Peter Obi urges leaders to patronize local tourism Says Nigeria can earn $20bn yearly Cites Turkey’s $61bn success Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has called on Nigerian leaders to lead by example and prioritize taking their holidays within the country, rather than abroad. Speaking after the Domestic Tourism Conference in Enugu State, Obi took to … Read more
The Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) has ordered the closure of all magistrate courts in Cross River State, effective Monday, December 9, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the directive was issued in a notice on Sunday by the association’s state chairman, Godwin Onah, and secretary, Solomon Abuo. They stated that magistrates across the state … Read more
A major defection has hit the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives as four members switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the defections, announced on Thursday by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, involve lawmakers from four states: Kaduna, Imo, Edo, and Cross River. The defectors are … Read more
Industrial action over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 new minimum wage began Monday across five states—Ebonyi, Cross River, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Zamfara—and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as negotiations between state governments and labor unions remain unresolved. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ … Read more
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 Federal Government has alerted Nigerians about the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was announced in a press statement issued on Tuesday by Umar Muhammed, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). According to the statement, the authorities of the … Read more
The Cross River Epidemiologist, Mrs Inyang Ekpenyong, has confirmed two new cases of Mpox in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area. Ekpenyong made the confirmation in a statement in Calabar on Saturday. Recall that the state had earlier reported a case in Okoshe, Obudu Local Government Area, which was confirmed by the National Reference Laboratory in … Read more
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … 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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently published a report indicating a notable increase in the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas Prices). According to the latest data update released by the government agency, the price of refilling cooking gas surged by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that In a move to alleviate economic challenges in Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has spearheaded a workshop where over 700 constituents received grants and essential business items. Editor’s Pick: Deadly Clash Between Rival Bandit Groups Leaves Scores Dead In Zamfara Onanuga Defends Tinubu’s Swift Fuel Subsidy Removal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Cross River State Police Command recorded 521 assorted criminal cases including murder, in 2023, according to Commissioner Augustine Grimah. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son Crashed Multiple Times In 2023 Tinubu Meets … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigating the alleged N585 million disbursement began questioning the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu on Tuesday, January 9. She arrived at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja, at 11am. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Appeal Court in Lagos has upheld the election of Bassey Otu as the governor of Cross River State. On Wednesday, the appeal court maintained the September 26 Election Petition Tribunal’s ruling, which upheld Otu’s election as the governor of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends Letters To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Afokang Federal Prison in Cross River State has been reportedly attacked by militants. This news medium learnt that the militants who stormed the prison from the nearby Calabar creeks gunned down a security guard and reportedly took away his gun. According to sources that spoke with Daily Trust, the militants … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a woman Maryam Zakari, has allegedly bathed his son, Babanne Abdulahi, with hot water for having the effrontery to bring his girlfriend home in Cross River State. The woman was said to have boiled water with which he showered her son last Thursday, leaving him with severe burns. The incident … Read more
The Emir of Kano unveiled 140-bed hospital in Cross River. The Emir stated that it was honour for him to have travelled to Cross River to commission the hospital. He also stated that the present governor Ayade is a blessing to the people of Cross Rivers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the inauguration of … Read more
Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade discusses the greater importance it is for the government and governors to place higher priority on the payment of salaries to civil servants. According to the politician, he places the paying of salaries and pensions above any other projects in the state or in the country. In his interview … Read more
Nigeria’s inflation rate has been rising for several months. Any hopes that it may cool in April vanished with the release of an NBS report on Monday. Notably, the rise from March 2023 to April 2023 was only 0.18%. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate in April 2023 rose to 22.22% relative … Read more
Ex-Lawmaker Arrested For Allegedly Raping 19-Year-Old Wife’s Niece In Cross River. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former legislator in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Patrick Uguge has been arrested over alleged rape of wife’s niece. The suspect allegedly committed the crime at a hotel in Ogoja on April 21, 2023. Commissioner of … Read more