CUPP has again raised an alarm over the plot to remove INEC chair. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) on Wednesday raised alarm over an alleged plot to remove the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu i,n order to compromise the 2023 general elections. … Read more
2023: You’ve Reason To Support APC, Tinubu Tells Supporters EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential flagbearer in the 2023 general elections, Bola Tinubu said members of the party in the North-East have reasons to work for its success at the polls. Tinubu said this in Gombe on Saturday … Read more
Peter Obi’s Supporters Defy Police Intrusion, Holds Rally In Ebonyi EKO HOT BLOG reports that a large number of the supporters of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, despite being teargassed by the Nigeria Police, held their rally in Abakiliki, the state capital. Armed policemen had at the early hours of Saturday … Read more
PDP Crisis: Makinde On His Own As Ogun, Osun, Ondo Back Ayu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party in Osun, Ondo, and Ogun states have disagreed with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his call for the removal of Senator Iyorchia Ayu as the National Chairman of … Read more
INEC Dismisses Claims Of Foreigners Inclusion In Voters’ Register EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Festus Okoye has dismissed claims that foreigners are on the country’s voter register. The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) had claimed … Read more
2023: Vote Credible Politicians – Jonathan Tasks Nigerians EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has advised Nigerians to vote for credible leaders who have the country at heart and would see Nigeria as their project. He gave the advice during an interview with newsmen in Minna, Niger State on … Read more
APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket Fuss Is Unnecessary – Gumi EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was unnecessary because it has nothing to do with religion. He urged Nigerians to come together and do away with ethno-religious politics … Read more
2023: Gumi, Mamu Are Atiku’s Close Associates – Fani-Kayode Claims EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar of having ties with the detained terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu and his principal, Ahmad Gumi. Mamu, who is said to be … Read more
2023: Our Party’s Victory Will Be Driven By Buhari’s Spirit – Adamu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu has said President Muhammadu Buhari will not be on the ballot in 2023, but his spirit will drive the party’s campaign to victory. Adamu stated … Read more
PDP Describes Yahaya Bello’s Video As Inciting, Act Of Terrorism EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is alarmed by the disturbing video of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State allegedly inciting his supporters, threatening to burn and unleash maximum violence on Nigerians during the 2023 general elections. … Read more
2023: INEC Activates Portal For Ad Hoc Staff Registration EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun recruitment of ad hoc staff for the 2023 general elections. In a statement released Wednesday on its official Facebook page, the electoral umpire urged interested and eligible persons to visit its … Read more
2023: I Can’t Be Bought With Any Federal Appointment – Wike EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State says he cannot be bought over by any politicians with regard to the 2023 general elections, insisting that he does not want any appointment at the federal level. Wike, who has … Read more
Peter Obi Denies $150m Diaspora Funding EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Tuesday denied his campaign has received $150m in donation from diaspora sources. A group under the aegis of Tinubu-Shettima Connect had urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify Obi over … Read more
PDP Crisis: APC Trolls Ayu Over Rift With Wike EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has mocked the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, over his rift with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. In a statement on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, … Read more
2023: We’re In A Critical But Hopeful Situation – Peter Obi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, is of the opinion that Nigeria might be in a very critical position at the moment, however, all hope is far from lost. At … Read more
No Threat To Nigeria’s 2023 Elections – IGP EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has declared that there is no security threat to the conduct of the 2023 general elections in the country. The IGP made this known while addressing the United Nations Chiefs of Police … Read more
2023: ‘Obi-dients’ Hold One Million-Man March For Peter Obi In Ogun EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Labour Party under the aegis of Coalition for Peter Obi presidency on Saturday held a one-million man walk for its presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Datti Ahmed in Abeokuta, the Ogun state … Read more
2023: Atiku, PDP Gov Candidates Meet In Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday met with governorship candidates of the party from across the country. The former Vice President alongside his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, met with the … Read more
2023: ‘Give PDP Another Chance’ – Makarfi Begs Nigerians EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi has said insecurity has deteriorated under the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). In an interview with BBC Hausa, Makarfi said when the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was in power, insecurity was only in the North … Read more
PDP Accuses Shettima Of Sabotaging Jonathan’s Efforts To Forestall Chibok Abduction EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has knocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima, for trying to share the stage of fame with former President Goodluck Jonathan after he allegedly “sabotaged and frustrated Jonathan’s administration … Read more