Enugu State Government has formally handed over the state diagnostic centre to the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). The NSIA stand as the managers of Nigeria’s sovereign wealth fund. The handover was performed by the state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, during NSIA’s official launch of two of its flagship companies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The UK Govt has been urged to show mercy on Ike Ekweremadu over organ trafficking allegations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has made an appeal to the UK government to show compassion in the sentencing of Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice. The resolution was reached following a motion moved by … Read more
Enugu State Governor-elect, Dr Peter Mbah, has inaugurated a 60-man Transition Committee ahead of the May 29 handover. The committee includes internationally-recognized technocrats, good governance, transparency and accountability advocates, financial and management experts, entrepreneurs, as well as tech and innovation specialists. The Transition Committee’s primary objective is to help articulate and fine-tune the incoming administration’s … Read more
An IMT student in Enugu has been abducted by gunmen. The student was whisked away on Thursday while on his way to school from his Emene residence. The father of the abducted student confirmed to journalists that the abductors have contacted him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a student of the Institute of Management and Technology … Read more
The Labour Party has won 14 out of the 24 Enugu Assembly seats. The party secured a majority in the state’s legislative body. INEC is set to issue the list detailing the names, constituencies, parties and number of votes scored. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday released the list of … Read more
Enugu governor-elect, Peter Mbah uses the Easter celebrations to sue for unity and love in the state. The politician uses the Easter platform to reiterate his commitment to moving the state forward by leading a socio-economic transformation. This according to Mbah will take working collectively together with the people to ensure the posibility of his … Read more
Anti-Tinubu Ibom Air passenger is set to be arraigned on Monday. The passenger is said to be mentally challenged. According to reports, the man used to work with Zenith Bank. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawyer of the anti-Tinubu passenger aboard an Abuja-Lagos flight has disclosed that his client, Mr Obiajulu Uja, from Oji-River … Read more
The Governor-elect of Enugu has revealed his plans for the state. Mbah of the PDP emerged as the winner of the Guber eleven with over 160,000 votes in the state. According to Mbah there will be no discrimination of any kind in his administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the The newly elected Governor of … Read more
Ebeano political group headed by Chimaroke Nnamani has joined APC. The group switched allegiance on Tuesday in Enugu. The group made their decision known after its leader, Chimaroke declared his departure from the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a political structure founded by the former governor of Enugu State, Senator Dr Chimaroke Nnamani, has … Read more
Nnamani has congratulated LP senator-elect, Kelvin Chukwu. INEC had declared Sir Kelvin Chukwu the winner of Enugu East senatorial District. Chukwu polled 69, 136 to defeat Nnamani of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who scored 48, 701 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has congratulated the Senator-elect for Enugu East District, Sir … Read more
Labour Party guber candidate has demanded for the cancellation of election results in Nkanu East and other regions. Edeoga rejected the outcome of the gubernatorial election as declared by the collation officer from Nkanu East. He claimed that there were fraudulent activities in the electoral process, particularly in the form of over-voting and efforts to … Read more
Labour Party candidate has foiled ex-Governor Nnamani’s bid to return to the Senate. Kelvin Chukwu polled 69, 136 votes to defeat Chimaroke of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who scored 48, 701 votes. Kelvin replaced his brother, Oyibo Chukwu, who was allegedly murdered few days to the Feb. 25 presidential and National Assembly elections. EKO … Read more
INEC has been urged to uphold the integrity of the Enugu election by the Labour Party amidst fears of results manipulation. The party said it would not accept any result that was not a reflection of the vote cast on Saturday by the electorate. Chief Casmir Agbo, Chairman of the party gave the warning in … Read more
Ex-Nollywood actor turned Legal practitioner, Kenneth Okonkwo has called on security agencies to be active in their pursuit of justice for the killing of Labour Party Enugu East Senatorial candidate, Oyibo Chukwu. He made the statement through his Twitter account on Thursday. Kenneth Okonkwo also called on opposition party members and supporters to unite against … Read more
Unknown Gunmen have attacked the PDP House of Reps candidate. It gathered that his driver was killed during the attack. The incident happened at Eke-Otu in Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the convoy of Oforchukwu Egbo, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, was targeted in an … Read more
Tension erupted in Enugu Community as militants reportedly burned down the residence of the murdered traditional ruler. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oruku community in the Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State was thrown into chaos on Wednesday morning after a group of militants allegedly burnt 10 houses belonging to another group … Read more
Unknown gunmen have shot dead three policemen in Enugu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three policemen of the Enugu State command have been shot dead by unknown gunmen at Agbani, headquarters of Nkanu West Local Government of the state. It was gathered that the incident happened on Saturday morning at a roundabout near the Agbani … Read more
13 passengers were roasted alive in Enugu following an auto crash involving a 14-seater bus and a trailer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 13 passengers have been burnt to death in a fatal accident that happened near the Four-Corners Enugu in Enugu State. The tragic incident happened on Sunday night around 9pm … Read more
Gunmen have attacked a police station in Enugu, killing 2 and burning station building. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked Inyi Police Division in Oji-River Local Government Area of Enugu State, killing two people and setting the station ablaze. It was gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of … Read more
Wike, Makinde, Ortom, Others Shun PDP Campaign Inauguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors in the camp of Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday boycotted the official inauguration of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council. The Governors include Samuel Ortom of Benue State; Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Ifeanyi … Read more