EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, is currently in a crucial meeting with members of the Commission and members of the Imo State Chapter of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES). The meeting is being held at the media center of the state’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said lessons have been learned from the 2023 general elections and that there would be an improvement in the forthcoming circle elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states. He added that the commission is satisfied with … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has said the Labour Party has no ground to call for the sack of its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over the outcome of the 2023 general election. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi stated this when he spoke with the … Read more
By Praise Ben In due course, a thorough analysis of the February 25 presidential poll in Nigeria will be conducted and recorded for historical reference. But for now, those who botched the election and restricted the people’s ability to openly choose their leader already bear the stigma of infamy. As Nigerians gear up for the … Read more
The presidential and national assembly elections are only a few days away. Yet, some voters do not know the polling units where they will cast their ballots. INEC says this situation may arise if voters have been migrated to other polling units by the commission or they’ve chosen new voting locations during the last Continuous … Read more
The CJN has told new election tribunal members that he will not condone any act of recklessness. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has warned newly sworn in 307 judicial officers to avoid acts of recklessness. EDITOR’S PICKS Alleged Organ Harvesting: Ekweremadu’s Daughter Appears In UK Court PDP … Read more
INEC has warned new RECs against unofficial meetings with politicians. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn in 19 resident electoral commissioners (RECs) in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Governors Delaying Action On Out-of-School Children – FG Emirates Suspends Flight Operations In Nigeria Israel’s PM Lapid Concedes Election As Netanyahu Pulls … Read more
Prison inmates may vote in 2023 – INEC …..But the next general election is not going to be the last election conducted by Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to … Read more
INEC Chairman, Yakubu issues warning ahead of governorship election in Ekiti … Yakubu advised them to ensure that no political party or candidate was accorded any advantage over the other. EDITOR’S PICK Gov. Sanwo-Olu Opens New DSS Office In Alimosho LG LASG To Prevent Pandemic In Abattoirs, Enforces Meat Industry Rules Lagos To Partner NGOs, … Read more
INEC has revealed why N305bn is needed to conduct 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed why the N305 billion is needed to conduct the 2023 elections would be used majorly to meet the commission’s technological needs to better serve the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise … Read more
“We earlier assured Nigerians that we shall conclude work on the expansion of voter access to polling units and make the new polling units available to citizens ahead of the CVR exercise. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made it known that it would publish a comprehensive list of its new polling units across … Read more
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos Central senatorial candidate, Chief Sunbo Onitiri, has condemned Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s role in the last governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections across the country. He also called on the chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmud Yakubu to honorably resign his position and apologise to the country for … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering postponing Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections. Multiple sources close to the electoral commission said the postponement being considered is due to some logistics challenges being faced by the commission in many states. The electoral body is facing difficulty distributing sensitive electoral materials to some states of … Read more