FG has reacted to the kidnap of train passengers by gunmen in Edo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria on Sunday described the kidnapping of train passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station, Igueben, Edo, as despicable and utterly barbaric. Mr Henshaw Ogubike, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of … Read more
The Police have arrested a suspect in the kidnap of 32 rail passengers in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has disclosed that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a suspect in the abduction of intending passengers at the train station in Igueben … Read more
Atiku has reiterated his call for state police after the attack on a train station in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called for Nigeria to adopt the state policing system. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: My Reckless, Stingy Opponents Not Trustworthy, Tinubu Tells Nigerians … Read more
Tinubu has arrived in Edo and is set for the APC presidential campaign. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has arrived in Benin City, the Edo State capital, for the party’s campaign rally. This online media platform gathered that the APC presidential campaign rally is scheduled to … Read more
SERAP has dragged Wike, Okowa, and other oil-producing state governors to Court ‘over failure to account for N625 billion.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the oil-producing states in Nigeria over “their failure to account for the spending of the oil derivation refunds of … Read more
Aregbesola has been given 24hrs Ultimatum to account for N700m Electoral funds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has given the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola twenty-four hours ultimatum to give an account of the N700 million the ministry collected from Service Wide Votes (SWV) for the monitoring of Ondo and Edo Governorship … Read more
Obaseki has explained why the Edo government refused to approve a stadium for the Labour Party’s rally. Eko Hot Blog reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has defended the state’s refusal to approve the use of the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium for a Labour Party rally in Benin City, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Ukrainian … Read more
The Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST) has trained 197 drivers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Eko Hot Blog reports that the passing out ceremony took place on Friday at the Muhammadu Buhari Auditorium of the school in Benin, the Edo capital. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked Gunmen Kidnap Motorist … Read more
No fewer than 113 fatalities from road traffic accidents were reported in Edo State between January and September 2022, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in that state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the FRSC State Sector Commander, Henry Benemaisia, stated this in a statement on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked … Read more
Reactions are trailing comments Obaseki made about ‘Obidients’. Eko Hot Blog reports that the supporters of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, popularly known as ‘Obidients’, have been offended by some comments made by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Nigeria Will Fail, Break Up If APC Wins Presidential … Read more
Obaseki has predicted that Nigeria will fail and break up if APC wins the 2023 presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says Nigeria will fail and break up if the All Progressive Congress (APC) wins the 2023 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Reactions Trail Obaseki’s Comments On ‘Obidients’ 2023: … Read more
The Edo APC has called for Obaseki’s resignation as governor of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has once again called for the resignation of the state governor, Godwin Obaseki. The Edo APC said the new call for Obaseki’s resignation was due to his … Read more
Atiku says the APC has “destroyed” Nigeria, telling Nigerians that they shouldn’t let the ruling party remain in power. Eko Hot Blog reports that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not deserve the votes of Nigerians because the ruling party has … Read more
Gunmen have attacked Apostle Suleman’s convoy, killing three policemen. Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen attacked a convoy conveying Apostle Johnson Suleman, the general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Plant Is Operating At Limited Capacity – NLNG Supreme Court Affirms Oborevwori As PDP Governorship Candidate In Delta PDP Crisis: … Read more
Peter Obi visited Governor Ortom of Benue State to commiserate with him over the flood disaster in his state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has visited Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State following the flood disaster in his state. The former Governor of Anambra State met … Read more
Gov Obaseki Reshuffles Cabinet, Rationalizes MDAs EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has approved a cabinet reshuffle and rationalization of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state government. In a statement, the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie said the governor gave the approval at the Executive … 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
Thirteen new Lassa fever cases has been recorded in Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 13 new cases of Lassa fever in seven days from five states, Ondo, Edo, Kogi, Ebonyi, and Imo. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State … Read more
Girl Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend To Death In Edo The state Deputy Police Public Relations, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, in a statement, added that men of the command also rescued three traditional worshippers who were abducted on July 25, 2022 EDITOR’S PICK: IGP Orders Investigation Into Portable’s Claim Of Forming Notorious Gangs Akeredolu Reveals When … Read more
Police Kill Notorious Armed Robber, Recover Arms In Edo It was confirmed in a statement handed to newsmen on Tuesday by the command’s Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Jennifer Iwegbu EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – Ooni Of Ife [JUST … Read more