171 groups now seeking INEC recognition 19 new applications submitted INEC assures fairness The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that the total number of applications has reached 171 as of September 3, 2025. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sam Olumekun, an INEC National Commissioner, the commission’s review committee has finalized its assessment and moved … Read more
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a significant reduction in the salaries of legislators and executive members by 30% and 40%, respectively. This proposal was discussed during an interactive session on Monday, led by Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man … Read more
INEC clarifies that FCT council chairmen and councillors’ tenure will expire in June 2026 under the Electoral Act 2022, which stipulates a four-year term. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified the legal position on the tenure of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council chairmen. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, … Read more
Tinubu and the APC oppose Atiku’s use of INEC ad-hoc staff as witnesses in his challenge against Tinubu’s win in the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu’s representatives argue that Atiku should have included the witnesses’ statements in his initial petition, citing a violation of the Electoral Act 2022. The court deliberates on the objections … Read more
Atiku contested the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, but failed to meet the constitutional requirements to be declared the winner. INEC declared that Atiku did not score at least one-quarter of the votes cast in at least two-thirds of the 36 states of the federation and FCT. INEC urged the court to dismiss the petition … Read more
Court Joins Rivers In Buhari’s Suit Against NASS. The apex court has subsequently fixed Thursday, May 26, 2022 for hearing of the suit. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu Sends Strong Message To Unknown Gunmen [VIDEO] BREAKING: Federal High Court Relaxes Conditions For Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial JUST IN: Buhari’s Top Aide Resigns Over 2023 Race … Read more
Appeal Court Nullifies Judgment Voiding Section 84(12) Of Electoral Act 2022. The Court of Appeal struck out the suit marked: FHC/UM/CS/26/2022 which Edede filed before the Umuahia court. EDITOR’S PICK ‘I’m Forced To Pay DSTV Bills For My Fellow Inmates’ — Abba Kyari Cries Out From Prison 2023: 5 Things I Will Do As President … Read more
The incumbent governor, Gboyega Oyetola, will face his old-time rival Senator Ademola Adeleke in the July 16 poll Oyetola of the APC defeated Adeleke of the PDP following a supplementary election held in seven polling units EDITOR’S PICK Strike: ASUU Reveals Condition For Reopening Of Varsities Nwachukwu Osinachi’s Husband Used To Make Their Kids Hit … Read more