Departure from Labour Party Is for “Greater Good” Nkemkanma Kama Leaves Labour Party Kama Resigns from LP Amid Speculation of Joining APC Member of the House of Representatives, Nkemkanma Kama, has officially resigned from the Labour Party (LP). According to Eko Hot Blog, the lawmaker announced his decision in a July 16, 2025, letter, stating … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru for threatening to dismiss workers striking over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage. Governor Nwifuru, speaking at the Government House in Abakaliki on Monday, warned that striking employees who fail to resume work risk being sacked, with their salaries withheld. He … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to striking workers in the state, warning of dismissal and salary withholding if they fail to resume work. The governor’s directive comes in response to a seven-day warning strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ebonyi State chapter, over the alleged non-implementation of the … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended two key officials over allegations of misconduct and underperformance. Dr. Moses Ekuma, the Commissioner for Health, was suspended for three months, while Francis Ori, the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, faced indefinite suspension. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of Ndukwe Ayansi and five others for allegedly diverting materials meant for the state Ministry of Health. This was disclosed on Sunday in a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Monday Uzor and obtained by Channels Television. According to … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has threatened to arrest the state’s Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Mr Francis Ori, over poor performances of contractors handling the Amaeze housing scheme. Represented by his Deputy, Mrs Patricia Obila, the governor made the threat while inspecting the 70- apartment project in Ishielu Local Government Area as part … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state to N70,000. The new wage will take effect starting in September. Governor Nwifuru made the announcement on Saturday during the grand finale of the Ojiji Izhi New Yam Festival 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS: Tinubu Appoints New DSS, … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has warned Local Government Chairmen and Coordinators of Development Centres against contractual sabotage and ”empowerment diversion” in his government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor gave the warning on Sunday in Abakaliki during a Church Service at the Government House Chapel Abakaliki. Drama as Woman Tears Husband’s International Passport … Read more
Former Senate President Pius Anyim, accompanied by Governors Hope Uzodimma and Francis Nwifuru, meets with Tinubu after defecting from PDP to APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu received former Senate President Pius Anyim, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday. Anyim was accompanied … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has announced an increase in the salaries of civil servants in the state by N10,000. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the governor and posted on his verified Twitter handle @FrancisNwifuru. Nwifuru said that the increase was approved by the … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor, Nwifuru appoints first female SSG Prof. Grace Umezurike before the appointment was a lecturer at the Ebonyi State University Eko Hot Blog reports that Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appointed a female lecturer at the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Prof. Grace Umezurike, as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Until her … Read more
Umahi has declared that no one can stop Bola Ahmed Tinubu from becoming Nigeria’s next President. Umahi made this known during a courtesy visit by the Speaker of Ebonyi State Assembly and Governor-elect, Francis Nwifuru. He called for an end to extreme politics and urged the younger generation to be given more opportunities to contribute … Read more
INEC has declared APC’s Nwifuru as the winner of the Ebonyi gubernatorial election. Nwifuru is the current Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly. A top ally of the incumbent governor, Dave Umahi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Francis Nwifuru, the governorship candidate of the All … Read more
Umahi said Igbos prospered under Tinubu when he was Lagos governor. The governor made the statement at an APC rally in Ebonyi on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He said the party’s presidential candidate will take care of the southeastern state if elected president. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has rallied … Read more
Umahi made the endorsement during the burial of the father to the state Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chioma Nweze at Okposi, Ohaozara LGA the governor presented the speaker to Okposi people reminding them that those of Ebonyi north zone offered their support when the southern zone sought such in 2015 EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt … Read more