Buhari has addressed allegations of not handing over to Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed reports that he won’t hand over to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Buhari said the report claiming that he would not hand over power to Tinubu was fake. In a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu … Read more
Peter Obi has responded to Festus Keyamo’s call for his apprehension. The APC spokesman had on Thursday petitioned the DSS to arrest Obi and Datti for what he described as incendiary comments. Reacting, Obi’s Media Office, Onifade interpreted the call as a “huge joke”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Head of the Peter Obi-Yusuf … Read more
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola has refused to give a word to the controversy alleging meeting the President-elect in London. The news spurned that Ariwoola had met Bola Tinubu in London, disguised in the outfit of a physically challenged old man in a wheelchair. This comes as questions are asked concerning Nigeria’s judicial system … Read more
Abia Governor-Elect, Alex Otti, has alleged that he won the election without Peter Obi. Otto stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. The Labour Party candidate, Alex Otti, was declared the winner of the gubernatorial election in Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State governor-elect, Alex Otti, has said … Read more
Fayose has described his suspension by PDP as a “comedy skit.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has reacted to his suspension from the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. It would be recalled that PDP had in a statement on Thursday evening, announced the suspension of Fayose, … Read more
Abia Gov-elect, Alex Otti has outlined what the people of Abia should anticipate from him. Otti assured Abia residents that paying salaries is his foremost concern. Otti gave the assurance on Thursday while speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor-elect, has revealed that Abians … Read more
IPAC has commended INEC for peaceful polls in Yobe State. Bala Muhammad gave the commendation on Wednesday in Damaturu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and voters in Yobe State for the peaceful conduct of the general elections. The council’s chairman in Yobe State, … Read more
With the elections over, the attention turns over to the Senate Presidency of Nigeria with many politicians of Eastern extraction putting their names on the paper. Dave Umahi is the current name alongside many others like Orji Uzor Kalu to raise their interests in the position. The Ebonyi State governor recently came out winner in … Read more
Wike has denied allegations of seeking a third term through Fubara. Fubara is a top ally of Wike and a former Accountant-General of Rivers State. During a media chat, Wike maintained that Fubara is an independent person capable of exercising his own judgment and choices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed opens up on those who worked against his re-election bid during the gubernatorial polls. While on an appearance on Channels Television, he reveals he no longer holds grudges against his opposition. According to Bala Mohammed, the goal now is to unify everyone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bauchi State Governor, … Read more
Governorship candidate of the PDP in Jigawa State gubernatorial elections, Mustapha Sule Lamido has condemned the electoral process. According to Mustapha Sule Lamido, the process was marred by vote-buying which he states had characterized the exercise. Lamido alleged that Spaghetti and noodles were used to bribe and buy out voters to gain votes. EKO HOT … Read more
INEC has announced that the suspended collation of the Abia State guber election will resume today. Mrs Rebecca Jim, INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity in Abia State made this known on Wednesday morning. INEC had on Monday, announced the suspension of the collation of the election results following allegations of overvoting in some … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Olumide Oworu, a Nollywood actor and Labour Party (LP) candidate for Surulere 1 Constituency, has broken his silence after losing the House of Assembly election to Desmond Elliot and the controversy surrounding his missing name from the ballot. Oworu contested the just concluded election to unseat Elliot, his colleague … Read more
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has raised his opinion concerning Labor Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s petition. Peter Obi has since the February 25th polls stood a huge critic of the Nigerian election that confirmed Bola Tinubu as President-elect. Speaking on his social media platform, Keyamo says “Nigerians will finally see … Read more
Aggrieved protesters have called for an interim government. The protesters also demanded the immediate arrest of the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. They made the demand during a protest to the INEC headquarters in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that protesters under the aegis of Free Nigeria Movement on Tuesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
INEC has denied manipulating Abia governorship election results. According to viral reports, the INEC Chairman is allegedly trying to manipulate the outcome of the Governorship election in Abia State. Reacting, the commission urged the public to disregard the story tagging it as “fake news.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) … Read more
Atiku has filed a lawsuit challenging the outcome of Tinubu’s triumph at the Tribunal. Atiku is praying for the tribunal to declare that Tinubu was not duly elected by a majority of the lawful votes cast. He wants an order mandating INEC to retrieve the certificate of return issued to Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Lagos House of Assembly elections held on March 18. We look at those who got re-elected, and those who won their constituency seat for the first term. We also look at how the opposition of the APC fared against the ruling party in the polls. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recently concluded Lagos … Read more
Ebeano political group headed by Chimaroke Nnamani has joined APC. The group switched allegiance on Tuesday in Enugu. The group made their decision known after its leader, Chimaroke declared his departure from the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a political structure founded by the former governor of Enugu State, Senator Dr Chimaroke Nnamani, has … Read more
Nigerian comedian, AY Makun asks the all too sarcastic question after the governorship elections come to an end. The celebrity takes to social media to troll former Aviation Minister on his political play prior to the gubernatorial elections. According to AY, with the Igbos now made to be the bad guys, what becomes of the … Read more