IGP has announced a restriction of vehicular movement ahead of Saturday polls. Security aides will also be ban from polling units. It was noted that the ban will take effect from 12noon till 6pm. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the an order to restrict the movement of vehicles on Saturday has been given by the … Read more
The Department of State Services in Nigeria has warned of plans to cause a “total breakdown of law and order” after the March 11 elections. The agency has observed tension in some parts of the country prior to the polls and urged politicians and citizens to abide by the rules. The DSS has partnered with … Read more
INEC has announced the postponement of the governorship and state assembly elections. The elections were initially scheduled for March 11 but they have been moved to March 18th. The INEC held a meeting on the situation Wednesday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has shifted the conduct of the governorship … Read more
The Sokoto State Police Command and DSS warn Nigerian politicians not to involve them in their political affairs. There has been circulating audio of Senator Aliyu Wamakko which has stirred reactions. They urge politicians to settle their disputes without involving security agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sokoto State Police Command and the Department … Read more
Adams Oshiomhole, has denied planning to impeach Governor Obaseki of Edo State. Special Adviser to Governor Obaseki accused Oshiomhole of having an insidious plan to oust his successor through impeachment. Oshioke, Chief Media Aide to Oshiomhole, accuses Obaseki of governing Edo State insensitively and destroying the aspirations of the people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Saturday Governorship elections might be postponed. This is due to the ongoing case of the Presidential election. The court earlier granted candidates access to inspect elections materials. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governorship and State Assembly elections scheduled for the 11th of March, 2023 may be postponed. This is due to the relief … Read more
INEC has assured Nigerians that the BVAS machines will be used in state Guber elections. Yakubu gave the information during a REC meeting in Abuja. The INEC chairman also stated that the commission is working to eliminate errors that were witnessed on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral … Read more
Jandor has revealed why he chose Funke Akindele as his running mate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, has once again revealed the reason for choosing Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, as running mate. According to Adediran, in a series of tweets via the … Read more
Jandor will begin his governorship campaign on Wednesday in Lagos despite Wike’s controversial endorsement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (Jandor), whose campaign kicks off today, has told Lagosians that it is time to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the … Read more
Court Repeal Oyetola’s Nomination As Osun APC Governorship Candidate EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, nullified the nomination of Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate in the July 16 governorship election. This online media platform gathered that the court also nullified the … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has set aside an earlier judgment of the Federal High Court in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu. Eko Hot Blog reports that a previous ruling by the Federal High Court in favor of Oladipupo Adebutu, the PDP candidate … Read more
The ruling party, All Progressives Congress APC, has been declared winner of chairmanship and councillorship seats in the local government elections held on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi State Electoral Commission has declared the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winners of all the chairmanship and councillorship seats in … Read more
Surveyor disappears on election eve, family writes police ….the matter has been reported to the police as well EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 33 year-old surveyor, Jacob Adepoju, has been … Read more
EDITOR’S PICK: JUST IN:Winner Emerges In First Polling Unit In Ekiti Governorship Election [JUST IN] Ekiti Decides: Fayose’s Unit Turns Bloody As Party Agents Engage In Deadly Fight [VIDEO] #EkitiDecides: NSCDC Disperses Another Group Of Vote Buyers In Ado-Ekiti EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji has … Read more
APC’s Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Guber Election …His closest rival, Segun Adebayo Oni of the Social Democratic Party, polled 82,211 votes. Oni won in Moba local government area. EDITOR’S PICK: Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Launches Integrated Measles Vaccination Campaign LASG Engages Stakeholders On Building Collapse Prevention Lagos Postpones 2022 Screening Test For Model Colleges, Upgraded J.S.S EKO HOT … Read more
All Elected APC Governorship Candidates For 2023 Elections (Full List) The Gubernatorial Primaries is coming few days before the Party’s National Convention EDITOR’S PICK Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Kano 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention EKO HOT BLOG gathered that … Read more
Abacha’s Son Wins PDP Governorship Ticket In Kano State Abacha garnered 736 votes to defeat his closest rival Jafar Sani-Bello EDITOR’S PICK Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Kano 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Muhammad … Read more
Atiku, others at risk as reps move to raise candidates’ minimum education qualification EKO HOT BLOG reports that candidates without a minimum qualification of a Bachelor degree, a Higher National Diploma, Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) and other degree equivalent certificates might be at risk of contesting for the presidential position. This is as the House … Read more
2023: Dino Melaye declares intentions to contest EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, senator Dino Melaye has stylishly hinted of his intentions to re-contest in 2023. In a post he made on his social media page Wednesday, the senator urged the people of Kogi to make a … Read more
Cross River Guber: Wike behind my ambition – Senator Onor EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prof Sandy Onor, the Senator representing Cross River State Central District, has maintained strong political relations with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. He stressed that he and Wike were also old time friends. Onor fielded questions from journalists at the … Read more