At least 27 people are feared dead following a stampede during a Christmas rice distribution event in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tragic incident occurred during a charity program organized by Chief Ernest Obiejesi, popularly known as Obijackson, a philanthropist and Chieftain of the All Progressives … Read more
A bill proposing a six-year single term for the office of the president and state governors has failed to pass in the House of Representatives. The bill, introduced by Honourable Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to amend the Constitution to establish a single six-year term for the president and state governors, and to introduce a rotational system … Read more
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has cautioned against granting full autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, warning that it could lead to widespread disorder rather than foster sustainable development. Speaking at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka, on Tuesday, after signing the “Anambra Local Government Administration Law 2024,” recently passed by the State … Read more
Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has been officially inaugurated as the chairperson of the governing council for Nwafor Orizu College of Education in Nsugbe, Anambra. The ceremony took place at the government house in Awka, where Chukwuma Soludo, the state governor, administered the oath to Onyeali-Ikpe and other newly appointed council members. Onyeali-Ikpe, who brings over 30 years … Read more
The Anambra State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has announced its decision to pursue legal action and formally declined to endorse the upcoming local government elections scheduled for September 28. During a weekend press conference, the party’s state working committee informed journalists of their intent to challenge what they described as a hasty … Read more
Former PDP candidate Valentine Ozigbo aims to defeat Gov. Soludo in 2025. Over 300 APGA defectors join Labour Party, citing dissatisfaction with Soludo’s administration. Ozigbo and Labour Party leaders express confidence in future electoral success and pledge to address governance issues in Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Valentine Ozigbo, former governorship candidate of the … Read more
Nollywood actor Junior Pope rejected wearing a life jacket before tragic boat accident Movie producer Adanma Luke was supposed to be on the ill-fated boat Anambra police arrest boat operators, question movie crew over incident Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has commiserated with the families of actor Pope … Read more
Soludo has told Peter Obi that he won’t and can’t win the 2023 presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Anambra state, Chukwuma Soludo, has said the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi will not win in the 2023 general election. Soludo said this on Monday in an article … Read more
Soludo has urged the federal government to speed up Nnamdi Kanu’s trial or release him from indefinite detention. Soludo made the call during a peacebuilding and security dialogue held with stakeholders in Awka on Saturday over the deteriorating security challenges in the region. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Anambra, Chukwuma Soludo, has … Read more
Obiano has revealed why he tried to fleed the country after handing over to Soludo. The ex-governor disclosed that he was rushing to meet up with a doctor’s appointment in the United States. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Willie Obiano, the immediate past governor of Anambra State, on Monday revealed why he tried to leave … Read more
“Drug barons now see politics as easy way” – Soludo EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor-elect of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, on Saturday said politics has become a big business in Nigeria, adding that many drug barons and internet fraudsters have flocked into politics to avoid being arrested. Soludo, an ex-governor of the Central Bank … Read more
Accord Party candidate, Maduka withdraws petition against Soludo EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Godwin Maduka, the Accord Party’s candidate in Anambra State’s recently ended governorship election, has withdrawn a petition he filed challenging Professor Chukwuma Soludo’s victory. As a result, the three-member tribunal comprised of Justice B. Mohammed, Justice Edem Akpan, and Justice O.H. … Read more
INEC has released the final list of governorship candidates for the Anambra 2021 election. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, published the final list of candidates contesting for the gubernatorial election slated for November 6, 2021, in Anambra State. The list showing the 18 candidates contesting for the governorship election was … Read more