Tinubu Cancels 71st Birthday Colloquium Celebration, Gives Reason

Tinubu has cancelled his 71st birthday colloquium celebration. The President-elect will turn 71 on Wednesday. Instead of the usual colloquium to celebrate his birthday, he has chosen to observe special prayers for Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, has called off the annual colloquium to mark his birthday and instead opted … Read more

Election Tribunal Drama: Tinubu’s Legal Team Speaks Out, Says His Absence Won’t Stall Petition Process

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The Legal Director of the Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council has denied claims that Tinubu is evading court papers regarding the petition against his victory. According to the legal director, Tinubu’s absence from the country won’t stall the election petition process. The election tribunal has ordered the LP and PDP to serve Tinubu with copies of … Read more

Omole’s Insight: Dispelling the Dark Cloud of Negativity Surrounding Nigeria’s Elections

Presidential, national assembly, governorship, and house of assembly elections recently held in Nigeria. There have been numerous fake and debunked reports about the elections. Omole, therefore, urged the international community not to fall for cheap lies. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince Ade Omole, Director, Diaspora Directorate overseeing the foreign affairs of President-elect Bola Tinubu, … Read more

VIDEO: CJN Ariwoola Spotted In Abuja After Reports Of Tinubu Meeting In UK

The CJN left Nigeria for the UK on March 18. President-elect Tinubu left Nigeria for France ten days later to “undertake rest” according to his team. Reports emerged on Thursday that both men were set for a clandestine meeting in the UK. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode … Read more

Tinubu’s Ballots Face Inspection As Judiciary Dictates Alternate Petition Service

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Bola Tinubu has been accused of deliberately avoiding petitions filed by the PDP and LP. The Presidential Election Petition Court has ordered that Tinubu be served with copies of the petitions seeking to nullify his election. The court passed the ruling following separate ex-parte applications filed by Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, Peter Obi of … Read more

‘Tinubu Is In France’ — APC Campaign Debunks Reports Of Meeting With CJN In UK

Presidential-elect Bola Tinubu's incoming administration faces a dilemma over the fuel subsidy regime

President-elect Tinubu recently left the country to “undertake rest” according to his team. Two days after the trip, reports emerged that he was meeting with the CJN in UK. The reports came after earlier debunked claims that the president-elect was taken out of the country for medical treatment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the All … Read more

Massive Protest Breaks Out In Abuja, As Angry Youths Demand Interim Government, Fresh Elections

Eko Hot Blog reports that fresh protests, on Thursday, rocked the nation’s capital, Abuja, over the just concluded elections, with protesters kicking against the May 29 inauguration of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and instead demanding the invocation of an Interim National Government, ING. EDITOR’S PICKS   FULL LIST: Winners And Losers Of Governorship Elections In … Read more

Presidential Election: Peter Obi Throws Down Gauntlet, Alleges Electoral Fraud In 21 States

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Peter Obi has faulted the presidential results in 21 States. Recall that the Presidential candidate of the LP won 10 states including the FCT. Rivers, Lagos, Taraba, Benue, Adamawa, Imo, Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, and Plateau, are a few of those states. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi … Read more

FAKE NEWS ALERT: Tinubu Not Sick, Out Of The Country To Rest – Spokesman

The social media has been awash with reports that President-elect Tinubu is sick. Some media reports alleged that he was flown abroad on Tuesday for medical treatment. However, his spokesman has debunked the reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has travelled to Europe to rest and participate in the lesser hajj. The … Read more

JUST IN: Peter Obi Takes Bold Step In Pursuit Of ‘Justice’: Demands Fresh Elections At Tribunal

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Peter Obi has demanded a cancellation of the Feburary 25 elections. The LP file a petition for fresh elections to be conducted. It was also requested that all votes cast for the President-elect and Vice President-elect should be deemed wasted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the … Read more

Vote Buying: Tinubu’s Victory Didn’t Take Me By Suprise – Buhari

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Buhari has once again spoken on the Feburary 25th elections. According to the President, the lack on cash helped reduce vote buying. He also stated that Tinubu’s victory didn’t take him by suprise. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday that former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory … Read more

The Imperative Of Federal Ministry Of Diaspora Affairs In Tinubu Administration

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By FEMI ODERE It’s indeed a sad observation that what passes as development as we know it happened despite Nigeria’s brimming human capital endowment that has always been coveted by developed countries around the world. EDITOR’S PICKS  $600m Program for Nigerian Startups Launched By Yemi Osinbajo Nigerian Government Condemns The Death Of Chizoba Eze In … Read more

Why Tinubu Will Not Work With Wike, Despite Help In Winning The Presidency – Atiku

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Atiku has stated that Tinubu will not work with Wike, despite the help Wike rendered during the elections. According to the PDP presidential candidate, Wike successfully deceived the G-5 Governors. Atiku also described Wike as a ‘Snake’ and betrayer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has … Read more

‘Tinubu Is Healthy, Worse Things Were Said About Buhari In 2015’ – Campaign Coordinator

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APC campaign coordinator has spoken in Tinubu’s health. The Campign coordinator stated that the President elect is completely healthy and fit. Recall that Tinubu won the Presidential election with over 8 million votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coordinator of the Tinubu Shettima Independent Campaign Council in Ondo State, Tayo Oluwatuyi has insisted that … Read more

Buhari Lauds Feb 25 Election As Nigeria’s Most Successful In Recent Time, Despite Controversial Result

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Buhari has declared the Feb 25 election as one of the best in recent times. Recall that Tinubu was declared the winner of the election by INEC and it sparked controversy. According to the president it is an improvement of the past elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has described the February … Read more

I Won In Rivers Despite Wike Coming Out Against Me – Peter Obi

INEC declared APC’s Tinubu winner of the 2023 presidential election in the early hours of Wednesday, March 1. Peter Obi of the Labour Party swiftly rejected the outcome, claiming he won the poll. He recently said that he won in Rivers State although INEC declared APC the winner in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more

INSIGHT: What Does Tinubu’s Loss In Lagos Portend For Sanwo-Olu’s Reelection Bid?

By Philip Ibitoye On Saturday February 25th, 2023, Lagosians, alongside their fellow countrymen and women, flocked to the polls in the hopes of appointing their next president. Bola Tinubu, the perceived invincible don of Lagos politics and candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), was widely anticipated to triumph in the Centre of Excellence. However, … Read more

Election Result: ‘Accept Defeat And Move Forward’ – Group Tells Peter Obi, Atiku

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NADECO group has adviced Peter Obi and Atiku to accept defeat and move forward. The group described Tinubu’s Victory as the best thing that happened to Nigeria. Hailing the President-elect, the group described him as a patriotic leader. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) Renewal Group has warned political parties against … Read more

‘He Was A Dedicated Party Man And Leader’ – Tinubu Reacts To Death Of APC National Secretary

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Tinubu has reacted to the death of APC National Secretary. Nwosu died at a hospital in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday night. Tinubu described him as a dedicated party man and leader. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has described the deceased National Welfare officer of the All Progressives Congress … Read more