Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has prohibited the Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun, and the Vigilante Corps from participating in the upcoming Ondo governorship election. The election, scheduled for November 16, 2024, will feature candidates from at least 17 political parties. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Spokesman, … Read more
A group of youths in Ondo State have protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Maitama, Abuja, following the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oluwatoyin Babalola. The governorship election is set to take place on November 16, 2024, across the state. A viral video on X captured the youths carrying … Read more
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has renewed its call for the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, citing her deep ties to the state as a potential conflict of interest ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election. The announcement was made by the Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Faruq Adamu Kuta, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, at the … Read more
Claims APC attempting to turn people against Benin monarch Alleges strategy aims to win upcoming gubernatorial election Vows move will backfire, urges media neutrality Eko Hot Blog reports that in a startling accusation, Chris Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in Edo State, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is dragging the … Read more
South-West PDP leaders vow to retake Ondo State in upcoming election. Governor Makinde stresses party unity, backs candidate Agboola Ajayi. PDP aims for strong November showing, posing challenge to ruling party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West region convened in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on … Read more
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa clears air on academic certificate forgery allegations. Becomes the first aspirant to be cleared by the APC screening committee for the upcoming gubernatorial election. Dispute arises among party aspirants in Ondo State amidst the governor’s clearance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in response to recent allegations of academic certificate forgery, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal, led by Justice Yusuf Ado Birnin-Kudu in Lokoja, has granted Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and his legal team to access documents used in the November 11 gubernatorial election. Following an application by Ajaka’s counsel, S.E. Aruwa SAN, who struggled to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian policemen and other security personnel are currently stationed at the Court of Appeal in Abuja in anticipation of the judgement on the Kano State Governorship Election Petition. The heightened security presence is likely a response to the previous reaction of Kano residents to the Tribunal’s decision on the same … Read more
The women’s wing of Nasarawa State PDP has just concluded a three-day period of prayer and fasting. They seek God’s intervention in the allegedly rigged gubernatorial election case pending at the tribunal, to ensure that David Mathics Ombugadu receives his mandate. The prayer gathering comprised individuals from diverse religious backgrounds, including Muslims, Christians, traditionalists, and … Read more
Supporters and members of the PDP in Adamawa state have taken to the streets in protest over the current situation regarding the governorship election. The protest comes after the illegal declaration of the APC candidate as the winner of the gubernatorial election. INEC ha s nullified the announcement and suspended the collation of results. EKO … Read more
The APC has directed its legal team to seek redress over the results and declaration of NNPP governorship candidate Abba Yusuf as the winner of the Kano election. The party alleged that INEC acted in contrast to the provisions of the electoral rules by declaring Yusuf the governor-elect. The state party hierarchy has directed its … Read more
By Otunba T.J Abass The buildup to the 2023 Lagos governorship election has witnessed false arguments that Lagos is no man’s land. But the Yoruba people undoubtedly own Lagos as the numbers show. Saturday, March 11, 2023, is an important day to ensure the survival of the Yoruba race in Lagos by coming out to … Read more
Osun declares Friday, July 24 work-free for PVC collection …the government does not want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New RMAFC Chairman Senate Raises Alarm Over Terrorists Invasion In Kwara, Others JUST IN: NPC Launches 2023 Population And Housing Census Call Centre EKO … Read more
My desire is peaceful gubernatorial election in Osun says oyetola Osun state governor says anyone caught planning to unleash violence before, during or after the election would be dealt with according to the law. EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspect With N2.56M Fake Drugs Jealous Man Sets Wife Ablaze In Adamawa NDLEA Arrests 7 Traffickers, Intercepts … Read more
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved Indirect Primaries to elect the Party’s candidate for the forthcoming Kogi Governorship election. The approval was given after a meeting of the NWC on Friday where a formal request from the Kogi State executive and stakeholders in preference for the Indirect Primary … Read more