to book. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of Chief Oyibo Chukwu, the Labour Party senatorial candidate … Read more
Finnish Police have released Ekpa after hours of questioning. The police claimed Ekpa’s arrest was in connection with the ongoing preliminary investigation. Ekpa was escorted out of his apartment in Lahti by Finnish policemen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular pro-Biafra separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, has been released by Police in Finland, hours after … Read more
NCC has dispelled rumours of shutting down networks during the forthcoming Presidential Election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, said its attention has been drawn to what it describes as a fraudulent and misleading information circulating on some social media platforms, insinuating there is a planned shutdown of all telecom networks … Read more
Adamawa Labour Party gubernatorial candidate has dumped Obi for Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Engr Umar Mustapha, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Adamawa State has collapsed his campaign structure into that of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the presidential quest of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mustapha, who has been estranged from … Read more
APGA Chairman in Ebonyi State has been assassinated by unknown gunmen. This coming barely two days to the 2023 general election in Nigeria. The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ohofia Agba Ward, Ishielu Local Government Area (LGA) … Read more
IPOB Leader Simon Ekpa has been arrested. Ekpa was reportedly arrested on Thursday by the Finnish Police. Plainclothes police officers took him into custody. EKO HOR BLOG reports that the separatist leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, has been apprehended in Finland after making threats to disrupt Nigeria’s upcoming general election. … Read more
Ogun PDP has demanded the redeployment of the State DSS Director following the Sagamu violence. The PDP alleged that Governor Dapo Abiodun has been harassing the candidates of the party with the DSS. The Party further claimed that it was Governor Abiodun who incited the public against the banks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Malami has disclosed that the 2023 elections will be free and fair following the implementation of the Electoral Act 2022. The Electoral Act 2022 was signed by President Muhammadu Buhari in May. Malami made this claim at the 67th session of the State House Ministerial Briefing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of … Read more
Scores of PDP and LP Members have decamped to APC in Abuja. The defection is coming barely 48 hours before the 2023 general elections. The defectors have declared their loyalty to the APC ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the All … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have attacked the PDP House of Reps candidate. It gathered that his driver was killed during the attack. The incident happened at Eke-Otu in Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the convoy of Oforchukwu Egbo, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, was targeted in an … Read more
FG has made a statement regarding the possibility of postponing the 2023 election. Malami has made a firm commitment that the 2023 elections will take place according to the predetermined schedule. Malami provided this update to journalists after the National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of … Read more
Buhari has implored Tinubu, Atiku, Obi and other political figures to “respect the decisions of voters”. A statement by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, revealed this information. Buhari asked the candidates to abide by the spirit and letter of the Accord they have signed. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
ECOWAS has urged Buhari to tackle fuel and naira scarcity before holding the 2023 elections. The resolution of the insecurity crisis in the country was identified by ECOWAS as a prerequisite for the February 25 election. Ernest Bai Koroma, gave this admonition during his visit to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Wednesday … Read more
The IGP has initiated an investigation into the governors for allegedly making incendiary remarks regarding the Naira redesign policy. He said despite the investigation, the governors who have been found guilty of inciting comments cannot be prosecuted because they enjoy immunity. Baba made this known on Wednesday while speaking with journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The CBN has dismissed rumours that it will shut down banking services during the 2023 elections. It was reported that banking services would be suspended from Thursday, February 23 to Monday, February 27, 2023. Reacting via a tweet on Thursday, the apex bank described the report as fake. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central … Read more