The Command received a distress call at its Udenu Police Divisional Headquarters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office at Obollo-Afor in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu state was on Thursday engulfed by fire. Ekohotblog gathered that the police command in the state, who confirmed the development, disclosed that the fire incident at the … Read more
The popular Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, has returned to Enugu a few hours after he was reported missing. Fr. Mbaka is set to address a press conference soon. The popular Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, has returned to Enugu a … Read more
Hundreds of supporters of popular Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, on Wednesday, took to the streets to protest against his alleged disappearance in Enugu. Lately, the cleric has been in the news after he asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign. Hundreds of supporters of popular Catholic Priest and … Read more
Unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Wednesday, attacked the Divisional Police Headquarters, Adani in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. It was further learnt that the police station was burnt. Unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Wednesday, attacked the Divisional Police Headquarters, Adani in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. It … Read more
Enugu State has recorded its first rain of the year 2021 on Sunday, thus easing the excruciating heat wave. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rain started at about 3 a.m. and lasted for over two hours. Almost all parts of Enugu metropolis monitored witnessed the rain, which came with a cooling … Read more
Enugu State Government on Wednesday took delivery of an undisclosed quantity of AstraZeneca Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. The vaccines arrived the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu through Allied Air E.Cargo Flight 5N-JRT by 2:44pm. The Head of UNICEF, Enugu Field Office, Mr Ibrahim Conteh, who received the consignment, said that he was delighted that the vaccines … Read more
Apart from Umahi, who is also the governor of Ebonyi State, governors of Imo, Abia and Anambra states failed to attend the meeting. Southeast governors had earlier in the year boycotted a similar meeting which was held at Igbere, Aba State. For the second time, chairman of the South East Governor’s Forum, Dave Umahi yesterday … Read more
Mr Samuel Ani, another Community leader in the crisis ridden Oruku Community in Nkanu Local Government of Enugu State, was on Wednesday, shot dead in the area by unidentified gunmen. The Police Command in the state confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mr Daniel Ndukwe in Enugu on Wednesday. Eko hot … Read more
State Creation Some stakeholders from Enugu State on Wednesday sought the support of the leadership of the National Assembly for the creation of Adada State from the present Enugu State . The stakeholders led by immediate past President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo , Chief John Nwodo, had audience with President of Senate , Ahmad Lawan … Read more
Enugu, Pandemic Enugu State Government has expressed worry over apathy by residents of the state to go for COVID-19 sample test for effective prevention and cure. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ikechukwu Obi, made the observation during a press briefing organised by the State Ministry of Information on Monday in Enugu. Obi stressed that … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 20TH NOVEMBER, 2020 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu State, Comrade Adolphus Ude, on Friday, hinted that many past members of the Enugu State House of Assembly are on their way to the party. Ude’s disclosure is coming barely 24 hours after Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State defected to … Read more
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) says Godfrey Onah, Catholic bishop of Nsukka, Instigating the recent attack on Muslims in the local government area. The religious body levelled the accusation against the Bishop In a petition to Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP). The NSCIA alleged that the cleric delivered a sermon “full … Read more
There was seeming trepidation in Nsukka, a bubbling iconic town in Enugu state, during the weekend after Irate youths went on rampage burning mosques and destroying many shops. The development caused tension in the town which has been without crisis for a long time. Trouble began on Saturday when a tricyclist conveyed a businesswoman simply … Read more
High price of Rice in Enugu Markets Some residents of Enugu State on Friday decried the high cost of rice in major markets in Enugu metropolis. According to the residents, rice, the most popular staple food in Nigeria, has now become expensive. Read Also: Kano Govt Directs Private Schools To Slash 3rd Term Fees The … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the victims of an accident which claimed 21 lives; mostly children, in the accident that occurred on the old Enugu-Okigwe road. The accident which occurred at Mgbowu, Awgu Local Government Area, is attributed to brake failure of the truck involved. Reacting to the incident, Buhari sympathized with the family of … Read more
The Enugu State Police Command said it lost two police officers, who were allegedly murdered by hoodlums during the violence that trailed the peaceful #EndSARS protest in the area The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmad Abdurrahman, said this on Wednesday, when he paraded before newsmen, 23 suspects arrested for their alleged roles in the violence. … Read more
A trader has been reportedly killed by a stray bullet as security operatives reportedly fired shots to disperse a crowd who stormed a warehouse to loot COVID-19 palliatives in Enugu state. EkoHotBlog reports that the looting of COVID-19 palliatives turned tragic in Enugu on Saturday, October 24 after a stray bullet allegedly fired by security … Read more
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Enugu metropolis, made up of three local government councils. This was announced by the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh in a statement, following the escalation of the #EndSARS protests The curfew which commenced covered Enugu East, Enugu North, and Enugu South Local Government Areas would … Read more
On Monday morning at the hill-side community of Ala Ugbele Obukpa, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, there was confusion as a 23-year-old boy identified as Ikenna Sunday Eze, allegedly committed suicide, Sunday night. Though, he left no suicide note behind, one of his younger brothers, Chidubem Eze, mentioned that he gave a hint … Read more
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Saturday, attended the monthly Local Government meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in some council areas of the state, unscheduled, to identify, appreciate and inspire party members and teeming supporters, amid excitement. Addressing party members at the meeting, which was the first since the … Read more