Unknown assailants have killed a top RCCG Pastor on his way to the Church. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck in the Aladja area of Udu Council of Delta State as a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor, Sylvester Yerinbide, was killed by attackers on his way to a vigil. It was gathered that … Read more
Former lawmakers and APC chieftains have dumped the party for PDP. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Monday Igbuya, and other past lawmakers, have joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defection by the lawmakers was announced by the governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, who received the decampees at Sapele … Read more
According to the Executive Committee, the expulsion of the ex-Deputy Chairman was pursuant to Article 21, Paragraph B (i) of the APC Constitution (as amended). EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Delta State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled its former Deputy Chairman, Elvis Ayomanor. The expulsion of the former Deputy Chairman was made known via a letter … Read more
Unknown gunmen have attacked Okonjo Iweala’s brother. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be cultists have attacked the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechuwude Aninshi Okonjo II, and his entourage. It was gathered that the monarch, who is the blood brother of the Director-General of the World Trade … Read more
A Delta lawyer, Mr Beluolisa Nwofor has been restored into the prestigious rank of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, more than four years after the rank was withdrawn from him. The Legal Practitioners’ Privilege Committee LPPC saddled with the power to confer the rank on deserving Nigerian lawyers restored the rank following the pardon … Read more
Three officers of the Delta State Police Command have been shot dead, with their corpses set on fire inside the patrol van. According to reports, the officers attached to Umutu Divisional Police Headquarters were killed at a checkpoint along the Obeti/Oliogo Road in Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state. Policemen, patrol, officers, delta Our … Read more
The Olu Of Warri has dissolved the council of chiefs and others. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the new Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has dissolved all traditional council, committees, and sub-committees in Iwereland with immediate effect. The development was made known via a statement issued from the royal palace in Warri dated September 1, 2021, … Read more
Unknown gunmen have killed a PoS operator in Delta State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State as unknown gunmen shot dead a Point of Sales (PoS) operator identified as Kelly Onomor. Sources disclosed that the gunmen stormed the deceased’s shop on Tuesday and shot him in the … Read more
A PDP chieftain has been pronounced dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Dennis Omovie, is dead. Omovie, who represented Warri South Constituency II in the Delta State House of Assembly from 2007–2019, passed away on Wednesday morning. Details on the demise of the PDP chieftain, however, remain … Read more
A former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Brigadier General Dominic Oneya (retd.), has been pronounced dead. The former NFF President, who hails Delta State, died in the early hours of Thursday. It was gathered that Oneya gave … Read more
It was learnt that the cow was being accompanied by two herdsmen to a buyer when it strayed off the DSC Expressway by Ebrumede Magistrate Court near the DSC Roundabout to assault the victim. There was chaos on Monday at the Ebrumede community in the Effurun area of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta … Read more
When confronted, the suspect confessed to the crime but said he did not hit the victims with a log. Police in Delta state said they have apprehended a 23-year-old bricklayer, Adebayo Kingsley, who allegedly killed his 46-year-old lover. Kingsley, who hails from Ibillo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, is said to … Read more
“While we acknowledge that the 5,000 square metres mentioned in Section 8(2a) is only the minimum, it is our modest view that even in the minimum, 5,000 square metres of land may not be the best starting point.” Cattle Dealers Association Delta State chapter have refused the 5,000 sqm of grazing land provided for … Read more
“Their mother came to pick them home from school. She had already crossed to the bus stop opposite the barracks with her children and had gone back to take her neighbour’s children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck in Effurun, Delta State, as pupils of the Army Day Primary School in the area were … Read more
He said that the incident happened on Monday and the suspect was currently undergoing interrogation. The Police in Delta have prevented a robbery operation from happening and apprehended one of the gang members. Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Edafe Bright, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Warri. Bright … Read more
“The police escort was shot in the head, brain spilled on the seat. The driver also was shot in the abdomen, his body was lying beside the vehicle.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Sunday, killed a policeman and his driver in Warri, Delta State. It was gathered that … Read more
“Illah is the base of IPOB. They came from Onitsha, Anambra State to regroup in Illah. We must tell them they are not welcomed in the state.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the residents of Asaba and lllah community in Oshimili South and North Local Government Area of Delta State were on Thursday thrown into … Read more
Over three houses, poultry and two vehicles worth over N500 million were destroyed during the attack. Mrs Ohai, Wife of the Odogwu (War lord) of Ogwash-Uku kingdom, Aniocha South LGA, was stripped and raped by irate youths over chieftaincy tussle. Over three houses, poultry and two vehicles worth over N500 million were destroyed during the attack. … Read more
There was wild jubilation in Delta on Sunday as police officers killed a notorious armed robber in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was jubilation in Delta State as a combined team of policemen and vigilantes in the Sapele area of the state killed a notorious armed robber popularly known as Fowlboy, who … Read more
The singer was killed by unknown gunmen that were fully armed. An upcoming Nigerian artist identified as Igho, fondly called “Stankush” has reportedly died. According to reports, Stankush was allegedly shot dead on Saturday evening in Warri, Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the armed men blocked the road at the Ugbolokposo axis of … Read more