The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, has changed the age limit for candidates in the forthcoming local government elections in the state from 30 to 25 years. The commission’s Chairman, Babatunde Osibodu, in a statement on Friday in Abeokuta said this was the result of a review of the laws governing conduct of the … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned against the spread of misinformation during the forthcoming September 21 Edo governorship elections. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, gave the warning in a statement after a press briefing on Friday in Abuja. As part of its election preparations, INEC … Read more
Chris Imumolen, the newly appointed national chairman of the Accord Party, has announced the reinstatement of 26 members who were previously expelled or suspended from the party. This decision was revealed during an Emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting held on September 4, 2024, in Abuja. This development follows a recent ruling by an Abuja … Read more
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Kebbi state electorates on Saturday defied morning drizzle to exercise their franchise in the ongoing Local Government Council elections. It was gathered that there was an impressive turnout of people for the elections at different polling units in the state capital, Birnin Kebbi in spite of heavy rain on Friday night, followed by light showers … Read more
The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), has rescheduled the upcoming Local Government elections earlier scheduled for November 26 to October 30 to beat the Supreme Court October deadline. The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Sani Malumfashi, announced the new date while addressing newsmen in Kano on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has established a seven-member Disciplinary Standing Committee to address the conduct of members who fail to adhere to the party’s constitution and directives. This decision was announced by the party’s National Chairman, Mr. Julius Abure, during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The formation of the committee was one of … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has expressed sadness over the death of its Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Ogun state, Mr Olaniyi Ijalaye. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC to Release May/June 2024 WASSCE … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo on Tuesday presented soft copies of voters register to political parties participating in the Sept. 21 Edo governorship elections. Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Edo, Dr Anugbum Onuoha, presented the register to the chairmen and secretaries of political parties and other officials at INEC office in Benin. … Read more
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed shock over the demise of the late Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the State, Barrister Olaniyi Ijalaye. EKO HOT BLOG had reported that the late Ogun REC reportedly died Monday evening in Abuja after attending a meeting convened by the Commission … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the successful production of 184,438 Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for new registrants and other designated categories in preparation for the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. INEC has scheduled the governorship elections … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the schedule for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Edo State ahead of the upcoming governorship election. According to a statement by INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Timidi Wariowei, PVCs can be collected at ward headquarters from August 22 to 26, and at … Read more
The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims of discrepancies between the results on its website and those presented by returning officers at the National Collation Centre, which were broadcast live. The commission stated this in letter dated Aug. 15 to the Centre for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ), which alleged to have found some discrepancies … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said details of only 44,687 out of 80,410 expected party agents for Edo governorship election were submitted on its dedicated portal, by the July 30 deadline. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, by Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education … Read more
INEC released the final voter registers for the forthcoming Edo and Ondo Governorship elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final register of voters for the upcoming Governorship Elections in Edo and Ondo, an official has said. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 177,914 new voters have been registered ahead of the upcoming Edo and Ondo State Governorship elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Monday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, it was detailed that … Read more
INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu declared the commission’s readiness to organize local government elections, contingent on legal amendments, emphasizing INEC’s successful management of FCT council elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced that the commission is fully prepared to organize local government elections. Speaking on Thursday, … Read more
APC accuses PDP’s Asue Ighodalo of presenting forged voter’s card to INEC, demands arrest and prosecution; seeks police action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest and prosecute Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples … Read more
Protesting youths set fire to the INEC office in Sankara, Benue State, during a demonstration against bandit activities, causing extensive damage but no casualties EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Sankara, the headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State, was set ablaze by protesting youths on Wednesday. … Read more
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu clarified that INEC lacks constitutional authority to conduct local government elections, except in the FCT, and emphasized that constitutional amendments are needed for any change. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, clarified that the commission does not have the constitutional authority to conduct … Read more