Edo State Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, has strongly denied allegations that his recent deployment was influenced by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a statement released on Monday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, Iwo dismissed the claims as “baseless” and “mischievous,” stating that his deployment was a … Read more
Ahead of the September 21 Edo State governorship election, a fierce confrontation has erupted between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP has accused former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of planning to rig the election in polling units near his hometown of Iyamho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Federal Government has initiated the free conversion of petrol-powered commercial vehicles to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Zaria, Kaduna State. In Ibadan, around 100 commercial vehicles were converted to CNG at three locations: Mobil filling station on the Ibadan-Lagos expressway, Automation Auto Gas in Podo Industrial Village, and … Read more
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, along with other prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attended the party’s governorship campaign rally in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday. During the rally, Abubakar urged Edo residents to vote for Asue Ighodalo, the PDP’s candidate. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more
The University of Benin says the three students of the institution, rescued from the collapsed storey building at Ekosodin neighbouring community were in stable condition in hospital. The management of the institution made this known in a statement, on Saturday in Benin. EKO HOT BLOG had reported that the building, where the students resided, collapsed … Read more
Five people have reportedly lost their lives in an accident involving the campaign convoy of Monday Okpebholo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. According to reports, the accident occurred on Thursday along Warrake Road in Uzebba, Owan West LGA, Edo State. One of the vehicles in Okpebholo’s convoy allegedly … Read more
A storey building housing students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) collapsed on Saturday morning following heavy rainfall on Ekhator Street, Ekosodin, Benin City, Edo State. The area is primarily known for housing students. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: Stop Hiding Behind Opposition—APC Urges Zamfara Govt Delta Child Rights … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Edo says it has so far rescued six and recovered two bodies in an effort to recover more passengers and a bus that plunged into the Ovia River. Mr Cyril Mathew, Edo Sector Commander, FRSC, told newsmen on Friday in Benin that divers had been contacted to recover … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for collecting Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in Edo State from September 13 to September 15, 2024. The extension was confirmed in a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG this ruling follows a June decision by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, which dismissed a suit challenging Akpata’s nomination for the September 21 election. Justice Omotosho had ruled that the … Read more
Four key aides to Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki have resigned just weeks ahead of the upcoming governorship election, signaling a shift in the state’s political dynamics. The aides, all former Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), submitted their resignation letters on September 4 and 6, 2024, and also announced their departure from the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
The Edo State Government has announced an indefinite delay in the reopening of all schools in the state due to the recent increase in fuel prices. In a memo issued on Saturday, signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Ojo Akin-Longe, the government stated that the resumption date originally set for September … Read more
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki revealed on Friday that a major factor in his falling out with his predecessor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, was his decision to declare a state burial for the late PDP chieftain Chief Tony Anenih. Anenih passed away during Obaseki’s first term as governor, while he was still a member of the … Read more
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has reportedly summoned Adams Oshiomhole, the lawmaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, over controversial remarks he made about Betsy Obaseki, the wife of Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oshiomhole, in an interview with selected journalists, claimed that Governor Obaseki and his wife do … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has announced that the new 6,000-capacity Edo Arena will be named after global afrobeats star Rema. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor made this revelation during the groundbreaking ceremony for the project in Benin City on Wednesday. Rema, who was in Benin for his homecoming concert at Ogbe Stadium, … Read more
The Edo State Police Command has issued a stern warning against the use of vehicles with unauthorised tinted windows, stating that offenders will be immediately arrested. Edo State Commissioner of Police, Iwo Nemi, has also mandated the arrest of individuals driving unregistered vehicles or those with obscured license plates. EDITOR’S PICKS: Tinubu Appoints New DSS, … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reversed a Federal High Court ruling from July 4 that had criticised the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship primary in Edo State, which resulted in Asue Ighodalo being selected as the party’s candidate for the September 21 election. The appellate court’s three-member panel unanimously granted the PDP’s appeal, … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday upheld the lower court’s ruling that reinstated Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. In its judgment, the appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by the Edo State House of Assembly, which sought to uphold Shaibu’s impeachment. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the schedule for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Edo State ahead of the upcoming governorship election. According to a statement by INEC’s Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Timidi Wariowei, PVCs can be collected at ward headquarters from August 22 to 26, and at … Read more
Governor Obaseki blames federal policies for hardship in Nigeria and outlines Edo State’s measures to alleviate suffering, including wage increases and free transport. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, stated on Sunday that the hardship in the country is attributable to the policies of the Federal Government. This remark came as … Read more