Police Union demands removal of Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun over recruitment dispute. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission has demanded the removal of Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, accusing him of distorting facts regarding the recent recruitment exercise. The union and the police have been in conflict … Read more
APC Boycotts LG Poll In Bayelsa As Thugs Snatch Ballot Boxess. Irregularities reported, with hoodlums hijacking electoral materials in Sagbama. Voter apathy observed; delays in arrival of voting materials and personnel across several council areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress shunned the local government election conducted across 105 wards in Bayelsa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) is under intense scrutiny after revelations of irregularities and possible misappropriation of N10 billion in restructuring funds. A Senate probe has been launched following discoveries of alleged illegal transfers of federal government shares in NIPOST subsidiaries to private individuals. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has condemned the outcome of the governorship election in the state. According to PDP, the result of the governorship election held on November 11, 2023, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), cannot stand. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the commander of the Republican Guard of Gabon, General Brice Clothaire Oligui Nguema, who led the coup to oust the democratically elected President Ali Bongo, has been linked with embezzlement and drug dealings. The internet went agog on Wednesday morning after the military junta in Gabon announced take over of … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate, has concluded his legal case challenging the results of the February 25 presidential election. Obi presented evidence from polling units across the nation and witnesses who testified about irregularities in the election. The case has been adjourned until July 3, when INEC will begin its defense. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Tinubu and the APC oppose Atiku’s use of INEC ad-hoc staff as witnesses in his challenge against Tinubu’s win in the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu’s representatives argue that Atiku should have included the witnesses’ statements in his initial petition, citing a violation of the Electoral Act 2022. The court deliberates on the objections … Read more
Festus Daumiebi, a chieftain of the APC, has rejected the results of the Bayelsa State Governorship Primary Election. He claims that officials of the party failed to turn up for the election, leading to a simulation of an election in selected places. Daumiebi alleged that the primary polls were undermined, marred by irregularities and heavily … Read more
INEC is set to conduct supplementary elections in 2,660 polling units in 24 states, including Adamawa State. The incumbent governor, Fintiri, is leading with about 30,000 votes ahead of the APC candidate, Binani, but the Binani Governorship Campaign Organisation is contesting the margin, alleging doctored results and irregularities. They are requesting a comparison of every … Read more
Peter Obi has responded to accusations made by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed. Lai Mohammed accused Obi of committing treason and inciting violence over the outcome of the Presidential election, but Obi has denied these allegations and stressed that he has always upheld the principles of democracy and rule of law. Obi also stated … Read more