Tensions have soared in Umuchima, a village in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, after unknown gunmen allegedly killed a local resident accused of informing the Nigerian Army about their activities. Earlier in the week, operatives of the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force, under the South-East Operation “Udo Ka,” dismantled a suspected … Read more
On Saturday, the Defence Headquarters announced a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism with the capture of Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim, also known as Habu Dogo, a notorious terrorist leader in Northwest Nigeria. Dogo, reportedly linked to numerous attacks, killings, and kidnappings in Sokoto State, was captured by troops in Rumji Village, Illela Local Government … Read more
The Abia State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the Labour Party’s National Vice Chairman for the South-East, Ceekay Igara, on Saturday, stating that he was invited following a petition from the party’s acting state chairman accusing him of impersonation. This clarification was made in a statement issued by the command’s … 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
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of new substantive commissioners of police for the states of Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom. This decision follows recent promotions of senior police officers, which created vacancies in these key positions, according to a statement from PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu signed bills establishing development commissions for Nigeria’s South-East and North-West regions to address environmental challenges and infrastructure needs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has signed into law bills establishing development commissions for Nigeria’s South-East and North-West regions. This online media platform reports that the South-East Development Commission bill, sponsored by … Read more
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … Read more
NDLEA operatives have arrested drug mules in various parts of Nigeria this past week. One drug mule was caught trying to transport cannabis to Qatar through the Lagos airport. The drug control agency also seized a consignment hidden in noodles packs going to Bayelsa creeks. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug … Read more
NAFDAC has carried out a significant operation in Lagos State. The operation led the agency to uncover a trade complex where illegal alcohol was being produced. The discovery came some months after a similar factory was found in Abia State. Eko Hot Blog reports that National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria is at a crossroads and Nigerians are trying to find the responses to an economic crisis and currency turmoil. Of course, all manner of symptoms keep appearing! Towards the end of February, Governor Biodun Oyebanji unveiled a N12 billion economic relief programme for Ekiti residents. That’s in addition to other proactive … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that in a bid to supercharge rural economies and revolutionize agriculture, a whopping $30 million has been pumped into the heartlands of six states: Abia, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo, Delta, and Ondo. This move aims to turbocharge agricultural productivity and add value across seven key commodity value chains. Editor’s Pick: … Read more
Last weekend, a video of officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) uncovering illegal beverage factories in Abia State went viral on social media. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1CMwLarGjP/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Martins Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s director of the southeast zone, said the suspects, occupying over 240 shops at the Cemetery market, sold products often produced … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State government has denied a report on social media claiming that it owes Nigerian soldiers attached to its multi-agency security task force, Operation Crush. Speaking via a statement, Kazie Uko, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alex Otti, dismissed the report, maintaining that it was false and meant … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has refuted claims that council asserted that Abia state was the best-performing state in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). A viral social media post had stated that WAEC announced Abia as the best-performing state in WASSCE. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti has called for a parley between opposition political parties in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) in order to support his administration in the task of rebuilding Abia. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commenced the demolition of 130 buildings to flag off the construction of a six-lane road project in Umuahia, aimed at opening up the capital city for development. This online media platform learnt that some owners of the demolished structures, especially those at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that joint troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police have neutralised 3 combatants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a fierce encounter. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, made the disclosure in a statement on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reacted to the beheading of a Labour Party (LP) chieftain in Abia state, Zachary Maduka. In a statement on Saturday via his X handle on Saturday, the former Governor of Anambra State said he received with shock and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the gruesome murder of a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP), Zachary Nmaduka, by unknown assailants. This online media platform earlier reported that some yet-to-be-identified persons killed Nmaduka at Amelechi Akpukpa community in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notable member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Donatus Nwamkpa, has expressed that the party is not ready to accept the role of an opposition party. This decision stems from their ongoing challenge against the victory of Governor Alex Otti, who won the March 18 governorship election as a … Read more