Jos, the Plateau State capital, is under tight security as the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLSIEC) conducts local government elections today. Voters across the 17 local government areas are heading to the polls to elect new chairmen and councillors, with security agencies implementing extensive measures to ensure a peaceful process. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, held a peaceful protest on Saturday morning in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Port Harcourt, expressing opposition to the ongoing local government elections in Rivers State. The protest, which took place near the Polio Club, saw about 100 participants, mostly youths, denouncing … Read more
Despite initial delays in the arrival of election materials, voters in Edo Central Senatorial District, covering Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan North-East, Esan West, and Esan Central LGAs, have begun casting their votes. At Unit 9, Booth 9 in Dumontan, Irrua, Esan LGA, voting started at around 9:20 AM. Voters, including the elderly and youth, were … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has advised residents of Edo State to cast their votes in the upcoming governorship election on Saturday and return home immediately after voting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba, who is overseeing security for the election, emphasized that only accredited individuals would be … Read more
Public holidays in Nigeria provide essential breaks from work, allowing citizens to rest and celebrate significant events. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career Eid-ul-Maulud 2024: EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian federal government has … Read more
Makinde has cast his vote in the Oyo LG election. The voting took place at Polling Unit 1, Ward 11 in Ibadan North East Local Government Area. The election, conducted by OYSIEC, is happening across the 33 local government areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has cast his vote in … Read more
India votes in second phase of massive election, focusing on Modi’s record and opposition’s promises. Modi’s BJP faces off against a coalition pledging affirmative action and subsidies. Rahul Gandhi contests in Kerala amid concerns over voter turnout and campaign intensity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that India commenced voting in the second phase of its massive … Read more
Buhari has hailed Nigerians over the concluded elections. The President believed Nigerians played their path by defying vote buying and building a stronger democracy. Buhari also stated that Nigerians have finally realized their power, and are utilizing it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, narrated how he told the electorate to collect … Read more
Voting was reportedly in Taraba over fake election materials. Election was suspended in 9 polling units in Donga Local Govt area. According to reports, the electoral materials was returned to the office of the INEC in the ward. EKO HOT BLOG reports that voting has been said to have stopped in nine polling units in … Read more
INEC has declared that Voting will continue in Cross Rivers on Sunday. The electoral body made the declaration on Saturday. The voting was extended to give all residents of the state a chance to vote. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) on Saturday announced that voting in the presidential and … Read more
INEC has noted that double registration won’t stop electorates from voting in the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said those who carried out double registration are not entitled to a new permanent voters card. The electoral body, however, noted that double registration won’t stop the electorates from … Read more
We Made A Mistake Voting Buhari In 2015 –Northern Coalition EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of Northern Groups has said that the region made a mistake when they voted Buhari in 2015. The group insisted that those they trusted with power had isolated the region politically, economically and socially. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Labour Party Reveals How It Would Stop Rigging In The 2023 Elections EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) has said that they will be employing the help of nurses, doctors and other medical practitioners to prevent vote manipulation in the upcoming 2023 election. National chairman of the Labour Party, Barr Julius … Read more
Voting Better Than Going To Church, Mosque –Kanayo. O. Kanayo The actor stated that if a citizen of the country hasn’t gotten their PVC, then they are part of the problem Nigeria is facing EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s … Read more
Association of States’ Diaspora Focal Point Officers has said that Diaspora Voting Bill Rejection A Set Back Nigeria Democracy The importance of Nigerians in the Diaspora to national development was already demonstrated by the Buhari administration with the establishment, through an Act of the National Assembly, of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Senate has begun electronic voting over 1999 constitution. The electronic voting on the bills followed the presentation of the report of the Committee on Review of 1999 Constitution by the Chairman, Sen.Ovie Omo-Agege (APC-Delta). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Tuesday at plenary began the electronic voting to 68 alterations bills on the … Read more
Voting Halts in Nnewi Over Unavailability of Original Result Sheet INEC personnel failed to bring original result sheets. EKO HOT BLOG reports that voters in Polling Unit 002, Enem Hall, Otolo Ward 2, Nnewi North Local Government Area, have halted voting, claiming that INEC personnel failed to bring original result sheets. Read Also: #AnambraDecides: Policemen … Read more
Kano LG poll, Voting Saturday’s Kano State local government election, recorded low turnout of voters, as only a handful voters were seen in polling units, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN correspondent who went round polling units across the metropolis, reports that there was voter apathy in almost all polling units during the … Read more
Nigeria Football League Players Association The National Football League Players Association, NFLPA, is almost ready to put the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement, CBA, to a full vote of all active players. According to report, voting could likely start today because the final draft of the CBA was finished at 2 a.m. after long hours of … Read more