PDP caucus in the House of Representatives has berated President Muhammadu Buhari over the spate of killings and kidnappings across the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the caucus, in a statement by its leader, Kingsley Chinda, said the country had been seized by kidnappers, bandits and terrorists, alleging that the government was not showing … Read more
The leadership of the All Progressive Youth Forum (APYF) has declared support for the candidature of Segun Dada as the National Youth Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) at the party’s forthcoming National Convention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oguntoyinbo Olanrewaju, State Secretary, Lagos APYF, said in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that … Read more
INEC has revealed why N305bn is needed to conduct 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed why the N305 billion is needed to conduct the 2023 elections would be used majorly to meet the commission’s technological needs to better serve the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise … Read more
It believes the ruling party has always gone against genuine efforts to instill credible, transparent, free and fair elections in Nigeria… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of scuttling the signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill because some key provisions in the bill … Read more
Kaduna PDP appoints Edward John Auta as media aide EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kaduna State has appointed Edward John Auta, as the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs of the PDP. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by Abraham Alberah Catoh, the State Publicity Secretary of … Read more
Kwara Assembly receives four more commissioner nominees for screening, confirmation EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kwara State House of Assembly on Wednesday received names of four additional Commissioner nominees for screening and confirmation from Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. The Commissioner nominees are Abdulmalik Bashir Mopelola Risikatullahi, from Asa Local Government, Adamu Jemilat-Baki, from Baruten Local Government, … Read more
Electoral bill: NASS given one month to override Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that a coalition of Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, has called on the National Assembly to either override the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari or remove the contentious clause(s) from the 2021 Electoral Amendment Bill and transmit it back to the President for … Read more
There was a mild drama as lawmakers exchanged blows during voting for controversial bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was a mild drama on Monday as lawmakers of Ghana Parliament exchanged blows during voting on the controversial E-levy bill. It was learnt that fight broke out when the lawmakers were taking votes on whether … Read more
Nigerian governors have reacted to Buhari’s rejection of electoral bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reacted to the President Muhammadu Buhari’s rejection on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 The NGF Chairman and Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi who spoke to State House correspondents on Tuesday after a meeting with … Read more
The Anambra election tribunal has relocated to Ilorin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Anambra governorship election petitions tribunal has moved its sittings from Awka to Ilorin in Kwara. In a telephone interview with newsmen, Surajo Gusau, Secretary of the tribunal, disclosed this, saying that the movement took place on Dec. 17 and that the … Read more
APC has berated the opposing of PDP over the idea of politicising cases of banditry in the North. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), has berated the opposing People’s Democratic Party (PDP), for “politicking” with the rising cases of banditry in the North. APC described the opinion of PDP … Read more
Read the full speech of former Governor of Lagos Akinwunmi Ambode at inauguration Of Southwest Zonal Executives Of APC’s Youth And Student Council Keynote address by Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Former Executive Governor of Lagos State and deputy chairman of the south-west subcommittee of the contact and strategy committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at … Read more
President Buhari has written a letter to National Assembly on his position on the electoral bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari has written a letter to the National Assembly on his rejection of the Electoral Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan; and Speaker of House of … Read more
Ayu said the NWC took a crucial decision to start this process of sorting out problems in the state chapters in order to… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, Monday warned members against working against the interest of the party, saying they will not be … Read more
Heavy pressure has mounted the National Assembly to override Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is heavy pressure on the National Assembly to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021, it was learnt yesterday. Civil Society Organisations, including Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) and YIAGA Africa, said that the … Read more
…the amount will enable the commission to prepare for the election and purchase all the election materials needed… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu has said the commission will require ₦305 billion to conduct the 2023 general elections. He disclosed this during a meeting … Read more
Buhari has finally taken decision on electoral bill. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has finally taken decision on assent to the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment bill by rejecting it, stating that signing it into law would cause trouble among the political parties in the country. According to Vanguard, it was gathered that … Read more
2023 presidency: ‘Only Atiku can unite Nigeria’ – Omokri EKO HOT BLOG reports that Reno Omokri, a well-known Nigerian sociopolitical activist, has proposed why former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should be Nigeria’s next president in 2023. Only Atiku, according to Omokri, can bring Nigeria’s southern and northern regions together. He did, however, remind out that … Read more
Bode George says ‘My Participations’ written by Bisi Akande was written to promote Bola Tinubu’s 2023 presidential ambition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bode George who is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated that the recently released autobiography by Akande, a former governor of Osun state, was written to support Tinubu’s 2023 … Read more
The youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-West says nothing must change the date for the party’s national convention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the youths called on the national leadership of the party not to bow to pressure to change the date of the forthcoming national convention of the party … Read more