Residents of Okuama in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, are in shock and anger following the death of their 81-year-old treasurer, Pa Dennis Okugbaye, while in military detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that his tragic event occurred just six days after the death of Pa James Oghoroko, the community’s President-General, who also passed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has denied reports that the Nigerian Army carried out a reprisal against the Okuama Delta community in the Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. Recall that where 16 army personnel, which included a Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 soldiers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ubeji Youth and Employment Development in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State has imposed 40 strokes of cane punishment on any girl found dressing indecently in the community. Daily Trust Saturday reports that the community however gave an option of N10,000 fine against the offender. Editors Pick ‘Shocking … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ubeji Youth and Employment Development in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State has imposed 40 strokes of cane punishment on any girl found dressing indecently in the community. The community however gave an option of N10,000 fine against the offender. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Announces Chairmen, Vice Chairmen Of … Read more
A widow and her son in the Eruemukohwarien community of Delta State have been electrocuted by a high-tension cable. The incident occurred when the cable snapped on the roof of a market stall, resulting in a fatal electric shock as the widow tried to save her son. Eyewitnesses reported the tragic event. EKO HOT … Read more
Herdsmen attacked Delta community and killed 3 famers. Many others were abducted by these herders. Dr Ekiyor urged the state government to address the issue of insecurity in the area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three farmers were killed by suspected herdsmen who invaded the Toru Angiama community in Patani Local Government Area of Delta … Read more
A gas explosion has hit a Delta Community. The gas station identified as NELMIC Gas Plant caught fire on Monday night. An unspecified number of persons were feared dead, while several others sustained injuries from the fire explosion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fire explosion has rocked a popular cooking gas plant located along … Read more
Flood has displaced many and trapped others in Delta Community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that hundreds of people have been displaced and many others trapped after a downpour ravaged the entire Ikpide-Irri riverine community of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. The flood destroyed properties as well as agricultural products such as crops, … Read more
Tension In Delta Community As Residents reportedly exchange gunfire over a boundary dispute EKO HOT BLOG reports that tension has gripped the residents of the Aladja community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, following an exchange of gunfire between the people of Ogbe-Ijoh community in Warri South-West Local Government and the Aladja … Read more
Ilaje Communities in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta have appealed to the Federal Government to revive the abandoned Gas Revolution Industrial Park (GRIP) and other projects in the area. They made the plea made in a statement by Mr Adekunle Robert, Chairman of Ilaje Communities on Sunday and made available to newsmen in … Read more
Herdsmen resident in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have been issued a seven-day ultimatum to vacate bushes they are residing in the council. This is following an executive order given to them by the Local Government Chairman, Louis Ndukwe. The executive order directs the herders to vacate the bushes within seven days … Read more