Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Faud Kayode Laguda has voted in his polling unit 009, Shitta Ogunlana Ward located inside Randle Avenue Primary School in the ongoing rerun election for Surulere Federal Constituency 1 of Lagos State. Twelve candidates of different political parties are scrambling for 121,111 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that revolution now conveyer and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has publicly stated his reasons for not aligning with Peter Obi’s Labour Party. In a recent video posted on his X handle on Wednesday, Sowore elaborated on the ideological differences that set his party apart from … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has apprehended a 38-year-old woman identified as Chinyere Chukwu for attempting to sell her two sons. Chukwu, who hails from Okija in the Ihiala Local Government Area of the state, was said to have connived with her 17-year-old … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports in a press conference held on Tuesday in Abuja, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, revealed the persistent threats faced by party members following the conclusion of the 2023 elections. Despite the challenges and personal risks, Abure declared the unwavering commitment of the Labour Party to rescue Nigeria … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has faulted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for not showing empathy over the recent explosion in Ibadan. Governor Makinde criticized Atiku while receiving the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi. Obi was on a condolence visit to him in his office … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some aspirants hoping to clinch the Labour Party (LP) ticket for the September 21 Edo State governorship polls have rejected the N30 million charged by the party for expression of interest and nomination forms. This was made known by one of the aspirants, Dr Egbe Omorodion, who told newsmen in … Read more
Sanwo-Olu says the verdict revalidates the collective vision for a greater Lagos. Sanwo-Olu invites those still on the fence to join his train of progressive governance. The apex court dismisses the appeal filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party (LP) Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed profound … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court, on Friday affirmed the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the duly elected Governor of Lagos State. Justice Garba Lawal, who read the lead judgment of the apex court, dismissed the appeal filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party (LP) He held that the deputy governor of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, Doyin Okupe has resigned his membership fro. the party. Okupe announced his resignation via a letter on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat Bayelsa Government Investigates ‘Marriage’ Between 4-Year-Old And 54-Year-Old Man Gunmen Abduct … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court of Nigeria is set for a busy week, as it schedules hearings for 21 appeals concerning disputes from the last governorship elections. These appeals, involving a number of states including Ebonyi, Plateau, Delta, Adamawa, Abia, Ogun, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom, are slated for hearing from Monday … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Monday said his party, in 2024, will adjust to a new role as Nigeria’s main opposition party. Obi, in his New Year Message, said LP will remain firmly in opposition and keep the All Progressives Congress (APC) on its toes … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Labour Party (LP) has published a timetable and activity schedule for the upcoming bye-elections on February 3, 2024, covering Senatorial, House of Representatives, and State Assemblies seats. The National Secretary of the Labour Party, Umar Ibrahim, announced that the form collection period begins on December 28, 2023, concluding on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party in Imo State has raised concerns over INEC’s alleged refusal to comply with a court order allowing inspection of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System. The Imo State Labour Party (LP) has expressed apprehensions regarding INEC’s reported reluctance to adhere to a court order, preventing the party from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the last general elections, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian youths to actively work against the entrenched corruption and criminality in various levels of government. In a statement released on his social media handle on Saturday, Obi encouraged young Nigerians not to be … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has received the Best Politician of the Year 2023 award at the Global Affairs Magazine Award (GAMA). The event celebrated various individuals for their significant contributions in different fields. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters To Electricity Union, ASUU … Read more
By Tunde Odesola I didn’t shoot the sheriff. I was only a member of a three-man gang that robbed a friend in Lagos in the mid-80s. Thank God, he survived the robbery and he’s alive to tell the story. Despite the incident, we remain friends. So, I’ll shield him from klieg light by referring to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Labour Party (LP) supporters have made their way to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, on Monday over alleged access denial to election materials. The Labour Party candidate in the just concluded governorship election in the state, Senator Athan Achonu, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has congratulated President-elect, Joseph Boakai, who won the mandate of the people in the Liberian Presidential Election. Peter Obi made this known in a statement via his X handle (former Twitter) on Saturday night, describing the election as … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Labour Party (LP) has denied media reports claiming it is in merger talks with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition parties. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement on Friday while reacting to reports that the LP is in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) leadership has warned members and supporters of the Obidient Movement against incessant attacks on its National Chairman, Julius Abure. This online media platform reports that the party on Wednesday responded to the petition from some aggrieved LP members and stakeholders demanding the resignation of Abure following … Read more