Port Harcourt-Aba Train to Return Soon – NRC Expresses regret over the inconvenience caused The corporation urged affected passengers to present proof of payment The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has assured passengers that the suspended Port Harcourt–Aba train service will soon resume operations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspension followed a viral social media … Read more
A devastating fire swept through three radio stations in Aba, Abia State, on Saturday night, destroying electronic broadcasting equipment worth millions. The affected stations—Enyimba 94.3 FM, Rose 101.9 FM, and Legend 98.3 FM—were located off Margret Avenue on the PZ axis of the Aba-Owerri Road in the Aba North local government area. Although each station … Read more
A tense scene unfolded in Aba on Saturday when over 20 masked men, suspected to be police officers, stormed a Labour Party (LP) meeting, disrupting the event and demanding silence from attendees. The masked individuals reportedly confronted Prince G.O. Ndubueze, the secretary of the Labour Party’s local government election committee, and informed him of his … Read more
Tension Rises In Aba As Soldiers Retaliate After Colleagues’ Deaths. The military’s retributive actions, including helicopter patrols and forceful hotel searches. Governor Alex Otti’s reassurances have not alleviated the tension. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the city of Aba in Abia State has been engulfed in tension following a series of reprisal actions by soldiers in … Read more
Tinubu Vows Tough Action Against IPOB For Soldiers’ Killings In Aba Orders security forces to bring perpetrators to justice and crush violent non-state actors. Declares those calling for sit-at-home orders as committing treasonable offences EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has declared that the security forces would leave no stone unturned … Read more
IPOB denies involvement in the killing of five soldiers in Aba during their sit-at-home order. The incident occurred at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area. IPOB claims politicians trying to create unrest are responsible for the soldiers’ deaths. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied involvement in the … Read more
Three soldiers from the 14 Brigade Headquarters, attached to the 144 Battalion, were feared killed in Aba, Abia State. The attack occurred at an army outpost at Obikabia junction in Aba North local government area. Masked gunmen in a black SUV launched a surprise attack on the soldiers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three soldiers from … Read more
FG postpones commencement of train services on Port Harcourt to Maiduguri rail line. Minister for Transportation cites unforeseen challenges for delay during inspection visit. Revised timeline set for April, with plans to extend rail line to critical seaports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has announced a postponement in the commencement of train services … Read more
Enugu Rangers claimed the top spot in the Nigeria Premier Football League after defeating Heartland 2-1. Lobi Stars slipped to second place following a 1-1 draw. Plateau United suffered a setback in their title pursuit with a 2-1 loss to Akwa United. Eko Hot Blog reports that Enugu Rangers, the seven-time champions, have climbed to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that over the weekend, Senator David Umahi, the Minister of Works, issued a directive for the immediate arrest of traders who persistently conduct business on the newly completed section of the Aba axis of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, currently undergoing total reconstruction. Additionally, the former Governor of Ebonyi State expressed concerns over … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has disclosed plans to make Aba the Japan of Africa in technological developments and ease of business. Otti made this known during a courtesy visit of the Yoruba community in Abia State to the Government House in Umuahia. Editors Pick BREAKING: President Tinubu Nominates … Read more
Heavy downpour lasting three hours in Aba, Abia State, has submerged many houses. Floods have taken over roads in the commercial city due to overflowing water channels. Many residents have been left homeless, and assistance is being called for from relevant authorities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Following a heavy downpour that lasted for about … Read more
Traders cheer invasion of unknown gunmen parade in Ariaria market in Aba, Abia State the Unknown gunmen had listed a number of days in May when people must not come out EDITOR’S PICK: IPOB Denies Decapitating Military Couple In Imo We Refused Okorocha’s Several Attempts To Join Us – IPOB Wike Declares Support For IPOB’s … Read more
Mechanic on test-drive in Aba has reportedly killed a couple whose identity could not be immediately ascertained. …A male passenger inside the commercial tricycle was said to have died on the spot. EDITOR’S PICK: [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask Him To … Read more
Abia conducts integrity tests on structures in markets and malls to protect residents from building collapse …to remodel Ariaria International Market and New Market in Ngwa Road, Aba. Abia State Government has directed that integrity tests be conducted on old and new structures in markets and malls across the state, even as it promised to … Read more
Fear pervaded the atmosphere in Aba commercial town in Abia State as sounds of gunshots rented the police area command on Thursday morning. It was learnt that all roads around the police command have been barricaded and residents have been ordered back to their houses. Fear pervaded the atmosphere in Aba commercial town in Abia … Read more
The Police in Aba in Abia has arrested two kidnap suspects, Ikechi Monday and Onyekachi Orji from Owerrinta, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Abia state. The suspects kidnapped a 70 years old woman, Mrs Patricia Nwogu from her residence at Okpolu-Umuobo area in Osisioma LGA on January, 29 but she was later rescued. The Abia Commissioner … Read more