Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared a state of emergency in the power sector to improve electricity supply across the state. This decision aligns with his all-inclusive economic plan, the ARISE Agenda, which aims to boost development in various sectors. Editor’s Picks: Again Price Of Petrol Landing Cost Drops – See New Price … Read more
The late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, was laid to rest on Friday, with an outpouring of condolences for Governor Umo Eno and the people of the state. Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, expressed his sympathies, describing Mrs. Eno’s passing as a significant loss to her family, Akwa Ibom … Read more
Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and key wingback Ola Aina have been ruled out, while Ademola Lookman remains a major doubt for Monday’s crucial 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D fixture against Rwanda’s Amavubi. The match will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. Nwabali was … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has endorsed 36 candidates for judicial appointments, forwarding their recommendations to the respective State Governors for approval and swearing-in. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recommendations were finalized during the NJC’s 107th meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on November 13 and 14, 2024. … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State clarified on Monday that the recent autonomy granted to local government councils does not imply that council chairmen operate independently of the State Government. Speaking shortly after inaugurating the thirty-one newly elected local government chairmen, Eno urged them to avoid misinterpreting the concept of autonomy. He emphasized that … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dismissed reports claiming that his first daughter, Mrs. Helen Obareki, has been appointed as the First Lady of the state. He clarified that she has been designated as the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, a point he emphasized during Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s condolence visit. … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of CP Peter Opara as the new Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. According to a statement from Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations for the PSC, Opara will replace CP Benneth Igwe, who has been promoted to the rank … Read more
Despite a federal agreement on a new ₦70,000 minimum wage, many states are hesitant to commit, citing the need for further consultations and financial assessments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in spite of the recent agreement between the Federal Government, Labour, and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to set the new minimum wage at ₦70,000, many states … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, called for Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio to promptly step aside and facilitate an independent investigation into allegations regarding the discreet insertion of a significant N3.7 trillion into the 2024 budget for purported non-existent projects. In a statement issued by the national publicity secretary … Read more
Ekohotblog Hot Blog reports that Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced that January 2, 2024, will be observed as a public holiday in the state. The purpose of this decision is to enable the residents of Akwa Ibom to participate in the New Year interdenominational thanksgiving ceremony at the International Christian … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State and one-time Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Nsima Ekere, is not guilty of allegations of conspiracy, diversion and stealing of the sum of N118m levelled against him, a police report has said. Also cleared by the police report are Messrs … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has met with Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State. In a post via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, Keyamo said he met with the Akwa Ibom governor in his office on Friday, November 24. The minister said … Read more
Akpabio has urged both Nigerians and members of the future 10th National Assembly not to evaluate him based solely on his recent service as Minister. He rather asked them to evaluate based on his either experience. Recall that Akpabio resigned his position as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs to contest the presidential primaries of … Read more
INEC has announced the cancellation of the supplementary election in Akwa Ibom State. Dr Cyril Omorogbe, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), announced the cancellation of the election on Saturday. He described the rerun as “abysmal”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cancelled Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency rerun election in Akwa … Read more
The Supreme Court has confirmed Udofia as APC gubernatorial candidate in Akwa Ibom State. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun delivered the unanimous judgement in the suit identified as SC/CV/158/2023. The court struck out Ita Enang’s appeal and upheld the January 19th judgement of the Court of Appeal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has upheld … Read more
Governor Udom has responded to the ‘a boy’ remark by the APC flagbearer Bola Tinubu. Udom expressed disappointment over Tinubu’s unbridled, unpatriotic and immature comment. The Governor said it was unfortunate that Tinubu, who was granted State-owned facilities ended up insulting the integrity of over 7.9 million Akwa Ibom people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Appeal Court has reserved Justice Agatha’s judgment in the Akwa Ibom APC guber ticket dispute. After the primary, Senator Ita Enang headed to court to challenge its outcome which led to the nullification of the primary by Justice Okeke of the Federal High Court Uyo. The panel said the appeal by APC had merit and … Read more
Udom held a closed-door meeting with the G5 governors over Tinubu’s endorsement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, on Saturday held a closed-door meeting with the aggrieved PDP governors. This online news platform gathered that the widely-reported treaty between the G5 Governors and Tinubu is expected to be … Read more
Ex-CAN chairman Tom Etim is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senior Apostle Tom Etim, the immediate past Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Oron Chapter, Akwa Ibom State is dead. The Apostle, who was the founder and General Overseer of Power Tower Mission International, was said to have died after a brief … Read more
Ex-Osun Labour Party guber candidate Lasun Yusuf has dumped Peter Obi for Atiku. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the recently concluded Osun State gubernatorial election, Lasun Suleiman Yusuf, has dumped the presidential flagbearer of the LP, Peter Obi. Yusuf, who was received into the Peoples Democratic … Read more