The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo, is currently leading in the Edo State governorship election. This online media platform recalls that the gubernatorial election was conducted across the South-South state on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) Why I Left UK for … Read more
As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releases results from the Edo governorship election, candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have achieved victories in four local governments. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC candidate, claimed victories in Esan West and Owan East local governments. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured a victory in the first local government area announced in the Edo State governorship election as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced the collation of results. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) Why I Left UK for Big Brother Naija – … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun collating the results of the governorship election held in Edo State on Saturday. Key officials, including INEC National Commissioner Prof. Rhoda Gumus, Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr. Anugbum Omuoha, and State Returning Officer Prof. Faruk Adams Kuta, were present at the collation center. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in Kwara State’s local government elections, held on Saturday after a seven-year hiatus. The APC secured wins in all 16 local council areas across the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To … Read more
Supporters and members of both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are laying claim to victory in the just-concluded governorship election in Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the two leading parties are in a tight race as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to announce the final … Read more
Early Sunday morning, tensions intensified as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Dennis Idahosa, the running mate of gubernatorial candidate Monday Okpebholo, organized a protest demanding the removal of Governor Godwin Obaseki from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) premises. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) … Read more
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in the early hours of Sunday, prompting protests from supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG gathered that accompanied by security aides, Obaseki entered the office of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for a closed-door meeting that lasted over … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has charged the Edo electorate to disregard election results in circulation as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was still collating results. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary gave the advice, in a statement, on Saturday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In … Read more
Former Edo State Governor and current Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Oshiomhole voted at Iyamho, Ward 10, Unit 01 in Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State and expressed confidence that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), would emerge victorious. … Read more
The rainfall that began in the early hours of Saturday has caused delays in the arrival and distribution of electoral materials across several areas in the Edo Central Senatorial District. This district encompasses five local government areas (LGAs): Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan North-East, Esan West, and Esan Central. The region is anticipated to be … Read more
The Labour Party, LP, in Edo state has called on eligible voters to ignore the comments made by some political parties and individuals during the campaign for the state gubernatorial election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 2.2 million people with permanent voter cards will be electing their new governor today (Saturday). EDITOR’S PICKS: School … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims that its candidate in the upcoming Edo State governorship election, Monday Okpebholo, was disqualified by a Magistrate Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that report had circulated alleging that Magistrate Abubakar Mukhtar of the Abuja Magistrate Court disqualified Okpebholo over accusations of age falsification and forgery. In a … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has advised residents of Edo State to cast their votes in the upcoming governorship election on Saturday and return home immediately after voting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba, who is overseeing security for the election, emphasized that only accredited individuals would be … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Epe Local Government Area, led by their Chairman, Hon. Oloruntoyin Gbadamoshi, held a special celebration today, Thursday, September 19, 2024, to mark the 60th birthday of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. The event, which included special prayers, was organized to … Read more
The Chairman of the Governors elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, says the crisis ravaging the party is a creation of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Mohammed made this statement while receiving PDP Board of Trustees members at the Government House in Bauchi, … Read more
There are strong indications that President Bola Tinubu may abolish the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation as part of a major cabinet reshuffle. According to sources within the presidency, this shake-up could involve merging or splitting various portfolios, along with the possible dismissal of some ministers. Facing increasing pressure from both internal and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly planning to reshuffle his cabinet ahead of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations on October 1. Sources within the presidency revealed to BusinessDay that this move is in response to mounting criticisms of the administration’s handling of the economy. Insiders suggest that several key ministries may be impacted by the reshuffle, including … Read more
The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the names of its candidates for the upcoming local government elections on September 21, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the list of candidates has been submitted to the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC). In a press statement released by State Publicity … Read more
Salihu Lukman, former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) of manipulating petroleum prices since the Dangote Refinery began operations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement titled “Nigerian Democracy in ICU,” Lukman argued that the pricing system is designed to maintain a … Read more