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
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the restriction of all vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday during the governorship election in Edo state. This is contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobbi, on Friday. The IGP … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. The President implores the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will, in the election scheduled for Sept. 21. In a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, his Special … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Thursday morning, began the distribution of sensitive materials to various local government areas of Edo State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The distribution is being done on the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria, located along Ring Road, under the watch of party agents. EDITOR’S PICKS: School … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, says the security agencies will ensure that this Saturday’s governorship election in Edo is conducted free and fair under a conducive environment. Musa gave the assurance on Wednesday when he visited the state to assess the readiness of members of the Armed Forces and Security agencies … Read more
Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said a total of 2,249,780 registered voters have collected their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in the state. This represents 85.57 per cent of the 2,629,025 total registered voters in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Julius Abure’s claim to the position of Labour Party National Chairman as “illegal and unconstitutional.” INEC clarified its position in a counter-affidavit submitted by Ayuba Mohammed, an Executive Officer in its Litigation and Prosecution Department, in response to a lawsuit filed by the Labour Party (Suit NO. … Read more
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed the satisfaction of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, with the commitment of Nigeria police and the Independent National Electoral Commissioner, INEC, to ensure a free, fair and credible election in the State. Obaseki stated this while addressing newsmen after a closed-door meeting of the party caucus at … Read more
Edo State Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, has strongly denied allegations that his recent deployment was influenced by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a statement released on Monday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, Iwo dismissed the claims as “baseless” and “mischievous,” stating that his deployment was a … Read more
The Commissioner of Police in Edo, Nemi Iwo, has dismissed allegations linking his deployment to the state to the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike as baseless. A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, On Monday in Benin quoted Iwo as describing the claims as “baseless” and … Read more
Good evening. Here are EKO HOT BLOG top Nigerian stories for today, September 15, 2024, featuring key developments from the Dangote Refinery’s first PMS loading, the Edo State governorship election, severe flooding in Maiduguri, and more. Dangote Refinery Set for PMS Loading The Dangote Refinery has announced its readiness to load Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) … Read more
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, along with other prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attended the party’s governorship campaign rally in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday. During the rally, Abubakar urged Edo residents to vote for Asue Ighodalo, the PDP’s candidate. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more
The Acting National Chairman of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum, says the September 21 Edo governorship election holding will be a test for the nation’s democracy. He stated this at the grand finale campaign rally of the party in Benin. Damagum tasked security agencies on professionalism and justice during and after the election. “From … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Presidency of plotting to rig the upcoming Edo State governorship election, alleging that $2 million has been distributed to compromise INEC officials, security personnel, and buy votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. The PDP claims the Presidency has ordered security agencies to disrupt … Read more
A few hours after refusing to sign the peace accord for the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has outlined new conditions for its endorsement. The PDP is now demanding the redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Onuoha Anugbum, and the Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, as prerequisites … Read more
Four key aides to Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki have resigned just weeks ahead of the upcoming governorship election, signaling a shift in the state’s political dynamics. The aides, all former Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), submitted their resignation letters on September 4 and 6, 2024, and also announced their departure from the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
Edo State Police Command says it has begun a mop up of illegal arms and ammunition ahead of the September 21 Governorship Election in the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Moses Yamu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Benin City, quoting the state’s Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: US … Read more
The Governorship Campaign Train of the People Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday received defectors in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government of Edo ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state. The Leader of the defectors, Chief Harrison Echie, said the defectors were members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party(LP). … Read more