elections

Unseating the Status Quo: Redefining Election That Shaped The Political Landscapes of Africa Continent in 2024

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In 2024, Africa experienced a momentous year filled with significant elections across the continent. Eko Hot Blog reports that these polls, which took place in countries such as Senegal, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Ghana, resulted in transformative outcomes and underscored the evolving democratic maturity in the region. EDITOR’S PICK Exploring 7 World’s Coldest and … Read more

We Are Not To Blame for Vote Buying In Edo Election – INEC

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INEC Court For Electoral

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has emphasized that it should not be held responsible for the vote-buying incidents that occurred during the Edo State governorship election on September 21, 2024. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, addressed the issue in an interview with The PUNCH on Sunday. He stated that … Read more

Abdulsalami, Kukah, Other Stakeholders to Meet in Abuja Over National Issues

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The National Peace Committee (NPC), led by former head of state Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) and convened by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has announced its intention to host a national stakeholders meeting in Abuja. This initiative aims to tackle the various challenges currently confronting Nigeria. In a joint statement, the committee emphasized the renewed optimism … Read more

Edo Decides: Election Materials Delayed By Rain In Edo Central

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Materials Rain In Edo Central

  The rainfall that began in the early hours of Saturday has caused delays in the arrival and distribution of electoral materials across several areas in the Edo Central Senatorial District. This district encompasses five local government areas (LGAs): Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan North-East, Esan West, and Esan Central. The region is anticipated to be … Read more

Azman Air Suspends Operations, Places All Staff on Unpaid Leave

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Azman Air has temporarily suspended its operations and instructed all staff members to take compulsory leave without pay. This announcement was confirmed by Nurudeen Aliyu, the airline’s Public Relations Officer, in a statement to Leadership on Monday. Aliyu explained that the suspension is due to all the airline’s aircraft being under maintenance. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus … Read more

Resist Politicians’ Attempts To Divide You – Obi Urges Nigerians

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Peter Obi Comment Vigil

Resist Politicians’ Attempts to Divide You, Obi tells Nigerians. He emphasizes the need for Nigerians to unite regardless of religion or ethnicity. Obi dismisses speculation of tribal animosity, highlighting the unity shown in the 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, on Saturday, urged Nigerians not … Read more

Anambra: Soludo Orders Dissolution of All 21 Local Government Transition Committees

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Transition Committees

Soludo of Anambra has dissolved the transition committees of all 21 local government areas. This decision follows the expiration of the transition committee chairmen’s tenure. Party stakeholders have been instructed to nominate new candidates for transition committees. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has dissolved the transition committees of all 21 … Read more

AYCF Chief Lauds INEC’s Credibility, Cites Obi’s Remarks As Vindication

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AYCF Chief Lauds INEC's Credibility, Cites Obi's Remarks as Vindication

AYCF President praises INEC’s integrity Peter Obi’s statement bolsters INEC’s credibility Judiciary identified as a greater challenge Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a significant statement, Shettima Yerima, the National President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its credibility. Editor’s Pick  Admiring President Bola Tinubu’s … Read more

U.S. Department Of State Report Reveals Challenges In Nigeria’s 2023 Elections

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U.S. Department Of State

U.S. Department Of State Report Reveals Challenges In Nigeria’s 2023 Elections. Despite challenges, observers believe elections generally reflected voters’ preferences. Report underscores persistent underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics, citing religious, cultural, and economic barriers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the U.S. Department of State’s 2023 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Nigeria highlighted several … Read more

‘They Insulted Me For Saying No’ — Shehu Sani Wades Into Kaduna Debt Controversy

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Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani

There was a recent public spat between the camps of Kaduna governor and the immediate past governor of the state. The spat, which occurred during the weekend, centered on a foreign loan taken by former Governor El-Rufai. Shehu Sani, who opposed the loan in 2018, has now reacted to the controversy. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more

Seventh Day Adventist Church To Appeal Rejection Of Lawsuit

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The Seventh-day Adventist Church intends to challenge a Federal High Court judgment that declined to halt scheduling exams and elections on Saturdays in Nigeria. Acknowledging certain victories in the case, including recognition of jurisdiction and standing, the court refused to enforce their rights citing their minority status.  The plaintiff argued that the scheduling infringed upon … Read more

Gombe APC Reveals Candidates For LG Elections

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APC in Gombe State has announced candidates for chairman and deputy chairman positions for the 2024 LG Election. The list was submitted to GOSIEC after a consensus process and endorsed by the party’s Chairman and Secretary. These candidates are aligned with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s development goals and are prepared to lead with vision and … Read more

INEC Announces Supplementary, Re-run Elections In Taraba And Enugu For February 14

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Rerun elections

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set the date for a supplementary election in Taraba State and a new re-run election in Enugu State for February 14. This decision was made public through a statement released by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam … Read more

Rerun: INEC Declares PDP Candidate Winner Of Anambra Federal Constituency Seat

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Osun PDP

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party’s Atigwe Simon has been proclaimed the winner of the rerun election for the Udenu/Igbo-Eze North Federal Constituency of Enugu State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The controversial poll’s results were announced by the INEC returning officer Prof. Nwachukwu J. Obiaku of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in … Read more

[JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha Declared Yobe East Senator

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Benue APC Caucus

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Musa Mustapha, as the winner of the Yobe East Senatorial bye-election which was held Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge In Lone Accident Tinubu Deploys 140 Officials To Monitor Performance Of Ministers Subsidy … Read more

JUST IN: Former IGP Ehindero’s Son Wins Ondo House Of Reps Seat

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Ondo House Of Reps

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ifeoluwa, a son of former Inspector General of Police, Sunday Ehindero, has been declared the winner of the last Saturday’s House of Representatives seat for the Akoko Northwest/Akoko Northeast federal constituency. He contested under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside seven other political parties. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver … Read more

APC Emerges Victorious In Oyo’s Saki West Constituency Rerun Election

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Benue APC Caucus

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ibrahim Shittu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, secured victory in the rerun election held in Saki West State Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday. The Court of Appeal nullified the election outcome that declared Shittu of the APC as the winner … Read more

Rerun: PDP Wins Ningi Central Constituency In Bauchi

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Anambra rerun

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Abubakar Sulaiman, has been re-elected member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly. Following the conclusion of the re-run election conducted in Ningi central constituency, the Independent National Electoral Commission announced that Sulaiman garnered a total of 11,785 defeating his close contender, Khalid Ningi … Read more

APC Ahead In Yobe, Ebonyi Senate Reruns, ADP Leads In Plateau North

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Bye-elections

EKO HOT BLOG reports that candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) last night established clear lead in the by-elections held in Ebonyi South Senatorial District and Yobe East Senatorial District. The party won outright in the by-election in Surulere 1 federal constituency of Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge In … Read more

Bye-Elections: INEC Postpones Election In 18 Polling Units In Plateau

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Plateau Rerun

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the wake of the re-run elections for the Plateau North Senatorial district and the Bassa/Jos North Federal constituency held on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its intention to hold fresh elections in 18 polling units across the state. The announcement was made by the Resident Electoral … Read more

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