Muoghalu said that in all the 326 electoral Wards of the state, people came out, but were disappointed. Eleven of the 14 governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra have said the June 26 governorship primary in the state did not hold. Spokesperson for the aspirants, Dr George Muoghalu, made the position … Read more
Deputy Governor of Edo State and Head of the Electoral Panel, Mr Philip Shuaibu announced the result Former CEO Transcorp PLC Mr Valentine Ozigbo, has emerged winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election for the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra. Deputy Governor of Edo State and Head of the Electoral Panel, Mr Philip Shuaibu announced … Read more
…a faction led by Jude Okeke accused the Victor Oye-led faction of alleged refusal to submit the statutory 21 days notice on the Special Ward Congress to the Commission. Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has emerged as the governorship candidate for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State. He was announced as the winner … Read more
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has sacked its chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has sacked the factional chairman of the party, Victor Oye. The NWC of the party further appointed Chief Jude Okeke, as acting National Chairman. The APGA National Publicity Secretary, … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly invaded a police station and killed a police inspector. Unknown gunmen have attacked Ojoto Police station in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was learnt that the unknown gunmen killed a police inspector during the attack which occurred on Thursday afternoon. It was … Read more
A police officer, among other victims have been reportedly kidnapped by suspected IPOB members in Anambra State. A police officer has been abducted by gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), following an attack in the Nnewi area of Anambra … Read more
The lawyer to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has alleged a “serious threat” to his life after a combined team of policemen and soldiers invaded his home Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has alleged a “serious threat” to his life after a combined team of policemen and … Read more
The Anambra State Government has banned the use of tricycles and shuttle buses in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Anambra State Government has banned the use of tricycles and shuttle buses after 7pm across the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, made this known in a statement … Read more
No fewer than two officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen in Anambra State. The incident was confirmed by the Anambra State Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Okadigbo Edwin. No fewer than two officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been … Read more
Unknown assailants suspected to be hoodlums have attacked a former Chief Judge of Anambra State (name withheld) on Sunday. A source revealed that no fewer than three buildings were burnt by the attackers. Unknown assailants suspected to be hoodlums have attacked a former Chief Judge of Anambra State (name withheld) on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
At least five people were reportedly killed on Sunday evening when gunmen attacked a local vigilance office in Anambra state. The gunmen attacked the local vigilance office in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo LGA of the state around 7pm, ThisDay reports. Among those reportedly killed were the security officer on duty and a prominent businessman in the area. … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed five persons in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. The latest attack was confirmed by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu. Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed five persons in Ozubulu, in the Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked Obosi police station in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This is coming barely 24 hours after the new Commissioner of Police, Mr Christopher Adetokumbo Owolabi, assumed office in the state. Unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked Obosi police station in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. … Read more
Unknown assailants have reportedly razed the Zone 13 Police Headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra State. It was further learnt that firefighters have arrived to put out the inferno. Unknown assailants have reportedly razed the Zone 13 Police Headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that two policemen have died during the attack while no … Read more
Eyewitness said that the crash happened while the speeding motocyclist tried to overtake the truck and was crushed by the truck driver. A motorcyclist was grisly killed during an accident involving a truck at Akwaeze in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. Andrew Kumapayi, Anambra Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), … Read more
Ezenwanne was released in the early hours of Sunday Emeka Ezenwanne, commissioner for public utilities in Anambra State, who was kidnapped on Wednesday night has been released. Recall that Ezenwanne was kidnapped by gunmen on Wednesday after an attack on All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship aspirant, Prof Chukwuma Soludo. The gunmen had stormed the … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged to conduct credible and transparent primaries to choose a candidate for the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election. Chief Ali Odefa, PDP National Vice Chairman (South East) made the declaration on Monday in Abakaliki during the party’s stakeholders meeting in the state. Odefa said that he recently addressed the … Read more
Cutting of the Tape to Declare the Secretariat Open As political parties and gladiators continue to strategize for the Anambra State Government House, Agu-Awka, the race has heated up. Approximately five political parties appear to be vying for the coveted seat. PDP, APGA, APC, YPP, and SDP are examples. The Anambra State Government House, according … Read more
Madu declared his bid for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket at a meeting with ward executives and members of the party in his hometown, Owerre-Ezukala, in Orumba South Local Government Area of the State. Former National Chairman of Independent Democrats (ID) and member, Governing Council of the Africa Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), Edozie … Read more
Masked gunmen have reportedly killed unspecified number of policemen and soldiers in different locations in Anambra State. The policemen were reported to have been killed in Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area at a checkpoint, while the soldiers were reportedly killed at an outpost in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area, both of Anambra State. Masked gunmen … Read more