Despite a federal agreement on a new ₦70,000 minimum wage, many states are hesitant to commit, citing the need for further consultations and financial assessments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in spite of the recent agreement between the Federal Government, Labour, and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to set the new minimum wage at ₦70,000, many states … Read more
The Ebonyi State Chapter of the Labour Party believes Peter Obi is the best candidate to revive Nigeria’s economy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi State Chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has affirmed that its presidential candidate for the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, is the only one capable of reviving Nigeria’s faltering economy. … Read more
A three-storey building under construction in Abakaliki collapsed, trapping two people, with one rescued and another still trapped. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-storey building under construction in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, collapsed on Tuesday, trapping two people. The building reportedly belongs to a member of the Ebonyi Assembly. EDITOR’S PICK NiMet Forecasts … Read more
Ebonyi Primary Election Turns Chaotic, ahead of Local Government Area election, turned violent on Friday. Disputes between APC members and election officials led to chaos and violence in various parts of the state. Several youths were injured, including machete wounds, due to hoodlums infiltrating the election venue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a primary election for … Read more
Ebonyi Engineer Embarks On Guinness World Record Ironing Marathon Onele aims to surpass the current record of 100 hours and reach 150 hours. His attempt to break the record is fueled by his childhood passion for ironing. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Celestine Onele, an electrical engineer from Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Austin, a younger brother to the minister of worker, David Umahi, has declared for the re-run for the Ebonyi South senatorial district. Austin’s declaration comes days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed February 2024 for the conduct of the re-run in some federal and state constituencies to fill … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has announced a Christmas bonus of one hundred thousand naira for all workers in the state. The declaration took place at the ‘Renewed Hope Initiative Party‘ on Thursday, during which the governor reiterated his dedication to the well-being of the state’s employees. Addressing the gathering, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to President Bola Tinubu on Community Development, South East region, Chioma Nweze has expressed concern over the high rate of inflation in the country. Nweze shared her concern while speaking with newsmen during her visit to Abakaliki in Ebonyi State. She blamed the economic crisis … Read more
Shettima Meets Nigerian Students, Others In China A fresh detail has emerged about the late Deputy Registrar of the Federal Polytechnic, Uwana, in Ebonyi State, Innocent Obi who was recently killed by gunmen in Imo State. The murdered Obi, popularly referred to as ‘Onye Army’ is the cousin of the Labour Party(LP) governorship candidate in … Read more
Summons meeting with all Commissioners of Police under the Command Warns those behind the sit-at-home order against infringing on the rights of law-abiding citizens EkoHotBlog reports that the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 9 Command, AIG Echeng Echeng, has said that the Command would not tolerate the two-week sit-at-home order declared … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tensions remain high in Ebonyi communities as Hoodlums burn a police vehicle in Ukwagba village and fired gunshots indiscriminately, instilling fear among the local population. These acts were carried out in an attempt to enforce a week-long stay-at-home directive proclaimed by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the father of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Chairman, Aja Okeafor has been slaughtered by suspected herdsmen on his farm in Ebonyi State. The suspects had fled into a nearby bush along the Ishiagu-Mpu road after allegedly killing an INEC staff and kidnapping his wife. Demian Okeafor, leader of Ohaneze Ndigbo youth, shared this … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Nwifuru appoints first female SSG Prof. Grace Umezurike before the appointment was a lecturer at the Ebonyi State University Eko Hot Blog reports that Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appointed a female lecturer at the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Prof. Grace Umezurike, as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Until her … Read more
Gunmen have beheaded the superintendent of Police in Abia State. The ASP was brutally killed on Tuesday morning along East Street with his head cut off. The incident has sent many residents of East Street into panic mode. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a criminal gang said to be responsible for the gruesome murder of … Read more
Umahi of Ebonyi State has revealed that his family conspired against him to vote for the Labour Party presidential candidate in the past election. He was shocked that the opposition party won in the state due to the structure he had put in place. The Governor attributes the result to protest votes against the APC … Read more
Umahi has declared that no one can stop Bola Ahmed Tinubu from becoming Nigeria’s next President. Umahi made this known during a courtesy visit by the Speaker of Ebonyi State Assembly and Governor-elect, Francis Nwifuru. He called for an end to extreme politics and urged the younger generation to be given more opportunities to contribute … Read more
With the elections over, the attention turns over to the Senate Presidency of Nigeria with many politicians of Eastern extraction putting their names on the paper. Dave Umahi is the current name alongside many others like Orji Uzor Kalu to raise their interests in the position. The Ebonyi State governor recently came out winner in … Read more
Aggrieved youths have reportedly set Ebonyi high court ablaze. The development came barely 24 hours after the conclusion of the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. The aggrieved youths invaded the court in the early hours of Tuesday, chanting war songs, and set ablaze the building. EKO HOT BLOG reports that aggrieved … Read more
INEC has declared APC’s Nwifuru as the winner of the Ebonyi gubernatorial election. Nwifuru is the current Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly. A top ally of the incumbent governor, Dave Umahi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Francis Nwifuru, the governorship candidate of the All … Read more
A PDP Chairman who was beaten to a coma on election day in Ebonyi State has been confirmed dead. Nweke died on Sunday due to multiple injuries. The PDP chairman was beaten by hoodlums on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ezza North Local Government Area … Read more