EKO HOT BLOG reports that Enugu State government has reminded the people and residents of the state that the ban on the illegal Monday sit-at-home order remains effective. In view of this, the government directed civil servants, schools, markets, financial institutions, business premises, and others to resume normal activities on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has decided not to present any witness at the Enugu Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to defend the victory of the governor, Peter Mbah. This online media platform gathered that when the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Enugu, called up for hearing on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have shot and killed a councillor representing Eha-Ulo ward in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council in Enugu State, Nelson Sylvester, popularly known as Ofunwa. It was learnt that the lawmaker was murdered on Sunday night at his residence in Eha-Alumonah. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Enugu State Government, on Thursday, announced that many hoodlums, anarchists, and criminal elements, who hide under the guise of freedom agitation to perpetrate destruction, violent crimes, as well as scaremongers in the state, have been tracked down and apprehended. According to Daily Post, This was contained in a statement made … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Enugu State Government has dissolved all taskforces of commercial tricycles, popularly known as Keke, till further notice in the state. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Transport, Mr Ogbonna Idike, announced this on Saturday in Enugu after a meeting with the executives and members of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested Qatar-based “drug kingpins”, Eyah Celestine Nnamdi, alias Murphy, and Ugwuoke Peter Oluchukwu. The NDLEA made the disclosure in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Ribadu, Others As … Read more
The NDLEA has revealed its drug offence-related arrests in the past week. The agency said its operatives uncovered hidden drug consignments at the Lagos airport and seaport. It also busted an Akuskura factory supplying Cameroon, Chad, Niger Republic in Adamawa. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have … Read more
Missing Enugu Gov Aspirant has been Found Dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Dons Udeh, a governorship aspirant during the last governorship election in Enugu State, has been found dead. Ude, who contested under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, was reported missing a few days ago. His lifeless body was … Read more
A governorship aspirant in Enugu State, Dons Udeh, has been found dead. He contested under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) during the just concluded governorship election. It is unclear whether he was a victim of kidnapping or assassination. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a governorship aspirant during the just concluded governorship … Read more
The PDP has denied allegations of rigging in the Enugu governorship election by APGA and Labour Party. The PDP spokesperson attributed the victory to their candidate’s competence and accused the opposition parties of making excuses for their expected failure. The statement also mentioned allegations of rigging against PDP supporters in other local government areas and … Read more
The Enugu governorship election held on Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, no winner was returned until Wednesday night after the electoral commission suspended the collation of results on Monday. The commission resumed collation Wednesday evening and consequently declared a winner. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate … Read more
Governorship elections held in Abia and Enugu states on Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, no winner has been returned in both states after the electoral commission suspended the collation of results on Monday. The commission said it took the decision after reviewing the conduct of elections in the states. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
INEC halted the collation of Enugu governorship election results due to a controversy over the presentation of voters. The Labour Party’s candidate filed a petition alleging that BVAS was not used during elections at the LGA. The situation has caused supporters of both parties to claim victory, leading to rising tension in the state. EKO … Read more
Peter Obi has demanded prompt declaration of Abia and Enugu results by INEC. Obi stated that further delay in the announcement would delay the commission’s intent and credibility of the election. The LP flagbearer urged the commission to fast-track the review and quench the anxiety of Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Peter Obi, … Read more
INEC has suspended the collation of the Governorship election results in Abia and Enugu. The electoral body made this known via its verified Twitter handle on Monday. The further suspension is coming following demands for a reassessment of the election outcomes in Nsukka and Nkanu East. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral … Read more
Nnamani has finally dumped the opposition Party. The Former Governor made his decision public in Abuja on Monday. Recall that he openly campaigned for Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Governor of Enugu State Governor, Chimaroke Nnamani, on Monday, announced is decision to dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Nnamani declared his position … Read more
In 2022, INEC announced that the governorship and House of Assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023, two weeks after the presidential and National Assembly elections. But, days before the election, INEC shifted the elections to March 18, 2023, due to the reconfiguration of key election tools, BVAS machines. The time has finally come … Read more
By Aminu Wada The upcoming gubernatorial elections in the Southeastern states of Nigeria have ignited a tumultuous atmosphere of anxiety and apprehension, particularly for incumbent governors aspiring to secure another term in office or maneuvering their chosen heirs into positions of power. This anxiety stems from the recent unexpected success of the Labour Party (LP) … Read more
Photo surfaces of PDP candidate Peter Mbah falling on his knees to beg youths in Enugu State ahead of the gubernatorial elections, This is coming after the PDP candidate was disgraced by supporters of the Labour Party during a visit to Ugwu Di Nso Annual Youth Lenten Retreat. The youths had refused to listen to … Read more
LP secured 428,640 votes APC got 4,772 votes PDP got 15,749 votes Eko Hot Blog reports that The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party has defeated the People Democratic Party’s Atiku and the All Progressive Congress Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Enugu state. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme Court Adjourns Lawsuit Against FG On Old Naira … Read more