Allegation of Figure Manipulation High Registration Aligns with Past CVR Trends INEC Warns Against Speculation on Voter Registration The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has rejected the African Democratic Congress’s (ADC) allegation that it is manipulating figures in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). In a statement on Monday, Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Society Groups Accuse Edo Governor of Broken Promise Edo Women Deserve Better Representation Concern Over Gender Imbalance in Okpebholo’s Cabinet Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo is facing a wave of criticism from civil society organizations after he failed to fulfill a key campaign promise to allocate 35 percent of his cabinet positions to women. According … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may have invited the suspended chairmen of the 18 local governments in Edo to its office for interrogation. The invitation was contained in a letter by EFFC Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim Chukkol and addressed to the Secretary to the State Government. Chukkol, in the letter dated December 17, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has faulted the suspension of chairmen in the 18 local governments of the state by the House of Assembly. In a statement by the state PDP Chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi on Tuesday in Benin, the party described the action as unconstitutional, null and void. Aziegbemi explained that the … Read more
The lawnaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, says his son, Cyril, is qualified to the Commissioner of Health in Edo state. Oshiomhole stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that in November, Governor Monday Okphebolo of Edo state appointed Cyril as health commissioner just after the … Read more
Edo State Government has lifted the suspension on the operations of the state security corps to strengthen the state security apparatus. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Musa Ikhilor on Friday in Benin, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has approved free bus services for the people of the State through the State-owned Edo City Transport Service (ECTS). The initiative is part of his administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction, “A NEW EDO HAS RISEN”. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state has vowed to chase criminals out and restore total peace in the state. The governor made this vow via a statement by his Chief Press Secetretary, Fred Itau, at the swearing-in ceremony of new appointees, held in Government House, Benin City, the Edo State capital. He said under his … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has restored the statutory rights of the Benin Monarch over the ownership of ancient artefacts looted from the Oba of Benin’s palace during the 1897 Benin Massacre by British colonial forces. The announcement was made in a statement on Saturday by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, … Read more
A committee established by Governor Monday Okpebholo to recover assets from the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki has reported that over 200 vehicles belonging to the Edo State Government are missing. Kelly Okungbowa, the chairman of the committee, made this disclosure on Friday in Benin City. He shared that three vehicles had been located at … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state has ordered an immediate freezing of the state’s accounts. This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, in a statement he released on Thursday. The Governor also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without … Read more
Godwin Obaseki has taken a vacation to rest and undergo comprehensive medical check-ups after completing his second term as Governor of Edo State on November 11, 2024, Obaseki’s media adviser, Crusoe Osagie, revealed this on Wednesday night in a statement to Naija News. According to Osagie, Obaseki “once again expressed gratitude to God Almighty and … Read more
The Edo State House of Assembly has recalled the two remaining suspended lawmakers, Donald Okogbe and Adeh Isibor, after five months. Recall that the assembly had, on May 6, suspended Donald Okogbe (PDP-Akoko-Edo II), Adeh Isibor (APC-Esan North-East I) and Bright Iyamu (Orhionmwon South) over an alleged plot to impeach the Speaker and other principal … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has debunked the news making the rounds that there was an attack at the collation centre in Oredo LGA of Edo state. According to The Cable, the State’s Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, at a briefing said that soldiers had successfully repelled the attackers and reclaimed the … Read more
The Nigeria police said its operatives have arrested political thugs and seized firearms during overnight operations in Edo State where the governorship election will be holding today. The police also pledged to tackle illegal weapons holders and disruptors of the electoral process in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In … Read more
The Edo State Government says it has recorded three suspected cases of Mpox. The Director of Public Health, State Ministry of Health, Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, disclosed this on Tuesday evening, Ojeifo said none of the cases had been confirmed as positive, urging residents of the state to be vigilant. EDITOR’S PICKS Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million … Read more
The Edo Government has accused Comrade Philip Shaibu, of impersonating Marvellous Omobayo as the deputy governor of the state. This is contained in a statement by the state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare on Monday in Benin. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics … Read more
The Police Command in Edo has detained a 14 year-old- boy accused of raping a minor in Edo. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident happened in Sobe community, Owan West Local Government Area of the state. EDITOR’S PICK Drama as Woman Tears Husband’s International Passport Upon Arrival at Lagos Airport Jaruma Reveals How Lagos Plastic … Read more
The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has inaugurated a panel to investigate the allegation of sexual harassment against a professor in the institution’s Faculty of Arts. The university announced the inauguration of the panel in a circular issued by the Secretary of the panel, Mr B. D. Jonathan. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – … Read more
INEC released the final voter registers for the forthcoming Edo and Ondo Governorship elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final register of voters for the upcoming Governorship Elections in Edo and Ondo, an official has said. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe … Read more