NCDC have confirmed 894 cases of Lassa fever EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC) recorded 894 cases and 168 deaths from Lassa fever since the beginning of 2022, as Ondo state has about 31% per cent of Lassa fever cases EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – … Read more
Police have discovered twenty mummified Corpses EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police in Edo State, South-south Nigeria, have discovered 20 mummified corpses inside a building in the state. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: Buhari Swears In RMAFC Chair, Presides Over FEC BREAKING: Prominent APC Senatorial … Read more
The deceased was stabbed repeatedly and abandoned to bleed to death after she was allegedly r*ped by unknown persons …the body of the deceased was discovered on Pandaponti Street in Agenebode town where it was dumped EDITOR’S PICK INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching … Read more
FG gives reasons why food insecurity is a growing problem ….The next major input and equipment distribution will be in Katsina state”, Dr. Umakhihe further disclosed EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In Labour’ BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members … Read more
Reverend Father Amos Abhulimen of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Ugboha informed the police of the abduction of his colleagues Police authorities in the state have confirmed the incident which occurred on Saturday night around Ehor and Iruekpen communities EDITOR’S PICK NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In … Read more
According to the Police, the suspect took his 20 months old son to Etinabobo bush in Edo State where he used a hand saw to cut off the head of the little boy His wife became suspicious and reported to the police EDITOR’S PICK Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes … Read more
The priest was said to be preparing for Sunday Mass when gunmen stormed his residence and whisked him away He said the gunmen had shot one of the community boys searching for the reverend father EDITOR’S PICK Alleged Organ Trafficking: Ekweremadu, Wife Risk 10-Year Jail Term If Convicted 2023: Buhari Speaks On ‘Going For 3rd … Read more
Tension As Hausa-Igbo Traders Clash In Edo, Scores Injured. The deadly clash started after a brief argument between the two traders. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] Owo Massacre: Ondo Govt Cancels June 12 Commemoration [See Why] Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Kogi JUST IN: Troops Eliminate Scores Of ‘Unknown Gunmen’ In Anambra [PHOTOS] EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Oshiomhole Joins 2023 Presidential Race, Vows To End ASUU Strike. Oshiomhole, a former national chairman of the APC, declared at Cyprian Ekwensi House, Abuja, on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Govs Reject Atiku’s Plan To Retain Peter Obi As Running Mate JUST IN: Fani-Kayode Makes Shocking Revelation About Nigerians [JUST IN] 2023: Uwazuruike Under Fire … Read more
Obaseki lamented the hardship experienced by pensioners and other senior citizens because of the rising cost of food and other items He said his government will continue to prioritise the welfare of Edo workers EDITOR’S PICK ‘Don’t Just Pray For My Aspiration Keep Nigeria In Mind –Tinubu To Lagos Assembly APC Hails Return Of Lagos4Lagos As Positive Development 2023: Group Rallies Support For Tinubu In South West EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo … Read more
Obaseki’s deputy, Philip Shsibu had expressed disappointment at the way they were being treated since joining the PDP from APC The duo had defected to the PDP after they had a fall out with Obaseki’s predecessor, Adams Oshiomole and party leaders in the state EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the People’s … Read more
Senate summons NDDC mgt over alleged N100 billion contracts fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has summoned the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC over alleged contracts scam put at N100 billion. Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Edo State-led Senate Committee on Public Accounts that is probing the NDDC, … Read more
Gunmen have invaded farm, killed staff and burnt down 20-hectare rubber plantation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a staff of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc was on Tuesday February 1, killed by gunmen who invaded the company and set its 20-hectare rubber plantation on fire. Read Also: Nineteen Passengers Were Reported Dead In A Tragic Motor … Read more
How Adams Oshiomhole reached consensus with Aye Black Axe cultists to consolidate power EKO HOT BLOG reports that political thug and leader of the Black Axe Cult, Tony Kabaka has fingered Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, as one of those sponsoring and encouraging cult violence in Nigeria, in a bid to enforce political … Read more
Lucky Igbinedion was the governor of Edo State in Nigeria from May 29, 1999 to May 29, 2007 EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Edo State, Mr Lucky Igbinedion, has lost his mother, Mrs Maria Oredola Igbinedion. According to a statement by the former governor, she was 85 years old and she … Read more
Ex-Gov Igbinedion has been detained by the EFCC over alleged N1.6 billion fraud EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Igbinedion is being grilled at the Abuja headquarters of the EFCC for allegedly diverting public funds to the … Read more
…the pupils of Glory Land Group of Schools in Edo were kidnapped on Tuesday by gunmen at about 5.35pm… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the two abducted pupils of Glory Land Group of Schools in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo have been released following payment of ₦6 million ransom. A family source said … Read more
The full details of President Buhari meeting with Governor Obaseki has emerged. EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, met with the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseko, behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. However, Governor Obaseki, while addressing State House correspondents after the meeting, called for the full … Read more
The Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged its members to stop reckless and careless utterances capable of distracting the party leadership. The state party chairman, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, made the appeal in a statement in Benin on Tuesday. He said they were worried over recent trend in which party members including … Read more
…the deceased had COVID-19, which pushed her more toward developing pre-eclampsia and then death. The Edo State government has confirmed the death of a pregnant woman at Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin and 15 others in other COVID-19 facilities. Coronavirus Case Management leader, Dr. Ebomwonyi Osagie made the disclosure at a briefing on Monday evening. … Read more