INEC has announced dates for the collection of PVCs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed dates for prospective voters to collect their permanent voter cards (PVCs). EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Dogara, Other Aggrieved Northern Leaders Endorse Atiku For President Fourth INEC Office Set Ablaze In Three Weeks World Cup: … Read more
INEC is set to meet with NCC on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed that plans are underway to meet with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the issues of electronic transmission of election results at the polls next year. The INEC … Read more
EFCC is working hand in hand with INEC to enforce electoral act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it’s working with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enforce the Electoral Act 2022 ahead of the 2023 general election. According to the anti-graft agency, it is … Read more
No fewer than 10,000 police officers are undergoing training ahead of the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Alkali disclosed that the Force is training 10,000 operatives ahead of the 2023 general elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Anxiety As Report Reveals How Price Of Kerosene Increased By 9.90% … Read more
There was a mild drama at the sitting of the Osun State Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) produced blank documents as the Secondary School Certificate and Testimonial of the newly sworn-in Governor of the State, Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Governor Ademola Adeleke has dethroned three Osun monarchs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly elected Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has sacked 12,000 workers and ordered the dethronement of three monarchs barely 24 hours after his inauguration. The Governor has also nullified the appointment of 30 Permanent Secretaries and suspended the chairman and … Read more
INEC has banned political parties from accepting contributions and donations above N50m EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has mandated that political parties and candidates are not allowed to accept or contribute donations beyond N50 million ahead of the 2023 general elections. This online media platform gathered the information is … Read more
Tinubu reacted after a Federal High Court dismissed a suit seeking his disqualification from the 2023 presidential race. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following a decision of the Federal High Court to strike out a case filed by the Action Peoples Party (APP) seeking to nullify the candidature of Bola Tinubu as the 2023 presidential … Read more
INEC has reacted to court ruling on resumption of voter registration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday reacted to the ruling of the Federal High Court ordering it to resume voters registration. According to INEC, it would be constitutionally and legally impossible to resume voter registration before the … Read more
Lai Mohammed has tagged fake news as the biggest threat to the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has declared that the surge in fake news in Nigeria poses a big threat to the 2023 general election. According to him, the issue of insecurity, political thuggery … Read more
A court has ordered INEC to immediately resume voter registration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians are in a jubilation mood after a Federal High Court in Abuja, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately resume the continuous voters’ registration (CVR) until 90 days before the 2023 general elections. In a judgment on … Read more
Sultan of Sokoto and CAN have sent messages to Nigerians, ahead of the 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and Archbishop Daniel Okoh have expressed their concerns over the conduct of the 2023 general elections. The President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) … Read more
The CUPP has alleged plans to remove Mahmood as INEC chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has alleged that a plot to remove the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC), Mahmood Yakubu is ongoing. The spokesman of the group, Ikenga Ugochinyere stated this at a … Read more
INEC has assured Nigerians of a clean register ahead of the 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given assurances that no underage voter will participate in the 2023 general elections. The assurance was given on Sunday by the commission’s director of voter registration and publicity, Victor Aluko. … Read more
The United Kingdom has vowed to ban Nigerian politicians that will be involved in electoral fraud in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom has disclosed plans to severely punish any Nigerian politician involved in any form of Electoral Violence during and after the 2023 General Elections. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona … Read more
The INEC chairman has said there’s no going back on the deployment of the BVAS and IReV for the 2023 elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the commission will go ahead with its deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System … Read more
Oyo APC has responded to Makinde’s accusations of plans to attack the INEC facilities in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to the allegation made by the state governor, Seyi Makinde about plans to attack the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) facilities … Read more
NIS has recovered over 500 national ID cards and PVCs from foreigners. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has retrieved 513 National Identity cards and Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from foreigners in Katsina State. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria Places N5m Bounty On 19 Suspected Terrorists (FULL LIST) Fake Report: NBC Fines Arise … Read more
NBC has fined Arise TV N2 million after Tinubu campaign’s petition over a fake report. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has sanctioned Arise TV for airing a fake report about the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS FAKE NEWS ALERT: INEC Disowns Statement Announcing … Read more
The Labour Party LP, has asked the All Progressives Congress, APC, to desist from throwing baseless accusations around and to look within its ranks for those responsible for the alleged forgery of the letterhead of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Eko Hot Blog reports that the opposition party said it was depressing that a … Read more