Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin had quite the response to backlash over police’s inactions to prevent election violence at polling units in Saturday’s electoral process. Taking to social media, the police spokesperson questioned what 2 police officers could have done as they stood idly while political thugs raided a polling unit. In a … Read more
IPAC has alleged that INEC is under pressure to manipulate election Results. IPAC claimed that the ruling party in the state had issued a directive to the Resident Electoral Commissioner to halt the collation of results. IPAC cautioned that if any effort is made to manipulate, influence or modify the outcome of any polling unit, … Read more
The 2023 general elections finally unveils itself with stories for Nigerians and from Nigerians. We look at how politicians view the process as Nigerians have mixed reactions about it. Nyesom Wike was one name who encountered a difficult process with it, together with his wife, Suzzet Wike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as Nigerians headed … Read more
The Oba Elegushi Palace in Eti-Osa, Lekki axis where voting takes place reportedly encountered violence and intimidation by political rogues. Eyewitness account reports that political thugs attacked the polling unit, carted away with ballot boxes and chased the presiding officer of the INEC. Military personels ultimately made it to the scene to calm the situation. … Read more
Voters get stalled in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital while looking to exercise their rights. Distribution of electoral materials were delayed past 10:00 am as voters were made to queue up. The Divisional Police Officer of the Akwa Ibom division had to make provisions to convey Corp members to the venue to begin the electoral … Read more
Fifteen party agents have been arrested over a plot to hack into INEC’s database Upon their arrest, the suspects were found in possession of numerous electronic devices, including laptop computers and other tools. The spokesman of the police command in Katsina, Gambo Isah confirmed their arrest to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police authorities … Read more
Nigerian beauty queen, Esther Gabriel has made a plea to Nigerians to use this election as a means to turn back the tides of the country. She recounts how previous governments have led the country through a roller coaster of mismanagement. Esther Gabriel also begs on Nigerians to look beyond tribalism and sentiments to do … Read more
Ex-INEC Boss, Jega has warned that the INEC database is vulnerable to hackers. Jega stated this during an interview with Trust TV. The ex-INEC boss noted that even though the commission confirmed employing an excellent cyber-security for their databases, it can be breached. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Chairman of the Independent National … Read more
Funke Akindele finally makes public appeal for support ahead of the upcoming general elections. The Nollywood actress stands as the running mate of the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for the Lagos governorship election. In a post shared via her Instagram, she discusses the importance of voting and voting wisely. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Funke … Read more
NCC has dispelled rumours of shutting down networks during the forthcoming Presidential Election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, said its attention has been drawn to what it describes as a fraudulent and misleading information circulating on some social media platforms, insinuating there is a planned shutdown of all telecom networks … Read more
Wife of the former Governor of Oyo State, Mutiat Olayinka Ladoja has advised Nigerians to go into the election to vote who they believe will fix the country. In her assessment, it doesn’t matter who the identity of the person is as long as they stand by their conviction of a better country through their … Read more
FG has made a statement regarding the possibility of postponing the 2023 election. Malami has made a firm commitment that the 2023 elections will take place according to the predetermined schedule. Malami provided this update to journalists after the National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of … Read more
Jonathan has sent a message to Nigerians ahead of the 2023 elections. The ex president asked Nigerians to shun violence and work to move the country forward. According to Jonathan, the forthcoming 2023 general elections in Nigeria is as a moment of truth and courage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former President of Nigeria, … Read more
Buhari has implored Tinubu, Atiku, Obi and other political figures to “respect the decisions of voters”. A statement by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, revealed this information. Buhari asked the candidates to abide by the spirit and letter of the Accord they have signed. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The CBN has dismissed rumours that it will shut down banking services during the 2023 elections. It was reported that banking services would be suspended from Thursday, February 23 to Monday, February 27, 2023. Reacting via a tweet on Thursday, the apex bank described the report as fake. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central … Read more
Since Nigeria transitioned back to democracy in 1999 after years of military dictatorship, presidential elections in the country have naturally been characterized by intense clashes between the political elite vying for the nation’s top job. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Tinubu Vs. The ‘Saboteurs’ In Aso Rock; Who Comes Out On Top? Naira Redesign: An Action With … Read more
Political parties have deployed polling unit agents ahead of the 2023 general election. A total of 27 agents is scheduled to be at the National Collation Centre. APGA and ZLP have no agents attached to the NCC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday disclosed the numbers of polling … Read more
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Barring unforeseen circumstances, Nigeria’s presidential election will hold on February 25, 2023. So, as the D-day nears us by the eyelids, we are akin to focus on the grand agenda of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in producing Nigeria’s next president and plausible threats to Bola Tinubu’s ultimate ambition in politics. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: … Read more
Political parties in Nigeria have urged the INEC to stick to its election timetable despite concerns that the naira crisis and cash shortage may impact mobilization and logistics for the polls. The parties emphasized that a shift in the INEC’s schedule would not be logical. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in charge of the FCT had … Read more
By FEMI ODERE When the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr. Godwin Emefiele announced in October that the country’s three high denominations would undergo a facelift by changing their colours and that the notes whose colours would be changed would cease being the country’s legal tender by January 31, 2023, not a … Read more