Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of Rivers state house of assembly, Rt. Hon. (Barr) Ehie, Ogerenye Edison- Ph.D, DSSRS has resigned his position. His notice of resignation was contained in a letter dated 29th December 2023 and addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Editor’s Pick … Read more
In a few days, it will be the end of the year 2023. It has been a year replete with stories, many of them bad. The mind struggles to find the good story, not tainted by doubt, or worry. Perhaps the spate of tragic, disturbing events that erupted across the world in the more recent … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the wife of the Rivers State Governor, Valerie Fubara, has expressed her commitment to praying for peace in the state, in order to foster accelerated growth and development. Additionally, she highlighted that the administration led by her husband, Siminalayi Fubara, will consistently prioritize issues concerning children and youths, striving to enhance … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has applauded Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for resolving political impasse between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The president gave the commendation on Tuesday, December 26, during a visit by the Nigerian Governors Forum to his Lagos residence on the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday, commended President Bola Tinubu for his intervention in the political crisis in the state. He noted that Tinubu’s intervention has brought a lasting peace to the political crisis in the state, adding that the effort showed that Tinubu loves Rivers State. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he was not the one that went to President Bola Tinubu seeking intervention in the crisis rocking Rivers State. He, however, said that the President should be appreciated for intervening in the political situation in the oil rich state. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has reportedly cleared all the entitlements of the defecting 27 lawmakers for November and December. This online media platform recalls that the lawmakers dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) amidst the political crisis in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has been dragged to the Federal High Court in Abuja by six elders in Rivers State. The elders dragged him to court for allegedly compelling Governor Siminilaya Fubara to enter an unconstitutional agreement. The plaintiffs, led by a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly representing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara yesterday said that he would not permit any distraction from the huge task of defending the interests of the people, despite the prevailing challenges. The governor spoke at Ngo, headquarters of Andoni Local Government Area, shortly after he inspected the Andoni section of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the legal representative for Governor Siminalaye Fubara, Damian Okoro, has not taken steps to retract a lawsuit aimed at preventing the Rivers State House of Assembly from impeaching his client. EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu Assumes Office Two-year-old Boy Killed By NDLEA Laid To Rest In Delta Lagos Govt … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has declared that there is no amount that is too much to pay for peace. He added that he would continue to pay the price for peace to reign in Rivers State. Fubara made the declaration on Tuesday at the 3rd Convocation and 6th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale has declared that the President has no political motive for intervening in the political crisis which rocked Rivers State. He stated that the interest of the President is to see peace prevail in the oil-rich state adding … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brokered an agreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the 27 Rivers lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This follows weeks of political tension in the state due to a face-off between the governor and his predecessor, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has resolved the political crisis in Rivers after meeting with some stakeholders from the South-South state. After meeting the stakeholders, some resolutions were reached to forestall the breakdown of law and order and to calm the political tension in the oil-rich state. EDITOR’S PICKS Appeal Court … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that all impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State by the State House of Assembly should be dropped immediately. The president gave the directive as part of the resolutions reached during a meeting between President Tinubu, Fubara, the former governor of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike has joined his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The State deputy governor and a former governor of the state, Peter Odili, among others are in the meeting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently in a meeting with the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. The former governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili, and some other stakeholders are in the meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting comes amidst the rift between the Rivers Governor and the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the ongoing political crisis between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his political Predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Government has advised political Godfathers to carry themselves with respect, dignity and grace. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, stated this over the weekend at a dinner Night organised … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum has said any plot to impeach the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will be outrightly rejected. This online media platform gathered that the forum made this known in a communique issued after its emergency meeting on Sunday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that as the political tension in Rivers State intensifies, the Minister of FCT and former Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that his readiness and that of his team to follow the way of peace but will not allow themselves to be dragged down. Wike made this known in … Read more