JUST IN: Bode George Discloses Departure Date From Nigeria After Tinubu’s Victory

Bode George has finally revealed when he will evacuate Nigeria following Tinubu’s victory. He stated that he would hold off on any action until a verdict is reached by the judiciary regarding the election result. George had declared that he will depart from Nigeria if Tinubu wins the 2023 presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Labour Party’s N25m Nomination Form For Imo Guber Race Sparks Outrage

Labour Party is under fire for fixing nomination form for N25m. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the Imo State governorship election scheduled for November 11, the Labour Party, LP, is under fire for fixing the price of its expression of interest and nomination forms at N25 million. Twelve aspirants, excluding the late Humprey … Read more

N25 million Gov’ship Form: Is LP Becoming Part of Nigeria’s Corrupt System? Festus Keyamo Weighs In

Keyamo

Festus Keyamo has reacted to reports that the LP in Imo State pegged its governorship form at N25 million. Keyamo took to Twitter to express his displeasure, stating that the so-called ‘new breeds’ of politicians were already failing Nigeria. The alleged high cost of the form had generated discussions online with some accusing the LP … Read more

Opinion!!! The Evils of Complacency in Politics

Opinion!!! Politics, Governance And The Value Of Time

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Often times, intrigues exist in political matrixes. Concepts such as political mass participation, collective demands, group identity and determination, and collateral damages could all mean different things to different people. It only depends on which side of the divide the definer pitches his or her tent. This unrestricted latitude and privilege to … Read more

INEC Fixes Date For Supplementary Elections In Adamawa, Kebbi, Others

National assembly elections held on February 25, while governorship and house of assembly polls held on March 18 across Nigeria. However, some elections were declared inconclusive for various reasons. The electoral commission has announced a date for affected elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed April 15 for … Read more

Fani-Kayode Takes Swipe At British Envoy Over Visa Ban Threats

Fani-Kayode

Fani-Kayode has slammed British envoy over visa ban threats. He warned the British envoy to “keep his dirty nose out of Nigeria’s internal affairs.” UK’s Llewellyn-Jones had pointed fingers at Fani-Kayode and other politicians for making “derogatory” remarks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Fani-Kayode, the Director, New Media sub-committee of the All Progressives Congress … Read more

No Room for EGO: Katsina Governor-elect Shuns ‘His Excellency’ Title For Simple Moniker

Katsina

Katsina Governor-elect, has rejected the title of ‘His Excellency’. He believes the people would determine whether he does well or not after his administration. Radda is aiming to be as normal as anybody, does not want the ‘Excellency’ title to get into his head. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Kastina State Governor-elect, Umaru … Read more

Onjeh Predicts A ‘Thriving Future’ For Nigerian Youths Under Tinubu’s Leadership

Onjeh has insisted that Tinubu’s leadership will pave the way for the prosperity of Nigerian youths. Onjeh also highlighted the significance of Tinubu’s victory, saying it reflected in the geographical spread of his votes. He started this on Saturday during an interview with journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Comrade Daniel Onjeh, the candidate of … Read more

Bagudu’s Surprise Visit To Buhari Sparks Speculation Amidst Controversial Kebbi State Election

Buhari

Atiku Bagudu visited Buhari in Abuja, but the details of the meeting remain unknown. The visit came after the state’s governorship election was declared inconclusive by INEC. Bagudu had endorsed the APC candidate to succeed him, but the electoral body is expected to take further action on the election soon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Appeal Court Nullifies Tribunal Verdict, Reinstates Adeleke As Osun Gov

The electoral commission declared Adeleke as the winner of the Osun governorship election in July 2022. Oyetola of the APC disputed the outcome of the election and the petitions tribunal sided with him in January 2023. However, the Court of Appeal has held that the tribunal erred in its verdict. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more

Adeleke Versus Oyetola: Osogbo’s Finest Bolster Safeguards As Appeal Court Gives Verdict

Police have beefed up security in Osogbo as Court set to deliver final Judgement. The legal battle has been between the candidate of the PDP, Ademola Adeleke and the APC, Gboyega Oyetola. The apex court will decide the fate of Adelek and Oyetola in Abuja today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is tight security … Read more

‘Tinubu Is In France’ — APC Campaign Debunks Reports Of Meeting With CJN In UK

Presidential-elect Bola Tinubu's incoming administration faces a dilemma over the fuel subsidy regime

President-elect Tinubu recently left the country to “undertake rest” according to his team. Two days after the trip, reports emerged that he was meeting with the CJN in UK. The reports came after earlier debunked claims that the president-elect was taken out of the country for medical treatment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the All … Read more

APC Spokesperson Suspended For Anti-Party Activities: Local Constituency Takes Action

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The National Deputy Publicity Secretary of APC has been suspended by the executive members of his local constituency in Ward 1, Igalamela/Odolu LGA Kogi State. The APC accused Yakubu of insubordination, gross misconduct, unguided statement, running parallel party structure, and encouraging factionalism in the party. Yakubu is also a member of the National Working Committee … Read more

Obaship: Will Tinubu Violate Yoruba Culture For MC Oluomo? (Opinion)

By Tunde Odesola “Yokolu, yokolu, ko ha tan bi? Tinubu gbe won sanle, won ti yoke!” is a Yoruba song of victory depicting the merciless manner Oduduwa incarnate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, smashed the spine of the enemy against Aso Rock. EDITOR’S PICK:  5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs Of Diabetes … Read more

APC Fights Back; Alleges Institutionalised Rigging In Rivers Election, Vows To Challenge Results At Tribunal

Rivers

The Rivers State chapter of the APC has said that it has not yet conceded defeat to anyone in the recent elections in the state. Tonye Cole, has declared he will be going to the tribunal. Nwauju also claimed that the INEC and the police worked together to “install” Governor Wike’s PDP candidates as winners … Read more

JUST IN: APC Makes U-Turn, Reverses Suspension Of Boss Mustapha

APC has reversed the suspension of SGF Boss Mustapha. Godabawa ward had on Wednesday announced the suspension of  Mustapha from the party over alleged anti-party activities. Reacting on Thursday, APC’s Secretary in the state, Dr Raymond described the suspension as unconstitutional, null and void. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Adamawa chapter of the All … Read more

Election Result: Dino Melaye Prays For Divine Justice, Asks God To Right The Wrongs Of INEC, APC During Ramadan

Dino Melaye

Dino Melaye has prayed to God during Ramadan for the nullification of Bola Tinubu’s presidency. The PDP and Atiku Abubakar have filed a petition challenging the declaration of Tinubu as president-elect, alleging that the election was rigged. Melaye asks God to use the holy period of Ramadan to right the wrongs of INEC and the … Read more

APC’s Cautionary Note To LP’s Rhodes-Vivour: Desist From Triggering Turmoil In Lagos State

LP Lagos

APC has warned Rhodes-Vivour against inciting violence following Guber elections. Recall that the The LP lost the Lagos State Guber election to Sanwo-Olu. The APC in that state noted that Rhodes-Vivour’s claims of winning the election was false and misleading. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned the … Read more

APC Suspends Boss Mustapha, Gives Reasons

APC has suspended SGF Boss Mustapha. Mustapha was suspended over failure to contribute to the victory of APC’s presidential and governorship candidates. According to the chairman of Gwadabawa Ward, Mustapha’s indefinite suspension followed complaints from his ward. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Adamawa State All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Secretary to the … Read more

INEC Declares PDP’s Peter Mbah Winner Of Enugu Guber Election

The Enugu governorship election held on Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, no winner was returned until Wednesday night after the electoral commission suspended the collation of results on Monday. The commission resumed collation Wednesday evening and consequently declared a winner. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate … Read more