The LP candidate is Okechukwu Ezea Ugwuanyi is currently completing his second tenure as the governor of Enugu Ugwuanyi had served at House of Representatives for three terms of 12 years Eko Hot Blog reports that Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has lost his senatorial ambition to the candidate of the Labour Party, Okechukwu Ezea. … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that a vehicle carrying electoral materials broke down along Gariki road, Enugu State. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme Court Adjourns Lawsuit Against FG On Old Naira Notes Naira Swap Crisis: Again, Buhari Meets Emefiele At Aso Rock BREAKING: 3 Govs Drag FG, CBN To Court Over Naira Scarcity In the pictures … Read more
The Enugu chapter of the AAC has dumped Sowore to endorse Peter Obi. The AAC made the announcement during a press briefing in Enugu on Wednesday. The AAC Governorship candidate in Enugu slammed Sowore for holding the position of Presidential candidate and also chairman of the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the African Action … Read more
The LP Senatorial candidate has been killed by unknown gunmen In Enugu. The men also shot 5 other supporters that were with the candidate. The Gunmen also set his car ablaze, before fleeing the scene. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the senatorial candidate of the Labour Party for Enugu East senatorial district, Oyibo Chukwu has … Read more
Some supporters of the APC have decamped to PDP in Enugu. The APC supporters announced their withdrawal from the party, and support for the PDP guber candidate. According to the deflectors, PDP is the only hope for the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State … Read more
An INEC staff has been arrested for allegedly charging N1000 for PVC collection. The suspect was spotted in a video with a big bag carrying out the ‘illicit’ act. Another staff of the Commission who was said to be an accomplice of the suspect was also arrested. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a woman, Chinwendu … Read more
Gunmen have attacked a military checkpoint at Enugu/Ebonyi border killing two soldiers and three policemen. The gunmen first killed the two soldiers at a checkpoint in Enugu before proceeding to the Enugu-Ebonyi border. The incident took place Saturday night at the border checkpoint between Enugu and Ebonyi States. EKO HOT BLOG reports no fewer than … Read more
Chimaroke Nnamani is backing the presidential candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) against his party’s standard bearer. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it resolved to suspend Nnamani over allegations of anti-party activities. Seven party members from Ekiti and one from Imo were also suspended. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Working … Read more
A Chieftain of the PDP slumped and died during a campaign rally in Enugu. The deceased had attended a town hall meeting of the Enugu guber candidate. Neither the state party chairman nor any security official has, however, issued an official statement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was confusion in Enugu State on Thursday … Read more
Wike has dropped a fresh update on the preferred presidential candidate to support. Wike has hinted that talks with his political allies on the presidential candidate to support will soon be concluded. The governor explained that Rivers people have been duly sensitised and told to vote for the PDP governorship candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The NBS has revealed the average price of petrol in November. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average retail price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (NBS), better known as Petrol, in November 2022, was N202.48. EDITOR’S PICKS Unfazed By Attacks, INEC Vows To Advance With 2023 … Read more
INEC says there is no plan to postpone the 2023 elections amid attacks on its facilities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out the postponement of the general election on account of logistics challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS Yuletide: “Crowd Control, Emergency Evacuation Plans…” – Lagos Issues Safety Tips 2023: … Read more
INEC says the persistent attacks on its offices may affect the conduct of the 2023 elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised the alarm that the conduct of the 2023 elections may be affected if the attacks on its offices persist. EDITOR’S PICKS Fourth INEC Office Set Ablaze … Read more
Names of people killed in Enugu herdsmen attack revealed as death toll rises. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the names of victims of the recent killings by suspected armed herdsmen and their collaborators in Enugu State have been made public. This online media platform gathered that there was a gruesome killing of residents of Ebor, … Read more
Ohanaeze has called for the arrest and repatriation of Simon Ekpa over killings in the South East. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, on Monday, called for the arrest and repatriation of Simon Ifeanyi Njoku Ekpa, the alleged mastermind of the ongoing horror being witnessed in Ebonyi, Enugu, … Read more
Nnamani has revealed why he is in support of Tinubu’s presidential ambition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Senate President, Ken Nnamani has disclosed that he is supporting the presidential ambition of the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, because of South East interest. This online media platform gathered that … Read more
Gunmen attacked a market in Enugu, destroying properties and burning down a police vehicle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen reportedly attacked a market in Enugu State on Saturday morning to enforce a purported five-day sit-at-home order. This online media platform gathered that the chaotic event led to the burning of a police patrol vehicle … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Rev. Fr. Victor Ishiwu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rev. Fr. Victor Ishiwu, the Parish Priest of St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Eburummiri, Ibagwa-Aka, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State has been allegedly kidnapped while officiating adoration prayers. According to Vanguard, the kidnappers stormed the adoration ground after midnight and … Read more
The G-5 governors of PDP on Saturday attended the party campaign flag-off in Rivers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the five aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), otherwise known as the G-5, attended the flag-off of the Rivers State PDP campaign on Saturday. The governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Nyesom Wike … Read more