The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties have expressed differing perspectives on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) proposal to phase out Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and introduce diaspora voting, with the APC supporting the reforms and opposition parties emphasizing sincerity of purpose. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed significant electoral reforms, including replacing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the sole requirement for voting with computer-generated slips for voter accreditation, following the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). At a quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood … Read more
Since its inauguration in June 2023, the 10th National Assembly has introduced and enacted several bills. EKO HOT BLOG reports that numerous significant and often contentious proposals remain pending, awaiting further legislative scrutiny and public hearings. Below is a list of the major bills currently before the National Assembly: 1. Bill on a Six-Year Single Term … Read more
Nigerians living in the Diaspora should not be disappointed that they would not be participating in the 2023 general elections because it had not been backed by legislation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairperson of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has implored Nigerians in Diaspora not be disappointed that they will … Read more