Sources within the APC have also disclosed that the party had not announced the sale of forms… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not informed the commission of any convention. This may be a strong indication that the ruling party’s convention … Read more
INEC has issued notice of election for Ekiti 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its notice of election for the June 18, 2022 governorship election in Ekiti State. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said that the notice was … Read more
‘We will shut down Nigeria if Fuel price increase’, NLC warns the Federal government in New Year message EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, said that it will shut down the nation if there is any further increase in the pump price of fuel. it insists that workers and masses … Read more
INEC has revealed why dead persons can’t be removed from voter register. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has revealed why dead persons can’t be removed from voter register. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, in an interview with newsmen said it is … Read more
Why we can’t remove dead persons from voter register – INEC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it is impossible to delete the names of deceased people from the voter rolls due to a lack of credible data on births and deaths to rely on. This suggests … Read more
2023: Over 100 political groups apply to INEC for registration EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission says 107 groups have asked it for registration as political parties, less than two years after deregistering 74 political parties owing to poor performance in the 2019 general elections. Responding to a Freedom of Information … Read more
2022: Primate Ayodele Releases Shocking Prophecies On Presidential Jet Crash, Release of Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, AFCON, Other Key Issues EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a series of prophecies for the coming New Year 2022 one of which is that a presidential jet will … Read more
INEC has promoted 1,985 staff nationwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promoted 1, 985 staff across the country. This was revealed in a document circulated by the Commission on Wednesday. According to the statement, “In furtherance to its commitment to the welfare and development of its staff, the … Read more
INEC has revealed why N305bn is needed to conduct 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed why the N305 billion is needed to conduct the 2023 elections would be used majorly to meet the commission’s technological needs to better serve the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise … Read more
It believes the ruling party has always gone against genuine efforts to instill credible, transparent, free and fair elections in Nigeria… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of scuttling the signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill because some key provisions in the bill … Read more
Read the full speech of former Governor of Lagos Akinwunmi Ambode at inauguration Of Southwest Zonal Executives Of APC’s Youth And Student Council Keynote address by Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Former Executive Governor of Lagos State and deputy chairman of the south-west subcommittee of the contact and strategy committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at … Read more
…the amount will enable the commission to prepare for the election and purchase all the election materials needed… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu has said the commission will require ₦305 billion to conduct the 2023 general elections. He disclosed this during a meeting … Read more
Oyetola and Ambode Call On Youths To Participate In Active Politics and Governance EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola and former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode have stressed the need for the active participation of youths in the political process and governance. The duo spoke at the inauguration of the … Read more
He maintained that adequate security was key to an acceptable election outcome EKO HOT BLOG reports that Attahiru Jega, erstwhile Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has lamented the state of insecurity in Nigeria. Jega warned that the 2023 general elections may not hold if the current insecurity is not tackled immediately. He issued … Read more
Lauretta Onochie’s nomination to be an INEC commissioner elicited wide outrage… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has replaced Lauretta Onochie’s nomination as national commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with May Agbamuche-Mbu. This was after Mrs Onochie was rejected by the senate because her nomination violated the Federal Character Principle. … Read more
Buhari has nominated twelve (12) national commissioners for INEC and NPC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammdu Buhari has nominated six National Commissioners and one Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He also nominated five nominees as Commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC). Read Also: BREAKING: Buhari Nominates New Minister, … Read more
INEC was still operating with the existing electoral legal framework because the new one was not ready… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the onus of having a new electoral framework ahead of the 2023 general elections resides with the National Assembly and the Presidency. Festus Okoye, the … Read more
…the ruling APC generated over ₦7bn before the 2019 general elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a recent analysis has shown that over ₦10 billion was raked in by the two leading political parties in the country, All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from the sales of forms to aspirants. Aside subscriptions … Read more
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in the FCT. EKO HOT BLOG reports that with about two months to February 12, 2022, Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory, INEC, suspended the Continuous Voter Registration exercise in the FCT, Abuja. The commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and … Read more
Indirect Primaries: INEC Chairman meets Reps committees EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yakubu Mahmood, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, met with the House Committee on Appropriations and Communications on Thursday to discuss the indirect primaries. It should be noted that the House resolved that committees meet with the INEC Chairman to discuss the … Read more