Eko Hot Blog reports that In a fiery showdown for the upcoming election, dwelling rallies both Donald Trump and Joe Biden hit the campaign trail in Georgia. Trump, 77, labeled Biden’s State of the Union address as “angry” and “hate-filled,” while Biden, 81, rallied supporters and gained new endorsements to combat his opponent’s attacks. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Shehbaz Sharif has assumed the position of Pakistan’s prime minister for the second time, following an inconclusive general election marked by delays and numerous allegations of vote-rigging that occurred nearly a month ago. Editor’s Pick Senate Calls For Review Of 2024 Budget Over Naira Depreciation Farewell To A Comedy Icon … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says it is almost certain that the party will win the 21 September Edo governorship election, going by the qualities of its candidate, Monday Okpebholo. Mr Ganduje said this on Saturday in Abuja when he presented the certificate of return … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared his intention to contest the governorship election coming up in November 2024. The governor also denied having a crisis with the late Rotimi Akeredolu, the former state governor, before his demise adding that it was a few individuals in the state who … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Northern group, Civil Society For Credible Election has stated that erstwhile president, Muhammadu Buhari should be blamed for the economic crisis plaguing the nation. The group lamented that President Bola Tinubu inherited the challenges from his predecessor. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: Gov Fubara Rewards Nwabali With N20 Million, State Honour … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Andrew Emwanta, the former Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in Edo State, has tendered his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing dissatisfaction with the conduct of the party’s recent governorship primary. The primary elections, held on Saturday, saw three different candidates declared winners, leading to widespread confusion and disputes … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, has said the party is determined to take back the governance of the state on November 12, 2024. He said APC would do all within the purview of the 1999 Constitution, as amended; the Electoral Act, 2022; and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday, issued Certificates of Return to winners of Saturday’s rerun and bye-elections. The electoral body on the 3rd of February, 2024, conducted legislative bye-elections and re-run elections across the country in 26 states. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha Declared Yobe East Senator … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing House of Representative bye-election in Taraba State has been ruled inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. This online media platform reports that the election’s Returning Officer, Daniel Ayuba, took the decision after collating the results from the three local government councils that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the local government election in Nasarawa State, which was originally scheduled for August 31, 2024, has been indefinitely postponed. The postponement was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) chairman, Barrister Ayuba Usman Wandai. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has affirmed the election of the governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed. The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Sadique Abubakar’s efforts at the two lower courts to unseat Mohammed were not successful. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos has published the notice of the Surulere Federal Constituency I by-election as required by law. Mrs Adenike Oriowo, INEC Public Affairs Officer in Lagos State, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the notice was pasted on Thursday at the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced Gabriel Idahosa as its newly elected President and Chairman of the Council. The Chamber announced this on Thursday, stating that Idahosa’s election came after the completion of Michael Olawale-Cole’s term, during which he served the Chamber diligently. EDITOR’S PICKS APC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen have attacked the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Kogi State, Dr Hale Longpet, in Lokoja, the state capital. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) made the disclosure in a statement shared on X on Friday. The incident came a day after some protesters besieged INEC’s state … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has filed a petition with various international bodies regarding the Court of Appeal’s decision to sack Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State. On Wednesday, the New Nigeria People’s Party filed a petition with the European Union, the British High Commission, the Canadian Embassy, and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has warned politicians against blackmailing the country’s judiciary. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), gave warning on Friday while speaking to reporters at his residence in Ijagbo community, Kwara State. Fagbemi appealed to politicians who lost out at the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, sacked eleven lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Plateau state assembly. The panel led by Justice Okon Abang, in a unanimous decision, held that all the sacked lawmakers scored wasted votes at the time of the March 2023 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Kano governorship election, Nasiru Gawuna, has applauded the ruling of the Court of Appeal, which sacked Governor Abba Yusuf from office. In a statement he signed and made available to journalists in Kano on Saturday, Gawuna said truth has prevailed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents have attributed the massive turnout of voters in Kogi Central for Saturday’s governorship election to the love they have for Gov. Yahaya Bello and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Alhaji Usman Ododo. Some of those interviewed expressed happiness over the development. EDITOR’S PICKS Imo LP Candidate Athan Achonu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that TAF Africa, an International NGO, on Saturday, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security operatives for conducting a credible and peaceful governorship election in Kogi. TAF Africa’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Jake Epelle, gave the commendation during a news conference in Lokoja on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Imo … Read more