APC Has No Senatorial Candidate In Yobe North, Akwa Ibom North West – INEC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no candidate for Yobe North and Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial Districts. Senate President Ahmed Lawan, who represents Yobe North is … Read more
Wike Isn’t Challenging Result Of PDP Presidential Primary – Gana EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Jerry Gana, said Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers is not challenging the outcome of the party’s presidential primary. Gana, who is also a member of the Board of Trustees … Read more
Dariye Reacts To Rumour Suggesting Senate Ambition EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Governor of Plateau state, Joshua Dariye, who was recently released from prison three months after being granted pardon by the Council of State, has said he won’t contest the Senate seat of Plateau Central in the 2023 election. Dariye, … Read more
Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, on Thursday said Nigeria must end petrol subsidy. “Going forward, we must look for ways to move Nigeria beyond oil,” Mr Obi said in a series … Read more
2023: Folarin Is Plotting To Cause Chaos In Oyo – PDP Tells IGP, CP EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, and the Commissioner of Police in the state, Adebowale Williams, to beam their searchlight on … Read more
I’ll Still Perform, Whether I’m In PDP Or Not – Wike EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said effective leadership is not about political party. Wike said this at the inauguration of the dualised Ogbunuabali-Eastern Bypass Road that was performed by an All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, … Read more
2023: INEC Denies Backdating Documents For Lawan, Akpabio EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday denied doctoring and backdating documents to accommodate the nominations of Ahmad Lawan and Godswill Akpabio as senatorial candidates for the 2023 general elections. INEC also said it is yet to recognise “any … Read more
2023: Wike Raises Alarm Over Alleged Mobilisation of Thugs Ahead Of Polls EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike says his government has received an intelligence report that politicians in the state have allegedly started recruiting cultists and ex-convicts to be used as political thugs before and during next year’s general … Read more
2023: Why Continuous Voter Registration Can’t Be Extended – INEC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says extending the voter registration exercise will hamper its preparations for the 2023 general elections. EDITOR’S PICK EFCC Declares Mompha Wanted After Failure To Appear In Court Marwa Reveals How EFCC Recovered … Read more
We Are Making Progress In Tackling Banditry, Terrorism – Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government is making efforts to tackle banditry, terrorism and other criminal activities in the country. EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner … Read more
2023: PDP BoT To Meet Over Atiku-Wike Rift On Wednesday EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will meet on Wednesday as parts of attempts to appease Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike ahead of the 2023 general elections. EDITOR’S PICK Strike: ASUU Gives Update On … Read more
Eight Million Youths Register As CVR Ends Ahead Of 2023 Elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that over eight million young Nigerians completed the recently concluded Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Monday. EDITOR’S PICK Strike: ASUU Gives Update On Negotiation With Education Minister Gani Adams Reveals … Read more
Aminu Tambuwal’s Commissioner has defected to APC EKO HOT BLOG reports that Retired Col. Garba Moyi, the Sokoto State Commissioner for Careers and Security Matters, has defected to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) (APC). This was said in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja by Malam Bashar … Read more
Umahi Emerges APC Candidate For Ebonyi South Senatorial District EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has won the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ebonyi South senatorial district. EDITOR’S PICK Insecurity: Abductors Of Nollywood Actors Demand $100,000 Ransom Powerful Eastern Politician Backs Tinubu’s Presidential Bid … Read more
‘No More Extension’ – INEC Says As CVR Ends July 31 EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise ends on Sunday July 31 across the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said yesterday that there would be no further extension so as to enable the Commission carry out … Read more
Youths Will Determine Next Year’s Election – APC Women’s Leader EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national women’s leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Betta Edu has claimed young people, especially women, will determine who wins the 2023 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICK APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign … Read more
The meeting is part of efforts to reconcile aggrieved PDP members ahead of the 2023 general elections However, Atiku has vowed to reunite the party ahead of the elections EDITOR’S PICK NLC Issues Fresh Ultimatum To FG Over ASUU Strike Security Operatives Arrest Illegal Task Force Officials Disrupting NLC Protest Buhari To Depart Nigeria Today … Read more
According to the APC Chairman, the ruling party will still emerge victorious in the 2023 general elections despite its internal wrangling He stated that the defections of some members to other political parties would not prevent the party from being determined and focused EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja had on Thursday sacked Oborevwori as the governorship candidate of the PDP in Delta over discrepancies in his certificates The APC said the judgment was an indication that it would certainly win the election EDITOR’S PICK Scores Killed As NAF Airstrikes Targeting Bandits ‘Mistakenly’ Hit Civilians In Katsina DCP … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka 8th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting: Tobun Charge Constituents On PVC Collection. Says PVC is The Antidote To Flushing Out Thugs and Incompetent Leaders EDITOR’S PICK: Senator Abiru Supports 1,250 Market Women With N62.5M, Unveils New Stadium, Market In Epe Wale Raji Dispels Rumours of Political Tussle in Epe Epe APC Primaries: Wale Raji, … Read more