No fewer than 111 members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from Oredo Local Government Area of Edo on Saturday dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the APC defectors, from Ward 1 of the LGA, were led by Sidney Egede, an APC chieftain in the locality. The … Read more
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC,, says that it did not divert funds to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Edo. NDDC Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama told newsmen in Port Harcourt on Monday that the claims are fabrications by mischief makers. “NDDC is aware of online reports claiming it … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said details of only 44,687 out of 80,410 expected party agents for Edo governorship election were submitted on its dedicated portal, by the July 30 deadline. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, by Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education … Read more
INEC released the final voter registers for the forthcoming Edo and Ondo Governorship elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final register of voters for the upcoming Governorship Elections in Edo and Ondo, an official has said. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 177,914 new voters have been registered ahead of the upcoming Edo and Ondo State Governorship elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Monday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, it was detailed that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Edo State is pulsating with joyous celebrations following the triumphant victory of Dr. Azemhe Azena, who clinched the governorship ticket for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the state’s recent primary elections. Dr. Azena’s win positions him as the official flag bearer for the party in the upcoming 2024 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu, has withdrawn the lawsuit filed against the governor, Godwin Obaseki, at the Federal High Court. Editor’s Pick: BREAKING: NNPP Expels Kwankwaso From Party [Full Details] Falana Condemns Intimidation Of Judiciary Over 2023 Presidential Election Petition MDCN Suspends Four Doctors From Medical Practice … Read more
Latest UTME News, and JAMB Result News for today Monday, 21 November 2022 can be accessed below. EKO HOT BLOG reports theat the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has closed the sale of forms for the conduction of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board, in its weekly bulletin JAMB, … Read more
Ikorodu part of Lagos State has been faced with serious crises caused by rivalry between two cult groups for the past few months. Despite great efforts by police in arresting them, the cult groups are still carrying out their atrocities. His royal majesty, Oba Bldr. Abdul Ganiyu Aderibigbe Asunmo (FNIOB), Alayandelu of Odo-Ayandelu in Ikosi-Ejinrin, … Read more
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has confirmed the appointment of Osarodion Ogie Esq., as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement on Saturday, the re-elected governor said this was the only political appointment to be made for now. He added that all other appointments are deferred to the first … Read more
The hope of students of public universities returning to classes in the country anytime soon may be futile as the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), Akure Zone has made it known that the industrial action embarked upon by the union may last years if the Federal Government refuses to honour its agreement with the … Read more
19 September, 2020 The incumbent governor of Edo State and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2020 Edo Governorship Election has secured the highest votes to emerge victorious. Obaseki secured 307,955 votes across 18 local government areas while Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), trailed with 223,619 votes. … Read more
September 20, 2020. President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the electoral process in Edo State, which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by. The President in a statement issued by his media aide, Garba Shehu, congratulated Obaseki and urged him to show grace and humility … Read more
Two private jets landed at the Benin Airport at 2:18pm. Abdullahi Ganduje, the Kano state governor, and his entourage have now boarded one of the private jets. This is coming shortly after Mr Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defeated Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to win a second term as governor of Edo State. … Read more
20 September, 2020 – Gov Obaseki of PDP declared the winner of 19 September, 2020 governorship election. – Godwin Obaseki polled to defeat his closest rival Ize-Iyamu who trailed with votes. There seems to be light at the end of the long dark tunnel for the embattled incumbent Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki as … Read more
Edo State Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki, has won Orhionmwon local government area with 13,445 votes, bringing the total number of local government areas he won to 12. He defeated the his main challenger, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress, who scored 10,458 votes in the local government. Ize-Iyamu … Read more
INEC Official shot In Edo election Ekohotblog, September 20, 2020…Thugs reportedly shot an Independent National Electoral Commission official on Saturday during the Edo State governorship election. Ekohotblog.com confirms that the Edo state governorship election was conducted Yesterday, September 19, 2020, The commission confirmed the news on Sunday. Godswill Alameni, Collation Officer for Etsako Central Local … Read more
Godwin Obaseki, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is inching close to reelection as he takes a clear lead in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Edo state. Obaseki is currently leading Osagie Ize-Iyamu, his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, with over 80,000 votes. Obaseki is leading by 80,207 votes in 15 local government areas … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has congratulated Edo State’s governor, Godwin Obaseki, who’s presently seeking re-election. As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is collating the result for the governorship election held in the state yesterday (Saturday, September 19, 2020), Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recorded more votes from the results declared so … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has beseeched the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to subvert the will of the Edo people in the ongoing governorship election in the state. The party accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of mounting pressure on INEC to tamper with the results of the governorship election in various parts … Read more