Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 PDP presidential candidate, has closed his case at the PEPC, challenging Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 election. The PDP is contesting the declaration of Tinubu as the winner of the presidential election. The case was closed because the PDp exhausted their days to present the case at the … Read more
Two former presidential campaign officials have called on Atiku and Peter Obi to withdraw their cases from the election petition tribunal. They believe that Tinubu’s government has the potential to reunite and reposition Nigeria for a breakthrough. Atiku’s camp has responded by saying that they will continue to pursue their case in court. EKO HOT … Read more
Presidential Petition Court admits PVCs, compliance docs from 32 states. Court also admits supplementary IReV reports for 3 LGAs each in Benue, Cross River, Lagos, Gombe. Respondents challenge admissibility of exhibits but court admits nonetheless. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja yesterday admitted in evidence a bundle … Read more
Daniel Bwala, a media aide to Atiku Abubakar, criticizes Asari Dokubo’s claims on oil theft in the South-South region, stating that they lack investigative reports. Dokubo had alleged that only experts in the military have the resources and technology for oil bunkering, implicating top Army, military, and Navy officials. Dokubo visited President Bola Tinubu before … Read more
Senator Dino Melaye, the PDP candidate in Kogi State, testifies as a key witness in the petition against President Bola Tinubu’s election. Melaye alleges fraudulent computation of results and refusal to sign the final result. He claims that the presidential election results were manipulated and differ from those on the IReV portal. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo asserts that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election, remains the best candidate According to him, Obi is a better Nigeria, despite Bola Tinubu being declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Obasanjo also reveals that some governors were behind … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians in diaspora, who have long grappled with challenges and inconveniences associated with traveling long distances for official documentation, are calling on President Bola Tinubu’s Federal Government to swiftly establish a consulate office in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The establishment of this consulate office, they argue, would alleviate the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Students Loan Bill into law, fulfilling one of his electoral promises. The law aims to assist indigent students in accessing federal government loans for their education. The announcement was made by the President’s media team in Abuja, led by Mr Dele Alake, a member of the Presidential Strategic Team. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize fairness and unity among different religious groups in Nigeria through his policies and actions. Archbishop Kaigama revealed that he and several other bishops had conveyed their concerns about religious hostility and disunity … Read more
President Tinubu hails MKO Abiola as democracy’s symbol and pledges massive investments to improve Nigerians’ lives despite fuel subsidy removal. Tinubu defends the decision to remove subsidies, promising infrastructure, education, and healthcare improvements to alleviate citizens’ hardships. Emphasizing the rule of law, Tinubu rejects illegal orders, enacts retirement age reform, and highlights the contested … Read more
The PEPC has admitted two video flash drives as evidence in Obi’s petition against President Tinubu. The videos, obtained through a subpoenaed witness, feature interviews with INEC officials. The court has adjourned for the videos to be presented and further proceedings to take place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) … Read more
Lawmakers are calling for another emergency meeting regarding the 10th Senate Presidency. Three Senators-elect, Abdulaziz Yari, Jimoh Ibrahim, and Elisha Abbo, have called for a counter meeting to support Abdulaziz Yari as the new Senate President against Tinubu’s preferred candidate. Tinubu expressed his desire for a harmonious working relationship with the 10th National Assembly but … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja has admitted results sheets from 17 states as evidence in Peter Obi’s petition challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February poll. Obi alleges electoral malpractices by INEC and Tinubu, presenting numerous documentary evidence. Respondents’ lawyers object to the admissibility of the documents, and the court … Read more
Adaku Ogbu-Aguocha, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for Enugu East Senatorial Zone in the 2023 elections, extends congratulations to President Bola Tinubu. She believes that Tinubu’s rise to the presidency will be beneficial for all Nigerians, explaining her reason behind the belief. According to Ogbu-Aguocha, this is because the President has been preparing … Read more
Former Senator Shehu Sani has responded to former Governor Nyesom Wike’s comments about potential appointments from President Bola Tinubu. He noted that Wike is more focused on appointments than members of the ruling party. Wike expressed that if offered an appointment by Tinubu, he would consult his wife and friends. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Arewa Women Movement supports Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker, expecting political change. APC leaders endorse Abbas, urging unity. Transformative leadership expected in 10th assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Arewa Women Movement for Tinubu/Shettima, a support group, said the choice of Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker of the House of Representatives will change the complexity of … Read more
A witness representing the PDP and Atiku Abubakar acknowledges that neither Abubakar nor Bola Tinubu should be declared president due to their failure to secure 25% of votes in the FCT. The witness asserts that this requirement is based on constitutional provisions. However, it is noted that the Labour Party’s candidate achieved over 25% of … Read more
The leader of the Labour Party (LP) in Bauchi State praises the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the mistake that caused Peter Obi to leave the party. The LP leader suggests that if PDP hadn’t let Peter Obi go, certain elected officials would not have happened. Peter Obi joined LP and ran for the 2023 … Read more
Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, leaves his appointment decision to God, amidst Tinubu speculation. Wike prioritizes rest after eight years in government, refraining from accepting any immediate appointments. If approached by Tinubu, Wike will consult his wife and friends before making a decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former governor of Rivers State, … Read more
Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, has submitted 136 additional exhibits to the Presidential Election Petition Court. The exhibits include certified true copies of election results from six states: Adamawa, Bayelsa, Oyo, Edo, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom. Obi alleges massive suppression of votes in Lagos and challenges the eligibility of President Bola Tinubu to … Read more