EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has begged Governor Godwin Obaseki for forgiveness “if there is any mistake I have made as human.” Shaibu, who made the plea while speaking to journalists on Thursday, said the plea became necessary to ensure that the present administration finished well in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu on Monday was denied access to his office at the Government House in Benin, the state capital. This online media platform learnt that Shaibu arrived at the Government House on Monday but met the gate leading to his office under lock and key. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of skunk concealed in tins of tomato paste and methamphetamine hidden in used clothes, meant for export to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won in all 18 Local Government Areas in the Edo State local government election held on Saturday, according to results released by the state independent electoral commission. The election was held in all the 18 local government areas of the state covering Edo North, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the local government election held in the state on Saturday. Obaseki gave the remark shortly after he voted at Ward 10, Unit 19 polling station at about 1.50 p.m. Editors Pick BREAKING: Professor Osunbor Formally Joins Edo Guber … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that renovation works are currently ongoing at the abandoned Procurement Office of the Edo State government with a new signboard mounted at the entrance of the building showing ‘Office of the Deputy Governor’. The new office is different from the known office of the State’s deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, located directly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government cannot intervene in fixing the Benin-Auchi and Benin-Sapele Roads because the Federal Government has already awarded contracts for the repair of the roads. Recall that the Edo State Governor and his official convoy reportedly got trapped in a heavy … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his official convoy reportedly got trapped in a heavy flood after a rainfall in the state. This online media platform gathered that in a video making the rounds online, a resident of the state was heard making a mockery of the governor and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has dismissed an Inspector, Samuel Ukpabio, for being involved in a scheme to seize a newborn from his mother. The Lagos State Police Command had recommended the inspector for dismissal after it was reported in January that he connived with an unknown government “ministry” to seize … Read more
Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, has submitted 136 additional exhibits to the Presidential Election Petition Court. The exhibits include certified true copies of election results from six states: Adamawa, Bayelsa, Oyo, Edo, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom. Obi alleges massive suppression of votes in Lagos and challenges the eligibility of President Bola Tinubu to … Read more
The two suspects were bound for Saudi Arabia to observe the lesser hajj. The NDLEA also arrested the man who recruited one of the suspects. The agency said it made many more drug offence-related arrests during the last week. Eko Hot Blog reports that an advertising practitioner, Ariyibi Ahmed Olaseinde and a trader, Akanbi Silifat … Read more
The student was said to have been killed on Monday night. The attack has sent shockwaves across the campus which was considered safe for students. The UNIBEN authorities are yet to respond to the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that a student of University of Benin, Benin-City, Edo State, simply known as Desmond, has been … Read more
Adams Oshiomhole, has denied planning to impeach Governor Obaseki of Edo State. Special Adviser to Governor Obaseki accused Oshiomhole of having an insidious plan to oust his successor through impeachment. Oshioke, Chief Media Aide to Oshiomhole, accuses Obaseki of governing Edo State insensitively and destroying the aspirations of the people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Seven PDP States have withdrawn their suit challenging Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election. The seven states had dragged the Federal Government of Nigeria before the Supreme Court over the outcome of the election. The suit was filed by the Attorneys General of Bayelsa, Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom, Delta, Edo and Sokoto State. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
SERAP has urged Joe Biden to impose visa bans on perpetrators of electoral violence in Nigeria. SERAP also called on Biden to cancel the visas of individuals believed to have been involved in incidents of intimidation, harassment, and violence during the elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged … Read more
A nursing mother along with 3 others killed in Benin as protests tore down the city over Naira scarcity. Residents engage in violence at the gate of the CBN’s building as they barricade the bank’s gate. The nursing mother was killed by a stray bullet while waiting by an ATM stand to withdraw cash. EKO … Read more
AIG Jimeta Tanko has been confirmed dead. He reportedly died on Sunday morning after a brief illness. He died at the Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that A.I.G Lawan Tanko Jimeta, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 5, comprising Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa states, is dead. He … Read more
Edo Commissioner has given an update on the train attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the commissioner for communication in Edo State, Chris Nehikhare on Wednesday revealed the number of people abducted in the attack on the Igueben train station. Nehikhare, while giving an update on the incident, said intelligence report has shown that twenty … Read more
Another Edo train victim has regained freedom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one of the victims abducted in the attack on Igueben train station in Edo State on Saturday has regained their freedom. This online media platform gathered that the development was confirmed on Tuesday by the Edo State Police Command. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Mourns … Read more
OPC has distanced itself from the Ojota unrest, calling for peace. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, has distanced the socio-cultural organisation from the unrest that reportedly broke out between police and suspected Yoruba nation agitators. EDITOR’S PICKS Ojota Unrest: Police Confirm One Killed, Two … Read more