BREAKING: Tribunal Strikes Out Jandor’s ‘Non Compliance’ Petition Against Sanwo-Olu’s Victory

Eko Hot Blog reports that The Lagos state governorship tribunal has dismissed the petition of Abdul-Azeez Adediran, the PDP governorship candidate, against the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Sanwo-Olu as the winner of the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state. Rhodes-Vivour and Jandor had filed petitions to … Read more

FG Lists Activities To Mark Independence Day

Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal Government of Nigeria has listed activities to mark the country’s 63rd independence anniversary. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akins while addressing a press conference in Abuja, George Akume, said President Bola Tinubu has directed that this year’s celebration be low-key owing to “economic realities”. … Read more

Nigerian Judiciary Struggles To Keep Up With Election Cases, CJN Admits

Eko Hot Blog reports that The Chief Justices of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has said the nation’s judiciary is at the moment not in pleasant situation due to continued rise in cases pending before various courts. Justice Ariwoola said it is undisputed fact that Nigeria continuously ranks among the most litigious countries in the … Read more

Isese: Judge Cautions Against Unauthorized Use Of His Photos For Evil Purposes

Eko Hot Blog presents that Mr. Sunday Adeniyi, the Presiding Judge of the Kwara state Upper Area Court, hearing the case involving Abdulazeez Adegbola, also known as Tani Olorun, has issued a stern warning to both Muslim adherents and Isese Worshipers to refrain from seeking his photographs, which they allegedly intend to use for malicious … Read more

BREAKING: Peter Obi Challenges Tinubu’s Victory At Supreme Court, Appeals PEPT Judgment

Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has filed an appeal at the supreme court against the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal which upheld the victory of the President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) The 73-page notes of appeal … Read more

National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunals Nullify Victories Of 25 Reps Members And 5 Senators [Full List]

Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunals across the country have upturned the election victories of 25 House of Representatives members and five senators. While the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been the biggest beneficiary of the verdicts delivered by the various tribunals for the House of Representatives seats, the party … Read more

Kogi East: “Don’t Celebrate Yet”– Senator Isah Tells Opponents, Vows To Challenge Judgement

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah Echocho, has told his rival of the Peoples Democratic Party, Victor Adoji, not to rejoice over the tribunal outcome. He said the judgement on Tuesday ordering a rerun, means that victory has not been given to him, hence, it’s delusional for … Read more

BREAKING: Tribunal Sacks LP House Of Rep Member, Declares APC’s Onyejeocha As Winner

Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia the Abia State Capital has nullified the election of Hon Amobi Ogah of the Labour Party,representing Isiukwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency on grounds of non compliance to the electoral Act. It would be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had … Read more

BREAKING: Tribunal Declares Natasha Akpoti Winner Of Kogi Central Senatorial Election

Eko Hot Blog reports that the senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been declared winner of the Kogi East Senatorial election held on February 25, 2023. The election petition tribunal sitting in Lokoja issued the declaration on Wednesday. The tribunal Chairman, Justice K.A. Orjiakoin, in his ruling on Wednesday, said … Read more

BREAKING: Tribunal Orders Rerun In Kogi East Senatorial Election

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lokoja has issued an order for a rerun election in Kogi East senatorial election. The rerun election would be between Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho of the All Progressives Congress and Dr Victor Alewo Adoji of the Peoples Democratic Party. The ruling by the Tribunal … Read more

Election Petitions: Tribunals Decide Presidential And Governorship Cases September

Eko Hot Blog reports that anxiety looms as President Bola Tinubu and 25 state governors anticipate the outcomes of the tribunals handling petitions for presidential, gubernatorial, National Assembly, and state assembly elections. The panels are expected to deliver their judgments this month. Out of the 28 states where the governorship elections were held, the results … Read more

Six Highlights From Chicago State University’s Response To Atiku’s Request For Tinubu’s Academic Records

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chicago State University (CSU) has responded to the request of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, to release the academic records of President Bola Tinubu. The former Vice President approached a US court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago for an … Read more

JUST IN: Tribunal Sacks PDP Lawmaker In Zamfara

Eko Hot Blog reports that the election victory of the member representing Bungudu West in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Basiru Bello Auki, has been nullified by the State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal. Auki, who won his election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defeated Basiru Lawal Bungudu, of the All … Read more

Tribunal Sacks Labour Party House Of Reps Member In Lagos State

Eko Hot Blog reports that the election victory of the member representing Ojo Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Seyi Sowunmi has been nullified by the National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal. Sowunmi won his election on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), Naija News reports. Editors Pick  Appointment: APC Committee Replaces Two Ministers Brave Nigerian … Read more

BREAKING: Court Of Appeal Affirms Apapa As Labour Party Chairman

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Court of Appeal has affirmed Lamidi Apapa as the authentic national chairman of the Labour Party (LP). The court’s decision on Thursday follows a legal battle between Apapa and Julius Abure, who had been declared the LP chairman by an Appeal Court earlier in August. Editors Pick  BREAKING: Wike … Read more

PDP Reacts As Chicago University Agrees To Release Credentials Of President Tinubu

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the decision of the Chicago State University in the United States of America (USA) to release the credentials of President Bola Tinubu. It would be recalled that the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar on August 2, approached the States District … Read more

Benjamin Kalu Reacts To Tribunal Ruling On His Election

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has reacted to the tribunal judgment which validated his victory in the election for the Bende federal constituency of Abia State. Kalu in his reaction, said the position of the tribunal has vindicated him. He also expressed gratitude to the … Read more

Atiku Could Have Destabilize Nigeria With Boko Haram– Showunmi

Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Showunmi has emphasized that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, opted for legal channels to challenge the 2023 election results because he values democracy. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Showunmi urged the judiciary to recognize its crucial role as “the last … Read more

Tribunal: Drama As PDP Witness Claims Party Inflated Result, Testify Against Party

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) star witness on Thursday created drama at the ongoing Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The witness, Barrister Ayiwulu Baba Ayiwulu, to the surprise of everyone admitted that his party inflated some results of the last election in the state. Editors Pick  Marital … Read more

Presidential Election Petition Court Announces Date For Adoption In Atiku, Obi’s Petitions Against Tinubu, INEC

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has fixed tomorrow for all parties to adopt their written addresses in the petitions filed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) against the declaration of President Bola Tinubu as winner of the February … Read more

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