BREAKING: INEC Postpones 2023 General Elections Till… (See New Date)

INEC has postponed 2023 general elections. The election will now hold on February 25, 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed the 2023 general elections. With the new timetable, the presidential election formerly slated for February 18 2023 will hold on February 25, 2023. Read Also: Police Arrests Man … Read more

BREAKING: Atiku Visits Abeokuta, Meets Obasanjo Over 2023 Presidency

Atiku has visited Abeokuta and met with Obasanjo over 2023 presidency. He arrived the penthouse residence located within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, around 10am. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, visited Abeokuta in Ogun state and met with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence over his 2023 … Read more

2023 Presidency: I’ve Mental Capacity To Lead Nigeria – Tinubu

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Tinubu said that he aimed to serve Nigeria to the best of his ability, adding that he possessed the quality that the country was looking for…  The former governor had said that he will consult widely before formally declaring to run for the highest office in the country EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Lagos … Read more

Some Politicians Trying To Lure Us To Stage Coup – Chief of Defence Staff

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Chief of Defence Staff has disclosed that some politicians are trying to lure them to stage a coup against the Buhari administration  The armed forces of Nigeria have nothing whatsoever to do with anything that has to do with coup. We have learned our lessons over the years and we have come to our conclusion … Read more

Electoral Act: Another Pointer To APC’s Commitment To Credible Elections

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President Buhari, on Friday, signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law He also called on the National Assembly to delete Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act, saying that the provision disenfranchises political office holders EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the electoral … Read more

INEC Reacts As Buhari Signs Electoral Act

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will on Saturday make public its position on the 2022 Electoral Amendment Bill. The long-awaited bill was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the commission made this known in a statement by National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and … Read more

Release Electoral Guidelines For 2023 Polls, Atiku Tells INEC

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According to Atiku, this will enable political parties to commence the process of choosing their leaders in 2023 …President Buhari eventually assented to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill on Friday EKO HOT BLOG reports that former vice president Atiku Abubakar has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to roll out election guidelines ahead of … Read more

APC: Zoning Presidency To South Still In The Works – El-Rufai

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President Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors had met a few days ago to discuss the party’s lingering national convention as well as zoning arrangements The President and the governors had reportedly agreed to zone the APC chairmanship to the North EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday … Read more

[BREAKING] 2023: Tinubu Visits Ile Ife, Meets Ooni

Tinubu has visited Ile Ife and met with Ooni.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National leader of the All Progressives Congress and 2023 Presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived Ile-Ife and met with the Ooni Of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwunsi in his palace of Oodua. He was received by the Governor … Read more

Reps Panel recommends Immunity, Life Pension For Senate President, Speaker, Others

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has proposed immunity and life pension for Senate President, House of Representatives Speaker and heads of the judiciary. The proposal is contained in the constitution amendment bill presented on Wednesday by Rep. Ahmed Wase, Chairman, Constitution Review Committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rep. Benjamin Kalu, House … Read more

Dino Melaye Suggests Who May Emerge As APC Nat’l Chairman

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The APC had shifted the date for its National Convention from February 26, 2022, to March 26…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye has suggested who may emerge as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Melaye suggested that an aspirant without campaign billboard may emerge as … Read more

Postponement Of Convention Sign Of APC’s Failure – Wike

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The ruling APC had shifted its National Convention to March 26… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has mocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its inability to conduct its national convention earlier slated for this weekend. The governor said a party that cannot organise its convention should be viewed … Read more

Pressuring Buhari To Sign Electoral Bill Not Necessary – Gov Uzodinma

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Uzodinma said the 1999 constitution as amended has defined the process of signing a bill into law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has described the pressure mounted on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the amended electoral bill as unnecessary. The National Assembly had in January transmitted the reworked Electoral Bill … Read more

BREAKING: Buhari Postpones Signing Of Electoral Bill, Reveals New Date

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President Muhammadu Buhari has postponed signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill till Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President will now sign the re-worked Electoral Act Amendment Bill on Friday, February 25. According to a source close to the Presidency, who had earlier disclosed that the President would assent to the bill on Wednesday, … Read more

APC Governors Support New Convention Date, Adopt Zoning

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The APC’s delay in conducting a national convention may not be unrelated to internal party wrangling and factions in several states The party leadership had been quiet about the processes leading up to the convention EKO HOT BLOG reports that governors of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Tuesday said they were in support of … Read more

BREAKING: Buhari, 19 APC Govs Agrees To Swap Offices, Reveals New Zoning Formula

APC Zoning Formula

Following the emergency meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and 19 governors elected under the APC at the presidential villa Abuja on Tuesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has agreed on a zoning formula that will swap offices held between north and south. EKO HOT BLOG reports that by the arrangement, all offices that were occupied … Read more

BREAKING: Buhari, 18 APC Govs In ‘Make Or Mar’ Meeting Over Convention

Buhari is currently meeting 18 APC Govs over National convention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a closed door meeting with governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The meeting is taking place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Read Also: PDP Takes Swipe At APC … Read more

PDP Takes Swipe At APC Over Postponement Of National Convention

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It opined that the APC, which cannot conduct its own internal affairs, could not be expected to successfully manage the affairs of a nation… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blasted the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for postponing its scheduled 26th February national convention. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP spokesman, … Read more

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