The deputy Inspector General of Police has issued a strict warning to would-be aggressors of the 2023 governorship elections to avoid violence or face the consequences. Inspector John Amadi who is in charge of the South East region of Nigeria told the Umuahia indigenes to vote and go home immediately, warning that any attempts to … Read more
The All Progressives Congress has issued a statement to the Labour Party presidential candidate against inciting Nigerians with his denial of Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February polls. The party’s presidential campaign council hugely criticized the actions of the former Anambra State governor. According to Onanuga, Peter Obi’s statements on national television are “profoundly misleading, … Read more
Inside Epe community of Lagos State, Eko Hot Blog looks into the opinions of voters ahead of the governorship election. The question over voter safety and electoral violence remains a constant debate in the minds of the Epe electorates despite optimism of a free and fair process going into the day of the election. Igwe … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission has made a move to tackle further the issue of vote buying at polling units by political party agents. According to the report, INEC has banned the use of Point of Sale devices at polling units, with political party agents barred from bringing them to polling units. Aside the cashless … Read more
The Director General of the National Youth Service, Brig Gen YD Ahmed has asked for increased protection for youth corps members serving in electoral polling stations. This follows the threats to security witnessed in the February 25th elections where violence was witnessed. The DG stressed that the NYSC members were neutrals in the electoral process, … Read more
Edo State Deputy Chairman of the APC, Jarret Tenebe has been arrested hours before the House of Assembly elections in the State takes place. Tenebe was arrested in his hometown of Ikabigho in Etsako West Local Government of the State. The reports allude to the arrest being a political move, however there has been no … Read more
By Ifeanyi Okali It was Holly Black who said, “We don’t need to be good. But let’s try to be fair”. EDITOR’S PICKS: 41-Year-Old Woman Jailed In England Over Rape Kano Government Denies Stalling Doguwa’s Trial Paris Saint-Germain Add Name To Victor Osimhem’s Suitors Since the beginning of the current political dispensation in 1999, there … Read more
The Nigerian army have recovered a number of PVCs running up to a thousand figures from an apartment in Olodi-Apapa. Also, the army uncovered some ballot papers, cutlasses and Indian hemp presumably belonging to hoodlums ahead of the elections. 3 individuals were arrested in the raid on the apartment, however the real culprits remain on … Read more
Peter Obi sets an example as he pays woman who became a victim to election violence in the recently concluded presidential election. Jennifer Efedi was attacked by hoodlums and had sustained injuries while at her polling unit. Efedi’s story attracted interests from a lot of Nigerians and in turn, Mr. Peter Obi. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Observers have called for the prosecution of RECs over alleged sabotage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a pro-democracy organisation, Centre for Transparency and Advocacy, has demanded that Resident Electoral Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the last presidential election should be investigated for their alleged partisanship and connivance with politicians to sabotage and … Read more
By Sola Ogunbanjo If he is 61 now. He must have been born in 1962, two years after Nigeria’s Independence. EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Unhealthy Habits That You Should Discard Right Away 4 Healthy Reasons Why You Should Consume Oranges Frequently Health: The Amazing Benefits Of Consistent Bitter Kola Chewing During the elections that ushered-in the … Read more
Omoyele Sowore reigns on INEC over its conduct of the 2023 general elections that has the All Progressives Congress’ candidate declared winner. According to Sowore, the election does not reflect the will of the people. The activist stands to reason that the election did not meet the legal requirements of a free and fair election. … Read more
The aftermath following Bola Tinubu being declared President elect of the 2023 elections awaits Nigerians. Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi releases first public statement. Peter Obi reveals he will await the return of his running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba who is currently addressing an international press conference before releasing his formal statement. … Read more
Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, Surah O Animashaun has taken to the podium to congratulate President elect, Bola Tinubu on his victory in the 2023 polls. According to Animashaun, she stands a testament of Tinubu’s influence in power and expresses elation towards the victory She remarks that Tinubu’s strategic mind will see the … Read more
The cancellation affected not less than 74 polling units The Peoples Democratic Party candidate scored 93,120 The All Progressives Congress polled 79,444 Eko Hot Blog reports that The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, declared the Zamfara Central senatorial district election inconclusive. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme Court Adjourns Lawsuit Against FG On Old Naira … Read more
Rivers State presidential election results adjourned by State collation officer, Prof. Charles Adias. The information was announced to the press on Tuesday morning at the State Collation Centre in Port Harcourt. This comes in response to allegations by the INEC staff of being threatened by unknown party officials. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the collation … Read more
The All Progressives Congress has emerged quite triumphant in the Lagos State elections contrary to the general believe as they are able to capture the House of Representatives and the National Assembly. According to the emerging results, they have captured all 20 of the House of Representatives seats. APC were also able to nab the … Read more
Peter Obi according to the on-going collation of votes, is reportedly leading in 8 Local government areas of Plateau State at the moment. This comes in response to results announced by collation officers who collated the results from the State. The former Anambra State governor has earlier been declared winner of South Western state, Lagos. … Read more
Despite the Akwa Ibom State elections being marred by violence, Senator Godswill Akpabio emerges victorious in the polls. The former Governor stands to represent the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial district. Akpabio polled a total of 115,401 votes according to the results compiled by INEC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Governor of Akwa Ibom … Read more
Another violence report on the election is reported having occurred in Akwa Ibom State leaving 2 dead and 2 injured. The incident took place in Etim Ekpo local government area with the returning officer, Prof. Felicia Ebuh confirming the incident. According to Ebuh, gunshots had sounded at 8 a.m. to force the INEC staff to … Read more