Israel secured a late 1-0 victory over Belgium, but it was not enough to avoid relegation from the Nations League’s top tier. Debutant Yarden Shua scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, tapping in a loose ball into the bottom corner after good work from Dia Saba. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Polling stations across the United States have now officially closed, marking the end of voting in the highly anticipated presidential election, according to NAN reports. Due to the country’s multiple time zones, the closing of the polls stretched over several hours. While the election’s winner has yet to be determined, Republican candidate Donald Trump has … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured all 23 chairmanship and 255 councilorship positions in the local government elections conducted by the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM) on Saturday. Announcing the results, the commission’s chairperson, Hajara Mohammed, revealed that eight political parties participated in the election, with the APC sweeping the chairmanship and councillorship seats … Read more
Spain claimed the 2024 Olympic men’s football gold medal with a thrilling 5-3 victory over host nation France, securing their first Olympic football title since 1992. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the match, held on Friday, was a rollercoaster of emotions that saw France fight back from a two-goal deficit to force extra time, only to … Read more
Eyitayo Jegede Optimistic: PDP Poised for Victory in Ondo Governorship Race. Jegede calls for unity among party members to rescue Ondo State. The Ondo State chapter of PDP congratulates Agboola Ajayi on his emergence as the party’s flag bearer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Eyitayo Jegede, a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more
Super Eagles beats Ghana 2-1 in friendly match in Morocco. Goals by Dessers and Lookman secure Nigeria’s win. Interim coach Finidi leads team in ongoing manager hunt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory against the Black Stars of Ghana in a friendly match held in Morocco. A first-half … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has been tipped to revive Napoli’s disappointing season after his impressive hat-trick in the 6-1 victory against Sassuolo on Wednesday. Editor’s Pick Guber: Otti Brokers Reconciliation Between Akpata, LP Aspirants Reps To Probe CBN, DisCos Over Mass Metering Funds Police Arrests Fake NYSC Member in Nasarawa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, on Thursday, congratulated the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on the judgment of the Supreme Court which upheld his victory in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state. The apex court, on Thursday, dismissed three separate appeals by the All Progressives Congress, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cancelled the supplementary election it earlier scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 18, in Ogori-Magongo and some other local government areas of Kogi State. The INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity, in Kogi state, Haliru Sule, made this known in an interview … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has reacted to his declaration as the winner of the Plateau South Senatorial election by the appeal court. The Minister who revealed he is currently out of the country described the development as fantastic news, adding that it is a win for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the verdict of the Supreme Court on Thursday regarding the outcome of the 2023 presidential election as disappointing. The PDP in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Debo Ologunagba said the majority of Nigerians are alarmed, disappointed and gravely concerned with the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been asked to clarify how it intends to transmit the result of the Bayelsa State governorship election slated for November 11. This online media platform gathered that the request was made by the Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has spoken out on the recent spate of coups in which democratic governments were overthrown in some African countries. According to him, the jubilations that followed the military coups will not last long but it shows the need for African countries to rejig their … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday, described the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal judgment as a victory for all. Sanwo-Olu said this while addressing newsmen at the State House in Ikeja, after an 11-hour judgment by a three-man panel led by Justice Arum Ashom at the Roseline Omotosho Court, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has reacted to the ruling of the governorship election petition tribunal on Monday which affirmed him as the duly elected Governor of the State. The Governor in a reaction through his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris via a statement on Monday said the victory at … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reacted to the court proceedings where the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal affirmed Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s February 25th presidential election victory. This online media platform reports that in about 12 hours of marathon proceedings yesterday, the Tribunal struck out the petitions of the presidential … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, expressed his satisfaction with the ruling of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, which confirmed the victory of the All Progressives Congress candidate, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the February 25 election. Buhari in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Ibadan on Thursday dismissed the petition challenging Governor Seyi Makinde’s victory at the March 18 governorship election in Oyo State. This online media platform understands that the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) and its candidate had approached the court to challenge the Independent National Electoral … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Hope Uzodinma are meeting President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Akpabio was elected as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. He secured 63 votes, defeating his rival who received 46 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and chairman of … Read more
PDP chairman, Ndubisi Nwobu, denies accusing Peter Obi of election rigging and condemns distortion. PDP’s petition targets APC and INEC, not Labour Party or Obi. Nwobu clarifies that Labour Party won, not rigged by Obi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, Chief Ndubisi … Read more