SERAP has dragged Wike, Okowa, and other oil-producing state governors to Court ‘over failure to account for N625 billion.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the oil-producing states in Nigeria over “their failure to account for the spending of the oil derivation refunds of … Read more
A Cholera outbreak has killed 30 persons in Cross River State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 30 persons have reportedly died in Ekureku Community in the Abi Local government area of Cross River state following an outbreak of Cholera. The Ekureku Community is made up of 10 villages, including Agbara, Ngarabe, EkurAkpoha, … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have whisked away a former Accountant General and three others in Cross River State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Accountant-General of Cross River State, Mrs. Rose Bassey, has been abducted by some gunmen. It was gathered that Bassey was abducted alongside three yet-to-be-identified persons on Tuesday evening along the Uyanga-Ikomita axis … Read more
Court has affirmed Bassey Otu as APC gubernatorial candidate in Cross River State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Calabar on Monday announced Bassey Otu as the authentic governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress in Cross River State. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu made the declaration while delivering judgement in a … Read more
Bakassi Monarch Loses Wife. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the wife of the paramount ruler of Bakassi LGA of Cross River State, Her Royal Majesty Mary Etim Okon Edet, has passed on. The husband, who is also the chairman of Cross River State Traditional Rulers’ Council, His Royal Majesty Etiyin Etim Okon Edet, … Read more
Army and Police have raided the residence of the Biafra group leader in Cross River State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a special patrol team, comprising the Police and Army on Friday morning raided the residence of the Deputy Leader of the Biafra Nations League (BnL), Ebuta Takon in Ikom, Cross River State. … Read more
Ayade Reacts To Rumoured APC Primaries Loss, Reveals Plan B. Ayade through his media chief, Chris Ita, denied participating in the exercise. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Slams PDP, Rejects Atiku’s Candidacy BREAKING: Another PDP Presidential Aspirant Steps Down [BREAKING] Alleged N96b Fraud: Supreme Court Set To Deliver Judgment In Amaechi’s Appeal EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Lawan said that the welfare and security of Nigerians was top most priority on his agenda to change the fortunes of the country Lawan said that if voted into office as president, he would re-define the economy of the country from the over dependence on oil… EDITOR’S PICK Accountant General Suspended Over Alleged ₦80bn Fraud … Read more
The PDP had approached the high court in Abuja over Ayade’s defection but the judgment was delivered in favour of Governor Ayade The party described it as a provocation inflicted on it by unscrupulous elements who were mistakenly given the mandate of the party EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injury Insecurity: … Read more
Ritualists: Over 10 Girls Killed In Cross River Community In 2022 [PHOTO] EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogoja town in Cross River state is under severe invasion by ritualists, with reports saying over 10 girls have been killed in the past one month. Some residents of the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State attribute … Read more
The Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade has given gave reasons why the state government had yet to pass the Anti-open grazing law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has explained why he would not sign the anti-open grazing law, like other Southern states. Ayade has said the anti-open … Read more
He said soldiers had to return to the forest to search for him and on Thursday evening he engaged soldiers who tried to arrest him in gun fight leading to his death and his hands and feet hacked off. The decapitated body of Thomas Tawo, popularly known as General Iron was seen on Thursday evening … Read more
Former governor of cross river state, Senator Liyel Imoke has said Cross River remains PDP state despite Governor Ayade’s defection. Former governor of Cross River State and the leader of a stakeholders’ group in the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Liyel Imoke yesterday allayed the fear that the defection of the incumbent … Read more
Deputy Speaker Bassey has said that the governor’s move has crumbled the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Deputy Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly, Joseph Bassey, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the defection of Gov. Ben Ayade. READ ALSO: LG Poll: Makinde Calls For Peaceful Polls, Massive … Read more
The Secretary to the state government of Cross River State, Ms Tina Agbor has said that most university girls who say they were are sexually harassed by lecturers are dullards. She said this while representing Governor Ben Ayade during the one-kilometre walk staged in Calabar in commemoration of this year’s “16 Days of Activism against … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday secured the convictions of two fraudsters before Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River state. The convicts; Okanezi David Tamunonengiyeofori and Unuafe Robert Oghenetejiri, were charged by the zonal office of the EFCC and convicted by the Court on a … Read more
Ekohotblog, 26th Of October, 2020 Cross River state Governor, Ben Ayade has promised a reward of N100,000 to anyone who volunteered information that could lead to the recovery of property looted during the #EndSARS protests of .Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the governor, Christian Ita said in a statement … Read more
Ekohotblog, 25th October 2020 Senator Florence Ita-Giwa pleaded with Nigerians, particularly residents of Cross Rivers state, to stop with the wanton destruction of properties and looting of items across the country. Senator Florence Ita-Giwa was spotted in a video begging angry youths in Cross Rivers state, to stop the looting and burning of properties across … Read more
Traders are panicking and counting their losses after a popular food market in Calabar City was gutted by fire. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started at about 8:45 pm on Friday, July 3rd 2020 and may have been caused by a generating set kept in one of the shops where food stuffs are sold. They … Read more
Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade has berated the people of the state for complaining on the bad roads and potholes in major towns and cities. Ayade said his duty as a Governor doesn’t include fixing of bad roads and potholes. DON’T MISS: Bus Conductor Arraigned For Stealing Passenger’s ATM Card Instead, he is … Read more