On Sunday, the Labour Party expressed its support for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, who has offered to serve as a running mate to LP’s Peter Obi in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made his intentions known in a recent viral post, indicating his willingness to partner with … Read more
PDP NWC to present report on anti-party activities to NEC, including involvement of Nyesom Wike. Discussion on the future of acting National Chairman Umar Damagum also on agenda. 52 members of National Caucus Committee expected to attend, focusing on reconciliation and disciplinary issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples … Read more
Osun State’s Labour Party suspended its National Legal Adviser, State Women Leader, and 11 local government chairmen for factional activities and undermining party unity. They were accused of disrupting the LP presidential candidate’s petition against President Bola Tinubu’s victory. The state party executives back the National Working Committee’s actions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the WTO, says a lot of trust has been broken following the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. Okonjo-Iweala emphasized that nation-building requires trust and a sense of common purpose, which cannot be achieved without citizens trusting their political leaders. She urges elected governors to rebuild trust through their policies and programs … Read more
President Buhari has stated that opposition parties lost the 2023 general elections due to overconfidence, complacency, and poor tactics which resulted in a post-election crisis. He credits APC’s victory to blending confidence with caution and hard work. During a Sallah visit, APC governors thank the President for his leadership and urge him to retire in … Read more
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has disclosed that the APC knew its results from the situation room before the final declaration by the INEC. Fashola advised Nigerians to sheath their swords and end all disagreements that arose during the just-concluded 2023 general elections. The Minister also emphasized that Nigerians should exhibit maturity … Read more
Ohanaeze has announced its resolve to petition President Buhari and send a protest letter to the National Assembly regarding attacks on Igbos during the 2023 general elections. The group expressed sadness and disappointment over the situation, and plans to send a high-powered delegation to Lagos to establish a peaceful relationship between Igbo and Yoruba. Properties … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has vowed to resist anything that would truncate democracy ahead of the May 29 handover. The Chief of Army Staff has warned against threats to national security and democracy, including potential threats from fringe groups. The military’s commitment to ensuring security across the country has been commended after the peaceful conduct of … Read more
Charles Oputa popularly known as Charly Boy has promised to join ongoing protests that challenge the results of the February 25th polls. Supporters of the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi have been on air in Abuja voicing their displeasure on the victory of President-elect, Bola Tinubu. On joining in the protests, Charly … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded 489 major electoral infractions during the 2023 general elections. A total of 781 offenders were arrested with 66 firearms recovered from electoral adversaries. The culprits will be prosecuted and the police force will collaborate with the leadership of the INEC to ensure transparency EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome enters the prophetic phase and dishes out what his ‘visions’ for the forthcoming elections are. According to the cleric, he lists out the candidates competing for the Aso Rock Iron Throne, stating one will sell the country if elected, the other is being pushed by demons into contesting, and the third was … Read more
INEC has vowed that the 2023 general elections will hold as scheduled. The electoral body maintained that the election will “go on as planned” even as Nigerians battle with the scarcity of petrol and new naira notes. Yakubu made this known on Wednesday during a meeting with the Federal Executive Council (FEC). EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Tinubu has alleged that the current fuel scarcity and naira redesign policy are plans to sabotage the 2023 general elections. Tinubu made the allegations on Wednesday in Abeokuta, Ogun State during the APC presidential campaign. The former Lagos Governor, however, vowed that Nigerians would defy the fuel scarcity and trek to cast their votes. EKO … Read more
FG has declared that “nothing can stop the 2023 general elections.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has declared that no threat from any quarter can stop the conduct of the 2023 general election. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the government’s position clear while responding to a claim … Read more
Obasanjo has finally endorsed Peter Obi for the 2023 presidency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ex-Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has openly endorsed the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi as his preferred contestant for the 2023 general elections. Obasanjo made this known in a new year message titled “My appeal to all Nigerians … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has urged APC leaders in the West not to let down the party’s presidential flagbearer, Bola Tinubu, in the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday took his campaign to Lagos West Senatorial District, urging APC leaders not to fail the party’s Presidential flagbearer, … Read more
‘Violate electoral laws, go to jail,’ NYSC warned corps members ahead of the 2023 general elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued stern warnings to corps members willing to participate in the 2023 general elections to be neutral and apolitical. The Acting Director General of NYSC, Mrs Christy … Read more
A Court has sacked the APC house of Assembly majority leader in Ebonyi state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has sacked the majority leader of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Victor Uzoma Chukwu. Chukwu was sacked as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC’s) House of … Read more
The United Kingdom has vowed to ban Nigerian politicians that will be involved in electoral fraud in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom has disclosed plans to severely punish any Nigerian politician involved in any form of Electoral Violence during and after the 2023 General Elections. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona … Read more
Primate Ayodele has sent a stern warning to INEC, urging the electoral body not to allow political parties to stop the use of BVAS in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG report that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday, issued a warning to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, … Read more