Nnamdi was arrested by the police in Anambra State on March 18. The police released him five days later after several calls for his freedom. The social media influencer recounted his unpleasant experience while he was in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the rearrest … Read more
The NDLEA has released the list of arrests it made in the past week. The agency caught a businessman with more than 30 parcels of cocaine at the Lagos airport on his way to Southeast Asia. The NDLEA also nabbed another suspect with 2.10 kilograms of methamphetamine at the airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Obasanjo initially opposed Governor Soludo’s governorship ambition due to his reservations. He believed that Soludo was better suited for national or international roles. Governor Soludo has since performed well as Anambra Governor, confirming Obasanjo’s prediction that he had the potential for greater things. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday revealed … Read more
Chude Nnamdi was arrested by police officers on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The arrest sparked controversy on social media as his friends and family were not sure about which security agency arrested him amid speculations of Interpol involvement. There was also no confirmation of his alleged crime until Wednesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
Peter Obi visited Anambra ahead of Guber elections. According to the former state governor he came by for a private visit and stopped by the market. Peter Obi also thanked the people for the warm welcome. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Saturday stormed Anambra State ahead … Read more
A Court has sentenced a woman to 18 years imprisonment. Enwerem was convicted of kidnapping five children in Anambra state. The presiding Chief Magistrate, Genevieve Osakwe, found the defendant guilty of conspiracy to steal children, fraudulently enticing and harbouring children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 42-year-old woman identified as Victoria Enwerem (Anosike), has been … Read more
The presidential election held on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Peter Obi lost the election, finishing in third place according to electoral officials. Soludo had predicted his loss months before the election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, says Igbos in the southeastern part of the country must work with other geopolitical … Read more
Social media is a consistent space for heated debates about the status of Lagos State. While some argue that the state is a “no man’s land”, others contend that the state is a Yoruba land. Yul Edochie is the latest figure to join the debate. Eko Hot Blog reports that popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, … Read more
Utah of YPP got 73,115 votes Chris of APGA got 45,369 votes Obinna of LP got 28,102 votes Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the senatorial candidate of the Young Progressives Party, Ifeanyi Ubah, winner of the Anambra south senatorial district election held on Saturday, February 25. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
APC Chieftain Dozie Madu was attacked by gunmen in Anambra. Miraculously, the chieftain escaped unhurt. There were so many casualties left from the attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Dozie Madu on Friday night escaped death after gunmen attacked his country home, Owerre Ezukala Orumba South LGA … Read more
Three persons have been reportedly killed after gunmen launched another attack on Anambra Police Station. The hoodlums invaded the police facility around 2:18 am on Monday. The attack is coming less than 24 hours after the gunmen attempted to burn down 3-3 Police Divisional Office in Oyi LGA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown Gunmen … Read more
Nigeria’s presidential election is set to hold on Saturday, February 25, 2022. While some candidates are losing support, others are consolidating and pulling more support to their campaigns. Tinubu is one of those pulling support for his presidential bid. Eko Hot Blog reports that some members of the Labour Party (LP) in the north-west zone … Read more
Gunmen attacked INEC officials and ad-hoc staff at Ukpor High School in Anambra State, Nigeria. The staff members were rescued by a joint security team, and no one was harmed. No one was killed in the attack, and the security team is still tracking down the criminals. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have … Read more
Peter Obi on Tuesday took his campaign to Anambra state. Residents of the state gathered in mass to show support for the LP candidate. Peter Obi also paid a courtesy call to the Obi of Otolo and Igwe of Nnewi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday … Read more
One person has been killed after gunmen attacked a police station in Anambra. The hoodlums also razed down another INEC office in the state. The level of damage in the police station could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen have attacked another office of the … Read more
Gunmen attacked and killed four in Anambra state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gunmen killed four persons on Nzomiwu Street in Eziani community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the community on Tuesday and started shooting into the air, thereby killing the victims – three males and … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has kicked against plans to toll the 2nd Niger Bridge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apex socio-political organization of the Igbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has kicked against the plan of the Federal Government to toll the just-opened 2nd Niger Bridge. Recall that the Second Niger Bridge was temporarily opened to traffic on December … Read more
Gunmen bombed police facility and set inmates free in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen bombed the Ihiala Police Divisional Headquarters in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, south-east Nigeria. The attack happened on Wednesday at about 3:00 a.m. EDITOR’S PICKS Rita Dominic Reacts To Allegations Of Wrecking Fidelis Anosike’s Marriage With Ex-wife … Read more
A South-East Billionaire has snubbed Obi and endorsed Soludo for Presdient. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Anambra State born-billionaire businessman, Prince Arthur Eze, has distanced himself from the presidential ambition of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Eze dissociated himself from Peter Obi’s ambition while speaking at the occasion of the 2022 … Read more
Soludo has declared that the sit-at-home order will come to an end by next year in Anambra. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has pledged to end the trend of weekly sit-at-home orders in the state. According to him, the trend that has lasted for several months has to completely … Read more