EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the electoral agency has no candidate in the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States. The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this known in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has said the security crisis ravaging the Southeast region can only be tackled if the leaders are united. The former Anambra governor stated this in a message he delivered during the Southeast Summit on Economy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has said that the worsening insecurity in the South Eastern region of the country has created division among Igbos. The former Minister of Finance, stated this on Thursday virtually at the Economic and Security Summit held in Owerri, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared its readiness to sign an indemnity agreement for the Federal Government for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation also said that nothing would gladden the hearts of Igbo people than the unconditional … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate on Wednesday called for the extradition of Simon Ekpa back to Nigeria from Finland to face the full weight of the law over his antics which it said is corrupting the minds of youth in the South East. Ekpa, a Nigerian who resides in Finland, has been calling … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has said that the fear of being killed is forcing people in the south east to comply with the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Uzodinma made this remark while speaking with State House correspondents after his meeting with President … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie has urged the President Bola Ahmad-led administration to release the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. This online media platform understands that the veteran actress who has never hidden her support for the secessionist group, made the appeal via her … Read more
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah of YPP-Anambra South has said that the southeast caucus in the senate will not accept the APC’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th Senate. The APC had earlier zoned the Senate Presidency position to the South-South, which has led to disagreement with the southeast caucus. Ubah stated that the … Read more
Aspirants for leadership positions in the National Assembly are lobbying their colleagues and stakeholders, including the APC and the Progressive Governors’ Forum. The APC NWC is set to meet on Wednesday to decide their fate and may agree to zone the Senate presidency to either the South-East or South-South. Multiple aspirants are vying for the … Read more
Afenifere wants election petition resolved before May 29 inauguration. It supports Peter Obi’s victory and a president from the South East for fairness. Afenifere opposes FG’s plan to commit N100bn to census under Buhari administration, demands timely resolution of all petitions regarding the presidential election. Afenifere calls for judiciary intervention in resolving presidential election petitions … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has vowed to resist anything that would truncate democracy ahead of the May 29 handover. The Chief of Army Staff has warned against threats to national security and democracy, including potential threats from fringe groups. The military’s commitment to ensuring security across the country has been commended after the peaceful conduct of … Read more
IPOB has warned Presidential candidates to stop campaigning with Nnamdi Kanu’s name. The PDP Director in Anambra previously claimed that Atiku has plans to restore peace in the South-East and release the IPOB leader. Emma Powerful asked the PDP to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu from the detention of the DSS. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
INEC said it may shift the 2023 presidential election by two weeks. A senior INEC official confirmed this to journalists on Wednesday. The incessant burning of INEC offices across the country may force the electoral body to shift the election by 14 days. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a senior official of the Independent National … Read more
Biafra Group will announce their preferred candidate it’s different position ahead of the 2023 general. The MASSOB group encouraged the members of the South East to participate in the coming election. Peter Obi from the South-East is most likely to be picked as the group’s preferred candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Movement for … Read more
Simon Ekpa has declared a fresh sit-at-home order in the South-East. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed disciple of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has declared a two-day sit-at-home order in the Southeast. Ekpa made the announcement on Monday via an update posted on his Twitter handle. EDITOR’S … Read more
IPOB has enforced a sit-at-home order in Ebonyi state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is palpable tension and fear in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State, as residents of the State were seen running from one location to the other, following the enforcement of sit at home order by Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB in … Read more
PDP has admitted that Southeast Presidency is morally right and timely. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the call for a presidency from the South-East is morally right and timely. The Deputy Director, Media and Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Management Committee, Chukwubuikem Uloka, stated this in … Read more
APC has adjusted its dates to hold campaign rallies in the South-East. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress has adjusted the dates it plans to hold rallies in the South-East region on the schedule of activities for the presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Although no official reason was … Read more
IPOB has reacted to Nnamdi Kanu’s release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has commended the Court of Appeal for discharging and acquitting the leader of the group, Nnamdi Kanu. This online media platform had earlier reported that a Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday, struck … Read more
IPOB has spoken on alleged plans to disrupt 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied a claim that it’s members are planning to disrupt the election in Igboland in 2023. In a statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group said there is no truth in any … Read more