A recent clash erupted between tenants on Waddle Street in the Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State and their landlord, Mr. Obong Ete, after tenants accused him of theft. According to reports the tenants reportedly flogged the landlord with horsewhips on Sunday morning, claiming he had been stealing various items, including food, … Read more
The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended Joseph Akpan, a lecturer and Head of the Department of Pharmacology, over allegations of altering examination results. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, made this known on Wednesday in Calabar, stating that Akpan used his position to manipulate students’ scores in the Introduction to General Antimicrobial Pharmacology (PHM 311) … Read more
Nigeria Police dismiss Corporal for not reporting to new station in Kaduna after nine years, engaged in self-promotion and illegal activities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Command has dismissed an officer, Corporal Buba Adamu, for failing to report to his new station in Kaduna after being transferred from Cross River Command nine … Read more
The Federal Government has started demolishing properties along the route of the Lagos-Calabar highway. The government had promised to compensate property owners affected by the demolition. It said it has started fulfilling its promise to the property owners. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government says it will start paying N2.75 billion compensation to … Read more
The students were abducted in Delta last Friday. The police confirmed their abduction on Monday night. However, the force announced their release a few hours later. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Delta State Police Command says nine students who were abducted while travelling along the East-West road in Ughelli, Delta State, have regained their … Read more
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been in the pipeline for at least 20 years. However, the President Tinubu-led administration has actualised the project. Work has started on the project in March 2024 after approval in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has received a new lease of life from the President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, has claimed he had a consensual relationship with a former diploma student, TKJ (name withheld), who accused him of sexual harassment. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent development at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Professor Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar, and his lawyer, Sunny Anyanwu, were granted bail. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that three final-year medical students are reportedly missing after their boat sank in Marina Resort, Calabar, Cross River State. The students were on a boat cruise at the resort as part of events slated for the Calabar University Medical Association (CUMSA) week when the unfortunate incident happened. It was gathered that at least … Read more
Mothers are nurturers. They are guardians. They shape the future through nurturing children. There are many mothers who excel at this job. There are a few who fail at it. There is also a unique set that goes beyond nurturing their own children, but also train and guide the children of others. Mama Umo Balogun … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that City sweepers in Calabar, the Cross River state capital, staged a protest in front of the governor’s office on Tuesday, blocking the entrance with garbage. The protesters, numbering about 100, said they had not been paid their salaries for the past four months by the state government. The women, … Read more
ASUU members are currently meeting over half salaries in Calabar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Academic Staff Union of the University is set to hold a quarterly National Executive Council meeting at the University of Calabar on Sunday. A member of the NEC confirmed this on Saturday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Ex-President Jonathan Appointed … Read more
According to the Federal Fire Service, from January to October 26, fires in Cross River destroyed property worth more than N8 billion. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was revealed by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Thursday by Mrs. Olumayowa Olomola, the Federal Fire Service’s commanding officer for the Calabar Command. … Read more
The police in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, have discovered the lifeless body of an unidentified middle-aged woman in a hotel room. Eko Hot Blog reports that it was learnt that the incident took place in a well-known guest house (name withheld) on the State Housing Estate of Calabar’s Clement Ebri Drive. EDITORS PICKS … Read more
One Barrister Sunny Bassey, a Calabar based lawyer whose wife reportedly died in a car accident on Tuesday while chasing his car , is said to be in critical health condition since the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that she crashed her car along the Murtala Muhammed Highway, Calabar, when the car veered off … Read more
A woman has reportedly died in auto crash while chasing her husband after spotting him with a lady in Calabar Eko Hot Blog reports that an unknown woman reportedly lost her life in a car accident in Calabar, Cross River State, while pursuing her husband, whom she had spotted with another woman in a mall. … Read more
Wednesday morning’s small drama occurred when Prof. Ben Ayade, the governor of Cross River state, locked out civil servants who were working in the government building in Calabar for arriving late to work. EKO HOT BLOG reports that governor Ayade who came to work before 8: 00 am ordered the Chief Security Officer,CSO, … Read more
Bolt cab snatched in Calabar at gun point ….snatching of Bolt cars is reported to be rampant in Calabar in recent times EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Toyota Corolla car … Read more
Muslims urge FG to end insecurity …prays to God to lead Buhari’s administration to curb the insecurity challenge bedeviling Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS Court Orders Ex-Presidential Candidate To Pay Ex-Wife €15M After Divorce EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
I’ll Replace Sharing Formula With Production Formula — Peter Obi. The ex-governor of Anambra said it was essential for everybody to be productive if the nation must survive. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Buhari’s Aide Confirms Jonathan Now APC Member ‘I’m Forced To Pay DSTV Bills For My Fellow Inmates’ — Abba Kyari Cries Out … Read more