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
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has denied allegations that they are participating in Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration. A media report by Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the secretary-general of a faction of Ohanaeze, claimed that Ime-Obi Ohanaeze Ndigbo had ordered an end to all 2023 election agitation and endorsed Peter Obi. Ohanaeze’s national publicity secretary, released a statement rebutting Isiguzoro’s … Read more
Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his 63rd birthday. Atiku praised Adeleke’s performance in office and his loyalty to the People’s Democratic Party. He also acknowledged Adeleke’s back-to-back electoral victories in Osun State against all odds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Cleveland, a city in Ohio, USA, was long regarded as the sufferhead among American cities. Bearing on its big head the weight of an unfortunate nickname – The mistake on the lake – Cleveland shares a few similarities with Nigeria. How did Cleveland get its nickname? This is how. EDITOR’S PICK: 5 … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South-West Zonal Secretary, Hon. Rahman Owokoniran, has said that leaders and members were united for the reelection of Oyo State’s Governor Seyi Makinde on March 18, and the Engineer’s second-term bid remained non-negotiable. EDITOR’S PICKS: 41-Year-Old Woman Jailed In England Over Rape Kano Government Denies Stalling Doguwa’s Trial Paris Saint-Germain … Read more
Labour Party supporters have stormed the INEC office in Ebonyi over alleged rigging of the 2023 election. The supporters demanded that the results that were allegedly awarded to the candidates of APC be cancelled. The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions such as “Say no to rigging.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 100 supporters … Read more
The election was shifted from Saturday to Sunday following a shortage of ballot papers This had sparked off a protest on Saturday On Sunday morning, most polling units opened and the election started Eko Hot Blog reports that There was massive voter turnout in the rescheduled Presidential and National Assembly elections in Yenagoa Local Government … Read more
INEC has revealed why the election will not hold in some polling units. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Independent Electoral Commission INEC said the election will not hold in some polling units in the country. Jigawa State Resident Election Commissioner (REC), Professor Muhammad Lawal Bashar disclosed this while briefing newsmen on plans for the … Read more
Soldiers have thwarted an attempt to deliver N2m cash to politicians in Gombe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bauchi State Office of ICPC has taken into custody one Hassan Ahmad in possession of the sum of two million naira cash in both old and new currencies amidst the cash crunch being witnessed in the … Read more
Adamawa Labour Party gubernatorial candidate has dumped Obi for Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Engr Umar Mustapha, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Adamawa State has collapsed his campaign structure into that of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the presidential quest of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mustapha, who has been estranged from … Read more
APGA Chairman in Ebonyi State has been assassinated by unknown gunmen. This coming barely two days to the 2023 general election in Nigeria. The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ohofia Agba Ward, Ishielu Local Government Area (LGA) … Read more
Malami has disclosed that the 2023 elections will be free and fair following the implementation of the Electoral Act 2022. The Electoral Act 2022 was signed by President Muhammadu Buhari in May. Malami made this claim at the 67th session of the State House Ministerial Briefing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of … Read more
Segun Arinze preaches peace on his Instagram page as the general elections draw closer. The Nollywood actor advises Nigerians to desist from the hate and the bullying over differing political views. Arinze wants Nigerians to use this election to get things right by doing things the right way. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the … Read more
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the narrative that he is desperate for the seat of President. According to the politician, the only reason he is contesting for President is to change things. His presidency, as he claims, is to make Nigeria a better place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as Nigeria … Read more
Shi’ites in Nigeria reveal there are plans to declare their support for a specific presidential candidate ahead of the general election. The announcement was made by the national coordinator of the Organization, Hon Garba Ya’u Gwarmai at the annual conference in Kano State. They promise to give bulk votes to whoever they choose as their … Read more
Policemen have been banned from escorting VIPs to polling units during elections. This was made known on Wednesday in Osogbo by the spokesperson of the police command, SP Yemisi Opalola. SP Yemisi warned that any officer found to have flouted the directive will be subjected to disciplinary actions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police … Read more
Ahead of the 2023 general election, former President of Nigeria has sent a resist and desist message to Nigerians to shun violence. According to the former President, Nigerians need to eschew hate and promote patriotism as they head into the election. The message was released through his special adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, as he calls on … Read more
INEC has expressed worry over fuel scarcity, a few weeks before the 2023 election. According to the chairman of the commission, fuel scarcity could affect logistics. Mahmood asked transporters to be fair as they convey INEC employees to polling units. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC said the current fuel … Read more
Nigerians in the Diaspora are bracing up for a political rally in support of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a convergence that is poised to be the grandest of its kind beyond the shore of Nigeria, given the level of preparation by the organizers. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Adeleke … Read more
By FEMI ODERE Because of the leadership credentials of the major contenders to the highest political office in the land, especially in light of the fact that all of them (except one who was a vice president) had been the Chiefs of their states at one time or another, one had thought that their campaigns … Read more