2024 Calabar Cultural Carnival Flagged Off Nine states and 18 local councils showcased their cultural heritage. Theme for this year: “Our Shared Prosperity.” Zenith Bank joins as a major sponsor to enhance the event. The 2024 Calabar Cultural Carnival officially commenced with participation from nine states—Kebbi, Kogi, Niger, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Adamawa, Delta, Osun, and … 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
The Federal Government, through the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), announced that road tax collections across Nigeria surged to N40.14 billion in 2023, marking a 63.36% increase from the N24.57 billion collected in 2022. This sharp rise in revenue highlights the growing contribution of road taxes to state-level funding. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), led by President Bola Tinubu, convened on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. This meeting marked the first since President Tinubu’s return from his recent foreign trips and was attended by ministers and other council members. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the appointment of new substantive commissioners of police for the states of Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom. This decision follows recent promotions of senior police officers, which created vacancies in these key positions, according to a statement from PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani. … Read more
Prices of essential food items like garri and tomatoes have significantly decreased in Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu states, bringing some relief to households. In Anambra, a bag of garri is now ₦75,000, down from ₦90,000 in June, while a basket of tomatoes has dropped from ₦100,000 to between ₦80,000 and ₦85,000. Similarly, the price of … Read more
Two individuals were killed during a recent attack on a military checkpoint along the Amangwu axis of the Amasiri-Owutu road in Edda Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. An eyewitness recounted that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, carried out by armed assailants on motorcycles. According to Channels Television, the witness noted that … Read more
President Bola Tinubu signed bills establishing development commissions for Nigeria’s South-East and North-West regions to address environmental challenges and infrastructure needs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has signed into law bills establishing development commissions for Nigeria’s South-East and North-West regions. This online media platform reports that the South-East Development Commission bill, sponsored by … 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
Former PDP Senatorial candidate Lazarus Ogbee, along with over 3,000 supporters, officially joined the ruling APC in Ebonyi State. He emphasized unity and progress, urging others to join the APC for the development of their area. APC’s state Chairman welcomed the defectors, calling for inclusivity and unity within the party. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Ede, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State. A former federal lawmaker who represented Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency, alongside his huge number of supporters, joined the ruling party at an event which took place at the state … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) last night established clear lead in the by-elections held in Ebonyi South Senatorial District and Yobe East Senatorial District. The party won outright in the by-election in Surulere 1 federal constituency of Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Bridge In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC, swept Lagos, Oyo and Ondo and was leading in Yobe as results of the re-run and bye-elections to fill 57 legislative vacancies across 26 states in the country, trickled in, yesterday. However, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, won the Yenagoa Constituency II re-run election … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that 15 state Governors have organized vigilante squads totaling 52,106 members, in a bid to counter the widespread activities of kidnappers and bandits. According to the PUNCH, officials from Delta, Kano, Plateau, Sokoto, and 11 other states informed that their governors have formed a coalition comprising vigilantes, hunters, and neighborhood watch … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, affirmed the election of Governor Francis Nwifuru of the All Progressives Congress. The tribunal dismissed the petitions of the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Ifeanyi Odii as well as the All Progressive Grand Alliance and its … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi State Election Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, affirmed the election of Francis Nwifuru of the All Progressives Congress as the Governor of the state. The tribunal also dismissed the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Ifeanyi Odii. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party senatorial candidate in the February 25, 2023, National Assembly Elections for Ebonyi South Zone, Linus Okorie, has criticized the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for claiming he has the right to choose who will succeed him at the Senate. This online media platform recalls that Umahi … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi South Labour Party senatorial candidate, Linus Okorie, has rejected the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal in favour of the state’s former governor, David Umahi, of the All Progressives Congress. This online media platform gathered that the Ebonyi State National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Ebonyi State Police Command on Wednesday conducted a “show of force” exercise in response to the sit-at-home declaration made by Simon Ekpa, a Biafra agitator based in Finland. The command collaborated with the military, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Department of State Services (DSS). Editors … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Founder of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, yesterday opened the Ebonyi Police Monitoring and Surveillance Team (CMST) station, renovated by the Unit Commander, Fabian Iloabanafor. Mbaka, who was received by the Police Commissioner (CP) Faleye Olaleye, at the force headquarters, blessed the CP and commended his dedication to service. … Read more