A former Zenith bank manager, Fidelis Egueke, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Asaba, Delta State, for defrauding a victim of $46,900 under false pretenses. The judgment was delivered by Chief Magistrate Callistus Isioma Moeteke. The case was brought to court by prosecutor Raphael Ogechi Eze of … Read more
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa made his first public appearance since his release, joining Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at a service of songs held in honor of Mrs. Victoria Ossai Obielum, mother of politician Godwill Obielum. Okowa had been detained on November 4, 2024, over allegations of ₦1.3 trillion fraud but was released after four … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has allocated N17.6 billion for its 2025 season activities, following approval from its Congress, which convened in Asaba, Delta State, on Friday. According to sportsvillagesquare.com, this budget equivalent to $10,591,610 at the current exchange rate surpasses the N12 billion allocated by Nigeria for the 2024 Paris Olympics, where no medals … Read more
Supporters of Delta-based cleric Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin staged a protest on Tuesday at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) office in Asaba, Delta State, opposing the agency’s recent statements about his spiritual products. The protesters, including bishops and other religious leaders, carried placards urging NAFDAC to stop what they described … Read more
Peter Obi pays tribute to former Minister Kenneth Gbagi Describes Gbagi as a dedicated Nigerian, committed to nation’s development Recalls insightful discussions with late friend on issues concerning Nigeria Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of his “dear friend and … Read more
‘Bright the Seer’ foresaw the tragic boat accident involving Junior Pope and a few others. She revealed her prophecy in a video posted on her Instagram page four days ago. In the video, she urged Nollywood actors to pray as she saw a tragic incident coming. Eko Hot Blog reports that a video has emerged … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that tensions erupted in Asaba, the capital city of Delta State, following a deadly altercation between commercial motorcycle operators, known as okada riders, and a state task force on Sunday night. The Delta State Police Command has confirmed that two individuals lost their lives during the clash. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fourteen deceased soldiers, who tragically lost their lives in the Okuama community of the Ughelli South Local Government Area in Delta State, have been recovered. The bodies were retrieved by soldiers of the Joint Task Force, operating under the oversight of Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there was a mild drama at the Asaba Airport, Delta State, on Sunday as air passengers who departed Lagos State for Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), were flown to a different location. A former governorship candidate in Kano State, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, better known as Dawisu, made the disclosure … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Team Lagos has made an impressive start to its campaign at the National Youth Games, Asaba 2023. The games started on Saturday in Asaba, the Delta State capital. On Monday, the male and female table tennis camps of Team Lagos secured gold medals, trouncing their counterparts from Delta, the host … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Delta, has admitted in evidence documents tendered by Chief Kenneth Gbagi, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the March 18 governorship election in the state. At the tribunal sitting on Saturday, the three-man panel, led by … Read more
The second Niger Bridge has been successfully completed and commissioned, fulfilling a long-awaited promise to the people of South-eastern Nigeria. Buhari and Uzodimma, along with other South-East governors and stakeholders, have expressed their gratitude for the completion of this significant infrastructure project. The bridge, named the “President Muhammadu Buhari Bridge,” EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Fear grips travelers as a bridge under construction in Delta State by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation neared collapse. The Delta State Bridge site has been closed from road users leading travelers to take alternative routes. The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation is responsible for a section of the Ughelli-Asaba Road dualization project, including … Read more
Olu Kevin Oritsewinor, the governor of Delta State’s senior special assistant for security, has been selected to the PDP campaign council for Delta State. EkoHotBlog reports that Oritsewinor was named to the Youth campaign council, according to a report by the State PDP Chapter. EDITOR’S PICK Governor Oyebanji Lifts Ban On State Accounts 2023: INEC … Read more
The Kwara State government has restated its commitment to sustainable commercial agriculture as part of efforts to make the state the food basket of the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the state commissioner for agriculture and rural development, Mal. AbdulLateef Alakawa, stated this in Ilorin while receiving the executives of the Nigerian Institution of … Read more
Edafe said that the 13-year-old boy was in the custody of the police command. The police command in Delta, has found a missing teenager, Master Kachukwu Sunday in Asaba. The acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), of the command, DSP Bright Edafe disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Warri. Read Also: Police Kill … Read more
By Simon Kolawole “It is also unusual, I would say, for the current set of southern governors, apart from Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike, to openly criticise Buhari” If you are a keen observer of Nigerian politics, or should I say politicking, you must have noticed many unusual things about the meeting of the 17 southern … Read more
A notable traditional chief in Asaba Kingdom, Emma Okocha, is dead. Okocha, a journalist and renowned writer, was said to have passed away on Monday morning. He was the Ikemba Asaba, one of the most revered traditional titles in the kingdom. It was gathered that the deceased was hale and hearty as the time he … Read more
The popular Ogbogonogo market, Asaba, Delta State has been gutted by fire. The inferno which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday destroyed buildings and goods worth millions of naira. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, although sources said it could have resulted from a power surge. Details later….