EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy in Enugu to a full-fledged University. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, chaired the weekly Federal Executive Council FEC meeting. This gathering took place within the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, as reported by this online media platform. In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Veteran Nigerian comic actor John Okafor, fondly known as Mr Ibu, began his final journey. Mr. Ibu passed away on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, at the age of 62 from a cardiac arrest, leaving a void in the Nollywood film industry. EDITOR’S PICKS Hoodlums Vandalize BUA Truck, Loot Spaghetti Cartons … Read more
Prices of garri (cassava flakes) and rice surge by over 50% in Enugu metropolis A cup of garri now costs N150, up from N120 in January A 50kg bag of foreign rice now sells for N78,000 – N80,000, up from N55,000 – N60,000 Eko Hot Blog reports that the residents of Enugu metropolis are grappling … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Joint Task Force consisting of the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Enugu Zonal Command, on Wednesday, apprehended 115 (one hundred and fifteen) individuals suspected to be in the business of currency racketeering in Enugu State. In a sting operation at Owerri … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the anti-graft agency’s head of media and publicity, Dele Oyewale, announced this in a statement on Monday, revealing that the suspects were apprehended by commission agents in Enugu State. “The all-male suspects were arrested on Friday, February 9, 2024, in an intelligence-driven sting operation at various locations within Enugu State,” … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set the date for a supplementary election in Taraba State and a new re-run election in Enugu State for February 14. This decision was made public through a statement released by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC, swept Lagos, Oyo and Ondo and was leading in Yobe as results of the re-run and bye-elections to fill 57 legislative vacancies across 26 states in the country, trickled in, yesterday. However, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, won the Yenagoa Constituency II re-run election … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fire has destroyed shops and goods worth millions of naira at Orba International Market in the Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The fire which started at midnight on Monday affected sections of the market where drinks, foams, gallons, provisions and other materials are being sold. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the service chiefs visited Plateau State shortly after a recent attack by gunmen. This online media platform gathered that this visit occurred in the aftermath of a fresh attack in Bokkos Local Government Area that claimed the lives of at least two … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that following expert advice, the Enugu State Government has decided to postpone the reopening of one lane of the fallen Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway Bridge. This online media platform reports that the government revealed that the Project Manager, Mr Mohammed Fadi, advised it not to reopen the bridge “for safety reasons” until it … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army said it has arrested the commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network, Uchechukwu Akpa, in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The military, in a release on Thursday, added that three other suspected members of IPOB/ESN, Udoka Ude, Ikechukwu Ulanta, and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is fully committed to bolstering healthcare education and providing substantial financial support to tertiary health institutions across Nigeria. The Director of Information at the Ministry of Health, Patricia Deworitshe, revealed the development in a statement … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commissioned a water supply scheme in Ninth Mile area of the state. The governor also disclosed his plans to commission another water scheme at Oji River area of the state with an additional 50 million litres of water daily. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed he has never smoked cigarettes or taken alcohol. This online media platform gathered that Akpabio spoke at the grand finale of the National Quiz Competition organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies for secondary school students in Enugu. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Works, David Umahi says the federal government would commence immediate reconstruction of the collapsed Enugu-Port Harcourt bridge. The minister made the promise after Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu, decried the poor state of federal roads in the south-east region. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, has vowed to use non-kinetic approach to resolve security challenge in the South East region by appealing to people causing bloodshed to embrace peace. The President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, disclosed this during a World Conference it organised to announce the programme for … Read more
itEKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party and its candidate in the March 18 governorship election in Enugu State have rejected the judgment of the election petition Tribunal which dismissed their petitions for lack of merit. The Enugu State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, on Thursday, dismissed the petition filed by the LP and its … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that joint troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police have neutralised 3 combatants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a fierce encounter. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, made the disclosure in a statement on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man has been electrocuted near the Faculty of Education building, close to the Department of Economics of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. The suspected cable thief was said to have finished cutting a cable from a high-tension pole before he was electrocuted as power was suddenly … Read more