Arise TV has apologised to Tinubu for hearing a fake report against him. Eko Hot Blog reports that Arise Television has apologised to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, over a fake report that claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had commenced an investigation into him. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
SERAP has asked President Buhari to bring the attackers of INEC offices to justice. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and appropriate law enforcement agencies to identify and arrest … Read more
Security agencies are set to deploy joint teams to prevent further attacks on INEC facilities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that joint teams of security operatives will be deployed to all its facilities across the country. EDITOR’S PICKS FAKE NEWS ALERT: INEC Disowns Statement Announcing Probe Of … Read more
INEC has disowned a statement announcing the probe of Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent and National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied investigating the presidential candidate of the All progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over his alleged indictment for drug-dealing and money laundering in the United States in 1993. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: … Read more
A Court has sacked Emenike and declared ex-minister Ogah as APC gubernatorial candidate for Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, as the duly elected governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
Primate Ayodele has sent a stern warning to INEC, urging the electoral body not to allow political parties to stop the use of BVAS in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG report that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday, issued a warning to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, … Read more
INEC will hold an emergency meeting with its members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will today (Friday) hold an emergency security meeting in Abuja over recent attacks on its facilities across the country. This online media platform understands that the meeting was summoned following the latest attacks on the … Read more
Suspected arsonists have reportedly razed down another INEC office. EKO HOTB BLOG reports that hoodlums have reportedly razed down the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ede South Local Government Area (LGA), located within the premises of the council area in Oke Iresi in Ede town. The development is coming just a few … Read more
INEC office was invaded and set ablaze by hoodlums in Ogun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) facility at Iyana, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, has been burnt down by yet-to-be-identified hoodlums. Reports claim that said the hoodlums, numbering about eight, forcefully invaded the commission’s office at midnight and set … Read more
INEC has made fresh revelations about the Bimodal Accreditation System, BVAS, ahead of the 2023 polls. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured Nigerians that the Bimodal Accreditation System, BVAS, will not be hacked during the elections. Dr Lawrence Bayode, the Deputy Director of ICT, INEC, made the revelation … Read more
The CJN has told new election tribunal members that he will not condone any act of recklessness. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has warned newly sworn in 307 judicial officers to avoid acts of recklessness. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Organ Harvesting: Ekweremadu’s Daughter Appears In UK Court PDP … Read more
A Presidential Candidate has been sacked by a Federal high court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove names of all Action Alliance (AA) candidates, including the presidential candidate, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, submitted to it by the Kenneth Udeze led … Read more
INEC has revealed that Army and Air forces will be deployed to conduct the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that the service of the Nigerian army, navy, and air force, will be crucial in the conduct of next year’s general elections. This online media platform … Read more
INEC has warned new RECs against unofficial meetings with politicians. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn in 19 resident electoral commissioners (RECs) in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Governors Delaying Action On Out-of-School Children – FG Emirates Suspends Flight Operations In Nigeria Israel’s PM Lapid Concedes Election As Netanyahu Pulls … Read more
APC has fixed a date and venue to officially flag-off it’s presidential campaign. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed November 15 to officially launch its presidential campaign rally in Jos, the Plateau State capital. This online media platform gathered that the ruling party is set to start its … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ignored a proposal to move the 2023 general election schedule. Eko Hot Blog reports that the commission had been asked by a civil society organisation known as the Conference of Civil Society of Nigeria to change the sequence of the 2023 general election in its schedule. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
INEC has revealed the top 6 Nigerian states with the highest number of registered voters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the announcement of the preliminary register of voters for the 2023 general election by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu yesterday, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Rivers, Katsina and Oyo … Read more
APC has allegedly Intensified plans to unseat the INEC Chairman according to reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has allegedly intensified plots to instigate the National Assembly to pass a vote of no confidence which could lead to the suspension or removal of the chairman of the Independent National … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has summoned leaders of political parties over the spate of violence that has marred campaigns for the 2023 general elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the election umpire will be meeting with critical party stakeholders next week to discuss the troubling situation. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Labour Party … Read more
Ayu has asked the (EU) to send observers to monitor the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has called on the European Union (EU) to send a high-level and large-sized observer mission to Nigeria to observe and monitor the 2023 … Read more