PDP,LP,APC,Others May Form Alliance, Soludo to Seek for 2nd term in office PDP to hold 99th National Executive Council Meeting The political landscape in Nigeria is set to undergo a significant shift as the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu moves towards its midterm with the fierce criticism of the PDP, LP taking the center … Read more
Rivers State has been overwhelmed by political crisis since the coming on board of Governor Siminalayi Fubara on May 29, 2023. Rivers remains one of the most strategic states in the country. It is the cosmopolitan home base of the nation’s oil and gas industry and is also home to the nation’s second most important … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to respect the rule of law in order to restore peace in the state. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike emphasized that peace is only possible when court judgments are followed. EDITOR’S … Read more
The political tension in Rivers State escalated on Sunday as the factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to former Governor Nyesom Wike and the All Progressives Congress (APC) rejected the recent local government elections. They claimed no legitimate election took place on Saturday. Following the controversial poll, Governor Siminalayi Fubara proceeded to swear … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have responded to recent allegations made by the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, regarding the Inspector-General of Police and the force’s involvement in the upcoming Rivers State local government elections. In a statement issued by the force PRO, Acp Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police clarified that their actions were in … Read more
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara revealed that he rushed to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) at 1 AM on Friday to prevent the Rivers State Police Command from taking over the premises. A video showed the governor and his team entering the RSIEC premises, where men were seen accusing police officers of attempting … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, as public holidays in preparation for the upcoming local government elections in the state. In a statewide address on Wednesday, Fubara emphasized his government’s commitment to upholding the Constitution of Nigeria, adhering to the rule of law, and promoting … Read more
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu. Wike said he believes in Tinubu’s leadership and his respect for the president, whom he views as a father figure. Wike made these statements during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today and monitored by EKO HOT BLOG. The … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has vehemently denied accusations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he demanded N120 billion In an interview on Channels Television and monitored by EKO HOT BLOG, Wike labeled Fubara’s claims as false and misleading Wike, who previously served as Governor of Rivers State and handpicked Fubara as … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has unequivocally stated that he will no longer back Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in his political endeavors. Wike made this pronouncement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, accusing Fubara of spreading false claims that he had requested N20 billion and N100 billion … Read more
Good evening, Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, August 20, 2024, featuring key updates on labour disputes, political commitments, judicial orders, appointments, and more. NLC President Declines Police Invitation Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has refused to honor an invitation from the Nigeria Police Force. … Read more
The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers Assembly has suspended all expenditures by the State Governor Siminalayi Fubara until he re-presents his budget before the House. According to Eko Hot Blog, the lawmakers had given the Governor a seven-day ultimatum to re-present his budget, which has expired. EDITOR’S PICK: Re-Present 2024 Budget, Pro-Wike Assembly Tells Fubara Your Seats … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has sent a reminder to Speaker Martins Amaewhule and 24 other lawmakers that their seats in the state House of Assembly have been vacant since December 13. Eko Hot Blog reports that Fubara, during a press conference in Benin City, the Edo State capital, dismissed the seven-day ultimatum given … Read more
Elders of the Rivers Leaders Forum condemn allegations of a staged dynamite explosion near Hotel Presidential, accusing the governor of misinformation and deliberate destabilization efforts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Elders of the Rivers Leaders Forum (RLF) have strongly criticized allegations suggesting that a supposed dynamite explosion near the Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt aimed to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State expressed his disappointment with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), stating that the party has failed the people amidst the ongoing political crisis. He emphasized that the state is now prioritizing truth over party politics. Speaking at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has mandated an audit of the accounts of the 23 Local Government Areas for the past three years. Fubara issued the directive to the state’s Auditor General on Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony for the Caretaker Committee Chairmen of the local councils at the … Read more
Top Political Stories Today feature President Bola Tinubu, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Former Kano Governor Senator Rabiu Musa Kwanknwanso and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Tinubu Told To Declare State Of Emergency In Rivers The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition party in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State swore in new caretaker chairmen for the state’s 23 local government areas on Wednesday. The inauguration took place at the Government House in Port Harcourt amid tight security. Recall that Eko Hot Blog reported that Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt. Hon. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to provide exemplary leadership, focusing on stewardship rather than the pursuit of absolute control over the state. Fubara assured that he would govern with humility and a sense of duty, not with an obsession for power. He emphasized, “For us, by the special … Read more
Fubara and loyalists of his former ally, Nyesom Wike, in the state assembly have been at loggerheads for months. The crisis appears to worsen on Wednesday as pro-Fubara lawmakers elected a factional speaker. The governor had said the state assembly loyal to Wike did not exist in the eyes of the law. Eko Hot Blog … Read more